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(...) Well its not exactly a free market as TLC have copyright over certain "compatability" issues and many enthusiasts of the product have a particular abhorrence to using 3rd party components. So I don't think it's as simple as that. srh (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Thanks for the comments and the complements about the SCLTC's latest layout. Glad to hear that you enjoyed seeing our stuff and hope that it helps you with a future project. We look to other clubs, as well as to each other for ideas when we take on (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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(...) Can't believe you are either, considering it's been two full days since I posted the announcement... interesting phonomenon. (...) We're glad to hear that. We had a lot of empty space in our layout, too, but I think I did a great job at not (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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(...) Thanks for the comments! We are delighted to hear that others acknowledge and appreciate our existence. =) (...) People in our club look up to some of the things other clubs do, too. I, for instance, am wowed by PNLTC's Oregon Convention (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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(...) Likewise, Excellent Layout! SCLTC produces stuff that I really admire and aspire to. I hope someday my club (LUCNY) can consruct layouts half as good as SCLTC. I am well known by now for copying stuff done by other train clubs. The stuff that (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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(...) All around a TERRIFIC layout, with an amazing train station. The other thing that I loved (on the other end of the scale) was that wonderful sand castle! Love it! (...) Can't wait! Jake --- Jake McKee Webmaster - B.I. Portal (URL) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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The whole thing is (as usual) spectacular. However, one piece shined out in my minnd way above the rest: (...) The InterRail station is GORGEOUS!!!! I love the use of the train rails to make the curves. It is a wonderful marriage of art and (...) (21 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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Hi Juan, I think your Farm is great, I love the roof. The animals are a great addition as well! Keep up the great work, this is the best farm I've seen. Jon (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wow!!!! What can I say..... I must lern much before build something like this.... snot is a great and hard skill I have tried to do some snot things, but I find it too dificult for me to build..... Your black & white tudor boxes with one black (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thank you very much for your comments.... It's great to see that you like my work.... That invite me to do more layouts and go on with this "hard work" :-) (...) In fact I have some proyect of interiors: tables, fire places, and so, but I must (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Check it out. (URL) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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I agree with Calum that it's not the communities responsiblity to support such ventures, it's really up to the free market. If you have a product that people want and it's priced at a point that people will buy it then it will be a success. Seems (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) What is this track cleaner I keep hearing about? Iain (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I don't want to give the impression I thought HiTechnic stuff was overpriced-in fact, they were far underpriced considering the effort and care John put into them. It was a matter of time required to put orders together I think that made (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have created a very low-profile magnetic reed switch sensor for the RCX that I have used for years on NELUG's train layouts. The sensor lies in the railbed, and sticks up a single 2x4 plate above the railroad ties. This sensor is very (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) No. (...) I didn't know this, but they couldn't have been overpriced then. (...) What I meant was to direct attention to the dichotomy between Lego built stuff and using (and therefore supporting) 3rd party stuff. Which of course we each deal (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) What, do I have to support overpriced products to be part of the Lego community? Do I have to buy things that I might not need to say I'm a Lego enthusiast? As a side note, from what I heard, HiTechnic had an overwhelming influx of orders (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) All this RCX controlled automation is great and very impressive, but this (URL) is what happens to third-party manufacturers (re- track cleaner) that are not supported by out community. Did anyone do anything with these reed switches? (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think it perfectly acceptable if it's a closed auction, which this one happened to be :) (...) Although that is a good idea, I still say it was a closed auction which is fine :) (...) The only reason I would say no to selling your Lego on (...) (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I used a 48x48 stud base plate as "form" to mount the points (switches?) on while they were being "processed". The error in the track change switching arrangement must be a lot less than 1 stud as nothing seemed to bow or strain during the placement (...) (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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