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(...) I'm not sure what blue 12V track sells for but I know it's not worth a small fortune. The trains are far more expensive than the track. (...) I agree, it's only fun to have a 12V track if you have a lot of the remote controlled pieces. If you (...) (23 years ago, 8-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello all, I've just completed the improvement of my V188 double-diesel locomotive. This version sports the triple headlights and rounded roof. Also check out my improved silo wagon, both can be found at... (URL) me know what you think.-Harvey (23 years ago, 8-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) In retrospect I must agree with Rick, I myself only build and run 9V. I can tell you now that the 9V track is a hell of a lot more reliable with less chances for stalling trains. -Harvey (23 years ago, 8-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm the opposite. I say don't get sucked into 12v. The track is difficult to connect, impossible to keep clean, and unrealistic in appearance. I myself have a 4'x8' layout's worth of 12v equipment that I never use, but can't bring myself to (...) (23 years ago, 8-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I've uploaded 8 more pictures: SD9-3 Blue & Grey (1st B&G I built, also the first "white nose"): (URL) High Nose (also B&G, soon to appear in a photoshoot, *wink, wink*): (URL) finnaly, 6 4x8 containers & 1 4x18, waiting for use...: (URL) is (...) (23 years ago, 8-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Its real, I live near a large one: (URL) are some great pictures of it (The bottom of the page there is a panaramic shot of my hometown, Hancock, the bricge is on the right.) Josh (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sell the lot for $25, just kidding!!! No, anyway it sounds to me like you have the good foundations to start a decent 12V layout. I'd say "Time to scour Ebay and Brickbay for even more!"-Harvey (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well so much for May 30th, there here now! The boxes look cool, now it's time to build and see how the trains look... Build on... Robin (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Say you've just bought this box of old blue 12V track, mainly for the sentimental value (always wanted to but never...). Say somewhere in the back of your mind you're thinking, in a few years time I might start doing some trainmodelling. What would (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"John Gerlach" <john.gerlach@bestbu...om.nospam> wrote in message news:GCo6oJ.5v5@lugnet.com... <snip> The GMLTC had a bascule bridge on our last layout: (...) </snip> That's a very unusual design for bridge.... Is it modelled after an existing (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Bye, I'll miss you! It's been nice having a local Lego friend. Safe journey and good luck in your new place. Cheers, Heather -- Heather Patey Pirate Wench / Brick Detective LUGNET Member #490 (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.ca.nf, lugnet.loc.ca.nf.stj)
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Howdy all, I'm going/coming back to Victoria. I'll be off line for a bit (if you are wondering where I am). I should be posting again in ~3 weeks or so. For those of you who care, my Email stays the same (from here) James (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.ca.nf, lugnet.loc.ca.nf.stj)
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I'm sure a lot of North Americans will get their trains today. I will let the kids open and build ours (before it subsequently gets cannibalized;-) -John (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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HoMa & Ben That's right. Another AFOL from the german forum asked his metall-working colleagues if it would be possible to make some aluminium rims for the old spoked wheels - and it WAS possible. The engine runs brilliant on the tracks. Any (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) "Riviera-Express" (...) I am most intrigued by the creative details of the baggage and restaurant wagons! The "tricks" used for the kitchen window/doors upside down are clever. Roof-top details and interior items are such nice accents. Love (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ah, I wondered if that was the handiwork of Ben's friend.... I'm glad to hear that they work! I like this kind of innovation, because I fear that such train specific elements (large drivers, etc) may not be on TLC's short list of parts to (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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Hi John, (...) as (...) Thanks! (...) outer (...) That's right. Another AFOL from the german forum asked his metall-working colleagues if it would be possible to make some aluminium rims for the old spoked wheels - and it WAS possible. The engine (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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You *have* been busy, HoMa! An excellent creation, and wonderfully detailed as well! Very nice:-) I have a question about the drivers-- they appear to be LEGO, although the outer rims appear metal.... Also, no need to follow-up to .build; just (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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Hi folks, I just uploaded some pictures of my latest train project: The "Riviera-Express" which was operated by the "Deutsche Bundesbahn" in the 1960s. It traveled from Hamburg through middle Europe down to the sea-resorts at the italian Riviera (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains) !!
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Well thanx for all of the reply's. I take if from the info, very few people like blue, and knowone likes black. Can not say that I blame you there. Well hopefully by sometime Wednesday we should all have are sets. Thanx again for the info Cameron (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Short answer: That is absolutely correct! Leg Godt! Ben (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Am I correct in thinking that the color bag is the same across all 4 models? Am I correct in thinking that if I had one tender, one small train, one large train and one of each color I could buile (not all at once) every model? (23 years ago, 7-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have ordered one loco in each shape (big with tender, big without, samll with tender and small without). I decided to buy the ones with tender in green, the two others in brown. If I buy one or two further locos I would chose the dark gray (...) (23 years ago, 6-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | October 20, 2000 Meeting at Cary Clark's
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I just uploaded some pictures from the October 20, 2000 NCLUG meeting at Cary Clark's: (URL) were: Cary (center in oct-06.jpg), Sheree Rosenkrantz (right in oct-06.jpg), James Beerman (left in oct-06.jpg), and myself (behind the camera...). You can (...) (23 years ago, 6-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) your line of cute little railcars... any chance you'll be making it commercially available soon? ++Lar (23 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks (...) The gap is only about 1 mm. I can force the bricks to snap together but I think that will damage the bricks if they are left too long like that. (...) I see what you mean... I'll work on it. (...) I came up with this as a (...) (23 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) I order one of each variety, (2 large, with/without tender and 2 small with/without the tender). 4 trains altogether, all in the dark grey. Rich -- Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ***** Legoman34 (Richard W. Schamus)... (My views do not necessarily (...) (23 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Rick Clark" <jrclark@nospam.aol.com> wrote in message news:3AF39352.D4279C...aol.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) As long as we are showing our switchers, here are two different color schemes of one I built a couple months ago. Blue: (2 URLs) (...) (23 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) S@H now describes all new trains as being available now so there is no need to wait until May 27/28/29/30...... (23 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Definitely an intriguing phenomenon. I just posted links to my SW in a separate thread: (URL) Clark (23 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for the plug, Tony. There are a couple more pictures of my switcher at fellow PNLTC Member Gary Gerdes's site. The links are: (URL) (nod to Dan Parker for his excellent 3x3 bi-level module) (URL) prototypes at: (URL) of GREAT photos (...) (23 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) I ordered something like: Small Engine - Green Small Engine With Tender - Brown Large Engine - Grey Large Engine With Tender - Blue (I forget which colors went with which engine, I just told the sales clerk to pick a color for each one, except (...) (23 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, here is a picture of my SW1200... (URL) on... Robin W GFLTC (23 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) I ordered a Brown Large Train with Tender and Gray Small no tender last week. I checked with S@H last Thursday and they told me it's on backorder till May 30th. Build on... Robin (23 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I ordered the the following: a. 1 Large Train Engine with Black Tender b. 1 Small Train Engine with Black Tender c. 2 Light Units for Train I also received an email from Shop at Home saying that my order was shipped today. No Stranger to Danger Dark (...) (23 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I ordered the Green Large Train with Tender and the light kit. I also plan to order the two tone green coach set from brickworx. (URL) Waters (23 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I got me a large green with tender. Shipped out today Tom D (...) (23 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Large brown with tender for me:-) -John (...) (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yep, same here. I am eagerly awaiting my Grey Large with Tender! Jake --- Jake McKee AFOL LUGNET Member #211 (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I ordered the Green Large Train with Tender. LEGO informed me that mine shipped today also. Can't wait to tear into it. : ) Todd Trotter (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I too ordered the Grey Large Train with Tender. It was either that or all black but that seemed too boring (I think the most colorful scheme would have been the Southern Pacific Daylight units) - now that would be a GREAT train for Lego to (...) (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 8w Switcher Hood Taper concept (was: SW-something switcher)
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Very nicely shown. later, James Mathis (...) (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) That sounds like a challenge to me! The problem was bugging me all morning, and it has been rather quiet around here, so I whipped this up. I don't prototype in MLCAD very much, but this looks feasable and reasonably sturdy to me. I believe (...) (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Heh- you might think that was mine... but it is Steve's. I copied the basic color scheme from that loco, with some modifications. I was definitely inspired by it. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com www.pnltc.org (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Show of hands
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I see some poeple have made mention to the new Lego Trains sets that are available, but I am just curious to see what sets people are buying. I myself am awaiting the arrival of the Grey Large Train with Tender. According to Lego it shipped today. I (...) (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey, who's loco is that on the next track over from the above mentioned loco? The red and gray one. Look good from that pic! Jake --- Jake McKee AFOL LUGNET member #211 (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Hey Lar, maybe I'll have Rickey and his exact-o knife have a looksie at the problem;-) <inside GMLTC joke> -John (...) (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Rick Clark did a black and green Burlington Northern switcher (6-wide) tapering this way, and it looks great. Unfortunately, he doesn't have pics of it on his site. This is the best picture I could find on the PNLTC site: (URL) loco in (...) (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) I suspect he used the dual taper piece (4x4x1 high) in the yellow and red/black show trucks... that is a perfect piece for this application, but the problem with it is that it tapers from 4 to 2... Talk about your strong argument for making (...) (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yeah, that angle in is a bummer. Frankly, my solution has been to avoid it, because nothing is going to look just right given the limitations of the elements-- for *8wide*, that is. Rob Werner in the GFLTC has built a really nice switcher (...) (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Not from me... Seems like a tough problem as long as the slope on the hood remains above the hinge bricks, thus producing an "over-bite", as such. From the photos, I don't see much of a "gap", but perhaps a better angle would show it? Or, is (...) (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Looks good as it is, your addition of handrails on the rear of the cab is the first I've seen among SW-type builders. I believe that 8 wide is the best way to portray American railroad equipment.-Harvey (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Here is the most complete version of my SW series switcher... It started out as a SW1200 but I think I deviated from that design a bit. (URL) isn't the finished product yet but I am running into a problem. Just before the cab there is part of the (...) (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) A simple examination of the electronics says that there is almost no possibility of a problem if the two controllers are set to the same polarity. (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ones, I know the sealed ones keep the tires soft longer, but... Also latly I'v found that some parts in the bulk brick tubs and other sets have had a blck film on them, then you get it on your hads and it travels around your parts. Josh (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I was in charge of powering the train for the 3000+' attempt at PNLTC's G2K World Record attempt. We used 10 or 12 power supplies on a single very long track. As long as the polarity is set right, we detected no ill effects. The train speed (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Steve Chapple wrote in message ... (...) months (...) I noticed when I got some of the black train-packs which included the wagon plate, that the way they are packaged encourages warpage. You have one large flat plate plus a selection of lumpy (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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"Steve Chapple" <LEGOArches@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GCrxBw.Mx2@lugnet.com... (...) The main reason is that I want to have multiple trains on the track and I'm not sure what would happen if two transformers behave when accidently get (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) A nice layout, but why didn't you make it possible for trains to switch from one loop to the other - why the isolation? SRC L#765 StRuCtures (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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yep see that now. But the parts are still on, at least in the Danish version. But looking under bulk bricks I saw the posts for e.g. lightning. Hope they will be availible. Also they got bulk ladder! I am going to take some of them! Sonnich Lawrence (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I hadn't encountered this myself as I don't use them for my container cars, (though I'm planning to lengthen a red one to get the overhang for my engine) but I checked a few 3737 plates that I got a few months ago and they indeed are quite (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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(...) YES - THEY ARE NOT! Calling the Hotline again 10 minutes later brings up the truth: Only 45 (!!!) sets were available and these are already SOLD OUT and will not come back! But then again, I wonder what made them change their info within (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Christian Gemuenden" <xtian@brickmaster.de> wrote in message news:GCrn78.MzF@lugnet.com... (...) That's consistent with what I was told I did say the guy couldnt see any in the inventory lists. but he did also say keep checking back they might (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, I just got off the European S@H customer phone and there I was told that these large wheels WILL be available through shop.lego.com soon! The lady said that the sets are old stock that showed up while clearing up a warehouse. The wheels (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Sonnich Jensen" <sonnich@hot.ee> wrote in message news:GCrDun.MH1@lugnet.com... (...) some (...) You didnt read my post quote "Before anyone gets too excited, the large wheels are marked 'no longer available', and they are not! I phoned and (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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WHAT?!?!?!? I tried to get some of these parts from Lego some months ago and all that was availble was 12 Motors and electric inserts! The wheels must be newly produced. But yeah there are there. I expect to see more spareparts there within some (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) !!! (...) You can find that stuff at the German shop of lego.com also. The 5071 are not available but the price would be 5,50 DM, which is by far cheaper than the average eBay price of at least 50 DM! I wish they made similar big wheels for (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Ildefonso Junior Zanette" <izanette@uol.com.br> wrote in message news:GCqntu.3Ds@lugnet.com... (...) Rail !!! (...) Before anyone gets too excited, the large wheels are marked 'no longer available', and they are not! I phoned and checked and they (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Is there any chance someone can pick me up 20 or so of the 5073 light bricks? (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) God i wish i was in the UK now! I saw the Light elements too. if you know anyone with 6 of the large wheel sets can you let me know? Josh (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, I was shopping at shop.lego.com UK and I saw some old 12V train parts! There are battery tenders, large wheels, 12V wires, 12V Power Supply Rail !!! zanette. (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I agree with everyone who's said that my nose is short. This is only the proptype, and thanks for your cratege (if thats how is spelt...). I have to point out that Larry's Cab should be taller, the higth of the long hood & the cab at not that (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | visiting SD
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Hi All and SCLTC (John Gramley, Dan Pearson,and Robert Powel) I will be in San Diego tomorrow and I'm free from around 1:00pm on. Is anyone up for getting together, I thought maybe LL for the afternoon? SteveB PNLTC (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MOCs: incl German WWII Railway gun
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(...) Thanks :) (...) The pneumatic pressure is the actuator that lifts the gun. The motor only serves to run one air cylinder as an air compressor. That pressurized air is then fed into one of the large pneumatic air pistons, which is pinioned to (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) lol My son submitted an SW1200 for the train contest:-) 8wide, of course (the apple doesn't fall far from the tree;-) -John (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Maybe not so much funny, but more like the fact that it is probably one of the easiest locos to model, especially since one doesn't have to bother with side rails;-) (...) -John (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It IS funny that everyone is building SWs. Mine has been on sale since February and I'd refer you to the listing(1) for it which has a WEALTH of prototype info available. Although the listing doesn't mention it, the kit comes with extra parts (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hmm... I'm working on a SW1200 currently. My nose is about five studs high as well and it's the only part that I have done as of now. I've noticed that many people work on building similat things all about the same time in this group. I wonder (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) is cute, it seems quite dimunitive, even for a 6 wide (which, as I used to harp, should really be 8wide dimensions, only compressed width wise, but I digress). You have your nose 2 1/3 studs high; I figured mine to be 4 2/3 studs high. That (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Here is a way to build the ends of the frame: (URL) uses a 1x6 plate with wagon end, 2 2x8 plates, a 2x4 & technic 2x4 (or technic 2x8) plate, and a 4x6 plate. Place at both ends and fill in the middle, and it'll be complete, add the Cab & (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The counterweight should also create a great obstruction to protect from one side. Josh (23 years ago, 2-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Congratulations Shaun to another fantastic mastermodel. Fascinating that the gun is motorised also. Do you use the pneumatic pressure as a counterweight for the gun barrel. I wish you could take same pictures of the interior design. I have also a (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(redirected to .trains because I think it's on topic, and I don't bother in .fun anymore:-( ) (...) LOL Hey Lar, he gave you more credit than you deserve;-) (...) I go back and forth. My initial box cars did indeed. Then I decided that I *didn't* (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) For one style of frame construction, take a look at the last picture on this page: (URL) course that isn't a very complex construction, but it does the job without using a wagon plate. My yellow and black loco uses a built up frame in the (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The GMLTC had a bascule bridge on our last layout: (URL) is a vertical lift bridge behind it, but that one didn't work very well... :-( ) I don't have a picture of the bascule in the 'up' position, but I can explain it pretty easily. Pivot (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ......... (...) ...... (...) Can you direct me to any sites that show subframes construction. These details are not easy to see in most model pictures Lester (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Kudos for John then, for being thoughful enough for you all to have an opportunity acquire theese sets in a minimum of time. Rich -- Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ***** Legoman34 (Richard W. Schamus)... (My views do not necessarily express the (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I hope you get around to building it too! This is a great layout. It's rather difficult to create a large layout, doubly difficult to make it interesting (and not just look like a double loop). I always find it particularly diffucult to resist the (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GCMpow.51r@lugnet.com... (...) Lawrence??? (...) It wasn't me. I just took the photo. It was Jon Hayward. However, he was reselling them to fest attendees at cost. As we had a fest the (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Has anyone heard who won the train building contest as of yet? -Harvey (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The wagon plate is supposedly warped. I didn't buy any of these, wagon plates are for wimps who can't build proper subframes for themselves, so I can't say, but I digress. That is, if you set it down on a flat, true surface, one corner sits (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Eh? Tell me more about this QC problem? I bought two sets of that but haven't taken them out of the bag. What's the problems? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Oh boy! this gun will be incredible to build! I've decided upon light gray and black as the colors for this. The barrel alone I've calculated to be 120 bricks long!, I feel a brainstorm descending upon me here. Help! Somebody (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Guys, *guys*.... please keep this out of all the theme groups. I for one don't enjoy wading thru tons of un-castle-related posts. Even the way-back post, was about SW, and this is posted in every theme group *but* .sw!! TIA -Shiri FUT .admin.general (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space)
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(...) I second that one! I've bought three of the wagon plate and wheels set, my confidence in LEGO faltered.(for a moment)-Harvey p.s. 4565 is the best deal. (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) No, i have yet to build it, i need a few parts for it, i may have to expand it by 1 stud per side. Josh (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes they are, but they can be order seperately, the Black Frame & wheels set is been having a QC are Larry said, but the Red plain Frame is too! The train frames have been cheep lately. Josh (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Thanks Lar, Aren't there wheels/chassis required though for any extra carriages? RW (...) <snip> (...) </snip> (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I guess we know the real reason behind all the back orders...eh Lawrence??? ;-) Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Partlists for the new train sets
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Hi I received the new train today. To all of you who are waiting for yours, here are partlist for the kits. Regards Mattias Set 3740 Small train basis Qty Color Part --- ----- ---- 2 Black Arch 1 x 6 (3455) 3 Black Brick 1 x 1 with Headlight (4070) (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.db.inv)
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