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In lugnet.trains, Mark & Milissa Millère writes: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) There isn't anything to understand. They are just trying to stay away from the borg, er.. I mean Bill Gates and his monopoly jugggernaught. (1) I am not in the market for a (...) (23 years ago, 29-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Mike, I agree with you on the cost for a printed version, that is why I stated I prefer a DAT file. I did not think of bootlegging problems, is there a way to exclude this other than relying on trust? Thanx, Mark #525 (23 years ago, 29-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Mark & Milissa Millère" <mmillere@knology.net> wrote in message news:GKEH7H.EK9@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) as (...) run. (...) [ ... snipped ... ] $5 is probably to low as the costs to print a set of high quality instructions is (...) (23 years ago, 29-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Various snips (...) I never did understand the Mac fanatics. Yes it was nice for CAD, but they were B&W only (in the beginning) AND more expensive then anything else available........AND the lack of choice for apps in the beginning. (...) I (...) (23 years ago, 29-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You know a train model is good when you look at a thumbnail of it and think it's a prototype pic as I did with your Penn Central w/ stickers. Good job! (...) That is so true. When I was doing my version of an SW1200, I discovered that the Erie (...) (23 years ago, 29-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'll see your UNIX and raise you S/390... (Can you program in 370/BAL)? THAT'S a real computer. There are those that say if it didn't need chilled water at some point in its lifecycle it's just an ersatz computer. Not that I hold truck with (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Thats a truely interesting angle Larry. I always thought that Mac's and PC's weren't REAL computers but, toys for the folks who didn't know how to use real systems like Unix/Linux ;) Wayne (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Help on 8-wide baseplate
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Hi, I'm new to train building and I'm currently working on an 8-wide two level passenger train. I'm using the 6 x 34 baseplate from the set 4561. By the looks of my train car, it seems a bit short. I would like to add more length to it. How is the (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This is TCLTC so it would be their *first* layout I think. (whoever "they" are... J2 hasn't said who else is working with him yet, but with the jamup in the GMLTC basement there's room for more clubs in the twin cities!) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Agghhh, all that tan! Wow. That looks great, and it goes to show that with basic bricks a mountain/hill can look uber-fantastic. Looks like your guys' next layout is going to be awesome. -Jason (URL) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I think he only has a Mac (or did he get a PC recently??) and thus doesn't know how to use a real computer, or programs (like MLCad) that only RUN on real computers... What would you pay for a set of instructions only to that SW? (which has (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Do you have a membership roster yet? Is this causing any friction with the GMLTC? Larger question, is it possible to be an "active member" of two groups at the same time? (I think it is, but am interested in the dynamics aspect). Note that (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | RE: New MOC: 8 Wide EMD SW1500
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John I like the orange and black combination. You know, with all the great trains and buildings you, how about making L-Draw instructions available to us less talented folk? Then we could all steal.....err borrow your designs. Thanx, Mark (not to (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: small annoucement in the name of René Hoffmeister
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(...) "Most" people, including John and Lar, even though some of their posts do make you wonder! :-) with a little gdr....... Thanx, Mark #525 (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Just a teaser pic of one of our "mini-modules". Due to area constraints in my house (where the basic layout will reside), I can only have 15" wide modules along the "back" of the layout. I will post a schematic of the floor plan as soon as I make (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: New MOC: Bill/Ben from TtTE (7 wide;)
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(...) Thanks. (...) No worries there-- it is solidly anchored onto the motor. The only delicate areas are the fake pistons and the little gray 1x1s that sit on the walkway (grr-- pops off every time if you knock it with your fingers picking up the (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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A while back, there was a discussion about how everyone it seemed was in the process of building this model, but only now have I actually finished mine. I had wanted to build a Milwaukee Road diesel loco since orange became available and I choose (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New MOC: Bill/Ben from TtTE (7 wide;)
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John - That's great work! The sand red is an excellent match. Nice job on the buffers. Three questions - how's the stability of the cab of Bill/Ben, as it looks like it hangs off the rear of the engine quite a bit are the faces from the HO versions (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: small annoucement in the name of René Hoffmeister
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(...) I myself *never* cause flame wars or even participate in them (1). But I don't see a reason why holding a controversial opinion means you shouldn't participate! You may get some flamage about the opinion but thats fine. 1 - Said with tongue (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: small annoucement in the name of René Hoffmeister
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(...) | |HA, as you see, it works again! | (...) | |Thank you Larry, and I love hearing this about me :-) Is there the proverb |"it flow down like oil" in english...? | (...) | |Hm, that the message will be held for confirmation appeared, but I got (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I built the train 3 days ago and I was pretty puzzled about the whole internal spring thing as well. I tried and tried and I couldn't get it to eject the treasure chest either. I was also wondering why they put hinges along the entire side of (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: small annoucement in the name of René Hoffmeister
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"Reinhard "Ben" Beneke" <r.beneke@tu-bs.de> wrote... (...) trouble (...) time (...) consumers), (...) done (...) least (...) one of (...) I strongly believe that most people here are intelligent enough to separate opinions by facts, and not to blame (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 2 More buildings from TCLTC layout
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(...) I think these buildings are wonderful. (your other buildings as well) Have you thought about using a different color for the tops (crowns?) of the buildings? & other details? I wish the parts were available for you to do the top of the tan (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I love the buildings! You allways seem to have a great building to show off! Also I'm behind you on that brick red, I really need to get started on my hobby store & i want it to look like an old fire hall. I have so many idea for that color (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)
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I really did the red&white canopy. Those 1x6x31/2 arches are among my favorite pieces. 6 months ago I would have salivated at the use of so many, but I have a lot now as well, thanks to Brickbay (although my supply for new buildings is pretty low - (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Keeping my fingers crossed they come out in bulk. (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: MyOT Passenger Coaches Arrived (US)
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(...) Mine came last Saturday. (...) i got a ship confirmation notice on the hopper this morning. (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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These will be the final 2 pics of buildings from the TCLTC layout that I will post for a while; the remaining few are still in various stages of construction. These two are actually set together as they will sit on the layout: (URL) the advent of (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | New MOC: Bill/Ben from TtTE (7 wide;)
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I started this MOC over a year ago and *finally* finished him last night! And I'm glad I waited because I made some great improvements from the original design. First, how about that color match with the new sand red!!!! We have a metal Bill/Ben (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MyOT Passenger Coaches Arrived (US)
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(...) All 3 of my passenger coaches arrived on Monday and this afternoon I received email confirmation that the tanker and hopper have shipped. So, they should show up as early as tomorrow, but no later than Monday (I'm in NC also). (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I sent this out earlier this week but it got whacked in the LUGNET outage. On Tuesday I received two of my 10015 Passenger Coaches arrived today so they are shipping to US residents! I am still waiting for the tanker and hopper along with one more (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Stockcar design study
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(...) You are not mistaken, I have a few from that exact set! Josh (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Christopher Tracey" <ctracey@enviroweb.org> wrote in message news:3BB33CBF.3E6994...web.org... [ ... snipped .. ] (...) [ ... snipped ... ] If I am not mistaken, you can find a 6x6 brown plate in 5902. (URL) Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring dot (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Reinhard "Ben" Beneke" <r.beneke@tu-bs.de> wrote in message news:GKBxuq.Cop@lugnet.com... (...) That would make the price about right. Someone had already observed that one pack of curved rails wasnt going to get them very far :-) regards lawrence (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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The trains section on LEGO.com inspired me to try my hand at a stockcar. Here is the result: (URL) believe this is the first time I have used LDRAW to design something that I planned on building. I am curious to see how this builds in real life. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Same for Germany, but we have been informed (via www.1000steine.de), that the kit the 4548 speed regulator + another package of curved track contains (but these items are not named in the list.....) Kind Regards, Ben (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Carlo Ottolina" <kruntz@tiscalinet.it> wrote in message news:GKBpoF.C22@lugnet.com... (...) Just realised the UK price of this must be wrong too. The individual items (with the 10015 free) add up to only £120.43 regards lawrence (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Its in the US/Canada Fall 2001 Shop at Home catalog, on page 52 as set #KTR02 "Large Classic Train Engine Kit" for US $169. (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Lawrence Wilkes" <lawrence@thewilkesf...rve.co.uk> wrote in message news:GKBnoo.79D@lugnet.com... (...) #5300 Electric Train Motor, #4515 8 Straight (...) #10016 Tank Car, and #10017 Hopper Car. Plus you (...) Using "Belgium" as shipment (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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The is a new Classic Train on Shop at Home, that packages several of the new wagons with an engine and track. This appears to be an EU only offer at present though, as it is not listed for USA The following text is straight from Shop at home web (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | UK LegoFest features Train Layout and MOCs
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Our Legofest weekend featured our most adventurous train/town layout todate. Lots of nice train mocs too. Visit www.lug.sthost.com for pictures. regards lawrence (23 years ago, 25-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: NALUG a hit at the Great Edmonton Train Show Sept 22-23, 2001
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(...) Heh. Thank a slow morning at work for that. :) (...) That was Steve's idea. I'd been trying to think of something tasteful to put on the layout, and was drawing a blank when Steve suggested the flags. They were half-mast on Saturday, and back (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: NALUG a hit at the Great Edmonton Train Show Sept 22-23, 2001
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(...) after a busy weekend! Thanks for letting us share the event with you so fast! On the other hand, I was surprised to see, in Jame's gallery, in the Town section (looking at the Police and Warehouse images) that the US and Canadian flags were at (...) (23 years ago, 26-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | NALUG a hit at the Great Edmonton Train Show Sept 22-23, 2001
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Our train layout this last weekend was a great success, and we again collected the 2nd place "people's choice" award. Our major goal this year was to have lots of automation, and I think we managed to acheive it. Highlights include: fully automated (...) (23 years ago, 25-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.ca) !
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| | Re: small annoucement in the name of René Hoffmeister
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(...) I have no idea, what kind of trouble he has. Maybe he is just not at his usual posting-PC with the lugnet-member-ID... But Rene will love to hear that somebody likes to read his postings. ;-)) After he has caused some little flame wars here in (...) (23 years ago, 25-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: small annoucement in the name of René Hoffmeister
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(...) That ought to be fixed, I love hearing from Rene! Have the admins been contacted? (...) Intertran also works well, and in fact can be inserted into a site so that the users can just click on it to start the translation process rather than (...) (23 years ago, 25-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Question about sleepers for 4.5/12 V track
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This is a question about the dark grey sleepers for the 12V/4.5 V track. There are some without cable grooves, and some with. The majority of these sleepers seems to have these grooves. Does anyone know which sets came with the "without grooves" (...) (23 years ago, 25-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | small annoucement in the name of René Hoffmeister
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My friend Rene (the mastermind behind the www.1000steine.de) has some trouble to post here in Lugnet, so he begged me to do it in his name. Leg Godt! Ben Rene Hoffmeister wrote: ***...*** Hello, Maik and David from Germany have a too slow website so (...) (23 years ago, 25-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: #113
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(...) Never had a 113 sealed in box but AFAIHH (as far as I have heared) it came with the white bricks for the ramps. But I have no idea, how long the oval of track has been.... Leg Godt! Ben (23 years ago, 25-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Does anyone know if set #113 ((URL) comes with the bricks to raise the track? (See picture) -Tim (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GE 44-Tonner
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(...) All I can say is that Ross is being faithful to the prototype-- I checked the schematic from which he was working and there isn't a walkway on the front or back-- the steps drop right off of the front wheel of the truck. He cleverly attached (...) (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: HP HE: licensing not cost (wasHogwarts ..?
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To answer the original question regarding 9v disparity -- as answered by an inside person with whom I spoke... It was a matter of licensing. WBros granted another toy train mfr exclusive rights to market an electric toy train model of the HE. dan (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GE 44-Tonner
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(...) That looks nice. I agree with Lar about the walkway at the front or back. A more rounded look might peg the model as a 44-toner a bit more, but potato potato. There are only two other things I find distracting (slightly) the gap between the (...) (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I would have thought that 'begs' is the same as 'to ask formally'. In fact Collins uses the example "beg the question - to put forward an arguement that assumes the very point it is supposed to establish, or (and in this case) that depends on some (...) (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: HP Hogwarts Express and normal 9V trains?
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(...) Sure. At BRISKfest, yes. But I'm all booked up at Brickfest so won't be able to do it for you there. (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: HP Hogwarts Express and normal 9V trains?
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(...) Thank you, sir! (...) Hey Lar, can you demo this at Briskfest 2002? :-) I can do it blindfolded, but need 2 hands. Hey, I am a tuba player, you know, not all that coordinated. :-) Thanx Mark #525 (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains)
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| | why the hogwarts express doesnt run on track out of the box
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Basicly, in order to make it look authentic (to satisfy the HP people) they needed spoked wheels and it was a LOT cheaper to use the adventurers wheels than to remake the old 4.5v wheelsets (23 years ago, 23-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: HP Hogwarts Express and normal 9V trains?
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(...) You are correct sir. I forget, since I can assemble trucks blindfolded with one hand tied behind my back, and motors while I am asleep, that not everyone else can too. (23 years ago, 23-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains)
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(...) That's presumably the reason, but I wonder how much more it would have cost to make it a push train? Certainly including a train motor would have dramatically increased the cost. All in all, I like the set. The coach is somewhat oddly built, (...) (23 years ago, 23-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: HP Hogwarts Express and normal 9V trains?
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this is actually the very first time I visit the HP group. The reason? To ask the question about the HE and 9 V conversions. I was hesitant to order one, as the describtion on the S@H website states that the train will not run on Lego Track. But (...) (23 years ago, 23-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains)
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| | RE: HP Hogwarts Express and normal 9V trains?
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Actually, the instructions show outlines of the 4 trucks being removed and replacing them with the new trucks and motor. Therefore, somebody not familiar with trains may have a hard time. They DO NOT show the assembly of the trucks or motor. Thanx, (...) (23 years ago, 23-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A new version Train theme page
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(...) -Ok, go to: (URL) the "WorkShop" at the top -Then click "Challenge" (it should show a picture of a black car next to it...) Josh (23 years ago, 23-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: TCLTC website? (was: Re: New Building (light gray))
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(...) Snow, oh, i'm know what snow is like allready, anyone who reads this, DO NOT MOVE TO UPPER MICHIGAN! I hope your snow dosn't get that bad! Josh (...) (23 years ago, 23-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: HP Hogwarts Express and normal 9V trains?
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(...) Cost? (...) Yes, *someone* has. Specifically, the someone was the Set Designer. The included instructions give step by step directions for doing just that. (23 years ago, 23-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, now that 4708 Hogwarts Express is available (in USA via S@H and some stores) can someone please answer me this. Why on earth did LEGO not make this amazing train compatible with the existing 9V train sets? What were they thinking?!? It (...) (23 years ago, 23-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Building (light gray)
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Hm. Dan, your point is valid, I think, but not what Larry was referring to. To my way of thinking, the buildings -should- have been (but were not) posted to lugnet.trains. They were instead posted to lugnet.trains.org (among others). Larry's point (...) (23 years ago, 23-Sep-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: TCLTC website? (was: Re: New Building (light gray))
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(...) Not yet. (...) Yes, that is a good idea:-) I will do that. (...) Well, it is a great place to live-- hope you like snow.... ;-D -John (...) (23 years ago, 22-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: New Building (light gray)
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Actually, Larry, it can be viewed as most appropriate of John Neal to post to .train. I kindly direct you to model rr mags which routinely feature articles on buildings related to train layouts. As John is a regular trainbuilder, surely this (...) (23 years ago, 22-Sep-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A new version Train theme page
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where did you find that? Josh Baakko <shi_web@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GK2t75.wy@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 22-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I entered the stock car competition, view the car here: (URL) (23 years ago, 22-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | A new version Train theme page
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Check this page (URL) (23 years ago, 22-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Building (light gray)
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(...) Thanks, Brad, and of course, you are absolutely correct. I do plan on one day finishing the interior, but I was just too excited about building more buildings at the time and so just I forged on to newer things. Thing is, when you start a (...) (23 years ago, 22-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: New Building (light gray)
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(...) "There can be only one" FUT .fun... (23 years ago, 22-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Looks nice. The see-through nature of the thin-walls make it seem a little too "empty" though. I know how you feel about exteriors coming before interiors, but you might want to try doing a little something, perhaps in the lobby, just to make it (...) (23 years ago, 22-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: New Building (light gray)
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(...) Larry are you refering to me or is there another Chris who rebuilds alot of his stuff at the shows? (...) (23 years ago, 21-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | TCLTC website? (was: Re: New Building (light gray))
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Ok, question, do you have a website up yet? I think it'd be cool to have that standards up on the net so that people could build modules & come & display with you. Say you went to display in town B... Well if someone lives there that isn't actully a (...) (23 years ago, 21-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: New Building (light gray)
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(...) You might have a point, this time, but you got lucky. I'll stand behind my comments, you were way off topic and ought to know better. ++Lar (23 years ago, 21-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: New Building (light gray)
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(...) To Jason and Cary: It's actually pretty sturdy. The only real potential weak spot is where I have stacked the thin walls with the 1x2 dark gray plate in between them. If you will notice the row of plates onto which the grill tiles are (...) (23 years ago, 21-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch)
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(...) I'm assuming floors would add a lot of strength... as well as adding to the realism (even if undetailed... a big hollow shell doesn't look right unless it's supposed to be a big hollow atrium) (...) So do you have a custom carved shell you use (...) (23 years ago, 21-Sep-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org)
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In lugnet.trains.org, John Neal writes: <snip> Awesome building but once again the FUT has been set incorrectly. I ask everyone else, please make up for John's stubbornness and set them correctly. You all know this isn't a trains.org topic even if (...) (23 years ago, 21-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general)
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Although this building is new to the net, I actually began building it last year after a huge sale of 4561s from Walmart. The building took all of the 1x2x3 trans light blue thin wall elements from over 40 sets (I've forgotten how many came in each (...) (23 years ago, 21-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general) !
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Just FYI, "Begs the question" means "avoids the question," and not "asks for the question." This phrase is misused by almost everyone (Check your dictionary). It would, however, be correct to say "Begets the question." Rick C. (...) (23 years ago, 21-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Poultron wrote in message ... (...) Don't blame me, I'm a Brit. I just live here (Canada) where we spell things either way. FUT o-t.fun Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Lego auctions: (URL) Guild of (...) (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Was thinking more of the contacts inside the motor, which perform a similar function to the sliding 12v contacts, but I guess the same applies to them too. And being totally enclosed would help. ROSCO (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Eagerly awaiting the return of the Metroliner, I have revised my model of an Amtrak HHP8 locomotive. This locomotive seems appropriate, from photos I've seen on the web, to use with passenger wagons like those in the 4558 set. I have never examined (...) (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Updates to my webpage - Citypark, Underconstruction Mountain, and New Downtown Building
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Chris & All, (...) Well, they are working for me. Try the links from LUGNET's MichLUG page. Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) Which links weren't working? I just double checked them and I am pretty sure they are all good. Geocities was acting a little funny around noon, but it's all better now. Thanks, Jason (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) Hey Jason links arn't working.Chris (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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Added a number of things to my webpage recently: A Red building with grey trim for the Downtown section of the next Michlug Display: (URL) Citypark made by my fiancee (Her first creation): (URL) Underconstruction Mountain, which will be for the next (...) (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) Nope. The more you run them, the better they run. As the contact wheels turn, they clean the inside edge of the rails. That helps improve the electrical contact. One of the biggest problems the GMLTC has is getting the trains running when we (...) (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Which begs the question (or asks for it nicely, anyway): Has anybody ever had any problems with the contacts in 9v train motors getting dirty / corroded? ROSCO (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Brit speak? Hahaha. I thought the language was called English... It's you Americans that are changing the words - A refresher course : Color is spelt C-O-L-O-U-R. Aluminium is pronounced Al-u-min-ee-um. The the day comes -before- the month, ie - (...) (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Naaa... the #1 place to shave studs is off the hoods, he has them going right out to the very end but there ought to be end walkways/steps... So shave a stud or two off the hood length. I know that getting him to build 6 wide would be like (...) (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Back when I was running 12v track, I found a few tricks to keep the trains running reliably. Clean track is a much bigger issue in 12v than in 9v, due to the sliding (rather than rolling) contacts. The two big problems were that (1) dust (...) (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Heh. I got my mania mag today too. :) The caption that accompanies it is "Press a button to magically toss the luggage out of the train." Incidently, the mania mag also has pictures of the HP actors next to their minifigs - thumbs up on the (...) (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Troy's Surplus Lego wrote in message ... (...) I just about fell off my chair laughing when I saw that pic (treasure chest flying out top of engine boiler) in the Mania mag. It''s not in any of the HP books, so some Lego designer must have been (...) (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Mark Williams wrote in message ... (...) Methylated spirits = Brit speak for NA methyl alcohol, methanol. Rubbing alcohol would probably work fine too. Won't melt the plastic ties unless you leave them soaking in it for a long time. Kevin ---...--- (...) (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Josh (23 years ago, 19-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi,John, it's a nice engine,for two reasons: 1) it's 8wide 2) it's 8wide :-)) and also because I've always liked the UP colors. Congratulations to your son! This locomotive reminded me that here in italy we have a US switcher (we call it (...) (23 years ago, 19-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Would it help if I told him to shave off 2 studs in width? ;-) (...) Looks pretty rectangular to me ((URL) and although I agree that the front slopes forward, I would venture to guess that the 1x2x3 extreme slope is *too* angled, but I (...) (23 years ago, 19-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains)
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