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The e-mail and phone calls I've received about the VLC from our recent public show has been from young children. We want AFOLS. Hopefully they will still contact us. In any case, if the club is to perpetuate, we need to get together and discuss the (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: VLC Toy Train Show Images
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(...) No prob. As soon as I hit the lottery, your funding request is 270607th on my list. (...) I am fairly happy with my Nikon CoolPix 800, which is obsolete now and superceded by newer models. Including the 128MB memory card and reader I just got, (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) That's basically what I was building mine as. Of course, I took quite a bit of liberty with making it look like I wanted it to! (...) Dean, That's great! I am glad you could build off my pics. Makes me feel good that I built something that (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I created the body and refinements from engines around my area. I did look at your pics to see how others had done the railings and made the couplers similar to yours. I'll be doing a web page on it soon and will give credit where credit is (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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The segment was about three to four minutes long, and had an interview with someone (Alexandria I think, though I'm not good with remembering names, I had to laugh at her little minifig line). They had lots of closeups of various displays, mostly of (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm definitely considering, I really want to join, my folks are kind of iffy about it though, Are there any other members under 15? I'll get them to watch it tonight, I need to know when it comes on though. -Geordan- (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes, they taped tones. I heard the segment was 3 or 4 minutes! David taped it and will try to get Channel 6 tonight. (CTV) I REALLY hope we snag a few more members from this. YAHOO Dean (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) What time is the late news on at? I wanna see this! -Geordan- (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) DARN! I just got home and read your message! Do you remember how long our segment was? Hopefully they'll repeat it later tonight... There *was* another camera-person; I think he was from Channel 10? I remember one from 13, (which is Global, (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Wow! Awesome! Congrats! What was the (interview?) about? -Shiri (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Just saw you guys on Global, nice setup! Oddly enough I just saw a bit about Lego on TLC a few minutes before. Although I kinda wished that someone (either from VLC or the reporter) mentioned Lugnet in the report (They probably did tape somebody (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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"Bryan Wong" <green_paper@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GHL0Av.Dtv@lugnet.com... (...) we (...) have (...) But they're filled with Lego -- they don't count as part of a "mess". :-) Xan (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hi, Larry. Tell you what -- you buy me a new $1000 digital camera, and I'll ensure all future images are not blurry. ;-) Seriously though, those were taken with an ancient Fuji DS-7 (that's only 640 X 480 resolution) without much control over (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Where is the Free Shipping???
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(...) Yes, the mini-catalog is in my Mania Mag, and yes, free shipping only on items in that catalog. The catalog does have the my own train stuff, the new log car, caboose, and the guarded inn. Robin (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hahaha I can actually hear you say that, Dean. Yes, one big mother-of-all-orders group order. Any idea when we're gonna put it in? Probably when the set is ready, which is... September? Gotta start saving my money... -Bryan (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) About a week? Yeah I guess that's ok. From what I've heard, don't you have enough boxes stacked all over your place already? :P -Bryan (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Great show and great pics! I am really impressed with the tram! Out of curiousity, who created this locomotive? (URL) looks just like mine, almost exactly! I am wondering whether it was based on my design or whether we both came up with the (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Looking like a great show. Lots of stuff to pore over to catch all the details. My one complaint, if it were a complaint, is that some of the foreground images seem blurry, but no big deal Is this the first time we've had two different shows (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) OH... So we CAN'T order our Metroliners then... ugg... Ok, so we go back to the original plan. Group order! Dean (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ok I should be more specific. There's the big fat Summer 2001 S@H Catalogue, with the grey bridge and the blue My Own Train on the cover. I've seen Andrew with that one - no free shipping mentioned in this one. There is a much smaller (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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"Bryan Wong" <green_paper@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GHKswB.LtD@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks. I'm trying hard to stay on top of things this time. I'm happy with some pics. But I'll probably take even more tomorrow!!!! Be warned. No fig is (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Kevin should be back soon. I think 1 week. Is that ok? Otherwise I'm sure we could store them in our living room if we had to for a week. Dean (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Can you verify that? If it's only for you maybe we can do a group order though you to save the cash. Dean (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Wow, great pictures Xan! I didn't know you took so many! Haven't looked through them all yet - slow connection! Just wait till the crowds come in tomorrow... -Bryan (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, Where are we gonna store all our models after Sunday? I can only hang on to Kevin's models temporarily... -Bryan (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) It should be in the "Summer 2001" Shop at Home (mini?) catalogue. The cover should show some Jurassic Park 3 stuff, and says "Free Shipping on orders over $30." This booklet was included inside the latest club magazine, at least for me... (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Further to this weekend's exhibit by the Vancouver Lego Club at the Toy Train Operating Society show in Richmond, BC, the first (of what will hopefully be a barrage of images) group of pictures are available for viewing. (URL) Suffice it to say, (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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I can't seem to find where the FREE shipping is mentioned? Dean (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Updated VLC Site
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Our server screwed up (as usual), lost site, it was reuploaded from an older copy. Very sorry... Truly. If I get blurb, I'll readd... again.. very sorry. Xandria -- Xandria's Lego Realm: (URL) Mark Wilburn" <mwilburn@magnetargames.com> wrote in (...) (23 years ago, 4-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) You've inadvertantly (I hope!) deleted me from the page (Robin added me earlier)... would you mind if he re-added me? Robin, do you still have my little blurb? Mark W. (23 years ago, 4-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'll also shoot for 4pm. Just a word of warning - I get off school at 2:30pm in Downtown, so I hope the traffic will behave (since it's a long-weekend). When I get home, I still hafta load all the stuff on to my car though. Fortunately, I live (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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It appears that the Vancouver Lego Club was mentioned in today's Vancouver Sun (in the pull out section Queue). Read and weep and/or laugh: "Lego-mania hits. Vancouver: Get crazy on lego at Richmond Inn Sundayy (yes, two "y's" in Sunday) and view an (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I updated the VLC site a little in anticipation of. I'll keep adding bits and pieces over the next while. NEW MEMBERS who aren't listed as members on the site -- send your info (see the listing headings on the site or (URL) me and I'll finally slot (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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"Mark James" <mark.james@ehsrealtime.com> wrote in message news:GHEsHn.CAz@lugnet.com... (...) saw (...) of (...) Yes... my eyes bugged out for a moment... "urine" and "Lego" just aren't meant to be together. heh heh. It truly is a conspiracy ;-) (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) the unfortunate hyphenation of 'figurine'. In the mid 80s I used to contribute to the UK's then-biggest 'military modelling' magazine. I think the typesetters and proof readers actively tried to use that same hypenation. You *never* saw (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Here's the link: (URL) not bad. Fairly well written. Wish she would have talked more about the club and the upcoming show (at least she mentioned Hogwart's a little). She made it sound like Dean and I were building the whole thing ourselves... sigh. (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | VLC public show Aug 5th - Vancouver, BC CANADA
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The Vancouver LEGO Club is attending the following show on Aug 5th 2001. If your in the area we'd love to see you! ---8<--- Event: Toy Train Operating Society's Annual Convention and Train Show/VLC layout is located in Minoru "D" Location: Richmond (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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"Robin Sather" <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:3b684657.834326...net.com... (...) we will endeavor to do our best in be thereby 4:00 PM as well at the latest. Do we have enough white masking tape? Or should I go pick up a bunch of (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I will be there by 4:00 pm at the latest, with all the table stuff. The next thing would be the skirting. What time can you guys make it? (I don't have room for you guys, if you're wondering). Robin (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Re-work of my CN Train Engine
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(...) I guess you haven't used yours for a bit eh? Ya, the firmware is the software you load to the brick so you can use it. But I don't want the 1.0 firmware. I want the 2.0 firmware. If you don't have that don't worry and I'll install it there (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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... are we gathering on Friday? Xan -- Xandria's Lego Realm: (URL) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ok, I'll bring those. Is Firmware the software that you first install on the RCX? Chances are I don't have it on the brick cuz it's been battery-less for quite a while. And I'm guessing that the train power adapter will power the RCX right? (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I've done some re-works. Now I'm not exactly sure what engine it's modeled after. More of a collection of CN engines I've seen over the past few months. But it's close to a SD-40. I also managed to get some HO decals that will work in a pinch. It (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That's good. I had a bad dream about that last night so I thought I'd better mention it... In my dream the trains were just sailing off the edge onto the floor, hundreds of them... What a mess... SHUDDER Dean (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) There will be a bridge. There's been some behind the scenes talking about it, so don't worry. Robin (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I don't mean to sound 'bossy' or a nag but the bridge is the most important item there. Without it we can't complete the tracks... Robin, have you checked on it's status? Dean (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) trains (...) at (...) another (...) Ooops, hee hee hee. Some days I think I just work too hard. sigh Xan (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That's all fine and well, but shouldn't we be worrying about the 2001 show first? GRIN Dean (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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this is a test of Xandria creating a Dragon NaturallySpeaking macro that automatically authenticates a lugnet post by only speaking two words. This concludes Xandria's Dragon NaturallySpeaking command. -- Xandria's Lego Realm: (URL) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Personally, (...) But we never told you how many people we had to kill to get these connections (Muaha ha ha ha ha). Just kidding. I must admit, I damn near had a coronary when Maclean's magazine called up -- the guy was really excited too. I (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Wow I'm glad you guys have so many connections with the media! Personally, I'd have no idea how to get in contact with those people... (without committing a crime that is) -Bryan (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Damn, where did the link for the first one go? Ugg. Here it is: (URL) There is also a pneumatics version that is very small here. (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Maclean's Magazine etc.
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I heard from a Ken McQueen from Maclean's Magazine today. They are strongly considering plugging us in their "Overtures" Section. They'll (probably just a photojournalist) come around on Saturday afternoon some time (hope that's okay -- Sunday would (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Too cool. Hope you can make it! Lego Family!!!!!!!! I just get warm fuzzies... Xan (URL) Minich" <cameron@minichfamily.com> wrote in message news:GHAtpE.LFn@lugnet.com... (...) on (...) drive. (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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If anyone DOES wish to make a simple switch motor that doesn't have the house here are some instructions. I don't think it would wok to well with an unmodified motor but with one it would be fine. You'll have to make sure the clearance for the item (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Train Show in Richmond, BC, Aug 5th
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Is there anyone from Seattle/Everett that is planing on making this trip on Sunday that would be interested in car-pooling? I would be willing to drive. Post a message or you can email me at cameron@minichfamily.com. Heck if there are a bunch of (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm not, I was just hoping someone could pull off the bits I can't do. Tall order. Dean (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Too bad it's a family show, or we just might have to change the name of the club. Robin (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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"Robin Sather" <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:3b657e1d.155009...net.com... (...) Sounds kinda kinky -- I'll bring lots of video tape... ahem... you just bring your whooping willow.... ;-) Xan (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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WARNING, VIOLENCE IN THE NEXT LINE: I HATE MICROSFOT, I HATE OUTLOOK EXPRESS, I HATE BILL GATES Okay, whew, I feel a little better. Just wondering... Richmond is known to be fairly evil in terms of traffic these days as a result of bus strike etc. (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I can see it now. We're going to be sitting there with 30 or 40 extensions cords, and a dozen rolls of tape ... ;-) Robin PS (and that's not a bad thing) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm sorry, Dean (and Alex). Perhaps that joke was in poor taste. I thought I'd give you a little "Oh no" moment, and then make it all better again with the "Just kidding ...". Backfired, I guess. I really am sorry, and didn't intend to upset (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I agree with Bryan, Dean. Don't worry about it for this show. Robin (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Kevin's models for the show
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Hi all - nearly ready to head out tomorrow morning (we put off leaving for a day because everything was so frantic). Everything was looking great on Saturday - good luck for next weekend and hope everything goes swimmingly. I wanna see lots of (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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These things work with the RCX! Up to three units (6 motors total)will work! Wow!!! Here's the RCX code! (URL) received the new 8539 (Manas) in the mail yesterday. I have not built the models. But I have taken the receiver unit to pieces and (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Well I haven't done any building for 48 hours... It's a much needed break, and I'll start up again tonight! Still gotta "hammer out" the mountain. (...) Hey Robin, don't be so hard on yourself. Friday *was* a horrible day - took me 1.5 hrs to (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Don't worry about it Dean - what we've got planned will wow the crowd already. Besides, you've worked wonders with the existing sensors. Yeah maybe for the next show we could think about adding that part in... -Bryan (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) If we are to pull off the station 9 3/4 part as well we will need: 1. Motor switcher for the Switch Track 2. Reed sensor in the building like the other one 3. Light Sensor and light combo for main track 4. Wires 5. RCX Brick 6. Program I don't (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) My message vanished... Damn it... Robin, that's NOT funny. People have spent a lot of time, effort & money on their items. You shouldn't be joking around like that. You upset two people for sure... Dean (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I don't. I just have the switch. Can anyone make one? If it's manual you don't have to worry about motor stalls and what not and the switch is modified. And yes, the switching would isolate the siding and stop the train. (...) I thought his (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Well one thing Alex did was to convert most (if not all) of the outside baseplates into 32x32s in the hopes of reducing the likelihood of "flipping." Will that suffice? Do we need to attach the inside baseplates? -Bryan (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Dean (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I will have power for the screen and for the PC speakers that will sit under the table. (...) I've got a few containers, forklift boxes etc for it. David is bring buildings and the cranes. (...) I think one person should be in charge of this (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Oh if it's an RCX you need, I've got one myself... Version 1.0. If you want me to bring it Dean, let me know! -Bryan (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I do have a few thoughts about the layout that I'll throw up here. Dean, you mentioned extra speakers for your "multimedia presentation". Do you have those ready to use? Do they require power? We could probably just put them under the table there, (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Friday - Disaster, Saturday - Good Times
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Well, now that I've almost recovered from the last couple of days, I'm finally ready to post. First of all, I think the layout looks awesome, and will be very well received. You guys have all done so much excellent work. Paul has been such an (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ya, that would be cool! We'll just have to do it manually. Do you have another little motorized "switching house"? I know you have the right point already ;-). We could forget the RCX and just have a remote control for the switch, which would (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I mean station 9 3/4's. Dean (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Huh? I don't quite understand your message, Dean. Don't we already have Hogwarts Express stopping at its station, then driving off? Or are you talking about something totally different? -Bryan (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I'd LOVE to be able to build a RCX controlled section that brings in theHogwarts and stops it at it's station but I just don't have enough bricks or other parts for that. Too bad non of the other Mindstorms members are helping out... Dean (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) This is the original message by Chris Phillips: (URL) my version, following John Barnes's suggestion, I put a 100 ohm resistor in series with the reeds. The devices are very low current, and if you make a wiring error and connect them to an (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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Vancouver Legoâ Club P.O. Box 54063 Pacific Ctr. N. PO Vanvouver, BC V6C 1Z6 www.akasa.bc.ca/vlc July 28, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver Legoâ Club to Display at Train Show The Vancouver Legoâ Club announces it will be displaying at The Toy (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Event: Toy Train Operating Society's Annual Convention and Train ShowVLC layout is located in Minoru "D" Location: Richmond Inn, 7551 Westminster Hwy (at Minoru), Richmond, Minoru rooms A, B, C, and D VLC layout is located in Minoru "D" Date: (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Good. (...) Sounds good. I've finished the Hogwarts program. I've also added another sensor that can detect when the track is busy and delay the hogwarts from leaving. This will allow us to run two Passenger trains safely! It's going to be (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) No an S1 and an S2... :-) (BTW there *is* a J1 as well) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) So does this mean we have a B1 and a B2 kinda like J2/J3?:-) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) The train car will still have no problems clearing as long as my "inside-1" (1 fulll stud clearance beyond the end of railroad tie on inside corners). On a straight, it doesn't even come to the end of the tie. I'm not sure where you're placing (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Robin, I've created a building hiding the sensor. (URL) here is the side showing the sensor. (URL) it's height, is this good for you? My program will be created on this building being 1 stud away away from the track base. This gives 10 stud (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Our widest trains are 8 studs wide right? So that puts it to the end of the track. I'll make a little building with the switch recessed. How high is it from the table to where the center of the switch is? I'll need this to setup the height's. (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I had not know of anyone using reed switches with lego before so I don't have any links to info, but I used a standard reed switch, encased in glass. NO (Normally Open). There was a 20 mm and a 25 mm I believe. (...) I've created a trolley (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Dean, I've put a magnet mounted in the middle of the first car (not the engine or tender). It's vertically just above the wheel hubs halfway between the bottom of the car and the top of the track. The face of the magnet sticks out ever so (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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I know this has been covered in the past, but can you point me to info on the reed switch used and implmentation notes. Thanks I'm working on a ping-pong line for a trolley and I'd like to try reed switches. I've had troubles with light sensors and (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I had the sensor in the center of the track on the bottom. Didn't work too well. I've since asked that it be moved to the side where it can be triggered via the side. I'll be doing testing today on that. Dean (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Dean, where did you put your sensor? In my automated station I used reed sensors to tell passenger trains (which have to stop) from freight trains. I cased the sensors into hollowed 2x4 bricks and placed them in the side walls of the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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"Matt Agnew" <magnew@bellatlantic.net> wrote in message news:GH25w9.7w7@lugnet.com... (...) hassle (...) make (...) in (...) used to (...) got! The small 32mm (1.26") double-action pneumatic cylinders are available at Shop-at-Home Europe. In the UK (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Takes one to know one. (we have two amazing Steves in our club) (1) (...) 1 - How many do YOU have? Collect them all! Trade them with your friends! 2 - winner of the first LDraw achievement award ++Lar (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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You can control motor to move switch point in suitable time by gerneral gear, so that motor is never stalled. Zhengrong (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) are 5 (...) them (...) is (...) is (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) If it was put on both sides it would like like a port or something. (URL) 3 & 4 is what I'm thinking of for the side. Dean (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b5f7a67.33439913@l...et.com>... (...) it's (...) How about a magnet on the side of the tender chassis, where everything is black anyway and it wouldn't show so much (esp. if it's on the side away from the edge of the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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