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"Russell Clark" <rclark@telis.org> wrote in message news:H26vp4.54n@lugnet.com... (...) Looks like someone has a connection to LLW (or somewhere else within LEGO). After the recent Red Letter Days event at LLW some unusual parts popped up on (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Train roof 6x6 in new colors?
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I have noticed this piece come up today in several new colors: (URL) are all these colors coming from? Russell (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 2-8-4 Steamer
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(...) Thanks. (...) MLCad (thus partsref?) calls it "tile 1x2 with handle". -Stefan- (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 2-8-4 Steamer
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(...) Stefan, That looks good. I just noticed the 1x2 plate with railing on top(name anyone?) as steps on the front of the engine. From the side it gives a nice angle, and from the front you see the steps, very nice. Chris (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Continous operation
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(...) The GMLTC uses two motors on each locomotive, and we're usually running four to six pieces of rolling stock behind one locomotive. We try to run each train for an hour or so, then give them a break. We've completed toasted a few motors, and we (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: shroud for train motor wheels
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(...) very soon! JohnG, GMLTC (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Continous operation
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(...) [snip] linear wear characteristics(*). The wear is depending upon load and time. (*) forgot to add a last comment: the wear is at least linear in time, but in case of load it could easiely be a sqare (or even cubic?) function: A waggon of (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) [snip a lot] (...) My guess with the operational reliability of the 9V trains is a kind of more or less linear wear characteristics(*). The wear is depending upon load and time. If you use a train of doubled weight it will last only half time. (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10022 and 10025
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In lugnet.trains, Jeroen de Haan writes: [snip] (...) Why did they decouple? Is the prolonged bogie stucking at the gap between 2x6 plates and 6x28 baseplate? (I think they tend to do so.) Or is the friction of the wheel sets too high and caoused (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: 2-8-4 Steamer
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(...) This is one nice creation. Nice SNOT work in the cab. This is just a start of what I am sure we will continue to see from you. -Jason +---...---+ Jason Spears MichLUG - (URL) Page - (URL) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Continous operation
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(...) SNIP (...) Thanks for the help. I hear you saying that quality is not the same as it used to be, although the parts will still put up with significant use over half a year or so. I may give my operation more rest time between runs, so that it (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10022 and 10025
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(...) I tested it this weekend. With just 1 motor (the one that came with the 10020) it was slow and slipped a lot. When I replaced the dummy/motorless 10020 with the motorized part of the Metroliner (original 9T's one) It ran smooth and fast. A bit (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: 10022 and 10025
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(...) I got my set of 5 waggons on friday (for the 5-waggons-discount-price). I built them over the weekend and I am really happy with design and quality of the bricks. I was amazed about the metallic corrugated bricks: they look quite similar in (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Signing Off... My 1st "Dark age"
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Well all, this past 4-5 odd years has been the best of my life! I'd like to thank Todd & Suz for the great site... Tuesday, the 10th of June I leave for USMC basic training (United States Marine Corps). In 3 months time I'll be back online. 4-6 (...) (22 years ago, 9-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, Jeremy Rear, Dave VinZant and I where trying to figure out how to cover up the side of a train motor for our street cars and trollies and I think we got something. There are still a couple issues with interfering with the wheels when the (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Tank Cars
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(...) Saw these at our meeting yesterday and they came out quite nice... (as did the steamer) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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I should have clarified this before writting. I use the below products on the metal rails of the track. Soap and water work on the plastic. (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I use two methods to clean track. #1 Aggressive cleaning... use Brasso Silver Polish. this works the best! #2 touchup cleaning.. Rubbing alcohol Wayne (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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At the risk of reopenning the track cleaning debate, what's the best way to restore track? I've been given some 9v track that spent some time in a greenhouse, and is a bit "dull". Rgds Mark Palmer (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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I finally finished my first steam locomotive! Yippee!!! Seriously though, after about 2 months of design and redesign, I finally finished my first good steam locomotive: (URL) special features of note are: -Drivers are wired to the motor so that (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Tank Cars
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I finally finished my first really good (IMO) train car moc's! They're based on 8000 gallon (I think) tank cars. They're a bit on the tall side, but by themselves or with other 8-wides, they look ok. Here's the folder: (URL) some Deep Links: (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 8-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
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| | BricksWest™ 2003 : Call for Liason
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Greetings, If you'll follow this link to lugnet.events.brickswest: (URL) find that I've made a public showing in the first stages of planning the 2003 event. I'm now requesting that a point-of-contact person for your organization be chosen or (...) (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.us.smart, lugnet.trains.org.scltc) !
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| | NGLTC at Atlanta TCA show
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Today the NGLTC presented a small interactive setup at the Terminus Chapter Train Collectors Assoc. (TCA) meeting. Normally their meetings are not publized to the public, but they decided to invite the public this time and asked if the NGLTC could (...) (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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| | New Moc: Dark Red Building
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I finally acquired enough dark red to put together a little building for the TCLTC layout (another "backdrop" building). I was really anxious to see the dark red in action, so to speak, and I think it was worth the wait! I *really* like this color (...) (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains.org) !
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| | Re: New Track radius question
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Not a demand, just a suggestion, in case it came out that way. Sorry about the wrapping screw-up. -Stefan- (...) (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | cg47's train stuff
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Here's some train things I've been working on: (URL) spine cars & trailers built from Jake McKee's instruction portal website (Thanks for a great service, Jake!). (URL) of three-car intermodal well car (also from Jake's site). (URL) stud long (...) (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Re: Stairs on train wheels - solutions ! was: question to James M.-Orient Express etc.
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(...) snip to shorten post (...) Now, I have to go back and modify all my stairs! I haven't even started building again[1] and I already have a big project ahead of me. Thanks for the ideas (and directions). Your idea is a great idea, and it looks (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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(...) Yeah sorry I guess I wasn't spacific enough. We are a Limited Partnership which limits our liability to the value of NELUG's assets, which while substantial from the groups perspective they are minimal in terms of real value. <humor> Of course (...) (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) I'd like to see them made like HO switches. In these, the switch only has a free-moving bar attached to the points, to which you can attach a motorized switch machine or a manual throw. -Stefan- (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: New Track radius question
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(...) I have skirted the issue by using curve-straight-curve...aight-etc. for most of my turns, which comes out to be about a 72 stud radius. One note: I don't use points, except in a train yard (so basically for looks). And when you get right down (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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(...) Did you look into forming an LLC or an LLP? In a regular partnership I'd be worried that someone would slip on a brick or something at a NELUG event and try to sue the pants off of the partners. (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: New Track radius question
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(...) I'm not trying to criticize, since I'm certainly no expert on such matters, I'm just saying. Neat stuff in any case. -Stefan- (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 10022 and 10025
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Hi all, I recieved the 10022s today and build them (3 of them) right when I was back home from work. I would like to congratulate Lego on asking James Mathis to design them and congratulate James for doing such a fine job. My complete train (2 Super (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: unofficial LEGO poster site gone
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(...) It's up again. Sorry. Jeroen who just finished the 3rd wagon of the 10022... phew! (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Track radius question
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(...) Steve, Mike, and Matt: Thanks for thinking and posting about this larger radius of curvature...and so long ago! I'm playing catch-up! I did a little sketching of the current track geometry and a few circles of radius = 56 studs (56 studs to (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well I will give it a try, it was about 2 years ago that we set it up so some details may be a little off. I will also say that I have some very good family resources in that my Mother is a Lawyer and my father is an Accountant and they gave (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: 10022 Santa Fe Cars 2 - I have received them (too)!!
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(...) I hope you enjoy them as much, as I enjoy mine... :-) Leg Godt Kecia (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10022 Santa Fe Cars 2 - I have received them (too)!!
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(...) Me too! And my boss has a afternoon off, so... De groeten, Jeroen (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Continous operation
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(...) Torsten Wernecke has done lots of 'testing' while he ran 9V trains night and day in a window display. An old and used 9V motor in a 4564 engine with several (quite light!) waggons behind, survived half a year of permanent driving at ca half (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Continous operation
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What are your thoughts about the effects on motors or train controllers of continous or semi-continous operation? To clarify, if trains are run 10-12 hours each day for several months, would you expect damage to the motors or controller? (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: unofficial LEGO poster site gone
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(...) Yes and no, What you see is a site for music but that has to do with the fact that I mixed up some sites while uploading them :-( Will correct the problem tonight (that is afternoon for you Americans). Sorry, I was a bit tired yesterday. De (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | unofficial LEGO poster site gone
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is it me.. or is Jeroen De Haan's Lego Poster site now a site for music? (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | BricksWest Train announcement
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FYI: PNLTC to host a series of train sessions at BricksWest 2003. (URL) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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(...) Eric, can you tell me more about why you set up the club as a Partnership, what where your other options (i.e. non-profit group, Incorporation, etc.) The reason I ask is that I've been thinking of doing something simliar with the NGLTC but I (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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(...) BayLUG was formed as a general interest group because at the time there wasn't enough train-heads to form a train specific club. BayLTC was formed with the purpose of displaying at the NMRA National Train Show in San Jose in 2000. GOALS: (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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(...) Just to add to this, the Moonbase Project and the walled town at the recent Brickfest are examples of Space and Castle group projects. Also Brickwars games tend to fall into one of these (or WWII-era) genres. So there is some evidence of (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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Hi, One note of compartmentalized dorkism, I've cross-posted to lugnet.org since this is looking for thoughts on orgs. Anyway, I only have a very recent experience of LUGs (I've been to the last two meetings but will have to miss the one this (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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In lugnet.trains, Eric Kingsley writes: [snip] (...) Thanks, but I must also congratulate you on such a good post, regardless of length. (I'm guilty of long-windedness too anyway.) I just want to agree with most everything Eric wrote about LUGs and (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: Maersk Blue rules! (was "?" at the end... there is no question in my mind!
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(...) ;-) John (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Drawings of a C36-7
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(...) The 'net;-) Seriously, I really doubt that you need such specific data, unless you were planning on building even larger than miniland scale, but certainly not if you are going to build 6 wide. You are highly constrained by brick dimensions-- (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Maersk Blue rules! (was "?" at the end... there is no question in my mind!
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(...) For those who haven't seen it, here are some pictures I found of it: (URL) the possibilities... Russell (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Drawings of a C36-7
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Thanks just to make sure - the measuremets should be so in metric ? Height 15' 4.5 4686 mm (4.7 meters) Length 67' 3 20497 mm (20,5 meters) Width 10'2.7 3116 mm (3.11 meters) Where to get information about the size of the drivers cab etc? (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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"Steve Barile" <steve.e.barile@intel.com> wrote in message news:H1vuHB.Lqs@lugnet.com... (...) are: (...) acquaintances)... (...) I've been thinking as to reply to this when it comes to SCLTC. Our LTC came from ideas of other LTCs in the U.S. Most (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Drawings of a C36-7
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(...) Sonnich- Check out GE's web site: https://www.getransp...sheets.asp For general pics, check out: (URL) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Drawings of a C36-7
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Hi fellow crazy train fans! I am working on a C36-7 engine. Does anyone have any blueprints/drawings/...s/anything on these engines? My primary interest in these are measurements length, width etc. Can anyone help me here? Sonnich (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 4551 Crocodile improvements
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the nose is too light and too short. Extending it 6 or 8 studs helps the looks and stability. Matthew Greene MSLTC (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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(...) OK, after reading all of the postings to date and trying to formulize an articulate response, I'll get down to the nitty gritty... RichLug became a LUG because of an inspiration (Thanks Rich!). We are a small club because we only have four (...) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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(...) Not like it's hidden or anything, Chairman :) (URL) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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(...) Steve, and all... I actually love to debate/discuss this very question. I will give my personal view which I think translates into the way NELUG (URL) works. I have crossposted to the NELUG group so that anyone that disagrees with my views (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: Stairs on train wheels - solutions ! was: question to James M.-Orient Express etc.
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(...) with us! Ben (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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(...) Here's my thoughts about how this relates to NALUG. We talked about this a while ago (2 years? something like that), and decided specifically not to be an LTC or to form a "sub" LTC. Our main effort over the last couple years as a group has (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Stairs on train wheels - solutions ! was: question to James M.-Orient Express etc.
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Herewith the answer to questions from John Warren, James Mathis and Bill Ward. The stairs (from James his Truck) can be mounted very sturdy. Instructions for the SNOT-solution can be found here: (URL) the steps in the blue-background-pics, to get (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2002 Train Winners
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(...) I was stumbling around on BrickShelf today looking for a particular picture from the 'Fest and I found this picture (taken by Abe) of Shaun's "Piggyback" Car: (URL) was definitely one of the most interesting and fun creations at BrickFest. (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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ah, make that reflection - not reelection. Even when I use a spell checker it gets me :) SteveB (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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Thanks everyone for your thoughts on this topic. These are great and well thought out responses. I especially like the idea that the replies are like micro-essays which keeps everyone at a neutral stance. It feels like this thread can serve as a (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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(...) In the larger sense, LUGs and LTCs are basically the same-- AFOLs getting together to share their passions for the Brick. But there are distinctions. I don't see LUGs and LTCs as comparable-- LTCs are a specific type of LUG, as a Mindstorms (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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(...) I'll try and respond for WAMALUG, though I'm sure some of the members will disagree with what I write here. We tend to debate policy with all the zeal you'd expect of a club near D.C. Our Train Club, WAMALTC, is a "special interest group" (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Maersk Blue rules! (was "?" at the end... there is no question in my mind!
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(...) Well, they said I was nuts, and it was a living shell; I was even assaulted! Almond my own business now... -John (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Maersk Blue rules! (was "?" at the end... there is no question in my mind!
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LEGO: Pleeeeaaaase bring the Maersk sets BACK ! ;) Why not remake also the promo sets as legends ??? And... what could by very cool - make some of the older town sets in Maersk colors ! This combination (light-blue - gray) is very nice ! I know... (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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In lugnet.trains, James Trobaugh writes: For the FGLTC there is no evident difference to the kind of organization as James T. has given here for the NGLTC. (...) We have not had any chance to get a 'for profit' offer. But at least we always have had (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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Steve & All, (...) First of all, this is an interesting question, I will try my best to answer. : ) 1) Differences: I think the only major difference between MichLUG and MichLTC is the name. We use the MichLTC for various train shows, such as GATS, (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 4551 Crocodile improvements
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(...) I did add both a weight brick three working lights, but had to modify a bit the design of the nose: only one grilled 1x2 brick per side, and one plate more in height: (URL) Ciao Mario (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Maersk Blue rules! (was "?" at the end... there is no question in my mind!
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(...) Nice pun J2, as it's a cache of his catch when he went trawling at RLD! :-) (...) Ya, suppose we lived in dreamland, we'd get that... light blue warbonnet, neato stickers, new multisloped pieces to do the nose and windshield right, it would (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Maersk Blue?
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(...) And I want this... (URL) the way! THAT should be the next Lego/Maersk promo set!! Also, you may like these pictures: (URL) see one of those trucks on almost every trip on the 805/5 on the way to Legoland. Mark P (URL) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Definitions: LUG or LTC
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From the NGLTC, here is my take on it. First I think the definition of LTCs and LUGs is pretty clear. As an LTC our focus is LEGO Trains, other themes only apply if they can be worked into trains or a train layout. As an LTC our main goal is simple, (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Definitions: LUG or LTC
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Hi All, I would like to get some feedback from members of LUGs and LTCs on their opinions of what the differences are. Some areas that I'm interested in are: goals of the club, public interactions (aka shows/venues), membership structure/government, (...) (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Maersk Blue?
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(...) I'd like to see an articulated (4 truck would be fine) intermodal train car with lots of big, Maersk containers a la: (URL) cache, Huw! -John (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.dk)
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| | Re: Question for James Mathis about Orient Express train
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"James Mathis" <thakius@nmt.edu> writes: [...] (...) Can you not drop the stairs down by one plate's width? Then it would be easy to accomplish. Perhaps you might need to rotate the steps so that they angle the other way? I don't have the parts with (...) (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | RichLUG Train Show - Sept. 21-22 & 27-28
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Now that September's here, I wanted to post and let folks know about RichLUG's next train show that will be happening the last two weekend's of this month. Last year (in November) we put on our first public display as part of the annual RF&P Model (...) (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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In the October issue of Model Railroader under MR News is an article titled “National Train Show wrap-up”. The only train club mentioned is the Greater Florida Lego Train Club. Good job!!!!! L. Andrew Reynolds CMLUG Central Midwest Lego User Group (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Santa Fe train questions.
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Thanks, and to answer your question, those "sticks" are antennas. Not sure if they're for tv or radio. I think radio. -Stefan- (...) (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Introducing...Mighty Mac
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My first MOC in over a year, see it at (URL) (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Santa Fe train questions.
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(...) The Link is allready on the left side (under Non-LEGO Train Sites) in the lugnet.trains section, but here it is: (URL) (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Santa Fe train questions.
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Could you post a link to the page you're referring to? Thanks. -Stefan- (...) (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Santa Fe train questions.
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Hi Got a couple of questions: Would it be more "correct" to have an A-B-B-A locomotives set-up rather than A-B-A? Or did the Santa Fe train run regular with A-B-A? I was thinking, that building a Santa Fe pleasure dome car could make a nice addition (...) (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10022 Santa Fe - Will Lego stop supplying wheels next?
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(...) Are the going to stop supplying wheels with trains? - We all have them and it will reduce the cost - they have already done that with train motors! Lego is for CHILDREN! (a few adults also like Lego). (Lego keep on telling me this whenever I (...) (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Design Study - Royal Hudson (Jason Railton, James Mathis, & SteveB)
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In lugnet.trains, Steve Barile writes: <snip> Wow, that's some very clever work, guys. Previously it had always been very hard to get squared off panels with edge stripes. Thanks for sharing. Looks like theres a nice ferment of ideas going here (...) (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 4551 Crocodile improvements
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Great solution, I hate running that train for the reason you mentioned, it always derails. Can't wait to try it with your modifications. Thanks. Michel Magnan (...) (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Question for James Mathis about Orient Express train
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(...) This stair design still needs some structural reinforcement work. It is not secured to the truck as well at all. Problem is with the buffer/coupler and the use of the 1x2 Technic bricks with 2 side holes: the only connection of this assembly (...) (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Question for James Mathis about Orient Express train
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James, Outstanding design on your new Orient Express locomotive and passenger cars. One of your best steam loco designs yet. My question is concerning the passenger cars. Is there any way you could post a break down of how you designed the trucks (...) (22 years ago, 1-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO Loco Stationmaster, 2585 found on Shop at Home
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(...) Thanks for that info, Mike! Wow, that has been really cheap! I think I am a little bit happy now, this has been no offer for longer time and at everyone..... I think, first selling an item at high price and later giving it away for nearly free (...) (22 years ago, 1-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO Loco Stationmaster, 2585 found on Shop at Home
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"Reinhard "Ben" Beneke" <r.beneke@tu-bs.de> wrote in message news:H1rx1L.n27@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) missed (...) few (...) They were $2 each. Mike -- Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring.com (URL) - North Carolina LEGO Train Club (...) (22 years ago, 1-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO Loco Stationmaster, 2585 found on Shop at Home
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(...) I just came back from a holiday trip to Denmark a few hours ago, so I missed this offer. Could you please just let me know at what price 2585 has been offered in low quantaties through S@H? I once paid ca. US 45 $ to get the whole loco (...) (22 years ago, 1-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train compatibility question
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(...) Agree to that statement, but it is no bigger deal to do a slight modification: just take two 'burnt out' batteries together with 4 fresh batteries. Wrap the two old batteries in aluminium wrap and the trains runs at 4x 1.5V = 6V . Or use only (...) (22 years ago, 1-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: How to start on Lego® trains. What to buy? Which system? // For train FAQ
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(...) I will just get the chance and jump on this train too. Perfect job Cary! Thanks a lot! Ben (22 years ago, 1-Sep-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10022 Santa Fe Cars 2 - I have received them!!
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(...) I wish the had a set of people with SF uniforms on to work in the cars. A bartender, waitress, and other personel. But I have another question: Why don't I have any SFSC cars but some people have the full set? Seems not fair if you ask me. I (...) (22 years ago, 31-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10022 Santa Fe Cars 2 - I have received them!!
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(...) Cost perhaps? Or knowing that a good chunk of the target audience has lots already? (22 years ago, 31-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10022 Santa Fe Cars 2 - I have received them!!
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um... Just wondering... why don't they include any minifig in the car sets? (22 years ago, 31-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10022 Santa Fe Cars 2 - I have received them!!
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(...) The techinic pins are used to allow the bed to be raised to leave a table & chair. (...) Yes, a minifig just fits into the bed (...) No, its not (...) (22 years ago, 31-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10022 Santa Fe Cars 2 - I have received them!!
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(...) . (...) I cannot understand the interior of the sleeping car.What is the use of the technic pins? Can a Lego person actually "sleep" in one of the beds? Or is that another reason why the cars are empty? Is the faucet piece used in observation (...) (22 years ago, 31-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains)
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