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Our family run site, Duel's Tales located at: (URL) is back online a week early! Our site has been "down" for about two months due to a serious need to reorganize all the files into folders. We had all the files in one directory and it got very (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: Layout samples
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(...) Hey, Im working on a 30x60 module that could easily be added to the layout (though no train attachment) for shows when Im out there and able. This is along the same idea as what you were thinking, I believe. Its a simple collection of some (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| | Re: Simu-track
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"John Barnes" <barnes@sensors.com> wrote in message news:Gy2ssH.Dv2@lugnet.com... (...) This would be perfect. (...) Yup on top of raising my son, work, running a home, school... Lego is my therapy, it relaxes me. Even if it means creating on the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| | Re: Layout samples
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(...) of (...) Wayne, you forgot one major detail: due to the physical table layout, the bridge gap will have to be offset if we use 5 tables. Oh--it looks like you are using only 4 tables in this plan. Nate Jacobs mentioned a few posts back that he (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| | Re: Layout samples
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(...) Yes! Even with carpet we did more crawling that we cared to at our last show - so our new layout includes a Bascule bridge. :) James (NALUG) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Crawl under is very very typical. Jump over is very very foolish. Bring a piece of carpet or rug to put at the spot where everyone crawls in/out... you'll be doing it more than you think and your knees will really appreciate it. (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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There are a couple of LUCNY people who have about 17 miles of track :) Maybe Nicole could borrow a couple of straight pieces? You never know, she might get infected like me and start into trains as well as everthing else she's into :) JB (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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This is a bit better. A couple of bridges would be nice. (eye candy) My question is what about access to the center? Jump over or climb under them sounds risky to me. Any one read this?: (URL) need an answer so I can proceed with our Lucnyville (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Cool, John I don't mind your layout however it really doesnt allow for alot of stock cars to get side tracked. With that in mind I took my last design and merged it into something that you did with some altered table adjustments.. You will see now (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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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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| | Anniversary
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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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| | Simu-track
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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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| | Layout samples
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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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| | Re: Table News
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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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| | Re: Table News
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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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| | Re: Table News
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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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| | Meetings By-Laws (All members need your vote)
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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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| | Re: Kevin, are you out there?
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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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| | Kevin, are you out there?
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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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| | Duel's Tale's Update
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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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| | Re: Lucny projects and baseplate info
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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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| | Re: Updates and other things
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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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| | Re: Table News
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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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| | Re: More around town pics
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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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| | More around town pics
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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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| | Updates and other things
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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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