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(...) Never allow it to happen. While for LEGO it's not a big deal, in regular MR, it is, it can burn out power packs. Make sure you switch your isolated segment in a way that it doesn't occur (you need an isolated segment which is switchable, made (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 7-Eleven and Starbucks
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Whoops- I forgot to mention the spamblocker. Remove my PANTS to reply. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: First MOC Posting
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(...) I really like the freight train- all the cars are nicely crafted. That's quite the linkage on the engine's coupler. I assume that it is required because of the increased width and because of the length between the wheelsets and the ends. Very (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: 7-Eleven and Starbucks
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(...) to the Southland Co. several years ago. The only thing missing is the raving derilect and the crackhead who used to come in each night around 2 am. By the way: did you know that Sebben-Lebben won't compensate you if you're shot and maimed on (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: My first MOC locomotive
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(...) As James said: "Draper Taper" Its fairly simple, I've used 1x6 technic plates, and 1x1 round bricks for the ends, and lots of plates and 1x2 & 1x3 bricks... I have to make the door still. I'll post pictures soon. Josh (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 7-Eleven and Starbucks
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Tony your e-mail doesnt work. Just thought you would like to know. (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: First MOC Posting
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Nice slick passenger train! Is it based on a prototype/real train? "Robert Powell" <rpowell25@home.com> wrote in message news:GA6HIz.JzG@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 7-Eleven and Starbucks
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(...) If it makes you feel any better, I thought that was clever, too- you do know that there are sets that make coffee pots with clear minifig heads, right? If not, even bigger kudos. eric (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks to both of you. They are a lot of fun and really are surprisingly easy to do. (...) Heh! As far as the coffee cup being the size of a man's head... the thing they guy was holding in that picture was really supposed to be a *pot* of (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: 7-Eleven and Starbucks
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(...) The sticker for the Starbucks came from one of their stores- you could probably just ask for one at the counter of any Starbucks. I created the 7-Eleven sticker. I'd be happy to mail the .tif file to anyone who wants it, but I'd rather not (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Ditto! Both very, very nice. This kind of building- modelling real-life things with a LEGO style- is the best kind, IMHO. I love them. (...) You obviously haven't ever been to Starbuck's. :D eric (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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Tony: Great job on both of these stores. I love all the small details that you have packed in. I had to laugh at the "12.01" cost of a cup of coffee until I saw the last picture - yikes, a cup of coffee as big as one's head. No wonder it cost (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) It's a lot easier to detail the interior of a small store than a big one. On the other hand, for train shows it's questionable how much you need to detail the inside of buildings- unless you are out there lifting off the roof every 5 minutes (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Pics of my "Auto Hopper" unloading hopper car
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(...) Spiff-o-matic. A bit bulky looking but it's hard to be delicate AND working... I wanna see this baby in action through the whole load/unload cycle. (I had some Tyco Electric Trucking, remember that, guys?? and i always set up my track so that (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My first MOC locomotive
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(...) Dwayne's is a much more massive engine, and is a lot more stable than mine to begin with. I hadn't thought about the effect of fingers on the fans- perhaps a belt drive with a rubber band would be a good idea. I wish I'd taken the opportunity (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I have four of the larger spoked train wheels but the centres are puzzling, they are just small holes. How can I use them.....any clues anyone ? Please ! Michael Pratt (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I really like the passenger train engine ((URL) The design of the nose works really well. It looks really sleak yet conversely beefy as well. It would be really great if you were able to have two of them, one at either end of the train. Nicholas (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) oooh -- I like! -- especially the maintenance train with all the LEGO TECHNIC bits and the flatbed. --Todd (a space/monorail guy) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Hi folks, A few of us in rtlToronto (A Group for Lego Enthusiasts in the Greater Toronto and Southern Ontario Area, (URL) thinking of doing a little train event. Is there anyone in our area who'd be interested in participating, apart from Iain, Ben, (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: 7-Eleven and Starbucks
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(...) Details, details, details.... I love detail - great job Tony! (Especially the long haired punk with the indians hair is a nice idea.) Ben (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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