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Okay. Here's the situation. Like many people who got into 12 volt Lego trains, I own a number of magnetic couplers which have little pins that stick down toward the track. It took me years to realize these were designed to interact with the (near (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) -Tom McD. when replying, I sense a disturbance in the spamcake... (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) shows (...) Please pass another slice of humble pie this way.. :-) (...) I'm there if you guys are coming. -Tom McD. when replying, a perimeter of solid spamcake will keep ants away from any picnic. (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Wanted a 4558 Train for Technic sets, see below
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For those who is trying to get on my wedsite here it is (URL) you check my wedsite to see if it works Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Home of the UK Technic Club Magazine Web site: (URL) models and going up Michael Edwards (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) black and orange diesel! -Tom McD. when replying, spamcake is the Arkansas state flower. (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) We were discussing the posibilities last night. Who knows? The GMLTC just might show up in San Jose, if the financials can be worked out... (...) Speaking for the entire 'club', Thanks! <blush> J1 (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) 2000 in San Jose? 25 miles from my home? Who else will be coming! :-) My round house should be ready by then, but I'm set up on the PNLTC modular table foundation. Hopefully we can get a few more table modules together by then! GMLTC could (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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yes. the 12 v motor and 9v motor are the same size. you cant use the arm pieces with the 9v motor and it only has 2 wheels but other than that they are the szme size. you will also need 9v track and a speed regulator but i assume you already (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Can that be done all 12Volt trains? -- Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Home of the UK Technic Club Magazine Web site: (URL) models and going up Jonathan Wilson <wilsonj@xoommail.com> wrote in message news:37A03CE8.B819ED...ail.com... (...) (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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the 12v trains will not run on the 9v trrack using the 12v v motor if you want to do that then buy yourself the 9v motor service pack.and replace the 12v motor with a 9v one. (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Is It possable to have a 12 Volt train on a 9V track, i know that 12V trains have a power source in the middle of the track, It it possable to convert ? -- Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Home of the UK Technic Club Magazine Web site: (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Rick- Dude, you are right on! Those are my sediments (sic) exactly! :-) -John (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Rick- You are referring to one of Brian Williams' masterpieces: (URL) the risk of speaking for Brian, I can say simply that what he has done is wire the 9 volt motor to power the older 12 volt motor. I don't know *how* exactly, but this is what he (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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You know, this might be worthwhile for all of us to pursue. If a hundred people joined the NMRA as Lego Train modellers, that could really turn some heads. Might make some of the old-school modellers take another think. I personally think that Lego (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Okay, so I'm alternating between stunned and discouraged. Beautuful photos, with wonderful detail, but my poor 4x8 display looks so small now. You guys's layout really is inspiring, though. My question is about picture #27. How is that engine/tender (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Awesome Train site! Thanks for the link to the picts. You Train Folks are great inspiration! John (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Um? By volume, OO is bigger than HO. They Invented 2 different types of OO couplers, and were the first with a large (mass produced) scale track system. (which is a standard throughout the world...go into most good hobbyshops and you will see (...) (25 years ago, 29-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Congratulations! later, James Mathis (25 years ago, 28-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Eric, Thanks for posting these preview pics. Very nice display! Love the completed passenger trains as they are in the station- which is excellent on its own! Good work. later, James Mathis (25 years ago, 28-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Wanted a 4558 Train for Technic sets, see below
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Also to go with this, i am after other sets from the 45xx series, give me your offers. Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Home of the UK Technic Club Magazine Web site: (URL) models and going up Michael Edwards <medwards@ukonline.co.uk> wrote (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jul-99, to lugnet.trains)
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