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(...) No need to apologize for any delay. I just like to get a feeling for how big everyone is building. I think I caught Nealitis in a big way. Most of my stuff is right at the GMLTC limit, and some of my stuff is over the limit by quite a bit (15 (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) All of my freight containers, as well as my flatcars, are on their way to Calgary for the SuperTrain 2001 show this coming weekend. (See (URL) to see some pictures.) I just finished watching a TLC (Learning Chanel, U.S.) program on Heavy (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.boats, lugnet.town)
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(...) Looks like its just a mindstorms system with a gate. On another note, it looks like i'll be ordering lego dacta soon! I like the Specific Elements for Amusement Park Set. Josh (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I have finally broken down and began to explore Lego Trains. It is hard to convey how much fun I have had the past few weeks ;) My first efforts can be seen at: (URL) haven't mastered the art of capturing the "feel" of a real train yet, but I sure (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think we'll have to wait for a DCC system :-( Josh (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey Larry, nice post, I wish that the same would happen with the Town Theme...finding out what kind of direction that Theme is headed in 2001/2002... Isn't it great to have a nice big organization of AFOL's (in the train clubs) to organize a big (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I have distinct memories of running a 9v train motor on the DACTA capacitor at a WAMALUG meeting last spring. I don't remember the details but the train ran for quite the distance. I think this was the same meeting we were measuring train speed with (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Thanks for the specs Martin, saved me 15 bucks. Wishful thinking on my part I guess. jt -- James J. Trobaugh North Georgia LEGO Train Club (URL) Legault <mlegault@nortelnetworks.com> wrote in message news:G8EuIz.BCp@lugnet.com... (...) #1 (...) you (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Here's their address (URL) When you get there, go down the page and hit "Mindstorms and ROBOLAB". Then the following page will have some stuff, just look for "ROBOLAB System & Sets" and from there you'll see it! Adrian "Josh Baakko" (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) go (...) would (...) a (...) energy (...) The problem is not the amount of energy that the capacitor can keep, it is the voltage that it can withstand between the 2 side. You could try to put 2 capacitor in serie, that would bring you 8V (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) There is no good solution, unless you want to run your train at full speed for interval period in order to charge a big capacitor at 8-9Volts, then reduce the speed of the train and let the capacitor feed the ligth. Using that method the ligth (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm working on a "Super container crane", to unload my Container ships, onto trucks, then onto a train. I'll post pictures soone, but it needs heavy modifications to get it to work well. I am planing to build 6 models, 2 for ships-trucks, 2 for (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.boats, lugnet.town)
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(...) Do you have any pictures? I'd like to see the Dacta set. Josh "Where's the box car door again?" (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) For those who 1) aren't electrical engineers, 2) don't mind using the occasional non-LEGO solution and 3) have some soldering experience, What _would_ be an appropriate specification for a capacitor to do the job described? Just in case (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, if you can keep it at 3V maybe 3 cap's would be able to run the light, or maybe 2, if its hitting 4.5V? Josh "Where's the box car door again?" (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) If you are going to use Quicktime, the Sorenson Codec is the best. Just cut the bit rate down fairly low. You can get it with Quicktime Pro. (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sorry for the delayed response - I've been busy with other stuff for a while... Those big box cars are 42 studs long and the big hopper is 43 studs. the SD90 is 50 studs long, which exceeds GMLTC's proposed limit by 6 studs, but the real thing (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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there is some spec for the capacitor on TLC web site (URL) 1 F (Farad) 2.5 volt electrolytic capacitor Operating voltage 2.5 normal Charging voltage maximum 4 volt Maximum charging and discharging current 0-250 mA Red LED indicator when fully (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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oups! don't try it or be very carefull. the capacitor is a 1Farad 3Volts max capacitor. that would limit the voltage that you can put your regulator at 3V. If you go past that voltage, you'll end up blowing up your capacitor (quite a messy situation (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I was looking through the 2001 Pistco-Datca catalog and when I saw that set #979723, Robolab Cities and Transportation Set, that crossing brought back memories of 7866 (12V era). Anyone have or built something like what's shown? Adrian (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You'd have to use a diode. Trust me, it is very unlikely that the cap would be able to deliver much in the way of power to drive the train (they only hold a few joules of energy, not much when compared even with the speed of a Lego train). I (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) How would you wire it so that it would only light the light? I would think that it would try to drive the train at the same time... Of course, that might be an interesting way to make the train more "speed realistic" - it would gain speed more (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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My Win98 does not play it... what are the bridges like? Amny pictures? Sonnich Adrian Egli <aegli@san.rr.com> wrote in message news:G8D09M.94K@lugnet.com... (...) about (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Josh (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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wessel burgers <wessel_b@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:G8DMIC.8M3@lugnet.com... (...) like (...) out (...) Me too, I lately haven't bough that much due to other reasons, but still I also from time to time buy more that just a few. Expensive yes, (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Michael Pratt" <mpratt@cix.co.uk> wrote in message (...) Nope. (...) Either from <set:7750> or service pack <set:1143> -Frank (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Should this have a sticker sheet ? ..and where do you get the big wheels for the train on page 40 ???? Michael Pratt (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Adrian Egli" <aegli@san.rr.com> wrote in message news:G8EAo5.62L@lugnet.com... (...) Yes - I'm headed to LEGO Direct this weekend (more on that later) and I will mention the beams pack to them and try to find out more about bulk ordering and their (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) No 7725 did not have track. I have one and just checked the manual. In the catalogue it does have track, cos it's a train you see ! Michael Pratt (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Maybe someone in lugnet.publish.cinema can help. (Cross posting and setting FUT.) BEN GATRELLE (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.animation)
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Has anyone tried using one of these new Dacta LEGO Capacitors on their trains? Seems like this would be a good way to keep the head lights bright even when the train slows down. "(URL) might have to buy one and try it out. jt ----- James J. Trobaugh (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(URL) not my auction, and I don't know the seller. I've never heard of this product before, and I have no idea of how "Lego like" it really is. Does anyone know anything about it? Dave! (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.trains)
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Thanks for the thoughts. Tim Courtney said the same and said he's going to try to get TLC to bring the Technic beams into bulk sales. I must admit, I'm new to the movies and would like to trim some of my others so they weren't so big. If you (or (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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very cool, and good quality! I wish I had such a great bridge for my traintrack (lack of bricks I'm afraid). Maybe you can make the filesize of your movie smaller. I don't see anything happening in the movie the first two seconds or so and the last (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: From the first LEGO(r) Train Summit: LEGO(r) Trains are alive and well
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(...) And thanks to TLC and specifically Lego Direct for taking this step. I've been a part of such endeavors to overcome inertia in an organisation before, and it is not easy to do. In fact, the easiest thing to do is get lost in the here and now (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sorry, maybe a wrong use of "train set": I meant all sets , which contained trains (= engine + waggons) came with track (only exception 7725 and later 3225). Of course trains sets which contained just an engine or a waggon came always(?) (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) *!* This was the last time I had breakfast while browsing on LUGNET. Posts like these pose a serious health threat! I barely managed to get the sandwich out of my throat again (using Heimrich's method)! Wessel (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I've updated, with around 20 new ideas since my last post on this subject. View them at: (URL) in this update are: -animals -castle/town spinning wheel -house items -TALL tree -more... Coming soon: -space/ remote control camera -side walks -Bottled (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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This is some really wonderful work. eric (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Ben, The details and scope of this roundhouse creation are mezmarizing. Simply stunning. Thanks for posting so many pics of the wonderful interior details. later, James Mathis (...) (24 years ago, 7-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Opps, I forgot to post the address. (URL) Egli" <aegli@san.rr.com> wrote in message news:G8Cz6r.70r@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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With the help of a friend (thanks Tim), I decided to try out posting a Quicktime movie of a LEGO train (the 4565) traveling on my bridge structures. I choose the smallest I had but it's still 9.5MB (sorry about that). Enjoy Adrian (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Reinhard "Ben" Beneke" <r.beneke@tu-bs.de> wrote in message news:G8BuGo.6p4@lugnet.com... (...) track. Are you sure? I just looked through my 1983 LEGO train brochure and it shows the7725 with track but the 7755 without. (...) Agree, just can't go (...) (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) SRC StRuCtures (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Thanks Ben, a mine of information as always. Regards, Peter Reinhard "Ben" Beneke <r.beneke@tu-bs.de> wrote in message news:G8BuGo.6p4@lugnet.com... (...) track. (...) (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have planned to bring my roundhouse with me to Muelheim when we meet there in April 2001. I think we should stay in touch to do a combined display then. If 50 black 1x1x1 bricks could help you out: I will bring them with me to the meeting (...) (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Reinhard "Ben" Beneke" <r.beneke@tu-bs.de> wrote in message news:G8BtLy.5EL@lugnet.com... (...) rolling (...) I'm happy you like them :-) Perhaps we could combine some of our models to create a diorama at the Lego Treffen in Meulheim? I really (...) (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) of your Crane platform! Have any more photos of it? Robert (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) As far as I know, 7725 was the only 12V train set which came without any track. No 12 V set came ever with a transformer/speed regulator. Regards, Ben (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hoi Wessel :-) (...) It's the library in Sint-Oedenrode (between Eindhoven and Den Bosch). The exhibition ends 5 march. -Frank ps. followups trimmed for this one to lugnet.loc.nl (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.nl)
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(...) Thanks! :-) (...) It was build in 1660, the building suffered heavy damage during WW2 so it was rebuild and only the facade remains. (...) I left the cards describing the models on my desk at the office (d'oh!) but I'll add them today. There (...) (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) those cabinets are great! You have made a good choice in the models (sets and MOCs) you display. Of course I do enjoy mainly your great sceeneries with buildings and rolling stock. Your grey + half timbered houses are georgeous! Regards, Ben (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Frank (Hoi), Where is this library and when will the exhibition end? groeten, Wessel (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.nl)
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(...) Folks... You might post to off-topic.test or some such... that will reduce the noise level in .trains. I set FUT there for this post. ++Lar (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.test)
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Frank, Outstanding display! And I must say that your local library is impressive as well (I wish my local library could afford stained glass). One question... have you provided and card or poster descibing the contents and directing those interested (...) (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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Everyone, Larry made me aware today that Ameritech, my ISP, has been bouncing some emails addressed to me. Until I get a backup email (or possibly a new ISP) can anyone else who has tried reaching me recently but been unable to please post a (...) (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ok, sure! Everyone: just send your pics my way. :-) Let me know if you need fine print for your trademark issues. You can also have special "Links & Resources" on your sidebar. For instance, helpful local info for visitors, member websites or (...) (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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How about placing the logo on the place holder even if the newsgroup isn't active? Such as on the NGLTC place holder (URL) J. Trobaugh North Georgia LEGO Train Club (URL) D. Rich <suz@baseplate.com> wrote in message news:G8B6w6.34E@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: From the first LEGO(r) Train Summit: LEGO(r) Trains are alive and well
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(...) No, he didn't ask wether there would be more train summits, but having assumed there assumed there will be, whether non-northamerican train fans (lego staff don't really count) will be included in the invitations. James (who is trying to hatch (...) (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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On second thought, I believe LUGs and LTCs really should be treated in the same way. I prefer the idea that any LTC with an active newsgroup can place their logo on their club's LUGNET newsgroup homepage (as with the LUGs). Hopefully this could (...) (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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----- Original Message ----- From: Peter D. Simpson <sterling@interalpha.co.uk> Newsgroups: lugnet.trains Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 12:14 AM Subject: 7725 Did it come with track? (...) can (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Josh Baakko" <shi_web@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G8Az15.507@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks :-) I build the crane in one day, I found out that there were five shelves instead of four so I needed another train-MOC for a diorama (I didn't want to (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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"Sonnich Jensen" <sonnich@hot.ee> wrote in message news:G8Ayw7.4F5@lugnet.com... (...) True, there is lots of space outside the cabinets. But two reasons not to have trains running there: 1. it's a reading area so they don't want to have the (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | MOCs - Re460 and an industry-diesel
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At last I found the time to take pictures of two not quite new of my MOCs, a swiss Re460 and an industry diesel (URL) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains) !
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(...) Nice designs, i wish i could get there to see it in person! The crane on the bottom shelf is cool, too. Josh "Where's the box car door again?" (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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That looks great. Amizing how much you have there. I understood that you had much less space there, but there is lots of it (well, best would be enougth to have a circle to have a train running. How many m2 do you have there? How about (URL) ? These (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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Yes, logos for LTCs are needed too. Ideally, I'd like those to appear on each clubs's LUGNET newsgroup home page. But judging by the lack of activation of those newsgroups, putting all LTC logos on .trains.org makes sense. Do others agree? -Suz (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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Hi, The local library asked me to display some of my Lego collection, since they had two glass display cabinets in the reading area that were empty. I filled one cabinet completely with train stuff (mostly MOCs). Since I only had a two weekends to (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains) !
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Suz, What about the LTCs, could you include a collection of the different club logos on the .trains.org page? jt ----- James Trobaugh (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: From the first LEGO(r) Train Summit: LEGO(r) Trains are alive and well
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(...) Yes, while the number at Lugnet may be small, each of us has a wider reach than might be first thought. I buy for myself, and my daughter. She goes to 10-12 birthday parties a year. These children get Lego from her as presents, for some it has (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I have to mind the NDA we all signed, but I'd like to offer a few more comments after attending the First LEGO Train Summit this weekend. In case you don't know, "NDA" stands for "Non Disclosure Agreement". Basically, we cannot talk specifics about (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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Larry, Thanks to you and other representatives of the train clubs for your work on this. And thank you Lego for keeping the communication channels open. I'm absolutely thrilled with the news. Keep up the good work. Bryan Kinkel "Larry Pieniazek" (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Harvey Henkelman - please mail me !
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To the Lungetters - sorry to bother ! Harvey -pelase mail me asap ! Dejan # 595 (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Robert,welcome to the marvellous world of 8wide! :-) About lenght: 8wide is as big as O gauge,but the radii of curves are much smaller(half of smaller O gauge radii)....this is a big limit,because you can't build trains at their effective (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Just arrived...the Sith Express. Full coverage @: (URL) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) lol BION, I'm pretty sure I never uttered the sacred phrase "8 wide" to Brad at all. In the pic where he and I are laughing, I think we were talking about one of your MOCs, Lar >;-D (...) We *almost* needed it for SteveB, though;-) (inside (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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lol The rest of the attendees have barely arrived home and the thread has already burned out;-) We did have a great time with the LD personnel and amongst attendees ourselves. I really enjoyed renewing old acquaintances and meeting others F2F for (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Great use of technic, Mike! I think the loco looks pretty good. The only enhancement I can think is to use the half wide technic beams with no studs (URL) - they'd probably look even better! And the tie is generally closer to the centre of the (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Robert- Welcome to trains! :-) And congratulations on your width choice;-) I will try and answer some of your questions as I have been modeling in 8 wide for quite some time now... Modeling 8 wide is approximate to modeling in O scale, or 1:48. A (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, This is my first attempt at modeling a train in 8-wide. I'd have to say that im still not sure which size I like better. This model is loosely based on a Canadian Pacific 4-4-4 'Jubilee' that I saw on a website. The large gears with chains (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Mike, It definitely is a product of EMD(the prototype), once you obtain the photograph, I can tell you the particular model and it's statistics if you are so interested. -Harvey (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I've submitted this as a "large building" for the town building contest. Brad Hamilton <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G87J31.40w@lugnet.com... (...) half-arch (...) red (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) [snip] Larry, This is great news, I can't wait to see the new sets and I hope it's soon! Long live LEGO Trains! Robin Werner Greater Florida LEGO Train Club (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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That building looks pretty neat. I only recently started building 4-sided buildings myself. Almost all of my prior stuff was only 6 or 8 studs deep with no back! I took a major step forward with my natural history museum. I think it is at least 20 (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) If you could use brown, go find 5 copies of 7104 Desert Skiff. These have been seen in some K-Marts for $4. Some other good bits in that set. Ray (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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"Jonathan Johnson" <lightfoot@earthling.net> wrote in message news:3a7df838.157992...net.com... (...) Exactly the reason I suggested using black. They are a little easier to come by and the pictures I have seen of Santa Fe locomotives tend to have (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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I don't see buying 5 of those sets as quite in my budget at the moment... (...) Lightfoot lightfoot@earthling.net (URL) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-01, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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Brad & All, (...) that. (...) built (...) to (...) Heh., I understand that. I can build some decent car / truck / space creations on my own, I have not done too much in custom building yet, outside of this I did for the train show. It is my first 4 (...) (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, from what I've heard of Billund and how happy employees are to take trips to cities, it wouldn't surprise me ;) That doesn't stop me from wanting to go to Billund someday though... :-D Nevertheless, I'm impressed too! (...) I'd love to (...) (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Well, then I'm really impressed :-) (either that or they really wanted to sample the NYC food and just figured while they were in town, why not drop in on the summit...) Frank (who wishes he was there, but figures he'd have been a duplicate (...) (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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I've only had a train set for a few days, so I'm glad to hear from Larry that there's a future in it. Anyway, here's the DAT file for a MOC wagon that I'd built just before my very first train set (4563) arrived, a few days ago. After a quick test (...) (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Nice switcher. It looks great. Chris (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Height...hmmm. My stuff tends to be a bit taller (1 brick at most 2 bricks) the standard LEGO stock. Length varies. I usually go 1 stud = 1.25 feet. When I am trying to copy a prototype I usually try to judge by the size of the wheels and (...) (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I certainly do. Did any of you happen to go into the store and find out what this Revolvolution stuff is? (URL) first I thought it read "Re-volvo-lotion", and I was thinking it might be something useful for the interior of my car... however, (...) (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) My sons are ages 5 and 7. The younger one loves to build and can easily build sets labeled ages 8-12, for instance. The worst trouble he has is finding the pieces, so I agree with Rose that the newer inside packaging into separate poly bags (...) (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(...) But do they have to be mutually exclusive? --Todd [followups to .general] (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.general)
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(...) Apple Computer, Inc. understands this! (...) TLC should hire Steve Jobs! --Todd (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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"lawrence wilkes" <lawrence@thewilkesf...rve.co.uk> wrote in message news:G891v5.BHJ@lugnet.com... (...) you (...) sorry. Marketing strength will BEAT product quality every time. regards lawrence (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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"Shiri Dori" <shirid@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G891Jy.AqG@lugnet.com... (...) Think they finally realised that having a the best product does not mean you automatically get the best sales. Marketing strength will be product quality every (...) (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Agreed. (...) Evidently, they changed their minds... -Shiri (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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