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John & All, (...) Indeed. (...) That would be neat, I think places like Florida and California folks would have a harder time doing it, simply for the distance. (...) I would like it! Is it feasible? we will find out! Scott S. -- Member, Michigan (...) (24 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: GFTLC H&R Train Show (It's John Neal of GMLTC!)
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I wouldn't mind setting it up, but I think that this summer is too soon. I think next would be better, especially since we (GMLTC) don't plan on being finished with our layout until this fall:-/ As far as location is concerned, central is good, but (...) (24 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | ...LTC National Convention
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Everyone (trainhead, townie,...) would be invited! What I meant by public was have an open house for locals to come visit, bring the kids... for a few hours SteveB (...) (24 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Small Gauge Train Tracks ??
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(...) I went throught the various pictures I have of trains and found this one: (URL) person used the 1x4 plate with two axle posts and used regular 9v track. Russell (24 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: BrickFest Registration
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(...) I registered. I expected to get PayPal information, not an address! Please consider setting up to accept PayPal or some other electronic payment, if at all possible. Maybe get some club member to accept on your behalf? PS I have volunteered (...) (24 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: pictures from Wamalug's April 1st meeting
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(...) the 3 polarity switches are run by the 3 outputs of the RCX, with 2 inputs used for light sensors. The construction of the polarity switches is so that the timeing on the motors isn't important - the only reason they're timed is to reduce wear (...) (24 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re:Harveys LEGO Train Creations, was:Choochooman's Whistle Stop
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(...) (24 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: More Useless Info (was: Small Gauge Train Tracks ??)
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(...) Incidentally, I remember when I was a kid noticing that HO scale trains actually run OK in 4-wide tracks - they run on the lower edge of the flange. Pretty useless but I just thought I'd throw it in 8?) ROSCO (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: pictures from Wamalug's April 1st meeting
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(...) Dan - Cool. So the polarity switches are motorized 5120s controlled by an RCX's light sensor inputs? Are there two inputs and two outputs used on the RCX? How do you limit the length of time the 5120s receive power from the motors? Is that a (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GFTLC H&R Train Show (It's John Neal of GMLTC!)
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(...) This sounds where I chime in - not being a member of a LTC due to my geographical orientation, perhaps I can be allowed attendance under a general public classification? (...) ...can non LTC members show their designs in a similar forum as (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Small Gauge Train Tracks ??
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(...) 4.5v track will work for straights, but the curves won't. I did experiment though with 12v track. By using the conductor rail, you can get a semi-workable narrow guage. The problem is that the conductor rails aren't quite centered on the stud (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GFTLC H&R Train Show (It's John Neal of GMLTC!)
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Third time's a charm John! Tag your it! Set it up! Some where central near a hub airport, maybe Denver? How about in August. If you hustle maybe we can get traction. Maybe we can get Brad involved and have an open to the public weekend. Some train (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Small Gauge Train Tracks ??
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(...) Shaun- You can use the 4.5 volt track and it works rather nicely, although I'm not sure if the curves work out correctly. -John (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Small Gauge Train Tracks ??
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Are there any commonly-used custom track styles that can accomodate the small train wheels on a 4-stud-wide scale? That is to say, if you have the small train wheels mounted on a 2x2 plate w/ two axle posts off the sides, what can you build to use (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GFTLC H&R Train Show (It's John Neal of GMLTC!)
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To All, (...) That would be neat. I know I would like to go! : ) Scott S. -- (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: I'm kinda sorta train voltage complete
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(...) I tried that, and almost couldn't get the wheels back out. I don't know what those side holes on the 9v motor are really designed for, but it's not the 12v motor wheels. (Nor do they seem to be designed for the deisel-ish wheel covers. The (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GFTLC H&R Train Show (It's John Neal of GMLTC!)
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Greetings, Robin, and all! I have just returned from sunny Florida and am scrambling to get caught up with everything! I was fortunate enough that our vacation coincided with the GFLTC's show and so was able to check out their layout in person and (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | More sticker/decal talk
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Hi All, I was wondering how many of you guys use the clear decal sheets and print on them? I know the Alps printer is used a bit in this, mostly due to the fact that it can print white ink. I was thinking about using a thermal wax printer; the (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Has anybody seen this engine before?
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(...) I wonder what he'll do? Josh (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: pictures from Wamalug's April 1st meeting
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(...) I believe that is another fine creation of Bob Hayes. :) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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