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Whoa. What YOU describe is even more radical. My hypothetical is powered by the 9V supplied by the rails. It just uses some other sort of 9V motor, transmitting motion to the rails some other way than a train motor body/gearing. YOUR hypothetical is (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Awwww, I got ya. When you were saying "power to the track" before I kept thinking electrical power, but now I understand what you are thinking. Very interesting concept and I agree with you that maybe there should be an unlimited division to include (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What exactly is a "modified train motor" ?? Here's a hypothetical to make it clearer what I am asking. Suppose I construct something that can get 9v power from the track (wipers, a gutted 9V motor perhaps, whatever) and mount a large electric (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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MSE allows the racer to modify the standard LEGO train engine pretty much anyway that they want. The track will not be modified and will still only supply the standard 9volt current. So the racer must keep that in mind and design his/her (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) MSE rules are what? ANY mechanism for transmitting power to the rails is OK as long as it's powered by 9V supplied by the rails, and as long as there is no more than one electric motor involved? Or just that you can modify existing train motor (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Cool! Sounds like we have our first MSE race, this could get interesting. jt (...) apart and switch the wiring. (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Tim, There really isn't a rule for the length of the track since each club could be dealing with different space requirements. The track we use is 15' approx 35 pieces of track for each side. jt (23 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Dang, now you've got me getting back into the mood of making the modified class. Challenge accepted. See you at Brickfest... -Rob www.msltc.org "James J. Trobaugh" <james@ngltc.org> wrote in message news:GyLrFq.9AG@lugnet.com... (...) engine. (...) (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Train Station Update - Less than 2 Weeks to go before Grand Rapids Michigan GATS Show!
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To All, I decided to post on my continuing project to build a 3 brick high module for my train station, since it was at GATS in Novi Michigan back in January. This project is for the July GATS show in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as part of the MichLTC (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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(...) Good luck with the race. With a motor like that, it looks like you could be sweeping the competition. We were chatting about Railracers at our last club meeting, and I perused the site, but I couldn't find any info on the length of the (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: BrickFest Train Room Reservations, please check
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Tom & All, Well, if it is any help, we will be bringing our MichLUG tables to BrickFest for my display, so there is a little help. If we need some more tables, I may be able to bring some. Tom, please e-mail me when you get a chance. Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) The big downside of this is that it becomes (significantly) more difficult to take good pictures of the layout, and to really appreciate all the details in everybody's constructions. It might be nice to use the tables as much as possible, (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Hi, For now I have seen some great engine/cars models made by the train community. I am wondering why there is so little on modelling of track and realistic layout. I want to make a somewhat permanent railroad/layout (which should be operated by (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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The 9V Train and Town layout will be in a room with 3' x 20' for static displays and 25' x 38' for the layout (there is also a smaller second room for the 12V, 4.5V, and more static displays). Since there will not be enough tables for everything, I (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I finally found a victim to be a part of my mad scientist scheme to become the first modified class Rail Racer(TM)[ (URL) ] engine. I have taken a 9V train motor and removed the standard electric motor inside and replaced it with an oversized (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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All, Just a quick note to let you know that the Building Instructions Portal (www.bricksonthebrai...tructions) is going to be going offline for 24-48 hours, as I upload and test the major overhaul of the site. When it comes back on, be sure to look (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, lugnet.castle, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: A train's simple wish...
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"Kyle Keppler" <kindustries@attbi.com> wrote in message news:GyK1Ez.73C@lugnet.com... (...) Thats a riot. This is actually the first thing I said to Tim when he messaged me earlier. Ha ha ha, 'train humor'...so silly. -Jon (space.) -- | The Shipyard (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.fun, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: New MOCs, Santa Fe FP45 and Alco RS-3
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(...) Cool models Robin (+ great pictures KK)! Details that caught my eyes have been the bufferless front end of the Santa Fe. And another really great idea is the exhaust in SNOT of the Alco engine. Simple but very effective. These have been my (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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What it's really trying to say is "I'd rather be a spaceship". Space. (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.fun, lugnet.space)
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Info is coming on the latest NILTC show this past weekend soon, but until then, one of our trains had an all too common wish: www.zacktron.com/tem...therbe.jpg :-D -Tim (23 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.fun)
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| | Re: Rio Grande SD40 MOC version 3 (and then there were two)
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Wow, James they look great! Super job on the cab design of these units, I will have to play with this idea. Build on... Robin Werner GFLTC (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New MOCs, Santa Fe FP45 and Alco RS-3
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Here are some pictures of my Santa Fe FP45 Cowl Unit and Alco RS-3. If your in the south Florida area, you can see them in action at the NMRA National Train Show. Special thanks to KK Quah for taking the pictures: (URL) me know what you think... (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Rick, I guess you 'discovered' the egg of Columbus ! Nice solution and NO modifications at all! Just great. Regards, Ludo (23 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Rio Grande SD40 MOC version 3 (and then there were two)
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(...) Brilliant work James - This is an example of how a prototype can be modelled 6-wide to great effect without the added length of the (dare I say easier) 8-wide option. Cab windows are the key - our eyes are always drawn to the cab windows which (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(URL) Hendrix www.msltc.org (23 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hello James, these are really impressive models. I love the 'snotted' cab-windows and the overall appearence of these impressive engines. Cool work and excellent photography (nothing is better than daylight)! Leg Godt! Ben (23 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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JT, this is the one I saw you working on when we met, right? Well, I recognize it and it looks great, what a nice train! Realy good looking design. Good deal. e (23 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Rio Grande SD40 MOC version 3 (and then there were two)
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I have completed two of the three SD40T-2 Rio Grande Engines I'm building, as soon as I get the back ordered decals I'll finish number three. For now here are a few shots of the two of them together: (URL) J. Trobaugh North Georgia LEGO Train Club (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) There are three ways. 1) Buy the 1x2 tile piece from someone at www.bricklink.com, 2) Buy the 1x2 tile piece from someone at www.ebay.com, or 3) See if someone is willing to trade his piece number for something else. The A##### series was (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Intelli-Train by LEGO(R) Explore Logic...
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Former Duplo IIRC... Josh (23 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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I was so taken by Kevin's 1592 that I asked him to upload a small pic somewhere so I could use it on the neat images part of the front page. He did and I did. :-) Enjoy! I didn't have the heart to take Ross's steamer down yet as it's pretty nifty. (23 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello All: I have get a 10020, and how can I know the number of my 10020 (like yours A####)? thanks!! Fan Chung Wah (23 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Can someone please send me the DAT file for the 4564 locomotive window frame? I have updated my MLCad files, but this piece is still missing. Also, does anyone have a complete version of the 10016 Octan Tanker? If so, could someone please send me it (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Intelli-Train by LEGO(R) Explore Logic...
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Not sure if this is old news, but this train set/system is new to me. I'm talking about set #3325 for ages 3+. (URL) doubt the above link will work to show this set. Here is a text copy from the site: "All aboard! Get ready for the ride of your life (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Great MOC! By far the coolest part was how you reinterpreted the original castle to be that crain. Very original thinking. Bruce (23 years ago, 26-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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No problem. Please add them to the "hall of fame"! :) Kevin (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 12v Trains at BrickFest! (was Re: BrickFest tentative Train agenda)
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Frank, I can get some new 12V switching points if you need them. The Lego Outlet in Dawsonville has something like 2 cases worth... Scott Lyttle (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: 12v Trains at BrickFest! (was Re: BrickFest tentative Train agenda)
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More precisely, the room for the 12V layout is 21.5 x 27 feet. The 4.5V layout may be combined with the classic sets display, depending on size requirements and interest. ----- Original Message ----- From: Greg Kramer <kramersinva@yahoo.com> To: (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: 12v Trains at BrickFest! - 4.5v too!
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(...) Great. It sounds like we will be able to have a pretty extensive layout. Also, I think we can accommodate 4.5v as part of the 12v. We can set up some sidings without conducting rails so the 4.5v signals can be used. We can also incorporate a (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: 12v Trains at BrickFest! (was Re: BrickFest tentative Train agenda)
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(...) Tom Cook and I discussed the train rooms this past weekend. Train will get 2 rooms, since they're smaller this year. I believe the 9v layout will be in one room and the 12v right across the hall. So there would be plenty of room for a 12v (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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