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(...) If you want to count, I downloaded a jpg :) Actually, it looked so good that I decided to render more of my models. I stopped after noticing that they didn't look nearly as good. Both the model, and the poster of the model are fabulous. Chris (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Ed- The In-N-Out Burger has been all 8 SCLTC layouts so far. Here are a few more pictures that are on www.scltc.org. We have taken some nice high res shots, but haven't posted them yet for some reasons. (URL) the interior of the restaurant is (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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I agree! My favorite is the In-N-Out. Any more pics of that? Ed (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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(...) Thanks for the kind comments, Tim. We have been told that this is the first LTC layout ever with 4 separate train levels. Planning was extra important for this one. We actually made a 3D LEGO model of the layout, using 12 x 24 green bricks to (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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Congratulations again on what looks like another great show. I am really impressed with your layout. It looks tremendous. I just love the mountain with multiple tunnels and bridges. I just wish I could see it in person. Looks great. Play well. Tim (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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Cool idea! I hadn't thought about how great of a new bracket these pieces are. Time to build... -Stefan- (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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"Robin Werner" <robstormer@cs.com> wrote in message news:H91nzM.C0p@lugnet.com... (...) See now I have a reason for getting these sets. The smaller "foot print" of this part compared to the "bracket" one or even the headlight part makes ideal for (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: rtlToronto show pics (was Re: Oops, fergot to post to .trains--rookie mistake :)
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(...) Well, it wasn't Chris, but there was an RCX in the vicinity... so the expression may have rubbed off on Jeff VW ;) As the day progressed, Jeff VW got the crane working pretty well--it was a joy to watch. Then a kid got his hands on the remote, (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | rtlToronto show pics (was Re: Oops, fergot to post to .trains--rookie mistake :)
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(...) So what's the story behind all the containers in the bay? Something about the container crane going crazy, or was that some sort of "hey mister" activity or ?? (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hello all, rtlToronto has a LEGO Train Show this past weekend at Lillian H. Smith Library. A good time was had by all. There were approximately 150-200 folks who took the time to have a boo at our layout. The layout was done by Derek, Jeff E, Jeff (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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MichLTC will be presenting a 20' x 40' layout with 5 independent loops. Our large building table with thousands of bricks will be there for all to play with. (Bricks must stay at the show.) Kids will be encouraged to build and then run a train car. (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events, lugnet.org)
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| | Re: A newly discovered part that may be useful to trainheads, et al
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(...) Based on the brickset pictures, this part may also be available in (White) 4620 A.I.R.Operations HQ (although this appears to be a more costly source) and (Yellow) in 4617 Dual Turbo Prop. Ray (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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For the news page: (URL) the news item itself: (URL) will need to log in to the club first (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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WOW!!! That's amazing :-) I wanna see one at BricksWest... -Tim (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) 4615 Red Recon Flyer. Not in the guide database, until someone updates it. I note that at least one other JS set, A.I.R. Patrol is also not in guide. This stuff may be frowned upon by most of us, but it should at least be in the lugnet Guide. (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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Thanks, looks very much like my design. My guess is that it is not too stable on tracks. I'll try with some other technic wheels. (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ciao the red "wing like" parts are coming fron the jackstone series, I am sure that they are in red in the 4615 Red recon flyer, but I am sure I have seen those in different colour (white) in other jackstone set, but jackstone set have no (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Need to borrow stuff for Train History Session at BricksWest
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I've got most of the stuff I will need for the train history session, but there's a few items I'd like to borrow if possible. I will be focusing mostly on the evolution of the parts and such rather than sets, though I will have some representative (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The Lil' Critter and other assorted choo-choo goodies
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(...) That's an interesting question to pose. Simply put, the journal boxes (whether they be roller-bearing or solid) were on the inside of the wheels, as opposed to being on the ends of the frame (outside of the wheel face) as is the general (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A newly discovered part that may be useful to trainheads, et al
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(...) Ray, what set is that from? I scoped a couple of the pics but am on dialup so didn't see them all. Great idea for a rounded end vehicle (a trolley perhaps?)... ++Lar (also diggin' that Ditch Light that Robin posted about elsewhere in the (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A newly discovered part... (Ditch Lights)
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(...) Thanks. later, James Mathis (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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Great platform idea Ray! I am going to try it... I have been meaning to post another part idea, I came up with last week... After getting all four of the new mini-SW set I found this little part in 4486 - Mini Snowspeeder and AT-ST. Part x226 (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The Lil' Critter and other assorted choo-choo goodies
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(...) gray/red livery fits your growing similarly liveried stock very well. (...) Both the Lil' Critter and the new Shell Tanker are wonderfully compressed to realize the originals' namesake and blend a distinct "cuteness" to the models. Well done, (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That is very nice. It looks like a lot of fun. What do you mean by "inside-bearing wheels"? Chris (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Which 1x4x3 is better for skyscrapers: clear or transparent?
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Blue panels are far superior in appearance, but be sure to not use blue bricks for your walls. Here's an example of blue panels in a skyscraper I did a while back. (URL) this helps with your choice of aesthetics! - Thomas Michon www.scltc.org (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Images from SCLTC's Latest Shows!
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Pictures of our club's latest shows at Knott's Berry Farm and the San Diego Model Railroad Museum can be found on our redone Gallery section of our website. www.scltc.org/pages/...events.asp To read about our shows, go here: (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.scltc) !!
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"Tom Reed" <tdreed@NOSPAMtxcyber.com> wrote in message news:H91G0p.ACL@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) I bought one of those (for $1) just to see if it had any parts worth buying. I had written it off because of the pins - I may have to see (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A newly discovered part that may be useful to trainheads, et al
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(...) Hi Ray, That's not a bad idea! I ended up with about 20 of those after the clearance sales. I was thinking that there should be a good way to use them. I may have to try your method and see what I can do. Thanks for passing it on... Tom (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | A newly discovered part that may be useful to trainheads, et al
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While breaking down some sets from a recent clearance run, I came across an interesting new part... 42607. It looks like a wing 12 x 6 with notched corners, but it has the distinction of having a technic brick (2 x 4) molded into the inboard end. (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: How is the 4533 done?
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(...) It was discussed before. Have a look here: (URL) luck! Jeroen (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Train Poster: 4-6-4 Steamer
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Hi all, First I'd like to thank everyone for the kind words. But I also would like to say that the poster was done with as much input from Shaun as from myself. He provided ideas, pictures and technical drawings and of course a very fine model. The (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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| | How is the 4533 done?
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Hi! I was trying to do the same thing as in 4533 ((URL) with the technic wheels. It seems to be more on those wheel than on the train-wheels, tilting on one of the train wheelsets. Is it so? I wonder how is the 4533 done? Would anyone be so king and (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Shaun Sullivan writes: SNIP (...) SNIP Are you saying there's a plastic connection? Andreas (URL) off-topic.fun (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) I agree - Jeroen really produces jaw-dropping work. It was an honor and privelage to be able to collaborate with him. (...) It really is an amazing little program. Actually, Kevin just recently produced the next version of the program, which (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Thanks Jake! Actually, that's how this project got started. I looked around the LEGO room, and realized that I needed some more LEGO-type decor. Although it looked to be considerably more effort than simply going out and buying a poster of (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Hiya Lynsay, Thanks for the nice comments! Yup, this was what my file conversion question was for. THe line drawing schematic of the Hudson was in .dxf and .dwg (and even .dwx) formats, and I was trying to make them into JPEGs or the like. (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Thanks Mattias! The curves and flexible parts were definitely the challenge! For some of them (the cowcatcher and some of the side tubes) I simply used the flexible hose segments in LDRAW to simulate flex-tubing. For the rest (all of the (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Jeroen: Your presentation style and accompanying graphical artwork is refined to excellence. (...) Going to have to familiarize myself with this. So cool! (...) I can't say enough about how awesome it is to enjoy the cooperative nature of the (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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| | Which 1x4x3 is better for skyscrapers: clear or transparent?
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I want to buy some 1x4x3 wall elements for building a skyscraper. What looks better: the clear ones (3507) or the tinted blue ones (3447)? (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I was leaning towards the clear ones since they're a "neutral" color. Do the clear ones make the skyscraper look goofy? "Amy Hughes" <lugnews@amyhughes.org> wrote in message news:H8znBt.JF@lugnet.com... (...) one (...) the (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Which 1x4x3 is better for skyscrapers: clear or transparent?
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(...) I've used both in my buildings, but the blue ones are most visible in the one tower I built. I think the color helps with scale. In a real building, in the sunlight, you can't see inside very well. (URL) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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I want to buy some 1x4x3 wall elements for building a skyscraper. What looks better: the clear ones (3507) or the tinted blue ones (3447)? (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: the perfect way to sell lego trains
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(...) Harvey, I certainly can't argue with that!! You're quite correct. Maybe I was seeing the situation from the wrong perspective (sales out the door rather than quality on the hobby table), but when quality is mentioned as a top priority, as it (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Shaun, Beautiful work! Incredible! I loved the model, and this presentation of it is just wonderful, well worthy of a wall poster. Keep up the good work, and may you and Jeroen collaborate for a long time in the future! Peace and Long Life, Tony (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Advice? How about: "Be real nice to Jake, say 'please', and maybe he will send you one..." <grin> JohnG, GMLTC fut off-topic.fun (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) I will probably just take it to a Kinko's or similar print shop. I know they can print large poster size prints for relatively little cost. Can anyone suggest any advice for Andreas in Germany? Jake --- Jake McKee LEGO Enthusiast Webmaster - (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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Hi Jake you said that you will print poster of it. Just with an ink-jet printer or professionl print? if professional thn i'm interessted in wht it will cost. here in germny such prints are a little bit expensiv. Andreas =) "Jake McKee" (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) poster size next week! Jake --- Jake McKee LEGO Enthusiast Webmaster - B.I. Portal (URL) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Shaun, I've said it before, I'll say it again: that is one of the neatest MOCs I've ever seen. And it now graces my XP desktop, something I've never done with a MOC before. (So *this* is why you needed to convert that file!) Jeroen, je heeft (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: Glut of 4561 on Ebay
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(...) (or last years's Walmart blowout... I know I still have a lot left over from that sale) (...) I gave a quick boo: (URL) indeed there are quite a few. I only got one at 50% and none at 75% so may be trying my luck... shipping is going to smart, (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Beautiful Shaun! It must be said again. Your Hudson is a really great model. This poster must be printed out as large as possible (on my A4-printer). It must have been a tremendous job to model it in Ldraw with all the curved flexible parts. (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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"Devin Holmes" <devin@gingerloop.com> wrote in message news:H8yB90.n2v@lugnet.com... (...) at (...) It is most likely the result of people picking them up on clearance at Target. I haven't looked but I would suspect there is a similar glut of 4534, (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I was just curious if anyone has any insight as to why there are so many 4561 sets currently on ebay right now. This set retails for around $130, depending on sales and such. But lately I've noticed that on ebay you can pick one up from $50 to $65. (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Everybody! Jeroen de Haan has once again worked wonders! Given only an LDRAW file, he put together a (if I may be so bold) gorgeous poster of a Hudson 4-6-4 Steam Engine. He uploaded three different wallpaper sizes, in addition to the pdf file (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.publish, lugnet.cad) !!
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(...) Not opening. However, on my Via F unit, it has 2 1x4 tiles on the nose to simulate the door. Problems I can see are that they opened outwards, and are only ~1 stud wide or at most 2. (most had a 2 part door). Hinging would be a problem using (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Sorry Re: MISB 12V motors 7865
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I'm terribly sorry for this post! Didn't know this was a violation of Term of Use. Please forgive me. JB (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm not in Trains (nobody's perfect!)except my old 120 (4.5V) but I have two new 7865 sets for sale (or trade). Do not hesitate to contact me! JB (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The Lil' Critter and other assorted choo-choo goodies
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Veyr nice! The detailing is ver good, much better, I must say, than on your first engine. Captures the spirit of the prototype, if not the exact details. -Stefan- (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: B&O V-2 Hudson Steam Engine
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I have updated www.lgauge.com with 12 more pics of the V-2. Some more detail shots of the bottom and several pics of it on a curve, showing the cab overhang and how the drivers stay on the rails. (...) snip (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: More Syracuse GATS show pics are online
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"Kevin Salm" <kdsalm@dreamscape.com> wrote in message news:H8qC36.Do6@lugnet.com... (...) been (...) I'm SOOO far behind in email. I promise to get caught up. Between family, work and this stupid pc crashing on me all the time, I'm behind in (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: the perfect way to sell lego trains
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(...) <snip> It has been my experience that the 'complete working sets around Christmas time' are just exactly that. And when New Years Day rolls around, the train ends up in the trash because of it being so cheaply built. (a little golden (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I'm sorry, I disagree. This might work well for the railroad enthusiast who is already familiar with such a system, but the average consumer would expect a "take it out of the box and it works" mentality. This is why we see so many complete working (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | The Lil' Critter and other assorted choo-choo goodies
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Before I emerged from my Dark Ages, I dabbled in G scale (large outdoor garden trains), where I had fallen in love with Aristo-Craft's Lil' Critter engine (URL) little engine of mine ran on an overhead, ceiling-mounted layout at the Pizza Inn joint (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey all, I've noticed a detail on EMD Fs, Alco FA/PAs, etc (called Cab units, right?), that never seems to get modeled. The door on the nose of the engine. I know K-Line recently made an E7 with a working door in O-gauge, which is actually where I (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 2003 Trains - great!
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(...) Those are trivial to get, at least in California. I have one. (...) There are probably a lot of other strict restrictions on ordering. For one thing I know that hobby shops can't carry just the trains line, or they would order it from Marz. So (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It's a popular request that comes up periodically. Most long term trainheads would agreee it's quite useful. (...) I haven't heard of any good ways yet but would love to hear about them! (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Pickup wheels?
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I've read some of the requests and polls about new train stuff. I haven't been reading this group for long, but one thing I haven't seen much discussion of are (non-motor) electrical pickup wheels? Has anyone heard of any plans by TLC to make such a (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My first instructions online
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(...) Rob, I like it! I wouldn't change a thing. Kevin (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.trains)
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I posted my first set of instructions to get the feel of all this great software you gurus are coming up with. It is an end of line bumper for the end of a train track. Feedback is welcome whether good, bad, or ugly! (URL) on the "Creations" (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.trains)
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"Brian Williams" <brian_williams@ameritech.net> wrote in message news:H8L93M.5n6@lugnet.com... (...) who (...) I have been out of pocket for a better part of this week due to work so am a bit behind on reading LUGNET. Cary Clark a;read responded (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: DCC and the future
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(...) I may have found a DCC dealer website that will be willing to do this work. The prices for their DCC equipment seem very reasonable. and they even do installations of equipment that they didn't sell although at a slighter higher price. I (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Copenhagen Metro subway station!
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Great model, Esben. A pitty that you have to tear it down so quickly. Would you not like to build something and show it for real at the next European meeting of LEGO fans? See how much fun we had: (URL) friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Tri-axle v2
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(...) [snip] A very fine example of your own MOC progression and valuable input from web-peers fused together. What a dramatic improvement already. This model is absolutely beautifull! With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) pictures of the next upgrade you have described. And of course I like to see it with a break cab next. Kind regards, Ben (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LUCNY@GATS in Syracuse this past weekend
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(...) inspiration. I like your version! I like how the roof goes higher then mine. I am curious how you executed the overhang? I can't really tell in the pics but it looks like your roof overhangs 2 studs? In mine I overhanged 3 studs, brown plates (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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While we're posting resources, this one (linked from the Engine Shop) seems a good spot to start when looking for fallen flags for club logos (URL) all the names are right and most of the images are B&W but it's still useful having many collected (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I've went ahead and added it to the sidebar (under Non Lego Train Sites)... I agree with Steve, it's a great resource! (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Wow, what a gold mine! Gives a great quik glance of color schemes. SteveB (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I found this web page called The Engine Shop It has what looks like to be a good representation of all makes and models. (URL) Reynolds (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) A Belgian person named Ludo Soete has a part of his homepages devoted to DCC, it's in English language. Go to: (URL) and click on link DCC. With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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This latest version incorperates some of CAL's ideas and some things that James Mathis sugessted. Acutally, this photo is even old now. I removed the lowest plate that kept the bogie 1/2 plate below the green 1/4 rnds's and the bogies now rest (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Joe, Yes you are right the Ambulance and Fire Engine are indeed modeled after FDNY units. However the design I followed was first done by Sean Kenney. See here for his designs: (URL) elongated the ambulance and changed a few details on the (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) OK- lets see if I can answer some of your questions: As far as buying, there are 2 real choices- an expandable system (Digitrax/Wangrove/CVP/Lentz) or a simple system (MRC comes to mind) Amps of decoder: 1 Amp decoder is what I would suggest. (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Just a bit of advice from the peanut gallary- I'd run a track voltage connecting wire between the 2 motors if it is possible. I'm up to 4 (or 5) different ways of wiring the motors for DCC. Some with the track-connector still, some with a (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Kevin Salm writes: Snipped... (...) Kevin, Those are great pics of the layout! The models are excellent and it looks like you guys had a great time. As for the Fire Dept., I especially like the detail on the engine and the (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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Snip (...) switchyard until it required 4 people to set it up and I still think it should have been bigger! I'm glad to hear it's not only us with that problem... Beautiful layout!! Robert Powell SCLTC (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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Ed McGlynn posted some pics at Brickshelf of LUCNY's recent GATS show. Note that the images are a bit large and may take time to download --> (URL) galleries that have just made it through moderation are here --> (URL) while Wayne Sardullo did not (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I want to point out for the record that Kevin made me aware of his intent when we were talking about show prep stuff, (I think we were chatting on BL) and I encouraged him to go ahead. I thought I gave him the names of the people that did the (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Kevin ,like i said in other post I didn't think it was worth copying.... but to each his own:-)I'll send you some windows with the police stickers on it so it looks right:-) Chris (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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...forgot to add to previous post: I had intended to properly acknowledge my effort at copying other's designs for the benefit of a public layout. These recent show pictures got through moderation faster than I had expected and I did not have the (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yep it has three sides so it can face inside of our downtown and have a good side facing the crowd. (...) Cool Kevin...I had no idea anyone liked any of my buildings enough to make a copy...I was just surprised to think it's worth doing...as (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, Chris is right. His police station WAS at the recent GATS show. I liked his building so much I copied it almost 100 percent. Actually, I think his had windows on three sides while my version only had two facades. Our train station is also (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) My police station from a train show 3 months ago (URL) A building from your show show...(URL) they could be twins...same design sqaures etc...same colors...wow... (22 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Rob Take a look at Tom's Lego Stop at (URL) are a number of good sites including a couple related specifically to Lego and DCC. Just do a Google search for 'Lego trains DCC' should point you to what's out there. I probably should not repeat (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Alright John, forgive me but I'm looking for the website named "DCC For Dummies". Well, its not REALLY named that, but I have no clue of what brand to buy, what amperages of decoders to use, or how to get out the cheapest (currently taking up (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I am finally making progress with my project to control DCC systems from a PC. There are systems out there but I wanted to do my own. My idea has been to generate the DCC packets in the sound card and I have finally managed a reasonably simple (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: B&O V-2 Hudson Steam Engine
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The pilot truck pivots behind the second axle of the pilot truck and the trailing truck pivots in front of the first axle of the trailing truck. This makes the pivots points as close as possible to the drivers so they do not swing so much. The (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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OK, look before you post. Now I get it. I was so busy trying to fit what I was seeing into the floating truck solution that it didn't make any sense. Now I clearly see the pivot points etc. BTW can you post a couple pics of it sitting on a curve :) (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I was wondering where your leading and trailing truck pivot points were. Are each of these pivot points still between the axles of the respective trucks or in front and behind? I'll also go back and look at your pics. Would you mind if I used this (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, the drivers are attached to the frame, for the reasons Shaun explains above and because that's how the real ones are built. By making the pilot and trailing trucks pivot closely to the drivers, I was able to keep the drivers over the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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