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Yes, the trains are actually driven with standard train speed controllers. As for spinning out at the start, if you build the train just right you can prevent it from spinning out. There is a fine line between making it too heavy as to drag down (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think the cost of admission is $7.00 but I remember seeing some sort of discount coupon on their site: www.gats.com. A mech train would be a lot of fun. Maybe we can come up with something for Brickswest. Robert (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) Awesome Robert, I will definately make an effort to be there. Is there a cost to get in, and if so how much? I think Lugola should definately try to organize to support you guys as much as possible. Any ideas? (How about Bryce making a mech (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Hello Everyone, I am pleased to announce that the SCLTC will display it's first layout at the Anaheim GATS on January 5th and 6th at the Anaheim Convention Center. I hope some of you can come and check out our inaugural effort. Also, Thomas Michon (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lugola) !
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Hi all, Some small updates on (URL) will be no TIF-files to be downloaded (no one asked...), the first photo is in the gallery (thanks Bob Hayes!) and there is a sneak preview of a new project... (read "the future" and click "see preview"). Jeroen (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.cad.dat.models.sets)
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Great idea! I'll try to contribute cars and the goose, but I'll definitely be a purchasing customer!! Question - why are you limiting the items to be included? If it going to be a PDF document(s), there's no realistic limit other than the capacity (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Wow, so many posts! Thanks for the support (and concerns as well). I won't be back on the LUGNET till Friday so here are a few thoughts: -Someone has volunteered to co-edit the book with me. -The idea of a committee to decide/review models is a good (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Lester Witter" <witter@erim-int.com> wrote in message news:Go8CJH.8I5@lugnet.com... (...) I (...) same (...) non-trivial. Can (...) train (...) Train bases are two plates tall but the underside is recessed. You can achieve the same thickness by (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Lester Witter" <witter@erim-int.com> wrote in message news:Go8Btz.6yw@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) to be (...) instruction (...) There is no doubt that some of the parts (specifically the classic yellow windows and the red train (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I was developing a train MOC and did not have a correct size train base. I tried to build one out of plates but when I was done it did not sit at the same level as a car on an actual train base. I realized that a train base is actually differnt in a (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I really like this model but if you are making an idea book then you need to be careful. Where would someone that likes this model get the part in step 7. Another consideration is color. If the book is intended for download and printing some (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You get to "drive" your train right? I assume the trains can't just go full blast from the start because of traction problems? (I hope! there's gotta be some skill involved) I noticed the light tree and computer set up. Cool! Now I gotta know, (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"steve barile" <steve.e.barile@intel.com> wrote in message news:Go6ytq.Knv@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) layout (...) [ ... snipped ... ] Steve has some really good points. It is a long way from a finished L-Draw file to a usable set of (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Cool, you listed the Jacksonville, Florida racing event and um, a, oh, train show:) The all new RobRail FireStorm will be ready to race! And win:) See Ya... Robin W Greater Florida LEGO Train Club - www.gfltc.org (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Chris, We choose to use JavaScript because it streamlines the process of updating our site. This is a critical feature for us, since club members would prefer to spend the bulk of our free time building MOCs, not building web pages. Thanks. (...) (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hello John, now your entry is on the contest-sites too: (URL) the song text into the story was a nice idea, so I hope this is OK: (URL) shows your train with the original song as background :-) Kind Regards, René (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hello, Maybe a misunderstanding in the rules for the ISCC causes less entries. There is the sentence: "Do not send in contributions that are already known, as we want original works." It only means, that the entries need to were unknown or were not (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.space) !!
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I would like to announce that the Official Rail Racers™ web site has gone live. You can visit the site at: (URL) and get the latest information on Rail Racers™ events, rules & regulations, race galleries and track setups. (Galleries and Track Setup (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org) !
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Hi Christopher, I wont be able to make any large contributions. But the idea is great, compliments. The hard part would be the selection of pics and models. Their a lot of pics all over this community concerning home made trains. (...) But please (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I think this is a great idea, but there is a reason why there aren't a few of these out already. Here are some hard questions/comments... Costs: The printing cost for a 64 page book 11-1/2" x 11" is ~$27.00 ($0.39/page + $2.00 binding) from a copy (...) (23 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains)
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