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I finally have to say I'm done.. Took me what seems like forever to get a small project done. (more on that later) Anyhow, I was thinking about something. As we get more and more into Layout Design, I had an idea about what will be the Standard (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Based from my experience in the past with the old 4.5 volt battery train and gray tracks there was a slight speed up but, nothing that would have to be monitored. If the incline slope isn't so steep, all should be well. The other thing we (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Looks good, but I'm curious on how a long train is able to handle coming down from an elevation and into a curve. Check to see if a constant speed allows for this, or if you have to attend to the brakes on the way down. Otherwise, this may be (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Wayne, I like the ideas. I was trying to think of a ways to run two tracks like that. Thanks for putting the idea down in pictures. I will be looking forward to hearing back on any tests you do. Nate (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I had an idea about the layout that might help out with restate of tables. I decided to think in 3d. While it would be nice to have multi lines running and a nice BIG yard, I came up with this idea. I think I have all the track to lay this out (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Name: Dave Amos Gender: Male Year of Birth: 1982 Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: Alive and well Location: Ithaca Marital Status: Not Married Children: None Education: SBHS, soph. at Cornell Occupation: Studente E-mail Address: (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"Kevin Salm" <kdsalm@dreamscape.com> wrote in message news:H8qC36.Do6@lugnet.com... (...) been (...) I'm SOOO far behind in email. I promise to get caught up. Between family, work and this stupid pc crashing on me all the time, I'm behind in (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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| | Duane Drumm back in the hospital
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Subject says it all. Email replies can be sent to kdrumm1@stny.rr.com. Doctors are unsure at this time when he will be out, "if ever." I really hate it when doctors say that. :`( -- Thanx~ Nicole Drumm MS (URL) (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Name: Ed McGlynn Gender: Male Year of Birth: 1964 Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: It's in timeout right now. Can't ask it. Location: Canandaigua, NY Marital Status: Married Children: 2 Education: BS Meteorology Occupation: Engineer E-mail Address: (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| | Re: LUCNY@GATS in Syracuse this past weekend
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(...) inspiration. I like your version! I like how the roof goes higher then mine. I am curious how you executed the overhang? I can't really tell in the pics but it looks like your roof overhangs 2 studs? In mine I overhanged 3 studs, brown plates (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) the first larger train set I got, and I think she may be sorry she got me started ;-) (...) condition at a second-hand toy store, then trading it and another $12 find for a Metroliner. (Note--this was waaayyy before the current Legends line!) (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Name: George Haberberger Gender: male Year of Birth: 1966 Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: 12-19 Location: Rochester Marital Status: married Children: Two, six and 18 months Education: BS Aero Engineering Occupation: Technical Support Engineer (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Name: John Barnes Gender: M Year of Birth: 1951 Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: Imagination still intact Location: Holland Patent (nr. Utica), NY Marital Status: M Children: Me Education: Yep! Occupation: Engineer E-mail Address: (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Name: Nicole Drumm MS Gender: female Year of Birth: 196... :P Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: depends 9 to 17 usually Location: usa, ny, broome (gloom) county, Binghamton (bingotown) Marital Status: widowed Children: 2; Krystal 21 and Ken Jr 1 (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Joe, Yes you are right the Ambulance and Fire Engine are indeed modeled after FDNY units. However the design I followed was first done by Sean Kenney. See here for his designs: (URL) elongated the ambulance and changed a few details on the (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Kevin Salm writes: Snipped... (...) Kevin, Those are great pics of the layout! The models are excellent and it looks like you guys had a great time. As for the Fire Dept., I especially like the detail on the engine and the (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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Snip (...) switchyard until it required 4 people to set it up and I still think it should have been bigger! I'm glad to hear it's not only us with that problem... Beautiful layout!! Robert Powell SCLTC (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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Ed McGlynn posted some pics at Brickshelf of LUCNY's recent GATS show. Note that the images are a bit large and may take time to download --> (URL) galleries that have just made it through moderation are here --> (URL) while Wayne Sardullo did not (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I want to point out for the record that Kevin made me aware of his intent when we were talking about show prep stuff, (I think we were chatting on BL) and I encouraged him to go ahead. I thought I gave him the names of the people that did the (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Kevin ,like i said in other post I didn't think it was worth copying.... but to each his own:-)I'll send you some windows with the police stickers on it so it looks right:-) Chris (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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