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Jeff Elliott's Train2 Modules —Jeff Elliott

'K folks, I'm a-coming to Train2, and I'm bringing some modules. No, no - please, keep the applause down :P Here's my proposed layout: (URL) you can see, I'm going to do modules C1, M1, M2 and M3. The layout is a little strange for a couple of (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Jeff Elliott's Train2 Modules —Chris Magno

(...) someone let you use power tools???? :) Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Jeff Elliott's Train2 Modules —Jeff Elliott

(...) rules. Here's a picture of me making the module, as proof! (URL) E (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Jeff Elliott's Train2 Modules —Chris Magno

(...) ROFL!!!!! yep, that's kind of how i pictured it. ;) Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Jeff Elliott's Train2 Modules —Martin Legault

(...) Hi Jeff, you have a big project on hand, a few comment here, your track are slope are a little steep, looking at the picture, it 's look like you a 1 brick/track elevation, you should limit to 2 plates/track. My bridge that I brougth at Train (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Jeff Elliott's Train2 Modules —Iain Hendry

"Martin Legault" <mlegault@nortelnetworks.com> wrote in message news:GFKILw.8A0@lugnet.com... (...) my (...) brougth 2 (...) OMG, Martin, did you go to LEGOLAND Carlsbad?! Did you ride "LEGO Technic Coaster"!? HOW WAS IT?? IT LOOKS HEAVENLY!!!!! (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Jeff Elliott's Train2 Modules —Martin Legault

(...) Yes I went to LL Carlsbad, I was lucky enough to have a work in that area last week. and no I didn't ride the technic coaster, at the end of the day, I was exausted and there still was a line-up, so I didn't ride it, same thing with the xtream (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Jeff Elliott's Train2 Modules —Iain Hendry

"Martin Legault" <mlegault@nortelnetworks.com> wrote in message news:GFsqL4.8F9@lugnet.com... (...) exausted (...) xtream (...) dragon. What is Xtreme Car? Is that another high-thrill type ride? How did Technic Coaster look? Were the supports for (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Carlsbad coster(was Re: Jeff Elliott's Train2 Modules) —Martin Legault

(...) look like my brain was tired at the end of the day. the x-tream type cosater must have been the speelbreaker in with I rode once. about the technic coaster, I don't remember very well :-( the dragon is not that big coaster but the brake at the (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Carlsbad coasters —Larry Pieniazek

(...) IIRC LLC now has 3 coasters or coaster like rides... The first one which was there at the opening is the dragon themed ride. Using Roller Coaster Tycoon nomenclature, this is a mini steelie. It has cars that have two seats per car. Some good (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Carlsbad coasters —Iain Hendry

"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GFvI41.L7G@lugnet.com... (...) was (...) Tycoon (...) Vekoma, custom J700 series. (...) coaster (...) elevator (...) Caripro, custom Batflyer. Pterodon Flyers at IOA is by Setpoint. (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Carlsbad coasters —Larry Pieniazek

(...) From the way Martin was answering I didn't think you knew quite what he was on about, (or he didn't know) but clearly you already knew everything I told you and then some! Silly me! So have you managed to ride Pterodon Flyers? I couldn't talk (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Carlsbad coasters —Iain Hendry

"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GFvMLE.5Iu@lugnet.com... (...) was (...) told (...) It's just stuff that's pretty commonly discussed on r.r-c, that's all. In other worlds, I was looking at pictures of Euro-MIR at (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Carlsbad coasters —Larry Pieniazek

(...) I used to lurk there but it's been a while since I've even dipped my toe in. (...) Whoa. That's it, that's all I can say. Just whoa. Just <insert expletive> whoa. I need to ride that. Wonder how far from Geneva that is... Geneva is my (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Carlsbad coasters —Iain Hendry

"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GFvqyL.D6B@lugnet.com... (...) it's (...) whoa. LOL!!!!!!! Go look for pictures of Superman Ultimate Escape / Vertical Velocity. Or Millennium Force. Or... oh jeez, there are so many (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Carlsbad coasters —Larry Pieniazek

(...) <after a bit more digging around sites> AIIII... I drove right past EuropaPark last summer and didn't stop. Some coaster buff I am, I was too busy blasting along the Autobahn at 200 klicks on my way to Heidelberg to bother stopping. Darn (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Carlsbad coasters —Iain Hendry

"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GFvrA0.Drp@lugnet.com... (...) Sounds like a ride in itself. ;) Iain (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Carlsbad coasters —Larry Pieniazek

(...) Ya. At 200 you have to stay on your toes. You need to be watching as far ahead as you possibly can see for anything that may require you to slow down or take evasive action (some french car that is way underpowered doing something stupid or (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Carlsbad coasters —Benjamin Medinets

(...) Actually, Lar, we need a rule, first, that lets you drive as fast as you want on the highways....if people could drive better here in north america it just might help....all too often, most of the time a lot of people fail to pay complete (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Carlsbad coasters —Tim Strutt

(...) OK, I'm curious. What vehicle were you driving at the time? I'm assuming you were in a rental. The fastest I've ever driven was about 210km/h. That was top top-end in my dad's Taurus when I was racing a Z24, which I might add could not keep (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Carlsbad coasters —Benjamin Medinets

(...) Hey Tim: Nice...so that's why you don't mind coming to Toronto to some of the events...good luck with your next Parlugment meeting...hope you guys make some excellent train models.... Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Carlsbad coasters —Larry Pieniazek

(...) Focus 4 door hatchback 5 speed. It was REALLY a struggle to get above 180, any sort of upgrade and you were back down at 180, I basically had it floored the whole time. Previously I rented a Volvo <mumble>40 wagon and that had a governer that (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Carlsbad coasters —Iain Hendry

"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GFwCvo.3t5@lugnet.com... (...) down (...) view (...) Gawd that's frightening. How much variation do you typically see in speeds? IE, you mentioned people driving 250 km/h - are there (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Carlsbad coasters —Larry Pieniazek

(...) Yes. French(1) pulling campers and people with motorhomes and suchlike. So you are looking at a 200 kip difference between them and the guy in his Porsche hotdogging. In unlimited sections most people are going 160-180 or thereabouts. The 80 (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Carlsbad coasters —Iain Hendry

"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GFyM40.DG7@lugnet.com... (...) out (...) are (...) This isn't a knock at all - I'm just curious... what is the origin of the term "kip"? I'm guessing that's slang for km/h, right? (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Jeff Elliott's Train2 Modules —Calum Tsang

(...) Uh, get yer mitts off my green! Damn youngsters (pumps shotgun) :) (...) Actually, I forgot about that yes. My diesel locomotive had trouble up the hill. I can load them up with lead ballast (just have to take out of my Mindstorms stuff) but (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

Re: Jeff Elliott's Train2 Modules —Jeff Elliott

(...) I normally stick to either 1p/seg or 2p/seg, but the siding that goes up the mountain is simply too high... it would be too long. Fortunately, it *is* a siding, so no-one needs to send up an engine that can't handle it. The outer mainline (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)