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Some more attempts at the trapezoid shaped yard: R-Yard3: Perfect geomety, but the "main" line is composed of all curves. Not preferrable or very nice looking. R-Yard4: Geometry is good, and the trapezoid shape works. Minimal curves required to make (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Xdrive has cancelled their free storage space, so I've set up a new space on 'Freedrive". It's about the most stable of the myriad sites that offer "free" space. We've got 20 mb there, which is more than ample for what we're doing. Site: (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I started messing around a little with it. I've uploaded them. Uploaded them where, you ask? See my post on "New Collaborative Storage Space". Files uploaded are in the "2001 Layouts" folder, and are called "R-Yard1", and "R-Yard2". "1" is a (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) No, really not a big problem...just use low melt (either 60-40, or a real low melt solder) to make electrical jumpers around the gaps. If you do it right, the gaps are fairly small anyway (hint, use a 2x8 plate as a cutting guide, and a (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) What about if we were to cut, GASP, some straight track? It's a long shot and we'd have power problems but... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3AEB255F.C89D08AE@a....bc.ca>... (...) Rolling (...) Yep, I tried it too (at 2am last night when I was having trouble getting to sleep :-) ) and it seems impossible to get the other end to match up. :-( I'll keep (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I did some playing around with that idea Kevin had regarding the Rolling stock yard. I'm having trouble being able to connect the other end up. Any ideas? (URL) the Train Designer layout. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego (...) (23 years ago, 28-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I really hope you can make it. (...) Yes, annoying eh? But our current policy is that anyone (of mature age) can join. There were no regs on actually attending and what not. (...) Alex is sending the list to Mark B. (The new list mailer...) (...) (23 years ago, 20-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes. We will discuss this at the next meeting... 27th looks fine. Jet me double check the room avail... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 20-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I was sorry to have to miss the last meeting. Although there's a slight chance of a conflict, the 27th should be a good date for me. I agree that the meeting should primarily center around possible upcoming shows. Involvement, participation, (...) (23 years ago, 20-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I don't think we set a Next Meeting date or location last month (there being only 4 of us in attendance). How about Fri 27th Apr. At the usual meeting place? Kevin ---...--- - Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Lego (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3ADCDAD7.A2A6EB3B@a....bc.ca>... (...) show (...) some (...) I think a lot of people don't read this newsgroup, (including those who would be interested, like Andrew and David) and those who do don't always follow (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Ok people, it seems that we are either having trouble reaching the members here or else no one is interested in helping out. The last show was a lot of work for the small group of us to do. If we could get some more builders and helpers we could do (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm interested in helping, but I won't be able to provide much "manpower" (i.e. moving stuff around, planning, etc). I'm back in a 9 month intensive program starting July 31st so I'd be concentrating in school at that time... On the other (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) We couldn't pull this one off for a LARGE layout... If we are not going to do it well... (...) This one would be enough time... (...) This would be good too. (...) We MUST do this one. We have our honor to protect! (...) Here's what I (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm speaking for myself here but I'd like to do the shows ourselves. Also getting and putting tables would be way to much time and expense to be worth it. Kevin's door tables sound better. Now if we were doing a joint, planned show involving (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That would be good. I had a few of them tables made up. They are convenient.. I'm not entirely sure what you can transport by hand... A phone call to confirm would help. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Otherwise, I am reasonably sure PNLTC would loan tables, but we'd have to go and collect from Seattle (and return)-at least, most likely. If you have a actual show planned, please let me know, because I will put it onto the PNLTC mailing list (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi guys, Like many of you, I've been super busy the past few weeks and months. I've had very little for Lego (gasp!). I've only been sporadically monitoring lugnet and this forum. I will jump in on this thread however. (...) I'm definitely (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3AC90D57.FF42B7D7@a....bc.ca>... (...) of what (...) I'm interested, and can provide track, buildings, rolling stock, van transport, setup, teardown, presence during some of the day. However this all depends on which (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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