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"John Rudy" <TJJohn12@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message news:Gy26I1.M0q@lugnet.com... <snippered!> <snip> (...) a (...) Actually I like this design. -- Thanx~ Nicole (URL) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) <snip> Okay All, I decided to take Wayne's design this morning and run. First, I copied Wayne's tracks and started playing. I think I addressed the problem with a yard, and the buildings problem. But, the tracks came out simple. Have a look: (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Automation (...) however (...) Okay, I have looked at all the ideas so far and I have many opinions and some observations, only some of which I will give you now. John Barnes and Lar are right. We need some way to have as many trains as (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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This June 30th will be the 1 year anniversary of Ken passing away. We recently had his great aunt from Japan stay with us for about two weeks. (Here's a trick for every one to try sometime, have 6 people ranging in ages 6 months to 100+ in your home (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.people)
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Now I remember why I did so good in Math when it came to geometry... Anyhow, I looked over everything so far and said to myself.. I already knew train track takes up space but, after working in the Automation switches and crossing as well as #2 (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) You're not at all off base. The next MichLTC layout will have the capacity for 5 9V operating units (4 trains and one trolley) at the same time. More motion == goodness. (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Ok since I don't have any track I made this simulated one for sizing on a baseplate. The reason is so I can size an overhead gantry prototype for Arcane Co.'s building which I (we) are still working on. What I need to know is the size (LxW) a (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Easy enough to add a second loop to achieve what you're commenting on. You're right - I drew these up fron a single sided viewpoint, I think. I've added a couple more designs on Brickshelf - one is a separate disjointed loop and the other is (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"Ed McGlynn" <ejmcglynn@netzero.net> wrote in message news:Gxyq39.IGs@lugnet.com... (...) <snippered> (...) Looking good to me Ed. -- Thanx~ Nicole (URL) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I guess I'm not very "up" on train displays, the only Lego ones I've seen up close were at BrickFest and BricksWest. What I notice about your layouts is they all feature only one continuously circulating track as far as I can see. I understand a lot (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hi All - I started generating some layout samples that use 5 of the 30x60 tables. See: (URL) also the puny single table (30x72, I think) layout I used at a show some years ago. With that as a scale, I think the 5 table design is easily attended to (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"Ed McGlynn" <ejmcglynn@netzero.net> wrote in message news:GxyI18.IAn@lugnet.com... (...) 18 (...) thereafter (...) instead (...) weight. It's ok, and thanks for the explanation. (...) may (...) be (...) great (...) connect. (...) Goody. -- Thanx~ (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) ...sorry about the abbreviation - that's Oriented Strand Board. It's compressed wood chips and sawdust that has a generally flat orientation. The chips are aligned in plates on top of each other in a flat plane instead of a random assortment (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"Ed McGlynn" <ejmcglynn@netzero.net> wrote in message news:Gxwtt8.LLM@lugnet.com... (...) <snip> (...) :) (...) OSB? (...) fit (...) but (...) buy (...) baseplates (...) much! (...) problem. (...) way (...) I think they look great Ed. The overhang (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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*snip* (...) Tables have arrived! I took a brief opportunity to unpack one of them last night and set up 18 road plates on the top surface. My sons swarmed the table soon thereafter and started building on it. It's a very comfortable height, and (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Someone must have been reading my mind last night. I've been trying to think of a better way to handle the meetings and what everyone will be required to do in order to (Leap of Faith) make more meetings. Here's what I'm thinking... Below is how I (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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This sounds like a very interesting idea. And yes, the meetings are fun and I'd be even happier to find out when and where the next might be going to be, let alone what we plan to do at it. Wayne ..... JB (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hmmm, this looks interesting. Seems like something to try. Like it I would. Nate (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Drafts are fun. :) James "Blue Windshields" Brown NALUG (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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So far the few meetings that LUCNY has had have been a lot of fun for everyone and we have even managed to get some serious discussion done. Taking care of business should only be a small part of our get-togethers. This leaves more time for fun (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Just sent off a note. My phone is 829.3166 if you want to call me. __Kevin Salm__ ...didn't know I was hard to contact.... :) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I have been trying unsuccessfully to communicate with Kevin Salm. So Kevin, if you see this post, please email me. John Barnes (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Just updated Duel's Tales with a Bionicle father's day tale. Its the second story on the page. -- Thanx~ Nicole~ (URL) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Thanks Ed Eric, Nic's bro-in-law "Ed McGlynn" <ejmcglynn@netzero.net> wrote in message news:GxLxCA.8os@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) 9v straight track is 8 studs wide. It's part #2865, as in (URL) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Lucny project(s): Arcane Co. plant, we need the stud width of a straight train track. Thanks! Arcane family home. Ahem, LONG ways away. Baseplates: 2 beat up but in good condition green 32x32, that's it. Eric, Nic's bro-in-law (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Wow, I go away for 10 days and it takes me a few just to catch up on the messages. Not only that but 235 email messages is a lot to go through, but anyway... Wayne... I like the webpage a lot. Very nice looking. I will try and send you a parts want (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Correll, Inc (...) OK - I heard back from Wayne in another thread, and he says to charge ahead, so I did. I used a couple of coupons for Office Max to purchase item #369009, Globe Budget Folding Table 29"x30"x60" in a couple of separate (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I had to chuckle at the James E. Strates train cars parked there in Binghamton. CSX has always had problems with their cars breaking down and causing all sorts of problems on the main lines. They tend to spend long periods parked on a siding (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Was out walking this morning and snapped more pics. Wayne there's a couple of train pics there too. (URL) (22 years ago, 7-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Some minor things to keep you updated on. Webpage came to a grinding halt because I was out enjoying the nice weather. If you have noticed some more things have started showing up on the website. I have some more stuff to do but, if any of you want (...) (22 years ago, 7-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Well Wayne I looked through emails and all the LUCNY newsgroup stuff and I didn't find more than the under 16 addendum. Sorry I couldn't do more. -- Thanx~ Nicole~ (URL) Sardullo" <sardullo@Oswego.edu> wrote in message news:Gx8y7G.4v8@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 6-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) ...I just got notification that the price on the OfficeMax tables dropped on 6/5/02. Here's a snippet from that eMail I received: Product Name: Globe Budget Folding Table, 29in.H x 60in.W x 30in.D, Walnut Manufacturer: Correll, Inc Lowest (...) (22 years ago, 6-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Sorry - I don't have a copy of the eMail on this PC, and I think it's wiped clean from others I have too. Ed (22 years ago, 6-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I need some help from Members that contributed to the original founding of LUCNY back in Aug 2001. It seems that for some reason I don't have the email of the original ByLaws and rules that we agreed on. I posted this earlier but, not sure if anyone (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Wayne you continually amaze all here with the great work you do. Hmm sounded a bit "form letter"y. I really like the color change on the brick links. I didn't notice any flaws with them. Not that I could tell anyway. -- Thanx~ Nicole~ (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Nicely done! Ed (22 years ago, 5-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(snip) (...) ...here's a coupon code for $10 off $50+ purchase, in case you only want 2 tables: KCLF4805. That works out to $60 for two tables taxed and delivered...same price/piece result as above, but smaller quantity. (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I'm still fuzzy on this - but don't kill me! I appreciate your legwork. This link shows me an Office Depot 29"x30"x60" table for $32.99: https://www.officede...J8LN4&PP=0 This link shows the Staples 29.5"x30"x60" table you refer to for $39.99: (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I'm just going to say stick to one. I spent so much time talking trying to get them to compare the two. lets say both places DO NOT like me. So after consideration this is the run down. The Table from Officemax is 29 inches high, Cost around 40 (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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You know, I was drafting a response while I was on the road this week, and John posted a reply that has many of my response elements, so I'll piggyback where applicable below: (...) I think we should take advantage of Wayne's efforts to continue (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Wayne, The webpage looks good so far! I like the way the the "Mouseover" Bricks light up when you put the arrow over them. Also, how about adding a "Member's Creations Page" to the links on the side? Keep up the good work! Joe (22 years ago, 5-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I've just about finished the initial Template for LUCNY. I still have some things to fix and add but, you can now link yourself to the Site. Take notice to the Mouseover Bricks... (I goofed on the feathering and if you look close enough you can see (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"John Rudy" <TJJohn12@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message news:Gx5q11.26v@lugnet.com... <snippered!> (...) about us. I agree. (...) <snippered!> (...) members (...) help us (...) like (...) other (...) into (...) what (...) supporting (...) Ok looks (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"Wayne Sardullo" <sardullo@oswego.edu> wrote in message news:Gx406y.6JE@lugnet.com... (...) to (...) little (...) FYI (...) www.lucny.org (...) to (...) suggestions (...) Links to member pages maybe? (...) its (...) Agreed. (...) I (...) positions (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) <MAJOR SNIPPAGE> YES YES and YES... I agree. I had so much on my mind that after reading everything I wrote, I wondered where my mind was. The only thing that I really feel like working on is the Webpage stuff. Thats a good thing. Keeping that (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) IMHO, this is priority II, just after the layout, but before a show. We need a professional looking site (like your homepage, Wayne), to put on flyers and give to both show coordinators and the public to learn more about us. (...) "You cannot (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Ok people I'm slowly adding info this week. Just for an overview on what to expect. #1 Recycling and development of LUCNY webpage. This will take some a little time but hopefully will have the general stuff opened to you all. Just an FYI until we (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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After much delay, I have finally re-opened my BrickLink shop. Before I post any general announcements, I wanted to give LUCNY members first crack at what I have available for sale. For the next 2 weeks (or until I close my shop again) I am offering (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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To Wayne, LUCNY members, and all: I'm sorry for taking what seemed to be a long absence from Lugnet without notice but I've been really busy these past few months. I've still been checking Lugnet and Brickshelf out daily, but I just didn't have the (...) (22 years ago, 31-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Went downstate this week and went to a local target and they had more lego then I have ever seen in a retail store. I also found a GREAT deal on Lego Mindstorm 2.0 Systems. Normally 199 bucks. Clearance for 99 dollars. Took the last 2 on the shelf. (...) (22 years ago, 31-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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<snipped> (...) This is funny I dug through everything I have electronically/printed out and the only thing I can find with our By-laws was a single amendment that we redid to make it easier for John R and (Joe F. who no longer is out there.) (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Wayne Sardullo" <sardullo@oswego.edu> Newsgroups: lugnet.org.us.lucny Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 12:30 PM Subject: Meeting Min. Brief (...) <sippered!> (...) I (...) I'm inclined to like tables 3 or 6 for us short (...) (22 years ago, 28-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Well, Of those who travel to the Woodlands were: John R. (Meeting was at his place) Nate J.Kevin S. Wayne S. First thing we tried to cover was the table issue. I never thought that it was going to be such a big deal but after several hours with no (...) (22 years ago, 26-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Sorry about that, Kevin. On the positive side, there's still a chance that not enough people will show up for Neil's game because of the holiday weekend and such, but I'll send along my address in any event. I'd be glad to send a SASE and (...) (22 years ago, 25-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Well, that stinks. But Ed, send me along your mailing address. Otherwise it may be many months before you get the parts I have for you. __Kevin (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I'm unable to attend. My son's makeup baseball game has been rescheduled for noon that day as well, and if I left after that, I wouldn't be there any sooner than 3:30PM. I'd miss several hours of action, so I'll take a raincheck, please. Gotta (...) (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) <snipped> (...) I'll be there. Only for about an hour and a half though. I am going to bring some x-large grey baseplates and some green 32x32 baseplates. Good way to get a sense of size and whatnot. See everybody tomorrow. Nate (22 years ago, 24-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Am I ever a lucky guy. I recently found out that the folding table under my 40x80 inch lego table is roughly 30x62 inches long, and it folds in half to 30x31 inches, perfect for planning any future modules for Lucnyville. Excellent... :) -Dave (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) ...a few seconds of digging reveals Ben Fleskes' comments relevant to this matter, and proves that Alan's probably right: (URL) a PNLTC 30" x 60" module is actually (30.24" x 60.47" or 96 x 192 studs), we just call it a 30x60. If you actually (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Yes, I've been there, and based the 30" size recommendations on the dimensions you have for 32x32 stud baseplates. rtlToronto uses 30" and commented that baseplates fit "just fine." We'll have to convince ourselves either way, methinks. (...) (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Don't like holidays with the folks or just the travel mess? :) (...) Sorry to split hairs, but I don't want you to miss out, after all of this effort to come, Wayne. Saturday is the 25th, not Sunday. I imagine it was a typo, but I wanted to (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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After some notice that this weekend is Memorial Day Weekend I decided that to avoid any Imperial Entanglements it would be in my best interest NOT to go home. Looks like I will be there SUN. I will bring all MY TRACKS 1 or two other things. I want (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Roger Wilco. I thought exactly the same thing when Wayne told us he was not coming. I will bring what I have which ain't much but should give us a layout good enough for a few short hours. ____ (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I guess no one was at my website of Projects and supplies???? I have ALL useful Demensions on the top of the page...? (URL) at this point it doesn't matter, I will HAVE to make a custom table for the roundhouse... So as long as theres height (...) (22 years ago, 21-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) The middle tables are NOT compatible with baseplate dimensions, strictly speaking--they would have to be 30 1/4" X 60 1/2" in order to fit 3x6 road plates, according to PNLTC's table plan. I haven't tried measuring baseplates myself, and this (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Ed McGlynn writes: <snip> (...) I like those middle tables, Ed! Great Find. We can discuss this table stuff on Saturday too. (...) Great, the more minds, the more ideas. :) (...) -John Rudy (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Kevin et All, Everyone may want to bring some 9v track, as I've got a limited amount and Wayne (resident track-hog :) won't be here. (...) Great, the more idea mills the better! (...) I can see we may have some heated debate here :) (...) See the (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Wayne Sardullo writes: <snip> (...) I think the 4'x4' size is way too big. We could get more use out of smaller modules connected to gether to make large layouts. Smaller modules fit in smaller cars. Plywood may be better (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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DOH, I made a boo boo, there is a 98% chance that I will miss this. My father goes in for hand surgery on Tues and I told him I who go home for a few days and take care of some yard work while his down and out. On the other hand, I have total faith (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Thanks for reminding us all. I have spoken by phone to Peter Jarvis and emailed him the driving directions. Unless either of us have last minute conflicts, we will both be there. I will plan for arriving around 12 noon. Dunno what I will bring, but (...) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hey All, The 25th is fast approaching, so I figured I'd post. The meeting's going to have to be at my house, as the church a) needs groups to have insurance just as the mall does and b) is already taken on the 25th. Anyways, here's directions to my (...) (22 years ago, 19-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Congrats Alan! (...) I think this would make a great little church for Lucnyville. I really like the bell tower. (...) Just the other day I was thinking about trying to figure out how to create a barn. Then today you posted a very nifty barn. (...) (22 years ago, 19-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hi! I have created my very first Brickshelf gallery and uploaded some MOC pics. Comments and critiques are of course most welcome. First is a church which I've been working on recently (especially since passing my thesis defense a couple of weeks (...) (22 years ago, 19-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) It depends. Does Via count as a class 1 line? How about CP? Victoria still has its roundhouse, used for the Budd cars. (which, btw, will be around until at least the 15th of june...its a on-again, off-again issue here, the E&N is not going to (...) (22 years ago, 19-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) That's true. I'd recommend 48 if LUCNY had real estate right now to display Wayne's design, but we don't. I think starting with a 32 would be prototypical and fit our table design. (...) Yes, that's also true. Steamtown's table is large, but (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I would go 48 if I could. But I should hasten to point out that it is prototypical for engines not to fit on the turntable in US practice. It happened fairly frequently. The most common solution was to service the engine in the stall that was (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) it, just the main drive. It's a fairly standard drive with the motor in the house. Another note, Steve's setup is very modular. Although it makes up a fixed configuration (that spans at least a 5x8 foot area when the yard is included), it's (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Steve Ringe, our 8 Wide King. I will see if I can get him to reply, he usually is too busy building to post much. (...) The turntable sequences by using mindstorms touch sensors to detect when the table is "close" to the approach track and (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for sharing these ideas: I have had the motor outside the turntable and had a long connecting axle hidden underneath the turntables visible floor. But in the end this lead to my 5 bricks high solution, that I dislike. In a beta-version (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) To get the turntable as low as possible I think the key is to remove the requirement that the motor be located under the rotating track. Here are a couple of possibilities: * If you put the motor outside the circle and have it drive a wheel (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Ben Fleskes writes: [Snip after reading it twice] (...) Thanks Ben (from PNLTC), for posting your basical design rules for the PNLTC roundhouse. I have been working some more on my roundhouse redesign yesterday night and have (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for the links Ed! This one is really impressing: (URL) to see some real designs. Most roundhouses I know are from model railroaders... So far I have only seen one in real live (just 30km away from here, but no longer in use). Regards, (...) (22 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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Hmmm, Lot of meat here. I'll try to be brief: I've done about 4/5 complete iterations on my roundhouse and turntable over the last five years. The latest was completed for the PNLTC show at LEGOLand California. Gallary Pictures are at: (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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<snip> (...) Sure there's roundhouses still in use! About two hours south of LUCNY in Scanton, PA: (URL) keep diesels out of the bays) I've taken tours of that particular roundhouse several times, and it's immense. It's a real working piece of (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) You'd be suprised, sometimes 24 hours is all I need. (...) I agree with you, I did some thinking about this and as I mentioned built into the design a method for a LONGER then 32 stud engine. Looking at all my engines, It seems that I keep the (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) It's not in use but there is a moderately huge roundhouse sitting right in downtown Toronto (near the CN Tower). It's now a distillery or something, but the building looks great! I keep meaning to take pics of that area sometime, to see if I (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) ;-)) Who said it would be a one week projekt? (...) But at this point I wanted to throw in another hint: - Do you think a turntable of 32 Studs is enough for all of your engines (and the ones you might build in future? (But as long as your (...) (22 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(in Character) Arcane Company is proud to announce the newest line of civilian and declassified military robots built on the successful Pikari Class courier frame. (URL) first variation is an extreme long range courier with enhanced speed and an (...) (22 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I also planned for that one special steam train of mine to be in the Roundhouse. Only issue is that its ALOT longer then two straight tracks. In turn, I decided to make the entry way and Bay 6 a straight-thru bay so, I can have my Steamer parked (...) (22 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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I took some time last night to give myself some geometry lessons. The results are pleasing. I can be a tad more flexible because it just so happens that each bay is 16 wide at the start of the track that leads into the bay (16x (x) baseplates). I (...) (22 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) ago (...) ideas (...) interlocked (...) Dear Wayne, I have some (mainly bad) experience in building a roundhouse. So I will try to comment some of the weak spots, that I found. This has been the first version of the roundhouse in late 1999: (...) (22 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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Hello All. I was able to get home for the weekend and take some pictures of my I-Move Rental Station. While I was home I also built the first of two "self-storage" buildings. In addition I built the first of several billboards which I think would (...) (22 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Yes, and it automated and it was brilliant, although I am not the one to talk about it-- it was the programming of J-1 (John Gerlach). But briefly, he had it where there were 3 small locos in bays 1-3-5 and had the turntable automatically turn (...) (22 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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(...) John, Was that a working roundhouse? Is so, do you remember what controlled it all? Robert Powell SCLTC (22 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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(...) Perhaps from the GMLTC roundhouse, shown hear July 1999 (since dismantled): (URL) (22 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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Hello Wayne, A roundhouse and turntable is eye candy for spectators. I had built the structures 2 years before I was able, with help from a programming friend, tto automate it. I'll answer your questions in reverse order, easier first! #6 Modular, I (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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I've been putting a great deal of time thinging about an idea I had a while ago when I first made an attempt to make a Roundhouse Yard for my trains. After some issues I gave it up. I recently thought about it again with some better ideas on how to (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I've recently come upon a cache of the 1998/2000 shell oil promo sets: <set:2535> <set:2536> <set:2537> <set:2538> <set:2539> <set:2540> <set:2541> <set:2542> <set:2543> <set:2544> I have a limited quantity of each set design. Price is $2.00 (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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