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Nice job, I like the idea of using clear shelfs. jt (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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We build a train loop all the way around our sons' bedroom, he loves it!! This has likely been done before, but we are pround we found a way to combine my wifes' hobby (home remodelling), with mine... (URL) if my wife would only let me extend the (...) (21 years ago, 3-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I was languishing at home today with a cold, and I got to thinking about running trains with an RCX. I've been dreaming of having one or two trains automated to pull into a station, wait, pull out again, etc. But all this hinges on having the RCX (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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See here (URL) this has been discussed before (URL) <pjanssen@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:HE9w8n.zE@lugnet.com... (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | What's the difference between 139 and 139A
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I wonder what the difference is between set 139 and 139A. When TLC makes small changes to a set, they usually do not change the set number. I see that the electronics block is slightly different, but wonder if there is a functional difference? I (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi folks, Here is a project I've been working on for the rtlToronto/train4.5 layout: (URL) is a yellow cargo loading station with small warehouse and office space. I hope you like it. Calum (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The Brickish Association displays at LEGOLAND Windsor, April 2003
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Cross-post to .trains, as there are trains at the bottom! Jason Railton In lugnet.legoland.windsor, Huw Millington writes: On April 12 and 13th, the Brickish Association was invited to put on a display at LEGOLAND Windsor as part of the LEGO Sports (...) (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Looking for Thomas Burger
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Thomas Burger your AOL email address is NO longer valid. Can you please contact me. I am working on a new LDraw Help Desk Tutorial and would like to use some of your images for the tutorial. Thank you, AHui LDraw Help Desk (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Bugs Train Display
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(...) I'm heading up to the Sunshine Coast on Monday (Did I mention that I moved to the Gold Coast?) so I might just brave the Brisbane traffic and stop off at the show.... Zac (21 years ago, 2-May-03, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | RE: using a european 12v transformer in the UK
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Hi, Did you build your own 12v stepup transformer or did you purchase one? Is there any in the US that you would recommend? Bob -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Frank Filz Sent: (...) (21 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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prize2707 <paul.1@virgin.net> wrote in message news:HE7t7t.1nDF@lugnet.com... (...) a (...) The specifications for mains voltage in Europe _was_ 220VAC +/- 10%, that is 198-242V, while the UK _was_ using 240VAC +/- 10%, that is 216-264V. You can (...) (21 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have run both Euro and UK 12v transformers with my stepup transformer in the US. Not sure if that's a good datapoint though. Frank (21 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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hi does anyone know weather it is safe to use a european 12v transformer with a straight forward euro/uk plug adapter. i suppose the output would be the same but would the extra uk voltage burn out he transformer? thx for any help paul (21 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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"James Powell" <wx732@freenet.victoria.bc.ca> wrote in message news:HE4yp6.15uI@lugnet.com... (...) span (...) building (...) since (...) (rope (...) Just a thought when reading this thread: If you have trouble with motors that do not run with the (...) (21 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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This weekend Sat 3-Mon 5 BUGS (Brisbane Australia) are at the 26th Brisbane model train show. This is to be held at the RNA showgrounds. Photos and report will be posted after the event. (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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Well put Ben. I have seen Ben's steel bridge (and helped re-rig the cables to the pulleys after a minor anomaly), and I can attest that it is truely one of the finest LEGO bridges in the AFOL community, or in the world for that matter. It is very (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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I've made available two Excel spreadsheets that aid in the design of trusses. All details are explained on the webpage: (URL) programs can be used to size the members of trusses. They have their limitations, and do not cover all types of trusses, (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build) !
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| | Re: First Third Party product for the LEGO(r) Trains market?
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I don't think our club has any problem with oxidized track. But some of our club track is pretty grimy. I mean actually, visibly grimy. Probably, it's 10 years worth of electrical carbon and finger oil and dust, combined to make a quite non- (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: First Third Party product for the LEGO(r) Trains market?
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I had the same thought. Here's a few more I did last night of the point at which the motor's wheel touches the rail. They're a bit closer. (URL) surprised at how small the point of contact is, but it does explain the incredible reliability of (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | AFOL get together at Odyssey of the Mind World meet in Ames
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A couple of years ago at the Odyssey of the Mind competition in Knoxville, TN several AFOL's got together one evening. Both Steve Bliss and I will be at Ames the last week in May for this years competition. This is an ALL CALL for AFOL's that will (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.ia.des, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.ia)
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