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hi, i finally posted some pics of my MOC 4559 and Lego town in the brickshelf gallery. im still uploading pics as we speak so please check it out. the police car is based on an NYPD highway patrol unit with the Mcdermott highrise lights. (URL) for (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I see what you mean, i have so many curves stacked here... Josh (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Maybe LTG should stop putting oval tracks in each set and start putting straight tracks or switch tracks instead. lets face it, curved tracks are necessary, but too many of them can be a real pain in the pitute. joe (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Steve, LEGO® train wheels are not designed to be lubricated. The oil will destroy the rubber traction tires on the 9V motors resulting in total loss of traction (not to mention dirt buildup on all wheels concerned). Just my 10 cents (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GHAz1D.IK3@lugnet.com... (...) Well, the last time I can find prices when they had the 4560 (turbo train without regulator), 4561 (turbo with regulator) and the 4548 regulator on (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Seen from my European viewpoint, I've come up with the following solution to run this set in a modern European setting. Simply lower the elevated roof section to about a 1 brick heigth difference (use the windows elswhere), so that bump looks (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That crane looks funny, but i guess it works hey? Josh (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'd tend to think that it is a electrical issue. I have hauled 92(IIRC) cars with a single motor- so, you should be able to manage 4 with one motor, under a suitable engine (reasonably heavy). Do the wheels slip on the engine? or does it just (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snip> (...) Thanks, Larry. I'm using a 2 motor engine and a 1 motor engine. Both are ~24 stud MOCs. I suppose I should swap some motors around to see if there are problems with the motors I'm using. I first tried just the 2 motor engine to (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Now before I go buy and destroy a bunch of stuff I shouldn't have.... has anyone made monorail track? It looks like you could make it out of old 12V rails taken off, laid seperately end to end and raised up on 1 or 2 (1x) plates. Have any of you (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) How are the engines configured? One or two 2 truck locos, well weighted, ought to be able to pull well in excess of 20 4 axle cars on a level track, even through curves (people run way more than that but this is easy to achieve). So your (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I have inserted words that make your statement correct. Without them, I feel it is false. (...) some non zero amount that is nevertheless less than the actual price of... (...) Anything that requires some additional cost or effort may well be (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Well, I finally finished my train tables. They basically form a square 10' on a side. I'm having some efficiency problems with the largest loop. I'm having to use 3 engines to pull 4 of the cars from 4561. The loop's length is nearing 40'. What (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Obviously it wouldn't be free if it came in the box, but I've actually realized that it is probably better that it isn't, as it has been mentioned in this thread that it is possible to buy a speed regulator cheaper than what Lego sells it for. It's (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I've updated the status of my V1 well car, and added pictures to the BNSF covered hopper, and also added a page, a yellow 50' gondola. (URL) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Mindstorms Magnet and Tilt Sensors for Auction
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I was asked a few months ago if I'd produced any sensors for sale. Well, here they are. One tilt sensor: (URL) magent sensor: (URL) these are some use! Don't forget to tell me what you think!! (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Further to the caboose debate, here is a british guards van (URL) is one of the last design that British Railways (as it was then), built in the sixties. They were used to provide extra braking in the days before wagons had automatic air brakes. (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Adam Murtha" <adammurtha@home.com> wrote in message news:GH9Mut.C4K@lugnet.com... (...) But you dont think it would be free do you if it was included in the box? The price of the 4558 would just increase by the 4548. So I still dont understand why (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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It's only a big pain and difficult for my wallet. Adam (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That would be cool. My to-do list, however is rather extensive; I wouldn't be dabbling in 10 wide for a few....decades:-p (...) Well, I got something going on with my firewire connection, and haven't had the time/patience to solve it. At this (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wow! ok Josh (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I don't have a Jack Stone figure, but aren't they two studs wide? If they are two studs wide and 1 stud equals 1 foot, then that is one WIDE butt. Chris (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not to burst your bubble, but I remember an old web page where a guy had 10 wide passenger trains. I think he was from Pittsburgh. I'll try to find his page. (...) I was reminded of your to-do list today when I was driving up to Michigan for a (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yea, numbers of speed regulators is one of those interesting things... You're dead without one Two is highly desireable (so you can run two independant loops of track) Three or four provide you a way to run accessories or wall warts for your (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) <set:3225> (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, it does keep the cost down but I think the main reason is that TLC struggles with the best way to deal with the multitude of different voltages and plug styles for the wall wart. Separating out the regulator means that not every set (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Adam Murtha" <adammurtha@home.com> wrote in message news:GH98BD.G1B@lugnet.com... (...) How can it be a pain? You just buy one at the same time - set 4548 What is so painful or difficult about that? regards lawrence (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Adam Murtha" <adammurtha@home.com> wrote in message news:GH98BD.G1B@lugnet.com... (...) people (...) for (...) Actually, you should be pleased. You can pick up a brand new one on the secondary market (aka Brickbay) for about $10, far less than if (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think that much of it is that TLC recognizes (and certainly hopes) that folks will buy more than one train set. If you got a speed regulator with EVERY trainset, those of us who buy tons of train sets would be burried with them, and even the (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I was hoping one of you train heads could answer a question I have, why do some train sets like 4558 (and 10001 I assume) not come with a speed regulator? I assume that it would be to keep the cost down, and most people who buy Lego trains would (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I've added some preview pictures & pages for my BNSF covered Hopper, & Drop belly tank car: (URL) links should now work. I'll soon be updating the well car too, as i have scraped it, and will be going for V2. Josh (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Funny that you should mention JS and trains, because I did some preliminary calculations on his size and have determined that he is the perfect scale for the LEGO track gauge, if you wanted to simulate standard gauge (4' 8.5"). That would mean that (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | JackStone & Trains
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I noticed the new JackStone sets in a toy shop and thought that the vehicle cabs could be used on trains. They are six studs wide and would give a nice curved front to a train. They are available in red and yellow. They look as if they can be turned (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | "Local" Slope brick supplies?
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Hi, I am looking for supplies of bricks to build houses and things suitable for landscape parts of my soon to be train set. Preferably in Australia (Sydney?). Sort of brick types I am specifically looking for : slope brick 3297 33 3x4 slope brick (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Real Monorail Pictures (Was: Monorail MOC's)
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I have found some pictures in case anyone is interested. I found them on the Monorail society website: (URL) is a very interesting site & I learnt a lot about Monorail.(the first one was built in 1899!) If you go to the 'Monorails of the World' (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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(...) (URL) in lavender (or light purple if you prefer). It was released in 1995. -chris (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Nice video, shame about the song (sorry was just using a Not The Nine O'Clock News joke). No really,very nice. Indeed nice green loc. But why is that car hanging there on that huge building-crane...??? (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MichLUG - GATS Show in Grand Rapids, Michigan - My Report
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(...) Ya, ya, refute me with practical details. Just use Fluorescent Brown(tm) (1). FUT o-t.fun 1 - I don't think there is such a color but there "could be"... mix flourescent green and orange and see what you get! ++Lar (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: MichLUG - GATS Show in Grand Rapids, Michigan - My Report
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(...) Because brown doesn't show up very well against dark grey. Bright, easily distinguished colors make sorting out what track belongs to who much faster. James (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Well, I gotta ask.. why AREN'T you using brown paint then? (there is no color that's an obvious choice to associate with my name, but for people that have one???) Did you ever see that index card? One side says "green" in red letters, and the (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | GFLTC/GFLUG at GATS in Orlando...
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Hi all, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club and Users Group will have a display at the Great American Trains Show, August 11 and 12, 2001 in Orlando, Florida. See (URL) for more show information and $1 off coupon. The 18ft X 18ft layout will feature (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug) !
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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(...) That step is shown in the upper right corner of this scan. Out of those three, I wonder which part it might be. (URL) Ray (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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(...) What about the 1 x 4 x 2 White Gate Base?(and the top, as well) (URL) appeared in the <set:4558 Metroliner> and the <set:4536 Blue Hopper Car>, but did it appear in any more recent sets? (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Congrats, Trainiacs. I really wish I could be out there in LLC to see the show, but I can't. I'm continually amazed by the excellent craftmanship that all of the trainheads have whenever I see a LEGO train layout. Brickfest was awesome for the (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | A proud day for all train heads!
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(URL) first mania magazine now www.lego.com! We made it you guys. Train clubs publicly and privately recognized by LEGO, new models, re-releases, not to mention we are in the top 3 busiest lugnet news groups (Todd, is this right)! SteveB PNLTC (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ricky doesn't miss many details. All of his buildings have completely detailed interiors, even though you can't see most of the work. Ricky also builds most of the vehicles on the layout, because he builds them better than the rest of us! (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Love the water tower!-Harvey (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Although if I keep posting 'teaser' pictures, I'll reveal *all* our secrets before the layout is even done! Anyway, here's a shot of Abner and a few of our 'downtown' buildings. No, he's not playing Godzilla, he's fine-tuning his sand green bank (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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(...) There is also one in 6907/6909. Jeff (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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Part 4746 was in one of the insectoids models. #6919 (URL) on the end of the tail (...) -- Calvin Walton Visit my website: (URL) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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(...) This is the original message by Chris Phillips: (URL) my version, following John Barnes's suggestion, I put a 100 ohm resistor in series with the reeds. The devices are very low current, and if you make a wiring error and connect them to an (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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(...) The wire that this part contacts (in real life) is indeed catenary, but the proper name for the part, were it named functionally, (and that's a debating point in and of itself) is "pantograph shoe" because that's what its real counterpart is (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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(...) Ahh. Its a hyperbolic function! See: (URL) almost interesting: (URL) A (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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(...) Strange name in my view as I see it as a electrical conductor rather than a holder on anything? The "Catenary" does make sense however - It is the shape of a curve which hanging cables form - well at least it is the shape of suspension bridge (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: How do you do it?
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(...) (URL) more (LEGO-)train Q&A: (URL) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think you mis-spelled "Billund" ;] KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Good. (...) Sounds good. I've finished the Hogwarts program. I've also added another sensor that can detect when the track is busy and delay the hogwarts from leaving. This will allow us to run two Passenger trains safely! It's going to be (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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(...) ResQ, RSQ911, and Rescue. (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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(...) 6571 as seen on this page: (URL) Frank Filz ---...--- Work: mailto:ffilz@us.ibm.com (business only please) Home: mailto:ffilz@mindspring.com (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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When I asked Brad about this at the 'fest, he said there were some differences in the parts that maded up the train schedule sign, he didn't say what parts though, nor did he say if the decal would be different. my 2cents, jt (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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(...) This piece: (URL) was actually one of the pieces that we could not think of as being in any current set. As it is so integral to the metroliner though, we thought (hoped) that it would not be replaced. This piece (URL) another piece that we (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: How do you do it?
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Check out the web for pictures of real trains. They are the best inspiration. For some pictures of some Australian trains. (URL) King LugNet #665 Bradley Dale <dinosauria_ca@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:GH3oG2.Cr@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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(...) This piece ? (URL) or this one (URL) This first was more common, the second is only listed for Metroliner :/ Ray (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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(...) No ResQ sets had it, it was in a Fire Station from 1994 or 1995. Jeff (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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(...) Which ResQ set has the piece? I don't recall seeing it. The good thing is the box art clearly shows the piece, so that isn't one of the "minor changes", though I guess the box art might be wrong which would be a real bummer. (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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(...) The train car will still have no problems clearing as long as my "inside-1" (1 fulll stud clearance beyond the end of railroad tie on inside corners). On a straight, it doesn't even come to the end of the tie. I'm not sure where you're placing (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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I want to build a LEGO train, but I find it very difficult and I am never satisfied with what I create. I just don't know where to begin, because I don't see many real trains where I live. I don't think parts is a problem (except all of my doors (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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(...) This incorrectly named and spelled piece ("Train catenary holder" but I can't remember the exact incorrect spelling used) was in production for ResQ sets (where it is used as a light bar) so that means as recently as 1999, or maybe even 2000, (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What is the most common color used in our train MOC's?
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(...) Geocities/yahoo is weird, or maybe it's netscape. Link doesn't work while using netscape...cut & paste link into IE, I can view the picture...cut & paste the link from IE into netscape and I can view the picture. I was very irratated with that (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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(...) Robin, I've created a building hiding the sensor. (URL) here is the side showing the sensor. (URL) it's height, is this good for you? My program will be created on this building being 1 stud away away from the track base. This gives 10 stud (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I had not know of anyone using reed switches with lego before so I don't have any links to info, but I used a standard reed switch, encased in glass. NO (Normally Open). There was a 20 mm and a 25 mm I believe. (...) I've created a trolley (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What is the most common color used in our train MOC's?
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(...) Click the link, then when it comes up saying unavailable, cut the filename off the end, and go to that page. Then paste the filename back on and you will be there, or just browse the directory directly from there. Play well. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: what is the use of a caboose?
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(...) I understand why you wouldn't want to comment, but I just thought it was a neat that a LEGO designer might get ideas from LEGO fanatics. If the community knew what MOC's were brought to the summit, then we(I) could speculate in private or in (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What is the most common color used in our train MOC's?
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(...) As always with Yahoo/Geocities, they don't let you look at linked pictures, but you can "type" the URL in and it works. Just cut and paste the URL (or you may be able to do what I do at work - click on the URL, get Yahoo's "you can't do that (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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(...) Dean, I've put a magnet mounted in the middle of the first car (not the engine or tender). It's vertically just above the wheel hubs halfway between the bottom of the car and the top of the track. The face of the magnet sticks out ever so (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yahoo says the page is unavailable... Josh (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I know this has been covered in the past, but can you point me to info on the reed switch used and implmentation notes. Thanks I'm working on a ping-pong line for a trolley and I'd like to try reed switches. I've had troubles with light sensors and (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What is the most common color used in our train MOC's?
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(...) That makes me think...LEGOLand CA has a Big Red on their layout... (URL) MOCs may be red, but steam's fav is black. Ed (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I had the sensor in the center of the track on the bottom. Didn't work too well. I've since asked that it be moved to the side where it can be triggered via the side. I'll be doing testing today on that. Dean (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What is the most common color used in our train MOC's?
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It could be as simple as red is the most availible color; slopes, windows, train plates, brick elements. SteveB (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MOC Relaunch: Rheingold cars
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Adrian, Very nice! I attempted a Rheingold coach too, but mine are much simpler. I couldn't get the stripe across the top of the windows or a recessed door (I guess in 8 wide it could work). I was a little constrained by brick availability, the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I've seen alot of light grey MOC's too. Josh (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I've been doing a lot of LEGO® web surfing over the past week, and of all the colors we use to create our trains- we seem to find red the most agreeable. Can it be that red is an ominous color that gives our 'big' engines size? Or is it a plainly (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MichLUG - GATS Show in Grand Rapids, Michigan - My Report
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(...) Model paint. It's not easy being Brown, either. ;) James (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Does this include the black electric pick-up on the roof? Scott A (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | MOC Relaunch: Rheingold cars
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Based on a proposal from the german lego forum I started rebuilding my rheingold cars: I modified the ends from 4-wide to 5-wide which looks much better now I think; I also added door handles to the passenger car: Flash: (URL) (just press blue (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MichLUG - GATS Show in Grand Rapids, Michigan - My Report
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(...) Where'd you get the stickers? It's not easy being green... <GD&R> (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | New MOC: gray crocodile engine
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I added a new MOC at my websites: a gray swiss crocodile engine with two 12v motors, just have a look at: Flash: (URL) (just press blue button - it's possible to zoom into the pictures to get every detail) HTML (just pictures / not zoomable): (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MichLUG - GATS Show in Grand Rapids, Michigan - My Report
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(...) <snip> (...) I don't think it's a big concern. Odds are if several clubs are getting together to do a layout, each group will have it's own area (if only for ease of setup/teardown). There's also the fact that it's pretty long odds of two (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Brickfest Video up!
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If you convert mov file to rm or asx file, much more fans can watch your video. Zhengrong (...) passengers (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(URL) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Real Monorail Pictures (Was: Monorail MOC's)
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So does anyone know of any pics of real Monorails? Carl Watson <cbccwats@pop.ihug.com.au> wrote in message news:GH10rC.BDr@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Reed sensors are not working very well (or too well?)
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(...) Hi Dean, where did you put your sensor? In my automated station I used reed sensors to tell passenger trains (which have to stop) from freight trains. I cased the sensors into hollowed 2x4 bricks and placed them in the side walls of the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Switch Track Modification - A better way!
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"Matt Agnew" <magnew@bellatlantic.net> wrote in message news:GH25w9.7w7@lugnet.com... (...) hassle (...) make (...) in (...) used to (...) got! The small 32mm (1.26") double-action pneumatic cylinders are available at Shop-at-Home Europe. In the UK (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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Hi Jake, I just saw the large version of your video! Great, I love the green loco and the container cars in action! Please send the video to TLC to show them, how worse the narrow curves are. The engine driver and all other minifig passengers must (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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I have this vague memory of someone telling me that Brad told them that he pointed out that on the box pic that the change was somewhere around where the schedule piece is. I don't where I heard this or maybe I dreamed it up. I havn't consulted the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: what is the use of a caboose?
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(...) That's a tough question and one I am not sure is a fruitful vein to mine. Suppose I convince myself that the log flat looks a lot like my bulkhead flat? (it doesn't, to me, anyway but suppose) What then? I am just glad that things are (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10001 Changes (was: Re: August Surprise...)
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There was much discussion between myself and those sitting around me about the possible changes made to the metroliner. The important debate centered around wether Brad had said there were "minor detail" or "minor decal" changes. It was never (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Switch Track Modification - A better way!
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You can control motor to move switch point in suitable time by gerneral gear, so that motor is never stalled. Zhengrong (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) are 5 (...) them (...) is (...) is (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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