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(...) Where is the mistake? (URL) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains)
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(...) wanted to do that for a long time! Calum (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains)
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| | Automatic train switching with RCX
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Dear all, we've built an automatic train switching mechanism using the RCX. It detects trains using reed contacts (cheap devices sensitive to magnets) and switches two points so that the train stops and another one departs instead. We've tried to (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.trains)
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(...) See the following posts: (URL) well. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Kevin, What is this "train house"? Calum (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains)
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Bob & All, (...) instructions, and have the model ready to go for MichLTC's GATS show this weekend. I wanted to build a custom Amtrak model for the various Metroliner cars, but I did not have time to hash out my own design, so I used yours instead. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My New Train Station - Update
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Douglas & All, (...) Thanks. I don't know if I will EVER be done with this beast. I already thought of expanding it. It would be cool to add an Airport Terminal on the other side. Hmm..... : ) (...) Well, always aim high! The car lots will be next (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Michel is from Luxemburg. You will find his mail address (at least the one he used 12 months ago) on the right hand under this link: (URL) Regards, Ben (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.people, lugnet.trains)
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| | looking for Michel Brachmond
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Hi, Can someone ask Michel Brachmond (from Germany?) to contact me direct? He posted some very nice models on Brickshelf and I want to ask him something. Oh, and please don't follow up this mail! Thanks, Jeroen (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.people, lugnet.cad, lugnet.loc.de, lugnet.trains)
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Hi Can you sacn that catalog so that we can share your glad? Zhengrong (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains)
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Hi, Well the Canadian S@H catalog arrived yesterday, with the small yellow alpha team sub on the cover. I was eagerly waiting to see the new train house close up for myself, but its not in our Canadian version! Erg! Oh well, otherwise it looks (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains)
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Hi Tim, Looks pretty good. To fix the jpeg problem, try saving with less compression. When I was doing mine I used 100% (not much compression), which results in slightly higher file size, but a very good representation of the original. Kevin (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | My first MOC in 3D
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Well, I decided to test the waters in the LDRAW and related software community finally. I've created a 3D model of my latest MOC Train Car as an initial test. I'll try to find a picture to scan of the actual model. I don't have a digital camera yet, (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Proud Member of BNSF webring, my BNSF covered hopper
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I've placed my BNSF covered hopper page into a webring, here is a quote from the Ring Master's quote "Hi there. Just looked at your site, BNSF Covered Hopper Built With LEGO's and looks great!!!" (URL) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks! I'll try to put up more shots of it tomorrow. KZ (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for posting. I'm glad you like :-D As for the name, I know that it is referred to as a cylindrical hopper but I'm not sure about the complete name. KZ (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Wheat Hopper
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(...) Thanks for the compliment :-D As far as the ladders go, I think I will keep one on each end and use the other "pillar" to stick a shovel on a clip or something. I'm not sure yet. KZ (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My New Train Station - Update
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(...) Wow...nice job on the station...from someone who is still in the middle of constructing/brainst...ilding/etc my own large train terminal. I can't wait to see more pics, more interior shots please. I really like the idea of the car park as well (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: How does the point work?
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(...) Hi Guido, It depends which way the right point (RP) is set, and which loop the train is on. If RP is fixed to the inside loop, and you use LP to send the train to the outside loop, then switch LP back to the inside loop, there is now no path (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Wheat Hopper
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Hi Kevin, I like it! It seems to have a slightly odd shape, am I right to say it is not fully cylindrical? How have you achieved to place those round parts in that position? Do you have any .dat file for the MOC? I'd really like to build a similar (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: cornice
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(...) Um, I think you meant "Trains".... (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: New Wheat Hopper
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(...) Ahhhh, the Cylindrical Hopper :-). Thank you for providing me an idea as to how to build one! I've been dreaming about one since I really got into LEGO trains, now I see I can have one (or 2, or 3...)! I belive its time formeto go building! (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Help with an English train related expression
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(...) English (...) than (...) Hi, The context is the power rating of the loco against the mass of the trains it hauls. Our program tries to minimize the power that is not being used. I think that "Tractive Surplus" is very good to describe this (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Wheat Hopper
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(...) Townies, please note the above. You can run but you cannot hide. Sooner or later, any townie worth his stripes will become a trainhead. (Trainheads for the most part are already townies... just look at the buildings we all crank out on a (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: New Wheat Hopper
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(...) I'm not really a train guy (yet) but I really like this car. There is a fertilizer plant in the South Bronx (next to the east coasts largest produce market...go figure) that utilizes cars just like these. I wouldn't mind seeing more shots or (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Help with an English train related expression
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(...) 'Traction' on it's own is some times used to describe locomotives so 'Spare Traction' might mean locos that aren't being used. - Tractive Effort is the term I think you should use. I'll ask about at work whether it should be 'surplus', (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | My New Train Station - Update
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To All, Someone asked me when I was going to post this train station, so here are a few thoughts. I always wanted to build a big train station. Although I enjoyed the small stations LEGO offered, and after puttering around LUGNET since 1998, and (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Wheat Hopper
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very nice! Is this what they also refer to as a cylindrical teardrop hopper or am thinking of something else? -chris (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Wheat Hopper
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(...) ITIVC! (I think it's very cool!) You've nailed that Canadian Board of Trade look very nicely. Well done. Now about those end ladders... that's the same technique that I used in my caboose, years back, and I have to say I wish there was a (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Help with an English train related expression
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Hi, I'm working in a project to optimize the use of wagons for a Brazilian railroad company. We need to write the documentation of the project in English also. My question is: Do you know an expression that is used when you have more traction power (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New Wheat Hopper
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Hi, I just put some pics of my latest wheat car on Brickshelf: (URL) LMKWYT. Thanks KZ (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Re: How does the point work?
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That's possible if you put two points at opposite position. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | How does the point work?
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Hi, I bought my first point set last week for my son and me. We made the following track layout: ---...--- | | | -------- | \ | | / \ | | / \| |/ | | | | ---+---- At the position of the plus sign I connected the speed regulator. My question is the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Suburban Station updated
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(...) parts here!). Enjoy! ROSCO (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Of LEGO or Lar ?????? ROSCO FUT .o-t.fun (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Train set 7710
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(...) All the 7710 doors I have have somewhat pale yellow. It may be a general problem with such printing since I think almost all my printed doors (red w/white stripe, Metroliner, and even some of my yellow w/red stripe) have similar problems. It (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Help required
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Hi Ben, I cut the tube with a small hobby knife just a razor blade with a handle really, first few were a little bit wide but about but now are perfect, i washed the tube first and removed the talc, only problem have had so far was my train got up a (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | My Missile Car. :)
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Nothing much to say... a couple missiles... on a train car... :) (URL) is new to Trainz" (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.build.military)
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| | Train set 7710
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can anybody tell me if there was a problem with train set 7710 i have one in mint condition but the yellow section on the doors is not of good quality.Was this a common thing or has mine turned a pale colour for some other reason? (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GMLTC teaser pics?
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(...) 2 floors? I know its in Saint Paul. Definantly not that Jackson Street one though! Josh The (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: GMLTC teaser pics?
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(...) It will be heated during the weekend. We don't worry about the cold affecting the layout. Heck, the layout is sitting in Conan's trailer, and has been there since the Minot show! JohnG, GMLTC (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Is where you will be setting up heated? I worry about the long term effects of cold as well as potentially increased brittleness during transit. (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: GMLTC teaser pics?
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(...) I think you're thinking of the terrific display at Bandana Square. The Jackson Street Roundhouse is just North of downtown St. Paul, basically behind the Capitol building. Here's a link: (URL) a small roundhouse, with more rolling stock (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Hey! I was in the area right after Chirstmas & ran across the Women's Soccer Team on sale at Target. (...) Maybe I can get back to the area & see it... Is that the roundhouse with the big O gauge layout in it? Josh (no, unfortunately, I don't (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | BricksWest Train Activities
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Hi All, I was wondering who all was going to be there. I could also use some help with the train sessions if anyone is interested. I apoligise (I'm not at my home PC now) but I recieved an e-mail from someone offering help pls also reply. SteveB (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: some misc uploads
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Hi Your creations are great! Thanks a lot! May I refer your strctures to build some buildings in my layout? Zhengrong (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Enjoy... Big "G-guage" like 8-wide (62 studs long) coaches all 3: www.brickshelf.com/c...i?i=100514 compared: www.brickshelf.com/c...i?i=100515 Teal & Blue coach (1 of 3) www.brickshelf.com/c...i?i=100517 Euro type Engine (I copied this from (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Good news (and for some maybe bad)
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5 of us! I printed 2 more (at 18x24), framed them and gave them as Christmas gifts! SteveB (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | The Ghostline Express (ISCC Entry)
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My entry to the ISCC in the Trains category (Railway High Society) has been posted. I decided to dive into the deep end of the pool with the big boys and enter a train creation instead of sticking with a theme that I have more experience with or one (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.richlug)
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| | Re: Good news (and l3p feature request)
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(...) It has worked for me since June 2000: (URL) "Support for hi-res primitives Primitives in P\48 and future numeric subdirectories of P are also supported. L3P skips any digit-only directory before attempting primitive substitution, and thus (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) About building this well? I'm suffering through a three month case of builder's block. I have 31 projects started right now. I get started on something and then I lose all foward momentum... Creations like the 0-6-0 make me keep trying though (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Good news (and l3p feature request)
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(...) (URL) figured l3p would substitute smooth cylinders for the 48/1-4cyli.dat primitives to make the tank look much more realistic (like this): (URL) l3p doesn't seem to substitute for the hires primitives so I had to remove the 48/ from all the (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: GMLTC teaser pics?
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(...) What? Don't you think we take our unofficial title of "most disorganized train club" seriously? <grin> Here are a couple pictures of what we've completed so far: (URL) were taken in Minot, North Dakota, a few months ago. Since then, we have (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Good news (and for some maybe bad)
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Hi, The site isn't updated yet, but for those who want, you can now download the new (corrected) Train Poster (just go to the posters section and click the preffered size). The dates are all right now (thanks to Lego Denmark!) and all the trains who (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Help required
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(...) Dear Craig, I would be highly interested in your experiences with the bicycle tubes. Please tell me: how exactely have you cut them in 4 mm rings with 90° angle? (Knive or cicle? Is any further assistance needed?) How is the running behaviour? (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pics: 0-6-0 Steam Engine
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(...) Not at all; that's exactly what he did. Thanks for the compliments; I think, however, that you are being a bit modest:-) -John (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: We Did It!
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Tim - I built the airport terminal and my dad built the airplanes and jetways. My brother added a motor to the small prop plane to spin the propellers. They are all minifig scale. I decided while building my terminal that the LEGO standard 4-wide (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) John, Your son did an amazing job with this engine. I wish I could build this well. Just to clarify, when you say he tried powering the drivers from the train motor this means that he had a 9volt (technic style) motor attached to the accessory (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello Tim, We will have more pictures and lots of explanation on our web site(www.scltc.org) in a few days, but to answer your question, yes, the airport is in minifig scale and it is incredible. Stay tuned... Robert Powell SCLTC (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 12 v. "conversion" to 9v. questions
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(...) 7740 is definitely an easy set to convert to 9v. I suggest two motors in the engine, and go ahead and replace the trucks on the cars with 9v wheels, they will go with the 9v motors better and definitely roll better. You may find you only need (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: We Did It!
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I saw your pics on brickshelf was amazed! Do you have anymore detail pics of the airport? For our last display at a local mall I was responsible for an airport for a static display. Are the planes and terminal minifig scale? While my next one might (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pics: 0-6-0 Steam Engine
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(...) They were quite common, in fact. Without extensive lateral motion devices, they allow for a longer fixed wheelbase (and more wheels, therefore more weight and tractive effort) than all flanged wheels. They were used in some unusual places, (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pics: 0-6-0 Steam Engine
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(...) LOL That's funny-- maybe I should have bought him more? Maybe I can borrow some of yours;-) (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Help required
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To Derek,Ben,Larry, Thanks for all your assistance in my wheel question. I purchased a bicycle tyre as suggested by Ben and it works great, i have no problems and can make about 100 sets for $10.00 so a bargain, thanks again for all your help and (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 12 v. "conversion" to 9v. questions
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Greetings, I have a question for those far more knowledgeable and experienced in LEGO trains on which I would greatly appreciate feedback. I recently became the happy owner of a 7740 in very good condition but I intend to run it on a 9v system (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | GMLTC teaser pics?
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Have I missed some teasers lately, or have there not been any? Josh (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: We Did It!
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"Adrian Egli" <adr.egli@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message news:GpJz81.2t5@lugnet.com... (...) building, (...) participation (...) with (...) notice (...) Why can't Sacramento have one of these...? I'd be willing to join. : '( -- Markham Carroll (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pics: 0-6-0 Steam Engine
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(...) Yes! That is one SWEET loco. My kids are both much younger than yours, but I can only hope they enjoy building with Lego as much as your son does. It's obvious from the effort he put into it that he loves Lego and loves you. You must be one (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My First Train MOC
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(...) And I'm partial to green because I used to live in Southern territory. In fact, my freelanced N-scale layout, the Lake Jackson & Occoquan, is a Southern subsidiary. I actually started building it before my daughter was born, then it was (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pics: 0-6-0 Steam Engine
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(...) Sounds like a good RCX project! ;-) JohnG, GMLTC (23 years ago, 8-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My First Train MOC
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(...) That nice, Henry-- I am partial to green because I live up in old BN territory:-) Industrial switchers are fun to model because some of the actual ones even look toyish. Good luck finding more sets on sale and building more! -John (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pics: 0-6-0 Steam Engine
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(...) Yes, I am (except for the ol' part;-) That's as good if not better than many AFOL train MOCs. (...) No kidding. Sometimes he blows my mind. His last project was a working Gumball machine (using LEGO soccer balls), which utilized the Mindstorms (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: While in Harrisburg... (was: Try for summary of this debate...)
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(...) Thanks for the info on that! Regrettably, I don't think I can get away during the day as my days are pretty full and the museum is open 9-5. However if you or anyone else is interested in getting together for dinner this week I'm interested in (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.har, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pics: 0-6-0 Steam Engine
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(...) Good question. He tested it out on curve-straight-curve...aight-etc, but not on points (we have no points currently on the layout, or crossings, for that matter). I will have to have him set up some test track and do some test runs. -John (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pics: 0-6-0 Steam Engine
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(...) One question- do those wheels manage all track configs? Or does it have problems with switches or crossings? -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pics: 0-6-0 Steam Engine
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Blind Drivers, that it. I couldn't recall the name for that. Thanks Lar! I sorta figured that something this had to be done for the longer model RR engines (O, HO, N...) but I was also surprised to find that blind drivers where used for real steam (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Help required
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In lugnet.trains, Craig Roberts writes: I been using the small white technic belts/rubber bands on the wheels of my 4.5v trains. They look a little strange, but give lots of grip on 4.5v track and 9v track. Derek (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My First Train MOC
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(...) Thanks. I built it not to match any particular prototype, but I think it has the flavor of this little 25-ton GE switcher (though I must say I found the picture after building the loco): (URL) need some additional parts to add detail and (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My First Train MOC
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(...) It doesn't looks like anything real (to me), but it's very cute. I think it's a great fantasy switcher. The only thing I don't like about it is the white down near the running gear. Black or dark grey seems more appropriate, though I'm (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train MOC
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To me it reminds me of a shortened (majorly!) SD80MAC/SD90MAC. Here are 2 pics for a simple compairison: SD80MAC: (URL) little inset under the raised walkway behind the cab set it off! The vents are simular too. Josh (Allways know that SD90MAC!) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains)
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| | My First Train MOC
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Well, I posted pictures of my first Train MOC to Brickshelf. It's a generic little industrial switcher, made with parts from the Railway Express loco and the Flash Speeder. (URL) be shy, let me have it! All criticism, critiques and comments are (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pics: 0-6-0 Steam Engine
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(...) XFUT admin.general... (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) No, sleepers are European for ties. Flangless drivers are called "blind" drivers (since they can't "see" where they are going and depend on other drivers to lead them aright), at least in US practice. (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Mighty impressed, congratulations are due. I think i may have to steal that idea for my future narrow gauge tank locos! (built to technic fig scale), at the moment I have been limited to locos with a four wheeled bogie (truck) at the front or back. (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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John wrote in message ... (...) secretly (...) Wow, John! That's one excellent engine! Congrats to your son! I have a question - I used that combo of pulley wheels with a tire on the rear one on a loco I built several years ago (URL) at the time I (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Could someone please unsubscribe me - I am really tired of not being able to do so from the web pages - And Dan Bodger has supposed tried twice now to remove me. PS Someone needs to look at your servers thanks Steve C. ----- Original Message ----- (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Wow, what a wonderful work! You must be a proud ol'man to have a son with that much talent. That's as good if not better than many AFOL train MOCs. BTW: How come none of us ever built a chain driven train before, or used a combo driver wheels (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Yeah you did! I can't wait to see the pics! Any idea of how many people were in attendence. I can imagain that a GATs in a large metro area like LA or NY could be 5x what we get in the smaller cities. Although we're all eager to see the pics, take (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Just a few notes about the playmobil tires. They do fit around the large red wheels. (not the small ones on 7740) Sorry for the confusion. I have fitted them on my 4-4-0 that uses these wheels and they seem to work good. Maybe even to good, now my (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Adrian, Congratulations to you and the rest of the SCLTC crew. Train shows are a blast. The layout give the impression of a number of interesting buildings. I look forward to seeing the pictures. -Jason +---...---+ Jason Spears Michlug - (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Well, it vaguely resembles just about any "safety cab" road switcher of recent vintage from EMD or GM. But only vaguely as it's pretty short. The radiators (at the back) look slightly more EMDish but not much. (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I like it. In the first picture you show, it looks kind of squat, but I see that isn't the case with the others. I like how you have the starwars electronic plates behind the doors. Cross Posted to .trains, to see if anyone recognizes the type (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains)
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After many, many months of getting people to join in, planning and building, Southern California REALLY DOES HAVE A LEGO TRAIN CLUB! Our participation at this weekend's GATS in Anaheim, CA proved to be very successful and we came out with a first (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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I'm really quite impressed with this. Now, if it were a 0-8-0, it would probably look more like a "real" loco than my Caribou that is downstairs! Please congratulate your son for the good work. (Caribou is a 0-8-0 3.5" gauge live steam engine-I joke (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, with my thousands, I can still tell when someone has used a brick! Sometimes... (...) Train motor... Its 8-wide too ;-) Josh (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Ben, Thanks very much for the tip i will go to my local bike shop and hunt for the tire, and yes the train sets are nice i have never really been into trains before but now i am going crazy re-building my town to accomadate the trains. Take care (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My goodness that is an AMAZING present. I LOVE that engine. It REALLY looks good. It looks so AMERICAN. Excuse my foaming but wow. That is really GREAT. It REALLY raises the bar of small american steamers. (...) Um... I dunno, what do you (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) lol, all of the Neal family bricks are sorted together, so I didn't miss a few among 100,000s;-) Or are they his Personal parts? I think I'll hide my 4-4-0 (...) Why? Even a 6 wide engine would shroud a motor from vision-- or are you referring (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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WOW! I love how its powered (Chain drive...)! Did you notice missing parts!? Or are they his Personal parts? I think I'll hide my 4-4-0 American longer... Gotta catch some of that detail. Just wish those 9v motors came in red. Anyways, GREAT job! (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal writes: (snip) (...) Oh yeah! Congratulations to your son, he is a very good builder. Hope to see more of his stuff in the future! Pedro (23 years ago, 6-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains)
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