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Hi guys, I have a number of 9V motors that I have converted to use DCC and also some 12V motors I would like to convert. Does anyone know how to open the 12V motors in such a way that then can be closed again without TOO much mutilation? Thanks (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Train Truck (bogie) Design
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(...) Yes, as far as I can tell, that is my application as well (articulation). I would like to see more pics of your MOC, as well as more in general from you Italian 8 widers-- I love your stuff! I will be posting my cars in a week or so. (...) My (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Train Truck (bogie) Design
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(...) ??? I am *constantly* running out of bricks! Every project requires frequent patronage of various Bricklink vendors:-) Thanks for the compliment, Stefan. -John (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Train Truck (bogie) Design
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Awesome truck design!!! Kinda a parts-eater, but I get the feeling you don't have to worry about running out of bricks. I like the use of the arm-thingies especially. Very cool. -Stefan- (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Train Truck (bogie) Design
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(...) John, I had a similar problem some time ago with my 3 axle car wagons: (URL) the middle axle is "naked" ie without the outer part. I used the 1x2 door rail plates too,but I put 2 of them side by side (realizing a 1x4 plate with door rail) (...) (23 years ago, 1-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New Train Truck (bogie) Design
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Necessity is the mother of invention.... Until now, I had been happy with using standard LEGO trucks when building my train cars, even though they are prototypically incorrect for US versions. Most US rolling stock use a truck that closely resembles (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: opening / repairing 12v grey transformer 7864
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(...) Well, I just drilled out the six plugs. (I already thought they would have something to do with keeping it closed but I though they maybe could be pushed in or something) From the remains of the plugs it is clear you have to destroy them. They (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 4-4-4 Steamer MOC Instructions
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Hi All, Over the holiday weekend, I was able to finish up the LDRAW model for the 4-4-4 steamer I posted about a couple of weeks ago. After moderation, the instructions and a couple of renderings can be found here: (URL) couple of points to mention: (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: GWLTS photos
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(...) I built a boat the other day but it wouldn't float upright even with four airtanks holding it up on outriggers. I tried to motorise it but when I placed the motor on board the whole thing tipped and I had to lift the motor off again before it (...) (23 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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| | Teaser Picture: Blown up Mathis Models.
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Hi all, Felix, a 16 years old fellow from the FGLTC has made up a pair of 8-wide models inspired by two MOCs of James. he allowed me to announce a very first teaser picture of it (later this is planned to become an ISCC II entry): (URL) am amazed (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains) !
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| | Re: Textured bricks that look like bricks?
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Xposted but FUT left to .general (...) Yes, it was a GATS show (www.GATS.org for info on this commercial train show organizing outfit) (...) Peripherally there might be some toy and suchlike being sold, as well as railfanning stuff like books and (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: opening / repairing 12v grey transformer 7864
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Please let us know the result Esger Abbink <e.abbink-no-spam-pl...chello.nl> wrote in message news:H6977q.6qA@lugnet.com... (...) may (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: opening / repairing 12v grey transformer 7864
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Hi Esgar, Getting close to 10 years ago the 12V transformer I had was starting to lose its power a bit, so I ended up buying a new transformer. A few years after that, I was given the opportunity to open the original transformer in an attempt to see (...) (23 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GWLTS photos
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(...) yes, phone masts (cell towers) are cool! (23 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train tracks and Xmas model
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(...) Yes the track can be modified although it would make more sense to just order 9v track and save the nightmare. If you want to run newer 9v train cars on 4.5v track there shouldn’t be much problem as long as you have a 4.5v train motor pulling (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GWLTS photos
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I was thinking of a Lego one, a real one with a working boat would be outstanding. I think it should have a glass (perspex) side so you can see underwater! Mark "James Powell" <wx732@freenet.victoria.bc.ca> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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| | More NovaLUG show photos
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Here are a few more photos of the Dartmouth show: (URL) Included are some shots of Jean-Marc's Volvo dealership. The GP9 with the CN "noodle" is my latest creation. Although it's hard to see, I used a 21 stud string (x127a) for the long handrail. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | opening / repairing 12v grey transformer 7864
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Hi, I've got a couple of transformers that apparently dont work anymore but may very well be easily repairable. However I cant seem to find a way to open them up without damaging the housing beyond repair. Does anyone have a clue how to get to the (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Mountain/Quarry
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(...) Actually, it wasn't too bad. Only 3 bricklink orders. There were a few sellers out there who had amassed small hordes of these bricks. I think I hit all the major hordes. Luckily no one else wanted to do this, or I would have been out of luck. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Additions to my Town Planning site
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I've added two new articles to my Town Planning site, one on Layout Design: (URL) one on Ideas for Buildings: (URL) you have comments, corrections, additions, or ideas for more articles (especially if you'd like to write one!) please let me know. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce) !
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| | Train tracks and Xmas model
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I have 2 questions: First i have a very old 4.5v lego train and i was wondering if i could use the tracks from my old train in newer sets, i think the answer is no but is there a way that tracks could be modified?? Anyone with some info regarding (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GWLTS photos
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(...) Q- are you meaning a watertight canal? Or just a lego one? I have ideas as to how to manage a watertight one, but haven't done anything about it yet...lack of time. They involve wooden U shaped boxs, fiberglass resin and vasoline to seal (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: NSW 40 Class Diesel...New And Improved
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(...) The URL works fine with me, if not try... (URL) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: NSW 40 Class Diesel...New And Improved
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I really would like to give my opinion.... but your link doesn't work !! :-( Suggestions? Klaas (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Mountain/Quarry
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(...) Yes, it _does_ look like a university building (I actually was thinking Princeton, myself). Recently, I tried my hand at a similar building to serve as a public library. It makes good use of Sand Green bricks with a Dark Gray roof. After (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | NCLTC Christmas Layout Display @ South Hills Mall - Raleigh, NC
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The North Carolina LEGO Train Club will have a 10'x20' layout on display from December 1st through December 28th at South Hills Mall in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our layout is part of the Christmas theme of the Mall and will be set up in the open (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.ncltc, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events) !
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| | Re: Mountain/Quarry
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(...) I think that's actually Alfred Speredelozzi's building. Further, it's a building with a prototype that is (sort of) in your neck of the woods... the Troy NY area to be exact, it's on the campus of RPI. Al is one of our newer members but he's (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Mountain/Quarry
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(...) Different elevations are neat. I have not had good-looking results doing this yet, but someday I hope to figure out how to do it well. After looking at all of the pics in the folder, I am quite amazed at the amount of SandGreen slopes used on (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Mountain/Quarry
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In lugnet.trains, Bruce Hietbrink writes: Snipped instructive examples. (...) Yes. The issue here may well just be "what is the point at which you have 'too many'..." For me, for this mountain, 10% face coverage was just at the edge of 'too many', (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | NSW 40 Class Diesel...New And Improved
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Growing tired of the same old red routine I used in building my locomotives, I decided to try this one using the classic black and gray motif... (URL) made a host of other improvements to this model, not least of which is an overall lengthening of (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Mountain/Quarry
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I've had to build several mountains for my Tolkien project and have gone back and forth on BURPs/LURPs. I wasn't thrilled with this cliff: (URL) it was basically just a Burp pile. On my next mountain I tried to completely hide the BURPs (though they (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Mountain/Quarry
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(...) Whoops, good catch. 24x24 is what I mean. Sorry about that! I actually miscounted, I used 2 of these. One with the corner replaced (tacked together with plates) and one with it omitted.. The one with it omitted was used just behind the (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Mountain/Quarry
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(...) Hmm, where are you folks finding 32x32s with missing corner? I have a box full of 24x24s with missing corner, but no 32x32s... :-) :-) :-) I really need to do some sculpted stuff, if for nothing else, just to use up all those huge bricks :-) (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Mountain/Quarry
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(...) I don't completely cover them; just about 1/2 covered or so. It lets me get a consistent background color by using piles of grey or dk grey burps. I find that it does take quite a few bricks, but because the burps are the structural layer, I (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MichLUG Table Specs
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(...) I agree, we must be doing something wrong. After I wrote that, I had to check with Eric K., and he verified that it was correct. The "nearly two hours" includes bringing all our stuff into the hall, and we probably wasted some time chatting (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Mountain/Quarry
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(...) One entrance/portal has angled wings (something that you don't see much in LEGO models) and the other has straight wings but an angled portal. The angle is 45 degrees and it's almost an integral distance, there is a little bending at the top (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Mountain/Quarry
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(...) Nice work; I'm especially impressed by the angled tunnel entrance, those are always my particular demon. So much so that I've sworn against them 3 shows running now... :) Looks to be about 45 bricks of vertical or so? My only significant (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | livejournal lego trains community
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i didn't see an existing lego trains community on livejournal.com, so i went ahead and created one. if you are a livejournal user, and would like to join the community, come on over. this is not meant as a replacement for lugnet in any way, simply a (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: Mountain/Quarry
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(...) Spencer in out GATS show in jan. we will have Larrys mountain,paul J.s mountain/church, something from Jason and maybe a drop with a bridge from Amy so we may have 4 different elevations....Chris (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MichLUG Table Specs
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(...) You guys may be doing something wrong. Since we use a mix of 30x30 and 30x60 we probably have somewhere near the same number of intertable seams that you do using 40x40s... and it would not take us anywhere NEAR 2 hours to make a table setup (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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