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Hi folks, I went up to sign the forms for rtlToronto/train1, May 26th, 2001. We are now officially booked for that Saturday for train1. The room is larger (about 1.5 to 2 times) than the single room we had at rtlToronto 7 downtown. I've asked for (...) (23 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GB4nJA.M08@lugnet.com... (...) downtown. (...) Awesome!! Dude, we should have like at least one or two sections that are just a long... very straight "Speedway" section. Like, one big long (...) (23 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The whole concept of a train event is awesome!!! I hope this event goes extremely well, so it can continue for a while. I don't exactly share Iain's enthusiasm about having a "speed track"....the residents of my "town" like peace and quiet but (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"ben medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GB537M.4y2@lugnet.com... (...) track"....the (...) But Metroliner's aren't suposed to go slow, and da kiddies like speed. :) Iain (23 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just wondering… Do we have any sorta plans or rough draft for the entire layout? I've seen lots of work go into other LUG group’s displays, with concrete outlines and partitioning of sections. I myself have no train parts, but I've got lots of town (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think now that there are some "concrete" parameters...Calum booked the room....Way to Go Calum!!!.....(we know how much room we have to work with) I think we need first to find out exactly who is going to be exhibiting (displaying) their (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Iain, your probably right about that...the metroliner like the TGV (in France) is supposed to be a higher-speed express train (but for longer routes... hence the need for beds, etc.) ....unfortunately for the train (and fortunately for me) (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"ben medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GB6rGL.CxL@lugnet.com... (...) Why is that unfortunate? That's fantastic! Iain (23 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Cool!! I'll try & organise to get there & meet some of you guys!! Unfortunately, I doubt if I'll have any bricks to use 8?( Do you have directions how to get there? Regards ROSCO (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was just refering to your inference on speeding down the track with the kiddies on the metroliner....the club car slows the train down a bit... there are quite a few pieces on there, but makes the train regular size. (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Replace the long bogie on the second engine with another motor. That should give it some more oooomph!! ROSCO (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hmmm....that's one idea. I have several 9V motors - 8 all together, I mean it could work....that is if I wanted it to be going blazing fast. (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"ben medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GB78LD.Lt9@lugnet.com... (...) Fine. Nya. I'll just make my NQT-A go fast then. :) I was thinking, we really ought to have Chris, Dave, etc... and the other tech heads come out too - we can (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That’s too funny… lol @ ‘child-endangerment!’ -R (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm sure folks will have some bricks out. (...) Yup. Richview Public Library is at Islington and Eglinton Avenues. It's in North Etobicoke, which is in the west end of the city. By subway, get yourself to Islington station, then by bus north (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In my experience, a second motor only makes it go faster if the train is very heavy, (say over a dozen cars) or if it has an incline to climb. Otherwise, it tends to slow it down... Jeff (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hey!! i built train stuff, do you forget the almost famous lego propeller powered train???? AND i do own train stuff, I own, a new box (MISB) of straight track, I have switch track, I have the ever wanted cross track, I even have ONE train (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3ACA53DF.6B6A68...ome.com... (...) Yeah, that worked real well, didn't it? ;) (...) No! The transformer is powering the RCX! The Speed Reg is siting dormant! Or turning on a light! AAAaaaaaa!! (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Speaking of transformers...did you know that I have 3 different types... one for Euro, one for Britain, and one for North America???? Just another useless piece of data!! Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Whoa! You guys are *paying* to exhibit trains??? !!! You're in the wrong venue!!! Train exhibits should be at shows where you get *paid* to be there. They are a huge draw at the for profit shows, and they will pay you for the help (I do (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GB99EJ.IuB@lugnet.com... (...) are (...) We've never done a train get together though. We don't know what it'll be like. It's not a professional "Show", it's just a get together for a (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) FUT = Follow-Ups To - specify where you want replys posted by default (can be changed by the poster). Damn I wish I could always remember to add this when I set follow-ups.... FUT:lugnet.admin.nntp (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.admin.nntp)
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(...) Lar, Having exibited at most of the major Toronto Train shows ("The Railway Show", GBTS, The Hobby Show, Ourlands), I can assure you that if they were going to a show, they would be paid. It's more like a private gathering (at least, that is (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Well said Iain....this is really my first "public" display/get-together, and I am not that interested in setting up a major display/exhibit for a regular train show. Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Sorry, it's pretty commonly used around here so I didn't define it. FUT == Follow Up To. It's in the LUGNET(1) FAQ(2) I think. HTH. (3) YMMV. (4) PS(5) - please note the FUT is now to OTF (6). PPS - I saw B. B. (7) King last nite! Completely (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) That's something I'm not sure we're really ready for, but it's certainly something on our mind. It's not even known how many folks are into trains here in the GTA, so anything we do is a step forward-to begin, we wanted people to come out and (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain, Sounds like you need to build you a couple of "Rail Racers" and set up a drag strip like we have at the NGLTC. (URL) fun, jt (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Lar, I think we're not doing a train show per se - what we're doing is having a playing-with-Lego get together at a rented venue so we have enough space. This being our first rtlToronto train event, we'll see if we have the kind of energy (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Ah. ok. Cool. Well. Give it a whirl, then and if it goes well, keep your eyes open. They are a lot of fun. ++Lar (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi, scanning all the threadposts here and, based on a wee bit of experience dealing with show hosts, I think it would be fair to say that the "value" of an LTC display depends on a few factors: 1. how specific the event is promoted 2. the ratio of (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Hi, Sorry for my late post, I was on the road for the past 2 weeks. I will definitively go (will bring some rolling stuff and buildings, also tracks if needed). Since I'm from Montreal, it will be 5 hour drive each way, do you think that one (...) (23 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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