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(...) I'm thinking it would be fun to add answers (ala Jeopardy, without the questions) to the backs of our business cards. They might include: More than 100,000, less than 500,000 About 3 months 16 people from 4 counties At Target for $99 We don't (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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Our display turned up in the Festival of Trees picture in the Atlanta Journal: (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.mediawatch)
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We go with the "Make Conan an offer!" answer to the "How much is it worth?" question. We've had a few qualifing offers, but it turns out most 8 year olds can't write checks. The numbers at the Minnesota Transportation Museum were up to 400 (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) A few of my favorite answers to common questions: "A lot of people a lot of time." "About three-point-seven zillion pieces." "I don't even want to think about how much it cost." And of course, the ever-popular: "No, we don't work for LEGO." (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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"No we did not glue them together!" Paul SCLTC (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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PNLTC checking in... OMSI is a small show due to venue (and by choice) so the pics will be underwhelming compared to other BIG shows this weekend. All the same, we had lots of fun spreading the word... "Yes! Matter of fact since the 1960s." You all (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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"John" <John@TCLTC.org> wrote in message news:H6qqo9.JtK@lugnet.com... (...) week! (...) NCLTC has a layout on display for the month of December at South Hills Mall in Raleigh. This afternoon we set up our play area and collected food to benefit (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.ncltc, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.org.us.nclug)
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John, Add GFLTC to your list... Seasonal Sensations at the Pinewood Cultural Park, December 7, 2002... Here are some pictures! I say, not a bad layout for a one day show... (URL) week it's SMRC Model Train Show at the Manatee Civic Center in (...) (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Bring it on, baby... I can hardly wait to see the pics. PS if all goes well mine will be on display again at our show the last weekend of the year, and it will be (slightly) bigger, as it won't be up against a wall and will need a back... (23 years ago, 8-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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Hello John, hello everybody, (...) And for sure it can be used for block control. The whole idea of block control is that you can have more than one train running on a single track without having them ever crash. As the name block control suggests, (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Looking forward to the pix. Next weekend Dec. 14 & 15 we will be showing at GATS Memphis, come see what a real mountain should look like. (nothing but love Larry). Matthew Greene (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) You should add NELUG to the list as well. We are running our 10' x 20' train layout at the Festival of Trees fundraiser for the American Kidney Foundation at the Hynes Auditorium in Boston. This is essentially the same layout that we ran at (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) There are various block control systems, originally designed for model railroaders that do NOT require alterations to the motor blocks. I have a huge article here about one such system, designed for a dutch modelrailroad magazine called (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I was watching a movie set in Europe yesterday and I realized one of the reasons they were so willing to go along with that was because that is how some British trains look. They look like they're set on a baseplate, as opposed to the seperate (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) *an* historic... <GDR> :^D -Tim This has been another random attack of the Grammar Police. Please resume your normal activities. Nothing more to see here. (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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This could be a historic weekend for number of LTC showing at one time! I count: GMLTC PNLTC NCLTC SCLTC NGLTC NILTC Now *that's* impressive! Brace yourselves for the flurry of pics next week! Good luck to everyone! -John (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | NILTC Show This Weekend - Cantigny Park in Winfield
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Hey Everybody - Well, in my (excruciatingly) busy schedule, I accidentally neglected one of my duties -- announcing the next NILTC show. So, here goes: This weekend, the Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club will be displaying at Cantigny Park in (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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Hi Esger. I am sure some folks would recommend DCC for a newly laid out complex network but as far as I can see this is almost impossible with the 12v system due to the problem of opening the motors and fitting the decoder inside. I have played (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, I'm currently working on making a train layout again since a very long time. (From the preliminary sketches it's already been decided I'm going to clear out my attic to make room ;) ) I am aiming for something a bit more interesting than (...) (23 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My point was that it would be a relatively simple exercise, as opposed to something a bit more complicated like designing functioning crossing lights for instance. Although again, if TLC's design team doesn't try and reinvent the wheel every (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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Short reasoning behind my vote: 1. Steam engine wheels. I posted about this before. The 'My Train' and the HP train look ridiculous: top half steam train, bottom half diesel. Just look at 7750.... 2. 6-wheel train motor. Same story: to make more (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) Yea, they could also ask lionel to put a couple studs on the tops of their trains and call them LEGO... While I truly appreciate the various models folks come up with, I really don't want to see TLC put effort into things like more American (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) High on my list that isn't a choice would be another design for the wheels. It got to the point for us (my son and I) where we needed to make our own design. A TLC solution would be much more effective and so simple to do. With only a few (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) 1 steam engine wheels (a small number of parts would make a whole range of nice models much easier to build) 2 new structures (model railroads are more than just track and trains) 3 working signals etc. (accessories are always fun) 4 small (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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You missed one... *Bring back the track connector that can be purchased separately! -Rob "Harvey Henkelman" <Ferroequus@webtv.net> wrote in message news:H6o8FB.FH7@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) [snip] (...) Correct, the trains are no longer fully compatible. I suppose Playmo still uses the gauge I, but they do no longer use LGB track, but cheap full plastic parts. The trains are nowadays RC-controlled and battery driven. May have (...) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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My first too... (URL) (23 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) the (...) I'm guessing here, but something like 2.5" gauge. However, your plan will not work. The trains are of a fixed length, with drawbars and metal underframes. Somewhere around here I have a photo of one of them...and the boxcar had been (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Cool! I did not know that, Ben! Yes, gauge 1 track is utilized by Playmobil (was?) and LGB. The correct scale for gauge 1 (assuming standard gauge of 4' 8 1/2") is 1:32. LGB's scale is 1:22.5, so anytime LGB produces a US prototype that runs (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) the (...) out? (...) Hi John, maybe it is the same in California, but in LL Guenzburg there are two gauges. Interestingly the narrow gauge track is a standard LGB-track. Same as used by Playmobil as well. (URL) that Gauge I? The 'normal' gauge (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Black is easy to photograph. What's hard to photograph is high contrast. Putting something black on a white background is high contrast. Try photographing it against a dark background. The camera should adjust the contrast and it will turn out (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Will do. Thanks, Jake! (...) lol:-) -John (23 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) John, if you email me a list of questions you would like answered, I will be happy to pass it on to the LL folks and hopefully can get some answers. Who knows maybe we can convince them to run some of your 16 wides during BW! :) Jake --- Jake (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Train Track Gauge at Legoland California?
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Does anyone know (or bothered to measure) the distance between the rails of the Legoland California trains? Would anyone planning a trip to LLC in the near future be willing to hop the fence and measure? :-) If not, I will do so myself at BricksWest (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: NGLTC Festival of Trees Setup is complete
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(...) Festival of Trees in Boston. We will post pictures eventually I am sure. It's nice seeing the NELUG ornament :-). Eric K. (23 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: PCC (was Re: Success at Pleasanton GATS
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(...) I agree about the omission of the motor sideframes-- that's a given. It's just that the MOC sits so high on the trucks, it makes for one interesting first step on or off the trolley;-) Avoiding that problem building 8 wide is hard enough, let (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PCC (was Re: Success at Pleasanton GATS
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(...) Actually.... no, they don't need to be, Ensign Decker. Some are some aren't, and running the truck without any sideframe at all is not a bad approximation, actually. (23 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Keep those 4.5volt trains alive!
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(...) Rayovac Renewal (tm) rechargable alkalines put out 1.5v. They are also cheaper and safer (for us and the environment) than NiCads. How about NiMH batteries, what voltage do they put out? -chris (23 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | NGLTC Festival of Trees Setup is complete
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After two days of work the NGLTC has finished it setup of our tree for the Children's Healthcare of Georgia Festival of Trees in the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. NGLTC members Lewis Valentine, Scott Lyttle and myself (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ga.atl, lugnet.loc.us.ga) !
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My train collection consists of a number of 4.5, 12 and 9 volt sets. The 9 volt ones are converted to DCC, the 12 volt trains I run as is but running the 4.5 trains soon gets boring with their very limited capability for remote control and of course (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PCC (was Re: Success at Pleasanton GATS
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(...) That's because you can't defy the laws of physics, Captain [1]; the wheels *must* be shrouded.... When will you learn that you can't "grand right and left" with a 1 armed square dancer? -John [1] even money on James Mathis, though;-) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Syracuse GATS (was: Re: Roberson Toy Train Show)
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(...) I remember discussions and field reports on early (ca. 1998) shows where the LUGNET community were reporting common questions and topics brought up by attendees at train shows with LEGO layouts at them. It became apparent that similar (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Nothing wrong with being proud of one of your nations best export products right? :D (...) Well some of his stuff at LEGOWorld has surely inspired me, so beware!!! (...) Sorry, but my health isn't really up to it, doing multiple all-nighters (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PCC (was Re: Success at Pleasanton GATS
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(...) I'm not too worried. You won't be able to build it in 6 wide. So Peter's title is safe, I expect. (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) [...] (...) [...] (...) Thanks! Did you see my City Bus model? (...) Good question. Our layout doesn't have any elevation changes so I couldn't say. I think that it would handle a gradual change in elevation easily enough, but a more extreme (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wait a little while-- I started one about a year ago but never finished it, but now I'm back on it so keep an eye out.... -John (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) because they mostly come from a common source... PNLTC's which I then heavily edited in 2000, and which then got propagated out to a lot of places. The color parts diagrams in Mike's pdf are pretty nifty though, eh? That's a nice touch. (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I'm finding that we all speak the same speak on these handouts, and all the work of parts descriptions and diagrams in particular is first rate. I'll keep the same consistent message on LUCNY's version. (...) I'll set aside for you a (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Yep, there are many mutilated pieces in that model. That's one of Pete's creations. He's also responsible for mutilating the trans-orange flame pieces to make the rows of corn in the barn scene. He's even mutilated some LEGO track, to make a (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, William R. Ward writes: Bill, Very nice. I like transit vehicles. How does it do going up and down where the track is not level? Bob (...) [snip] (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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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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| | Re: April 1st / PLEASE don't kill me.....
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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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| | PCC (was Re: Success at Pleasanton GATS
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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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| | Re: 12 Volt train motors and DCC
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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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| | Re: 12 Volt train motors and DCC
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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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| | Re: Roberson Toy Train Show
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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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| | New MOC: Fully articulated light rail vehicle
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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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| | Re: 12 Volt train motors and DCC
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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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| | Re: MOC - Small Train Station
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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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| | Re: MOC - Small Train Station
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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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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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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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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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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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(...) 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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(...) ??? 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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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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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