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If I run my trains at 3v, then two Lego Solar Panels can provide ~3v. Looks like I have another project after this one. As for powering the RCX through the train track, I had not thought about having to run the controller full tilt to power the RCX. (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wait a minute, that Capicator (i think thats how i'ts spelt) can give around 3V! (...) Now that would be cheep... Josh (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hmm. I tried powering my train motor off a battery box, connecting to the electric studs on the top, and it belted around the track. I guess you're using slow speed mode from the RCX? I'd be a bit worried about how much power the RCX can put (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Whither LEGO Steam Trains? (was Re: QT Movie of 4565)
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(...) Of course the powered DUPLO train is battery powered. They do still have a push train (though it doesn't come with track - a good decision for DUPLO I think, at that age, kids may not need a track). One thought I have is that many LTCs could (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Whither LEGO Steam Trains? (was Re: QT Movie of 4565)
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(...) This would be a great way to break in, and an even more affordable price point. As to the income thing...That's what I meant by saying "barely" - 60 bucks is a lot of money to a kid, but can be done; a $5 a week allowance is not uncommon, I (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It's not exactly the tone. I guess it's just that no-one else can really follow an answer along the lines of 'I know, but I can't tell'. (...) Well, thanks Larry. I've always had model trains, just not LEGO ones because they're too expensive. (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Larry Pieniazek wrote: <snip> (...) While we're asking, why did *Brio* go powered?? To me, Brio was the last hold out of the old-school, traditional toy train. But have you seen Brio lately? (Have you seen Brio *prices* lately?;) Not what we played (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Whither LEGO Steam Trains? (was Re: QT Movie of 4565)
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"Jason J. Railton" <j.j.railton@cwcom.net> wrote in message news:G8Hw6M.409@lugnet.com... (...) I'll see - but from what I've heard about who will be attending, it doesn't look like its very possible. Causing problems - hmm, I doubt you'd cause (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Whither LEGO Steam Trains? (was Re: QT Movie of 4565)
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(...) I suspect that an unpowered train wouldn't exist to serve the 'system OK, power bad' market segment, but rather the 'train set under $120 (US)'. If LEGO were able to release a complete train set (more than 1 car, and track oval) for (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Excellent analysis, Frank! I just have to question whether people will pay 75 for a push train when for 60 more they can have the excitement of powered operation. Why did Duplo go powered? When I was buying Duplo for Taya (9 years ago when she (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Whither LEGO Steam Trains? (was Re: QT Movie of 4565)
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(...) Well, right now, you could put yourself a "push" train the following way: $45 3 3737 Train Accessories $26 2 4520 Eight Curved Rails ---...--- $71 You then use your existing collection to build an engine and two cars. Unfortunately this points (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I certainly don't think so! Discussion is great. Asking questions is great. Intelligent speculation using what is publicly known and what business literate people know about how businesses run is great. And you can divine some remarkable (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm very grateful, but I don't intend to cause any problems, particularly so close following the Train Summit. It was just another suggestion, one among many I'm sure. But, I would like to see those elements in those colours, and I'm sure a (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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No /. effects please!!!! <big grin> They'd all be mad that it's an IIS box and then promptly crack my linux router. -john (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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That is an awesome layout. Very nice! -- Bob Fay California, USA rfay@we.mediaone.net (URL) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) ROSCO (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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Okay.... I can't seem to find a spot to put our server that I can afford, so since I'm going out of town this weekend, I put the server here in my basement on my dsl connection. I may be checking my yahoo mail (jkelly3@yahoo.com) while I'm in (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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I went through the seven movies I shot a picked the one with the least stills and best lighting; a 4565 with cars traveling on the inner downhill ramp then partly uphill. The one I posted of the 4565 goving over the bridge and truss structures had (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have 4 test photos here: (URL) design has to be rebuilt, so that it can stick out over the water (this is the 4-wide ship-truck crane). Josh P.S. I may bring it to the Great American Train Show in Chicago, if MichLUG can get a spot. (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.boats, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Whither LEGO Steam Trains? (was Re: QT Movie of 4565)
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John Neal wrote in message <3A832BFD.F599C578@u...st.net>... (...) Yea, I'm just one of those people that likes to ogle over a set in person. Rose (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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