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(...) It's possible it's an artifact of the way the categories work. Note that German eBay has a category for LEGO trains while eBay US does not (or didn't as of a couple months ago, though US eBay does now have multiple categories for LEGO). Do (...) (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) If you're willing to stumble through eBay Germany (Babelfish is a good friend of mine), it's pretty easy to get 12v stuff for not unreasonable prices (I got a 7740 for about $150 including shipping - though it was missing most of the stickers (...) (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, James. Yeah, it's a small loco (they don't get much smaller!) It doesn't even have a tender-- hence the "T" in the name designation for "Tank", but that made it easier to model (I thought that that would make producing it cheaper (...) (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Yes, these are tres cool. I am going to have to abandon 14 wide and go to 18 wide! :-) I would love to know: does anyone have any idea of the gauge of the track (distance between the rails) used in the LLs? -John (...) (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Thank you Steve Wooster. Trains at LL Windsor: (URL) wow! Love these trains. Especially love seeing the Eurostar :-) (URL) Mathis (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Admittedly, I've never noticed a locomotive like this before. The image that shows the profiles of both your LEGO model and that of the schematic is striking! The scale and call-out of all the distinctive element features is excellent. later, James (...) (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Here is a little tanker I built about a year ago and never posted. The exercise for me was to create the most realistic looking MOC that could also be produced as a set by TLC. I also wanted to include in the set a bunch of "train goodies", so that (...) (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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At this point I really don't mind what happens to Track Designer, I have zero time to spend on it. I'm basically going to open it up to the community and you guys can do whatever you want with the source, modify it, rewrite it, port it or put the (...) (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Hi Adrian, Nice looking b-units. Could you tell me how many SFSC sets it took to build both b-units. I'm not aware of what other sets have the grey wheels so it seems to me it took 4 sets to build what you have, including locomotives. Thanks (...) (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) my defunct voyager site are grey nose jobs I did in 1998... (rummages) ah yes.... (2 URLs) that site needs to be overhauled. Embarassingly poor quality pics and a lot of the models are way way non state of the art for nowadays. (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think I prefer the grey, but that seems to be non-prototypical (in as far as the Metroliner is based on the Metroliner): (URL) C. (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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I look for old 12v and 4.5v trains every week. I used to be able to type in "lego eisenbahn" pull up alot of trains from Germany. Now I can only pull up those sets by going to the international site. I didn't realize there was a change until a few (...) (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) For those who haven't seen one with a grey nose, Paul B kindly lent me 2 of his grey noses, and I took a side-by-side shot. I think I still prefer the black, but I'm not sure yet... (URL) (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Man, I'm trying to get my hands on one of those. I don't have one, and have never had one in my hand. Pity... -Rob "Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:3C8E7658.9EE9C5...ing.com... (...) of (...) results. (...) experienced (...) (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) While I like Java more than most, that would be a complete rewrite, ne? And I have to agree with Kevin D. (and Joel, his reference, whom I've enjoyed reading for years now) that a complete rewrite is hardly ever a good idea. But then I'm an (...) (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Run under linux? music to my ears... Rather than move to .NET would you (Matt) consider moving it to a more cross-platform system, such as Java? --Bill. (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Personally, I think a rewrite would be a bad idea, although some reorganizing of the code might be good. (keep in mind I haven't seen the code) Typically what happens in largish software projects is they go along for a few years, adding (...) (23 years ago, 13-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I never saw all that much on the US eBay site. I usually use eBay Germany. Frank (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Do you still have the zip file I sent you? That would save me having to redo what I did for you already. And my memory would have been better back then! Matt (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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Before the end of last year, I purchased several 12 volt Lego trains off of ebay from sellers in Europe. When I would search, I would get many results. Now when I search, I get no results from Europe? Has anyone else experienced this? I was (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: train motors (was Re: TEXLUG Meeting Wrap-up)
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Sorry guys! Yes, John caught me. I was gearing up for April 1 and forgot to post it Off-topic. (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: train motors (was Re: TEXLUG Meeting Wrap-up)
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(...) Well yes that's true, or you could just open the motor and reverse some of the wiring inside so that the motor runs the opposite direction of a stock motor, but I really doubt it would be worth the effort. If you really want to crash them, (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: train motors (was Re: TEXLUG Meeting Wrap-up)
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(...) I thought he was kidding;-) (...) *Unless* you have altered them by adding a DCC chip, in which case you could. -John (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: train motors (was Re: TEXLUG Meeting Wrap-up)
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Hate to disagree with you Robert, but the LEGO train motors don't work that way. It doesn't matter which way you put them on the track, they will all travel in the same direction. You can not run to motors on the same loop of track in opposite (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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I got the source, started making changes to be able to run it under linux but when I graduated and started working my free time was reduced drastically and I couldn't continue working on it. :( Leonardo (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: train motors (was Re: TEXLUG Meeting Wrap-up)
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<Snip> (...) It is my experience that all of the train motors are directional. I frequently use 2 motors per train and if you don't get them both going the same direction, well, the train won't go anywhere. I usually look on the bottom of the motors (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Double Stack Container Cars (was Re: Modern Santa Fe Freight Diesel)
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(...) Here are some instructions for the container cars: (URL) be aware of the following: 1) I have built only two cars of the many that are shown as renderings 2) The two cars that I built do not have the same colors as shown in the renderings. I (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks. (...) I'll work on posting some instructions. I'll post again when they are up on BrickShelf. It's a pretty simple design; not too sure how realistic it is. I modelled these container cars just to have something half-way relevant (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | train motors (was Re: TEXLUG Meeting Wrap-up)
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(...) Well, since you've "butt" in (which is just fine, any advice is welcome ;-) how can you alter the direction of a train motor? Can you modify the motor or controller? TJ (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.trains)
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James, The engine is coming along well, I just noticed V3 on Brickshelf. Also I wanted to know if you have any more detailed images of the container cars that your engine is pulling? I'm working on a design myself and wanted to get a closer look at (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Track Designer Registry
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(...) According to this thread, it looks like the source may have gone to Leonardo. (URL) think he still monitors the CAD groups so he might see this. I'm sure this has probably been discussed to death, but why not create a sourceforge account and (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Congrats on the new addition! (...) Sounds good, I haven't heard anything from the people you gave it to so I too assume that they changed their minds on the upgrades. I would like to have a copy to archive and maybe if I get some "spare" time (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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Hi, if anyone is interested in the .dat file of my b-unit, here you are: (URL) mlcad.ing adrian (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: sfsc b-unit, here is mine
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(...) You are right, that's something to check... Unfortunately I don't have any curves here - it could be working but it really has to be checked! thanks adrian (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) worried about the clearance between the bogies & the fuel tank though - they may not be able to take curves! Regards ROSCO (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, I think everybody should have his own b-unit :-), so here you'll find my version of it: (URL) to Jeroen who modeled the 10020! happy bricking adrian (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Congratulations, now you will have even less spare time on your hands :-) (...) Great news. (...) Well, hopefully this time, we can get something happening. Martin (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Sorry, haven't been very active recently. We just had baby number 3 arrive. My first little girl! I do have the source code somewhere, I sent it to someone ages ago, I forget who it was and I never heard from them again. Don't know if it was (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Santa Fe War Bonnet sticker alternative
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(...) HEy John, Its Jared, have a pic of your spiff craft to show? Oh yeah, Im JARED Mathis, not JAMES MATHIS, btw Jared Mathis (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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I got a number that is the same as the LEGO Train set from 1980: A7720. Any interest in this piece? (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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No I haven't heard from him. The only email address I have for him is train_depot@yahoo.com jt (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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I too had though about a complete re-write, but it's so hard to get motivated to take on the project when you see how much stuff is packed into the existing TD. First I make a list of what I'd like to have in such an application, then I list what (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) I wouldn't contemplate a rewrite at this stage, without seeing the original code. It may be possible to do what you ask and more, with the code that has already been written. A lot of the fundamental work has been done by Matt, that would take (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Did you get a response? I sent off an email to him and will see what happens. Martin (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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No disrespect to Matt, but how about a rewrite. Couple thoughts: TD3D (Track Designer 3D). This was very loosely suggested at the LDraw round table at BricksWest (maybe by Jake ???). I'm not at all suggesting track design in MLCAD, but rather a (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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The NGLTC does now host the Train Depot, but we have nothing to do with the code upgrade to Track Designer, we just agreed to host the application. I know when we took over the hosting of the site that there was some talk of other taking over the (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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Rick Clark wrote in message <3C8C2E4E.6090602@no...ol.com>... (...) that they were planning to do some updating of the program. This hasn't happened yet, but who knows, it may be in progress behind the scenes. It would be good to contact James and (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Excellent! Two years ago Matt said: > It's written in Microsoft Visual C++ with MFC 4.0. > > I would be more than happy for anyone to volunteer to take over the future > development of Track Designer. I am sure there are many features that (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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In lugnet.trains, Larry Pieniazek writes: [Snip] (...) So would he be willing to pass the source on to someone else to update it (I'd be willing to have a look at it)? I am sure the code he has written, is no where near as bad as some of the stuff I (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Track Designer Registry
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(...) That's the rub. Long ago, I corresponded with Matt Bates about what it would take to make registry elements exportable and importable (so that you could transfer elements from one library/registry to another) and even he was not quite sure how (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Modern Santa Fe Freight Diesel
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(...) That looks great. I especially like how you were able to capture the double-slope of the nose. Keep up the great MOC's. Your an inspiration to the rest of us. I still hope to build a copy of your APT. I just love that one. Play well. Tim (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Two Train Shows, one weekend for the GFLTC!
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Hi all, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club and Users Group will have displays at the following two train shows on the same weekend... Show one is the Spring H & R Trains Show, in Pinellas Park, Florida March 15, 16 & 17, 2002. (Fri-Sat 9am-9pm - (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: Track Designer Registry
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(...) I, too, have added some parts to the registry. It added greatly to the enjoyment of using Track Designer. One thought to posting new creations would be to upload to a website a graphic of the piece and a list showing the values that plug into (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Santa Fe War Bonnet sticker alternative
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(...) Hmmmmmmm... Looks interesting. I don't have any stretchers, though.:-( But believe me, you don't want stickers on forever. When I was little, I always put on stickers, and months later, when I took them off they would leave little white frizzy (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Santa Fe War Bonnet sticker alternative
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As an approximation to the Santa Fe war bonnet sticker, try using the rubber stretcher hanger element to wrap around the front of the nose. Use 1x1 plate clip elements to secure the rubber element arms to the side of the nose: (URL) to the model: (...) (23 years ago, 11-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | MonLUG and ParLUGment hold their first joint Train Show!
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Un message français suit. A french message follows. Hello to all, I'm proud to announce MonLUG's second and ParLUGment's first joint participation in a Montreal Area train show. It will be held at Georges-Vanier High School in Laval (just north of (...) (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains) !
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| | What is the 4564 tow truck's "hook" called?
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Hi In 4564 train set, what is the tow truck's hook and hook's hing box called? I am looking for a set on bricklink and cannot find what they are named. The parts are shown clearly on page 5 of the instruction manual, or here: (URL) (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | ISCC: The winners are...
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Hello, here they come: The winners of the 1st ISCC in 2001. Have a look at www.creativity-contest.net or www.1000steine.de/english.htm for the ranking site and for browsing all entries again, if you want. Have a nice sunday, René (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, 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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| | Re: MOC's for the SFSC
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These are excellent! "Brick Builder" <brickbuilder@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GsnK4p.GLu@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train Book Revisited
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It would be a good idea to have one or more LEGO train books. It should contain more information than the DK book which is just a "coffee table". David (23 years ago, 9-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Track Designer Registry
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I have added my own elements to my registry, such as some of the newer buildings and some of my own creations - but it is probably only applicable to me. It is easy to add new elements - especially if they are only base plates. It is best to copy an (...) (23 years ago, 9-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Modern Santa Fe Freight Diesel
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The windsheild wipers turned out well, not to see if I can squeeze 4 onto one of my 8 wides;)... Josh (23 years ago, 9-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Modern Santa Fe Freight Diesel
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All the discussion about Santa Fe equipment and routes got me finally working again on a modern Santa Fe diesel locomotive. I see this type of BNSF locomotive regularly here in Central New Mexico. Mostly see double stacks and automobile carriers. (...) (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: an attempt at an 8-wide Super Chief
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HoMa- Welcome back from your exciting vacation! And congratulations on the success of your Desert Express! Thanks for this "reminder" link to Gianluca's loco-- I had forgotten that he'd even made one! (Gianluca: shame on you for not (re)calling (...) (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Carolina Train Builders Free Model of the Month - Mar. 2002
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I have published the fourth CTB[1] FMOTM[2] on my web site. This model is fairly simple, a short Refrigerator Car that utlizes white 2x5x6 log wall panels to create a different look. (URL) before, the instructions are available in Adobe Acrobat (...) (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: an attempt at an 8-wide Super Chief
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(...) *might* show up on my version! <grin> JohnG, GMLTC (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: an attempt at an 8-wide Super Chief
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Hi John, nice attempt in my favourite wide! The nose in 1/2 offset is very nice as James said before! But did you guys know that Gianlucca Morelli has built a 8-wide Santa Fe years (??) ago? Check out: (URL) on bricking, especially in 8-wide! HoMa (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 10020.mpd in news.lugnet.com/cad/dat/models/sets/
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subject says it all... Jeroen (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Who says LEGO Land is just for kids?
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Hey, it was Curling night at the Olympics, I was just getting in to the spirit ;) SteveB (...) (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MOC's for the SFSC
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(...) optional lines, which is why the antennae are near-invisible and the buffer ends aren't outlined. XFUT: lugnet.cad -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | Who says LEGO Land is just for kids?
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Found this poking around Brickshelf (taken by James Mathis during BricksWest). I can hear Steve B. mouthing "VRRROOOM!" from here! (URL) John (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: an attempt at an 8-wide Super Chief
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(...) I like how the sculpted nose uses 1/2-stud offsets and embeds the smaller 1/4-curve element into underarch of the larger 1/4-curve element. Also like the SNOT use to thin out the yellow striping. Nice. later, James Mathis (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | an attempt at an 8-wide Super Chief
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I was playing at Conan's last night, and came up with another 8-wide version of the Sante Fe Super Chief locomotive. It's not done - I need to add some fans on the roof and some more corrugated on the sides (and one windshield!), but I'm pretty (...) (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Santa Fe Route Map
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From a book I have at home is this route map for the Santa Fe Railroad from 1967. The images are between 250KB and 500KB. Sorry for the download times, but it's the best I know how to do and still be able to (almost?) read the smallest town/station (...) (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MOC's for the SFSC
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These look good. Thanks for sharing them and the instructions. SA "Brick Builder" <brickbuilder@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GsnK4p.GLu@lugnet.com... | I have made some ldraw design for the Santa Fe Super Chief. | | (URL) LMKWYT | | with (...) (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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the dat file is on the page, klick on the ldraw link and you'll get it Bert "Adriling" <Adrian.Rohnfelder@p...terkom.de> wrote in message news:GsnMov.KuB@lugnet.com... (...) file? (...) :-) (...) (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MOC's for the SFSC
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Bert, cool, I like it very much, especially the club car. Did you already built the Super Chief 10020 in MLCad and could provide us with the .dat file? Does anybody else meanwhile built it in MLCad or do I have to do the job :-) thanks adrian (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | MOC's for the SFSC
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I have made some ldraw design for the Santa Fe Super Chief. (URL) regards, Bert Giesen (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Santa Fe Distribution Map
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Hello, I wanted to share this link with some interesting information: (URL) mrgraff LUGNET 917 (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Santa Fe Distribution Map
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(...) Although, strangely, the line did not actually go into Santa Fe, but instead stopped at nearby Larney, NM. Also, the railroad's name was used as a line in the song written by Johnny Mercer, and recorded by Himself, Judy Garland, and many (...) (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Super Chief Weight Issues
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(...) I have sucessfully used 1 motor in a 10020 to pull another 10020, and a full 'My Own Train' including it's locomotive (which did not have a motor.) All of this was on a large (think Ultimate Track Kit) layout that was also on a carpet and had (...) (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Roadrailer/kombiwagon
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(...) European Version of North American RaodRailer's!? Josh (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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The North Georgia LEGO Train Club (NGLTC) will be presenting at the NMRA Piedmont Division's Train show this coming weekend (March 9-10th) at the Cobb County Civic Center. The show times are Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-4. This show is a bit smaller (...) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.us.ga.atl, lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: NILTC first show a success!
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(...) thanks :) (...) thanks again, if you like the stuff on my Bshelf account, you may want to check out my webcomic, Subterfugitives: (URL) will be working on it again as soon as I get a new digital camera. self-promotion is a little out of (...) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: Train Book Revisited
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(...) We are still working out the details. The one thing that is certain is that if the book comes to be, it will include both community and "LEGO" content. Jake --- Jake McKee Sr. Producer LEGO Direct (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Jake, Will this be like the classic idea books that were distributed in toy stores or will this be more along the lines of the recently published Ultimate Lego book? I always loved the old idea books. I'm looking forward to more information on this. (...) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Track Designer Registry
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Does anyone have a comprehensive Registry file for Track Designer that they would like to share with everyone? Pierre Normandin has one that has a few extra roadplates, etc, but has anyone got one that has a wide variety of roadplates and (...) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: V/Line "A" class loco
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(...) Was wonderin' how long it'd take someone to notice that 8?) In fact, anyone can make them, then just drop me a note (with pics) & I'll have a 20g jar of soul delivered to your doorstep![1] Note that it can't be called a RoscoDiesel(tm) unless (...) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, all such units may have your soul, but I suspect you're in fact the SOLE distributor. Unless you've figured out how to divvy up soul and parcel it out. (just back from some soul food at a Hartford CT ribs and blues club) I liked that (...) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That is actually a stellar idea! In fact, so good, LEGO Direct is working on a project right up this alley now. We are still in the pre-planning stages, but the concept is shaping up to include a combination of stuff: - Getting started with (...) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct) !
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| | Roadrailer/kombiwagon
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Have you ever seen the Kombirail/roadrailer? (well,they are not the same thing,but they are very similar) (URL) (see at half page)(item 48046 and 48043): (URL) is a train for truck trailers transport,that uses the trailer as wagons. just like the (...) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | On Hiatus
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Hi everyone - I just thought I'd post to say that I am leaving LUGNET for a while. I never understood why people leave this place to take breathers until this week, but believe me when I say I need a BIG one. The problems, the garbage here is just (...) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.people, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.trains.org.niltc) !!
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(...) No probs. I must remind you though, I'm the soul distributor of the RoscoDiesel(tm) power units 8?) (...) You never know! But I wouldn't want to contaminate the plethora of Canadian locos with my lowly Aussie ones 8?) ROSCO (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Town Building Contest progresses
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So far we have 48 entries at the Town contest site: (URL) note - I have extended the deadline from Mar 15th (which was a Fri night) to the 17th (so you have the weekend to finish off your entry!) Keep them coming, all! Kevin ---...--- TOWN Lego (...) (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch)
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| | Re: Santa Fe Distribution Map
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(...) This route looks accurate. I don't remember the exact route by but I believe it followed the mainline out of LA through AZ and NM then turned north to go over Raton Pass and into southeastern CO and continuing through KS, MO, and IL. If you (...) (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Santa Fe Distribution Map
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If you look at the LUGNET members list in the US, it looks like the states with the most SFs are the same states with the most LUGNET members: (...) (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Santa Fe Distribution Map - Europe
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(...) I have done the same with Europe using Excel's "map" function. I have plotted: a) Number per country. (Germany Top) b) Number per country per million of population. (Netherlands Top). See it here: (URL) for any errors - but it is utterly (...) (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.eu)
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(...) Very nicely done ROSCO! I love the engine... may sniv the idea and put it in my loco (giving full credit to you, of course ;) ) So does this mean you're coming to another train show in Toronto? ;) Keep up the great work! Dave (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Super Chief Windscreen
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The front window on the SF is also in the 4564, but in black. (actually there are two in the 4564) jt (...) (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Super Chief Windscreen
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I just got my Super Chief (I'm sure it was just a ploy by TLC, produce an unmissable Train model and suck in all those ditherers like me who fear the ultimate cost of diving into the theme) and the windscreen is exactly right for the Class 66 loco I (...) (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.trains)
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