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I've simply used 2x2 plates that have a rounded end (looking down on them) with a hole at the rounded end. It accepts the magnet holder piece from the coupler and eliminates the rather unsightly 'buffer' things. To get the height right, you can (...) (26 years ago, 20-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Follow the directions they give for converting it to 12v. The two motors are the same size. Jeff P.S. I Know it can be done, 'cause I have a motorless version at home. ;) (26 years ago, 20-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 7722 piece
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I never knew what those things were supposed to be-- thanks, Lar. I thought he was referring to the buffers... (...) (26 years ago, 20-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This is an ill formed question. What exactly is it you are asking for? Perusing the instructions, on step 2 of the locomotive instructions (page 2: (URL) ) there are two pieces added that meet your vague criteria of being a "1x2 plate in red (...) (26 years ago, 20-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: WTF is this piece
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You need help all right. I don't appreciate acronyms such as the one you used in your subject line. And I don't like your tone, either. "Please" and "thank you" are two words with which IMO you should become a lot more familiar. As for your (...) (26 years ago, 20-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: putting a 9v motor in 7722?
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(...) Well, then perhaps you're going to have to change the internals of the engine a bit to clear the "bogie plate" pin. Many 9V solid frame engines (4563 main, 4559 main) use arches to clear it. (...) Well, then perhaps the length isn't going to (...) (26 years ago, 20-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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i need help in identifing a piece. it is used on the front of 7722. there are 2 in red. they appear to be a 1 x 2 plate with something attached. (26 years ago, 20-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: putting a 9v motor in 7722?
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yes but wont there be problems with the fact that the 9V motor has a bogie plate built in? also i think they are different sizes. (26 years ago, 20-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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How about removing the 4.5 volt motor and replacing it with the 9 volt motor??? (...) (26 years ago, 20-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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is it possible to make the 7722 steam engine run with a 9v motor? how would i go about doing it? (26 years ago, 19-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: I'M SOMEBODY!!
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In lugnet.trains, Larry Pieniazek wrote (in part): (...) Larry: I agree! Setting up a website can be difficult, which is why I choose Macintosh as my publishing platform, and SGI for the server. ;-) (see; (3 URLs) made with Macintosh hardware and (...) (26 years ago, 19-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.trains)
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I will preface this by saying I spent a good amount of time trying to come up with an alternate coupler design that excludes buffers as we have here in the States. Feeling frustrated, suddenly it occured to me like an epiphany [1]-- just <gasp> cut (...) (26 years ago, 19-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello again! I have been able to find one new 4555. The box have considerable shelf ware and some damage, but its unopened. I have'nt found any 4552 yet. Regarding 4564 I am thinking of selling the used set without box, but with instructions, (...) (26 years ago, 19-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Todd, once again, the wisdom of the train NG prophets shines through like a Mack truck careening through a wall of stacked Ritvik Mega Blocks -- Offline conversation with Steve B. last week and and the number of posts I've reviewed have got me (...) (26 years ago, 19-Apr-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Talk... is so very very cheap. Especially when someone else (Todd) is picking up the tab. I know it's hard for you to set up a site since you're a (shudder) Mac user, but if you had one, you could put it up there and we'd all be ahhing and (...) (26 years ago, 18-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Silly Robin. He's twitting me because I didn't spell out who the members are, and left out an "as well as the following non PNLTC members" Got me. Hate it when that happens. :-) Fortunately it's not all that often. <GD&R> And if you think YOU (...) (26 years ago, 18-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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ooo, Lar, this week's meeting is going to be tough for you because I'm bringing my newly completed series of boxcars (7) AND my new ROTARY SNOWPLOW which *even you* will have to admit are awesome! You will probably ask me if I'd like to post them on (...) (26 years ago, 18-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.trains)
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Wow, I'm a member of the PNLTC? How did I join? It's a long drive from Tampa, Florida:) I wish I lived closer, so I could join and display. But thanks for the props Larry. See Ya... (...) (26 years ago, 18-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 4564, bought it.
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(...) I'd be interested in 4555 and 4552 James Powell (26 years ago, 18-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Flexi Track
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Hello all, Just curious, about this... Model railroaders can purhcase bits of flexible track of certain lengths. It is then possible to bend these sections of track into curves of any required radius. Now if there was available LEGO track of simliar (...) (26 years ago, 18-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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