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(...) Same here in Melbourne (Aus), up till a few years ago when the last of the "W" class trams (which had a pole either end) were retired from service. It's a bit hard to automate this on a Lego layout, but maybe not impossible. You have to worry (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I've added a MLCAD 3-D image to the page: (URL) is your chanse to see what it will look like when i get finished. The unloading bays on the under side are made with 2x2 inverted 45 degree outside corner slopes, and technic pags holding the 1x2 plate (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Just some information. I see that you use only 2 red LED's for the crossing signal. If you use the round 1x1 bricks, then you can pull the wires through the hole of these bricks. On the bottom, you can use a 2x4 technic plate to pass these (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.robotics)
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I guess I am going to show my age here. In Los Angeles, in the forties, the trolleys had a pole on both ends and the conductor simply pulled one down and raised the other. He then sat in the seat at the other end of the car and went the opposite (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, I'm converting some 12V trains to 9V. To match the new motors as close as possable I want to have a plate _under_ the trainwheels. But while testing this 1 train had problems with a switch (it derailed) while an other didn't. Does anyone have (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) If I may.... the reason is the pantograph pole-- if the trolley simply reverses, the pole would be pointed in the wrong direction. We toyed with ideas about flipping it back and forth, but nothing really seemed to work out. A double loop (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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John Gerlach wrote in message ... (...) trolley (...) including (...) Aren't most trolleys double ended, so you can run them in either direction? What are you going to be using the turntable for? (Not criticising, just interested!) Dean Husby did a (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I routinely butcher the phrase intentionally for comedic effect:-) (...) Good luck with trucks using the drop plate;-) (...) Mention it;-) -John (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Small nit here: The track gauge is closest to "O" (but slightly wider), and *8* wides are closest in width to "O" cars (almost exactly). As you might surmise, 4 wides are almost exactly the same width as HO ("Half O"). I do remember someone (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Yep, "cool and fun" are two big reasons! <grin> Being a computer programmer at my 'day job', programming RCXs is something I enjoy. It's a challenge, trying to reduce a problem to its simplest solution so I can control it with an RCX (or two, (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) OK, I relented - gave me an excuse to tidy up the MPD file a bit. You can find a link to the MPD along with other info on the original page above. Enjoy! ROSCO (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think there are a few reasons. One thing is that while in many places in real life, everything is manual, in other places it isn't. Mailine turnouts these days are probably remotely controlled (that's what an interlocking tower does for one (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This part I grok. (...) And this part I don't. Why would this be personally disappointing? Do you think Mindstorms is a bad idea? (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I tend to think of a couple of reasons- such as that the automation is to make it more than just model building (which can make fine, non animated displays...which, IMO, lack something most of the time...the sense of time from motion), it also (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, it's about lunchtime here 8?) I think this stems mostly from non-Lego MRR, where things like DCC have given people a lot of neat ways to do things like that. I kinda like the idea of that stuff, too, and if I still had all my HO stuff I (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Reminder - NILTC on Saturday!
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Reminder - there's a Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club gathering tomorrow in Crystal Lake at Brian Williams' house. All are welcome - note his message at: (URL) you there!! -- Tim Courtney - tim@ldraw.org (URL) - Centralized LDraw Resources (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.trains.org)
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I have found that LEGO printing leaves a lot to be desired these days. Quality control on this is not what it used to be. However I actually prefer the new angle stripes over the old curve style. Looks more modern or something. But i do hope it (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I've added one more mpeg to the list. It's called Trolleyclosecall.mpg. heh heh. Dean -- Dean Husby LUGNET Member #320 TFM's LEGO Workshop - www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm The Vancouver LEGO Club - www.akasa.bc.ca/vlc/ (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Umm. It's a PDA. Here's a link (URL) >> I've been trying to do a sign to rotate EXACTLY like (...) The Diode Bridge allows the power to flow only one way regardless of what way the polarity is. It also cuts down on how much power comes though. (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Question for model RR gurus
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Why is it that there is such a huge chunk of the MRR hobby (both Lego and traditional) that puts sooooo much time into automation? My personal suspicion is that it's just because automation is cool and fun, but I'm not sure. A lot of the stuff that (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What's an iPAQ? (...) What does a diode do? I was planning on using a 9v motor with a train regulator, hopefully it will be as effective as what you did. (...) You just said you didn't have a 4565, but you did have a 4565...You've got me (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: My first MOCs
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Looks like you have a good start on several interesting projects. The linear transfer table is of interest to me. It is similar to some of the projects I have worked on with my machines. I did not know that such a device was ever used by railroads. (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, I've just uploaded pics of my first MOCs ever to my homepage. (URL) are welcome :) Thanks, Toni Lääveri tolaave@pp.htv.fi (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I did. It's an iPAQ 3670 in there. The iPAQ's screen and dimensions match LEGO studs perfectly. (...) The sign is a micro motor with the sign directly attached. But to get the speed to a good level I used a diode bridge and a zenfer diode (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) It doesn't even look like the stripes match up correctly. The picture is not hi-res enough to tell if it's just that the bricks aren't pushed all the way together. Bummer. Steve Martin IndyLUG (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm was a tadbit upset when I saw the picts of the clubcar. They used a different style stripe in the Bricks between the door and windows section. Its just angled and not curved like the orginal... 8( Oh well, I can't complain considering now I (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Clarification 4561 vs 4565
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The 4561 DOES come with the regulator, the 4565 DOES NOT. The reason the 4565 is more expensive is that it has 966 parts as opposed to 645 in 4565. I have both of these sets and they are both pretty good fun, each have their own merit. The 4565 is (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I hope this information helps.... LEGO train set #4565 does NOT come speed regulator/control. LEGO train set #4561 does come with a speed regulator/control. LEGO set #4548 is the speed regulator/control. If you buy #4565 you will need #4548 to (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Clarification 4561 vs 4565
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Can someone please clarify: I believe that the set 4561 comes with the 9V speed regulator/control - but someone has told me that the set 4565 does not come with the speed regulator (but is indeed more expensive). And lastly from those that have (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Wow! I didn't realize you had so many automated/automatic gizmos. Who did the drive in theatre? I've been trying to do a sign to rotate EXACTLY like the one at that drive in, maybe the person responsible might be willing to share the details. The (...) (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Mpegs uploaded for the TTOS Show!
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I've painstakingly captured a few mpegs to show some of the more interesting items of our TTOS show. (URL) Husby LUGNET Member #320 TFM's LEGO Workshop - www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm The Vancouver LEGO Club - www.akasa.bc.ca/vlc/ (23 years ago, 17-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I remember noticing this in the train cover catalog as well. I'm not even sure which way it's supposed to go, but between all the 'engines with tender' pictures it is shown each direction more than once. John #388 (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You are correct. This isn't the first time LEGO has done this... I guess the Media people don't actually play with LEGO and don't have a clue what it's about. Dean -- Dean Husby LUGNET Member #320 TFM's LEGO Workshop - www.akasa.bc.ca/tfm The (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm not sure if this has been commented on before... In the current S@H catalog (bionicle cover), in the MOT section (p38-39), the picture of the "Small Train Engine with Tender" seems to have the tender connected to the engine backwards. The "Large (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Tilting Space Train=COOL!
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(...) Based on this pic: (URL) think you are right. The vehicle is on an S curve but tilts strongly in one direction even though the angles of the end units w.r.t. the center are the same (in opposite directions, relatively speaking). Need to see (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Tilting Space Train=COOL!
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If you haven't already checked this space train out on BrickShelf, I encourage you to do so. Middle section tilts. Looks like the tilting mechanism is an inclined axis of rotation similar in principle to Eric Brok's tilting Metroliner. I am (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My First Green Loco (was: Got my new Passenger Wagons!!!)
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(...) Thanks Lawrence, I'll be there. Hopefully I'll have some more Locos and wagons to test, and a couple of giant engine sheds to bring along too. Looking forward too it! Cheers, Paul. (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My First Green Loco (was: Got my new Passenger Wagons!!!)
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"Paul Cook" <astronut1@lycos.com> wrote in message news:GI5Kt5.M6C@lugnet.com... (...) come to TVLF2001. We will have a mega train layout for you to test. Long straights for high speed. Hundreds of wagons for pulling. regards lawrence. (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My First Green Loco (was: Got my new Passenger Wagons!!!)
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(...) Thanks! (...) Yep, that's one of the improvements I'm planning, but I still haven't gotten round to loading PSP6. It's coming. (...) It seems pretty stable pulling a couple of small wagons, but I haven't tested with a really BIG load, or at (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Reversing Loop Automation
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I had finished it last year, you need a RCX or Scout, a pair of light sensor (...) (23 years ago, 16-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Reversing Loop Automation
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(...) I made one with an RCX and my custom light sensors (They act as touch sensors and don't need to be calibrated. They also need a light on the other side of the track). When the train comes in it's set to normal. Then when the train is in the (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Got my new Passenger Wagons!!!
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(...) [Snip] I've got mine just an hour ago. Here are my first snapshots of the set. From the outside: (URL) inside the coach: there are nice brown seats! (URL) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My First Green Loco (was: Got my new Passenger Wagons!!!)
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(...) You are using the same large pictures for the thumpnails, which causes it to load slowly, but the links works then fast. Still, you should use smaller pictures for the thump nails. E.g. PSP6 can do it, but one can also find a programme for (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: RGB color values for many brick colors
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(...) Hi. just wanted to note that I'm updating colors with Steve. My page may change soon, though not dramatically. -Suz (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.trains, lugnet.faq, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: RGB color values for many brick colors
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(...) Helpful, but if you could cross correlate to the LDraw colors and color values, (and to the ref that Suzanne put together that you reference, although I would use this link: (URL) instead of the one you give as it is annotated) that would be (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.trains, lugnet.faq, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.cad)
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| | Reversing Loop Automation
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Has anyone made a revsersing loop that automaticly sets it self? The LEGO Train Depot ((URL) talks about a reversing loop project and how to do it manually with technic switches. I'm wondering if anyone has automated this process? Thanks -Ahui (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train2 Toronto pictures
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(...) Well, there are two things you can try: 1) Reduce the size of your images - 800 x 600 is usually fine, and yields images in the 100k range rather than f.i. 1600x1200 in the 450k range. I'm not certain your images *are* big - but a lot of (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.trains)
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| | My First Green Loco (was: Got my new Passenger Wagons!!!)
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Ta-da! Here's my first Loco using green train windows. I'm hoping this will be the first in a series of MOCs based on real UK locos: (URL) got no green doors though (sniff). Apologies on the quality of the pics and length of time my site takes to (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train2 Toronto pictures
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(...) Zip them all into one zip file and upload the zip file into the directory. Brickshelf automatically unzips them for you into the individual picture files. Much easier. Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train2 Toronto pictures
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(...) I can....he (well it) pulled my 8 car metroliner when my engine decided to refuse to go around the corner (sticky bogey-plate) on Saturday. Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Hi Joe, Nope, the Amtrack train engine isn't mine, but it is quite beautiful. I believe it was created by Pierre Normandin from Montreal. Can someone else confirm that? Kevin (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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| | Re: RGB color values for many brick colors
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Hey, thanks for that information. I was actually looking for that this week. You might want to post that under the reference section at Ldraw.org, as well. It might help some people trying to make renderings. Thx, Mike (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.trains, lugnet.faq, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Train2 Toronto pictures
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(...) Kevin, that Amtrack train Engine is awsome! Is that yours? I think I'm going to build one of them when I get some more gray bricks! Anyway, those are great pics. Looks like Train2 was alot of fun. Joe (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.trains)
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| | Train2 Toronto pictures
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Hi all, I've finally had a chance to post my pictures from Train2 in Toronto this past weekend. They are located on brickshelf here: (URL) Does anyone know a quick way of posting a lot of pictures on brickshelf? It is rather painful to post each one (...) (23 years ago, 15-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: RGB color values for many brick colors
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Hi All, I updated my element color palette. Thanks for all the fine comments. It's on our club web site www.pnltc.org under "Articles" There are some links at the bottom of the table that point to some nice reference material. SteveB PNLTC (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.trains, lugnet.faq, lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: now arriving for advance orders... metroliner and club car
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(...) There is that... Kinda... The KTR01 1x 4515 8 Straight Rails 2x 4520 8 Curved Rails 1x 5300 Train Motor 1x 4548 Speed Regulator 1x 10013 Open Freight Car 1x 100014 Caboose $119 USD -- Dean Husby LUGNET Member #320 TFM's LEGO Workshop - (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: now arriving for advance orders... metroliner and club car
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"Brad Justus" <legodirect@lego.com> wrote in message news:GI0wnr.GB3@lugnet.com... (...) The 'Delux Metroliner Kit' is an excellent idea. What about a 'Delux My Own Train Kit' with an engine, a couple of 10015s and a 10014 caboose at a special (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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| | Train track Layout/design software for MacOS?
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Just wondering if someone has come across any train track design/layout software - in particular for MacOS? Thanks, Ed. (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | VLC Day 2 Photos from Toy Train Show
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Some more pictures... from Day2. Unfortunately, my camera batteries died at the onset of my snap happy session :-( There are a couple though. Warning: Pics are fuzzy in quality due to shakey photographer and crappy digital camera. (URL) Lego Realm: (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New MetroLinear
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"kai brodersen" <cbrodersen@mediaone.net> wrote in message news:GI1H94.Mqt@lugnet.com... (...) know (...) Call Shop @ Home. I ordered a Club Car this afternoon without any problem. See the details in Brad's post earlier today: (URL) Walsh - (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New MetroLinear
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(...) Where do we go about ordering this? (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | NILTC Meeting This Weekend
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Attention: The next meeting of the Northern Illinois Lego Train Club will be held this Saturday, August 18th, in Crystal Lake, Illinois at Brian William's house. It begins at 10:00am and finishes at 6:00pm. Come see The Royal Train (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Are LEGO "Train" Clubs endanger of becoming LEGO "Town" Clubs?
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(...) What an interesting debate....personally I was a "townie" before ever buying a train set.....but I think that was due to financial considerations when I was younger..... now adays, my budget is more heavily spent on Trains.... and I should be (...) (23 years ago, 14-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: New MetroLinear
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Loop of track, no controller. jt (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New MetroLinear
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The new legends metrolinear that LEGO now has on pre-order does anyone know if the set comes with track and a train controller? Thanks - Ahui (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Are LEGO "Train" Clubs endanger of becoming LEGO "Town" Clubs?
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In lugnet.trains.org, Scott Sanburn writes: <snip> because I agree (...) Agreed except you have 1 and 2 reversed. :-) ++Lar (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Are LEGO "Train" Clubs endanger of becoming LEGO "Town" Clubs?
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In lugnet.trains.org, Frank Filz writes: <snip well thought out post> Agreed. See also (URL) am on the "the layout is a stage to showcase the trains" side of the fence but can happily coexist with townies who just want to build buildings as long as (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: GFLTC at GATS 2001 Orlando
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(...) Just out of curiosity what sets and how many are used to make these bridges, (URL) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Got my new Passenger Wagons!!!
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Curse! You beat me to the post by... ooh... about 29 minutes :P (...) I've already started on my first green loco. There's just one problem, I don't have any green train doors! I just need one pair! Can anyone help? Cheers, Paul. (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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| | 10015 Passenger Car Arrived!
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I got a pair of 10015's in the post this morning. Note for parts junkies: Each car has 14 green 1x2x3 train windows with trans-blue panes (in the normal train stylee) which is a new one on me. Also included are 10 trans-clear 1x2 plates which form (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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| | Got my new Passenger Wagons!!!
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...they were handed to one of my colleagues in the bar at lunch time!!! Anyway, that roof has 10 1x2 clear plates! Been a while since I saw so many of them... The end of the coach minus windows has a small fire inside - was that usual practice for (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Are LEGO "Train" Clubs endanger of becoming LEGO "Town" Clubs?
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(...) But what J-2 *isn't* saying is that the first show for the new GMLTC layout is NOT a 'train show', it is a large Scandanavian Festival in Minot, North Dakota. We're building for the target audience! And even our 'town' sections will have two (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Newbie Train question.
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(...) There is no corelation between LEGO Train rail guage and any other model rail guage. That said I personnally find it closest to O gauge (for six wides). I even use O gauge decals on occasion and they work really well. To answer your question (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Newbie Train question.
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Is there any corelation between the LEGO Train rail gauge and "HO" or any other model rail gauge. Please feel free to point me to an existing FAQ on the subject if you know of one as I'm certain this question has been asked many times before. (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Not sure if the 'qualified engineer' will be able to make it, but he has been practising with my trains here and has not derailed any lately. For those who are wondering, the 'qualified engineer' is 6 years old, and likes to drive the trains (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Heavy = good :) I wonder if we'll have our qualified engineer to try it out on the corners of the pool table...And if this will cover as much ground as the crocodile did :) [Mandy will volunteer for the cornering test if no-one else will :) (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au)
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I called LD on August 7 and was told that they were getting a shipment of September 28, and the lady on the phone didn't know if they were going to accept preorders for 10001. But I don't know if that means they'll only be getting them in on (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Its August 12th, and still no signs of the 10001 Metroliner and 10002 Clubcar from LD. When will we be able to pre order them? Im going to call LD tomorrow and try to get more info. i'll post all the info i get from them ASAP. joe (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Its August 12th, and still no signs of the 10001 Metroliner and 10002 Clubcar from LD. When will we be able to pre order them? Im going to call LD tomorrow and try to get more info. i'll post all the info i get from them ASAP. joe (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, I just took the Lego way out (no doors)!! (...) That was just me playing around! To do with my other current big project 8?) Like Bob said, it's probably a bit big... (...) 8?) It's pretty heavy, so I don't rate the minifigs' chances (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Dan! I was gonna post the mpd file, but then I thought it's sorta like taking all the fun out of it! But if you're really interested, I can e-mail it. You can find the dat file for the air horn on my brickshelf page here (URL) also (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Little update...
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(...) Josh (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I wouldn't mind seeing that as well (sink@countersinkg.com). To make it easier on you, can you post it on Brickshelf? Jake --- Jake McKee AFOL LUGNET Member #211 (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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The Greater Florida Lego Train Club appeared at the GATS 2001 in Orlando Aug 11 and 12. Due to time constraints on most club members, this was a "one-man" show (Robin) with a little assist from me (KK). So heaps of credit to be given to Robin for (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.loc.us.fl)
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(...) Sure do that please. Josh shi_web@hotmail.com (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ross, Very good model...I've been toying with the idea of building one for a while, but couldn't work out how to put the doors in. (amongst other problems) Just curious though...what's 'S-Line' ? [BTW, We'll have to give it a cornering test at (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Er, sorry to chime in late here, but if all seriousness is aside, does that mean the wheels *should* be put together? You must've meant "All kidding aside...", right? Actually, I wish you had been kidding. Now I have to go back and redo all my (...) (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I also get an error. I have the .dat file. I can email it to you if you like. Robert Powell SCLTC (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I remember seeing some where a steerable wheelset (3 axles). Can anyone tell me where it is? I have a link but i get a 500 error. Josh (23 years ago, 12-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Little update...
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I've added my Plug Door Box Car, & 2 more pictures of the 50' gondola, because i've started the ribs on it. The Plug Door Box Car still has to be made a little taller, to make it a high cube paper box car. Box car: (URL) the main 8-wide page: (URL) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This is posted somewhere on the net, but: Studs Not On Top Josh (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) erm... what is SNOT? The snot we know in the Netherlands is coming out of ones nose... (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I agree, looks wonderful! I too would like to see the DAT files. I have been playing with engine detail off and on and this looks like a great solution! Jake --- Jake McKee AFOL LUGNET Member #211 (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Great job! The engine and generator are super. I really like the overhead lights. Your model resembles the original quite well except for the lettering on the side. The letters overwhelm the model. Maybe some stickers on tile would be better. -- Bob (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thats an amazing locomotive! I like the engine. Josh (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) nice! I like it! are the DATs available for it, for better (3d) viewing? :) Dan (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Features: * Working headlights * Working 4-cylinder diesel engine * Head-end power * It's got SNOT!! Enjoy! (URL) to lugnet.trains (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.technic) !
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| | Re: Surftip: cool new hopper design of MaBiDaTi©
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(...) If you don't actually need to *carry* very much. :-) I agree it looks pretty though. Very. ++Lar (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: posting varification, ug!
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(...) LUGNET is not a democracy but I would vote AGAINST this in every single group I use or view (or whatever the metric was) This has been discussed at great length and I at least am convinced that the small inconvenience is worth not having (...) (23 years ago, 11-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: PNLTC LLCA photos
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I've had some private responces also, all positive! Thanks for your understanding! SteveB PNLTC (...) (23 years ago, 10-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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