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Thanks Larry. In fact in took the entire PNLTC to edit it into a readable form, then the trains.com editors had a shot at it! I actually can write if I concentrate ;) SteveB PNLTC P.S. Did you guys see "A brief history of “L” gauge trains". I (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Another idea is to provide rotation in the middle of the truck ... I did something along these lines for my German Railway Gun: (URL) this case, two of the axles are fixed with respect to each other, and the third is allowed to pivot. A (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) But I suspect that, given the height to the studs on top of the wheelblocks, these bogeys are taller than normal. Either that, or they don't pivot anywhere over the centre wheel. Not that either of these is a major problem. Jason J Railton (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) For e.g. the German 8-wide HoMa has done it: (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi people, I'm moving from my parents place to live with my girlfriend in a house of our own, so I'm currently not building much and not actively participating in LUGNET. I think next month everything will be done (lots of painting etc. to do in (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.people, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) It is very workable... I can't rattle off the URLs but I think several US prototype 6 axle locos have been done that use this sliding center wheel idea on their dummy trucks. Christopher Tracey??? Tom Cook? Not sure who. But it's in this group (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Each show will have its own set of complications and the layout will hardly ever turn out like planned. But that's OK, because the sheer number of bricks will simply mesmerize the visitors. And they won’t be able to stop themselves from saying, “I (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Depends. If you want it to include a motor, try putting a 2x2 turntable on the back of the motor, then two 1x4 or 1x6 tiles just on the edge of the turntable, and attach another wheelblock to that, trailing behind the motor. If this isn't (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Appy polly logies if this is a repost but I just found it. (URL) it's not there at that location (it may be dynamic, not sure) start at the main site, take Model Trains, then Lego, then Plans and take the article titled "Planning a LEGO train (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.publish, lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) Absolutely incredible! I am in awe. You put my little "wanna be" European layout to complete shame. I wish I could be a member of your club! Too bad I'm an ocean away. Katie (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.trains)
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