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"John" <John@TCLTC.org> wrote in message news:H6K52u.8ss@lugnet.com... (...) *love* (...) [ ... snipped ... ] Here are a couple more pictures of Cary's RR Crossing Signal. (URL) Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring.com (URL) - North Carolina LEGO Train (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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"Cary Clark" <cary@corp.nospamwebtv.net> wrote in message news:H6K4K6.72n@lugnet.com... (...) you (...) Cary, (...) [ ... snipped ... ] Cary's sign is indeed impressive. I had seen bits and pieces of it over the last month or so but had never seen (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Cary Clark writes: That is one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time! I totally *love* it, and want one for *my* layout!!! Great idea, and great execution Cary! Awesome! -John (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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I've started working on a new train layout. I couldn't make up my mind whether to make the cars 6 wide or 8 wide, so instead I plan to make them 384 studs wide. I've started with the accessories, but ran into a problem when the crossing signal hit (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains) !
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| | Re: Syracuse GATS (was: Re: Roberson Toy Train Show)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:H6JMyE.6yI@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) be (...) clubs. (...) [ ... snipped ... ] Here is a link to the FAQ package I put together for our last GATS show: (URL) me (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I mentioned over in lugnet.marketplace.shopping that my local TRU (Cary, NC) has the Super Chief on the shelf. (URL) is really nice to see LEGO Trains on the shelf of regular retail stores. Makes the impulse purchases so much easier! Mike -- Mike (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Since this thread resurfaced... (...) For the record Ben never did send these to me but I got to examine them closely, in person. Amazing work. :-) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) YES! You can only build ONE of the 2 - 3 possible models from one set, at any given time. If You want to build all 5 different cars at the same time, you will need to buy five sets (2 10025 and 3 10022). Kecia (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Mike! You need 1 set (10022 or 10025) to build 1 car. If you want to own the five different cars, you have to buy three sets of 10022 and two sets of 10025. (URL) Regards, Ben P.s.: see here for the spares you will have, after a certain set (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Is it true that from the SantaFe cars set I. and II. is possible build ONLY ONE of the cars and if I want own all five cars I have to buy FIVE of this sets ??? Thanks. mike (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Larry, for giving this exhaustive description of my lived hobby. I think you caught nearly all facets of me being an hardcore AFOL. (...) They have been named beer waggons by some of the other AFOLs around. I always counted them as wine (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Oh, and on my list of reasons, I omitted - egregiously fabricating past history - spreading falsehoods about people's signatures because no such thing ever happened. The "++Lar" started because Todd used to sign his posts "--Todd" and I (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) (URL) think I got this title from Larry P. In the past he used to sign his messeges with '++Lar' (the '++' was meant as a sign for him as train expert never being wrong.) After april the first in 2000 Larry was forced to sign as '+Lar' or even (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) OK, how was this done? (URL) then (URL) yellow window HAD to be mutilated (among many other required mutilations (1) )but it's done very very cleverly. That's the best LEGO PCC I've ever seen, but there is no way to make one that good from (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Syracuse GATS (was: Re: Roberson Toy Train Show)
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(...) GATS is very national. Except for the NE, where they don't have as much presence, they do a lot of shows all over the US. At the national level they are aware of the power of LEGO(r) and what clubs are consistently able to achieve once they (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) One could speculate, I suppose, that it might have something to do with - an April Fool's prank in which a nonexistent historic set was presented, causing quite a stir among historians... - another April Fool's prank in which an entire line of (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What did you do to earn THAT title? :D -- Jan-Albert "Anvil" van Ree (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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My pics are posted at Tom's Legomania, (URL) only about 80 pics, though. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Syracuse GATS (was: Re: Roberson Toy Train Show)
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(...) This is good advice, Lar. Thanks. I would have thought it best to ask for a guarantee, but I understand the reasonings perfectly now. How national is GATS? I mean: if we offer reference to the other clubs here who have done successful GATS (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| | Re: 3737 parts pack again a disappointment
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(...) Well, today I got not two...but three outstandingly straight wagon plates from LEGO®. When it comes to customer service, LEGO® is the hands-down winner I must say! -Harvey (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Best to post this to trains.org as that's where the other train clubs cross post stuff. Succinctly: If you go for contest, you are competing for a prize with/against the other layouts that selected contest as their choice. The rules and (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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This is my second LEGO train model, a modern light rail vehicle (LRV). It is inspired loosely by the new vehicles that have recently entered service for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) in Santa Clara County, CA. Like the VTA (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build) !!
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| | Pictures of BayLTC at GATS in Pleasanton CA, Nov 30/Dec 1 2002
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Pictures of our award winning (first place) layout at GATS are now available on my website, and after moderation, on Brickshelf: (URL) William R Ward bill@wards.net (URL) Consistency is not really a human trait. --Maude (from the film "Harold & (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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The images have been uploaded, after moderation they can be found here : (URL) something's still unclear, let me know and I'll see if I can make things clearer. (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, I based the facade on Paris' Gare St. Lazare. The real version can be seen here: (URL) had to clip out several bays as well as the top story. I also redid the roof in a more Victorian style (with the HP slate roof pieces). Even as (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks. The feel of this station brings me back to the early 80's or so of LEGO design (except for the new green roofs). Generally, I tend to use a lot more special parts, giving my MOC's a more fanciful and often futuristic look. However, I (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have one, missing a current pickup pin and with damaged worm screws which is currently "in disassembled state" But otherwise its complete and OK. I can make some images if anybody needs em, just drop me an email with wishes and I'll upload (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Bravo, BayLTC! It's always great to hear that another club has received a first-place award at a train show. :-) JohnG, GMLTC (fut trains.org, just to reduce clutter!) (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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This sounds like a project of mine too... So far I have changed a 9V motor only with an addtional output (pictures on my homepage), but I am working on having an engine for both systems. BR S john hill <johnhill@cnd.co.nz> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think he refers to the 6-wheel 12V train motors of the grey era. That are glued and really hard to close once they have been opened. Regards from the Bad Boy of Brunswick, Ben (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Thanks Sonnich, I am not sure I will even try, my alternative plan is to somehow make current pick-ups that will work on the 9V track and feed the 12V motors through their external connector. My DCC track voltage is about 11 volts which with the (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Sonnich, I have at least one picture of an opened 12V motor online: (URL) more text is to be found by opening the complete site: (URL) have never opened a 7865 myself: I got a few of them as opened ones though. No chance for further picture (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New MOCs incl a Manor House
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Dear fellow AFOLs! I have added a few new models to my pages: (URL) the link on the front pages og see "creations" Now, maybe someone could help me with the text for the manor house before I add it to the ISCC. My problem is that I cannot describe (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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Once I dropped one one the floor - that did it :-) Aother way is to open it from teh bottom side. It is glued nearby the wheels. When that is opened you can quite easy open it. I haven't done it for some time, there are 2 holes but AFAIR they ae not (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This has got to be the most beautiful train station in LEGO® that I've ever seen. That teal(?) roof is tops. Looks every bit the part of a classic train station. -Harvey (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) nice. Hehe, I always enjoy seeing your idea of "small"... :-) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Here is a small train station I built for a layout under our Christmas tree. (URL) the small space available, it had to be significantly more compressed than my usual MOC's and there was no room for interior details. However, I did include a front (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build) !
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John wrote: > 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 (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 12 Volt train motors and DCC
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your 12v motors don't have screws? john hill <johnhill@cnd.co.nz> schrieb in im Newsbeitrag: H6H18w.KFI@lugnet.com... (...) and (...) open (...) much (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Success at Pleasanton GATS
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FREMONT, CA - BayLTC, the Bay Area LEGO Train Club, has just finished a very successful display at the Great American Train Show in Pleasanton, CA. The club layout came away winning First Place in the train layout contest. Pictures should be coming (...) (23 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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