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Robin Sather wrote: I don't recommend Yard 1 because we need a lot of room. I'd say the smallest siding must be 6 straight tracks at minimum. Otherwise it won't hold much at all. The curve won't give us what we need. Plus, Lego Trains don't look the (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: New Collaborative Storage Space
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(...) Perfect! If you build it, they will come ... Robin (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I found some excellent resources for the Hogwart's Express train, including a page dedicated to the actual train used in the movie! My first impression is that it can be done quite nicely. The biggest problem I see so far are the large spoked wheels (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ugg, I'm not sure I can deal with the adverts and all that. I can set up a FTP site with Web access to the files if everyone would be happy with that... 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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| | Re: Idea for Thomas
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Even though the engine is 8 wide, it may still be possible to make this one work as a 6 wide. I'm curious as to what Kevin will think. Robin (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Agreed. I thought we'd begin that when we actually had some full layouts to work with. For these basic brainstorming "idea" files, I just put my initial first, then a brief description (Yard), and a number. Robin (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) We need to bring back the naming convention we used last year... 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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(...) Not bad. A more LEGO Pure method... 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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| | Idea for Thomas
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Kevin, I came across this page, which has a very pretty little train (especially the face) that could easily be adapted for Thomas. It's still 6 wide, and quite recognizable as a face (I think). We could even build the entire face up by one plate, (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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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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