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I'm guessing this topic came up in the 1000steine forum, but I don't read German language. Has this topic come and gone here in .trains, and I missed it? Sandy Kostow highlights what appears to be (URL) two 1/2-length (8 stud length) 9v train track (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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(...) I've never claimed ANY electronics experience. In fact, I regularily tell people like Mario I have ZERO experience in ANYTHING. Statements heard from me include: -Which direction to you put the resistors in? -Boy, this SQL stuff is so (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thank you for the advice, it's definitly appreciated. I'm off to George's Trains to night to pic up the decoders, and other supplies. I'll definitly be getting one of those curved exacto blades. I'm hoping Calum, with all of his claimed (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) house-under-construction if you don't mind, it looks like it might work with slopes, and I always have to do weird roofs for a lack of slopes. (...) nice use of those Final Duel corridor-thingies. (...) Indeed! I wouldn't be trying such a (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) talk (...) going to (...) Since you're having a nail... er, umm... *DCC* party, I thought I'd pass along a few useful tips: Before cutting the tabs that hold the bottom motor plate on, place some tape on the bottom plate so that you don't (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Hi Bryan! (...) They were all build by René the webmaster of (URL) .. he is a big medival and castle fan! (...) Have you seen the growing collection of pictures at (URL) allready? Check "Modelabschnitt VI" for René's and Jojo's scene. (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Looking through all the pictures of this event has left me rather depressed! Sometimes seeing others amazing models is inspirational and at other time you just think, I could never do that, might as well give up! Oh well, try to be positive (not (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi Ben! many many thanks for summarizing all the great aspects from our 1000steine-Land in Berlin. The whole event wasn't only a big get-together of some of the finest European MOCs, it also was a big step into more personal contacts among fans and (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I built an 8-stud-wide 0-series Shinkansen. The whole model started from an idea to use the 2x4 wedge plates as a windscreen. I tried it and it looked good, so I did the rest of the model. I must acknowlege Dave Fossett, an endless source of (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Stefan, here's two ways that I've tackled that problem... (URL) you can also do this too (URL) the easiest thing to do is not have a street crossing the curved railroad tracks! LOL! Anyway, hope these 2 pics help you with some ideas! Ray Silva SPLTC (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, Did a search but couldn't find anything, so... Does anyone know of any curved grade crossings that have been done (I know Lego hasn't made any obviously, I mean if any MOCs exist)? Thanks in advance. -Stefan- (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ben, Thank you very much for the excellent description and chosen highlights of this unprecidented German LEGO(R) fan event. What a pleasure to be received into the company headquarters in March and to receive such nice cooperation and (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.de, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for that comprehensive report, Ben! I am simply amazed at all of the pics from 1000steine-Land 2003! It is easily the most impressive collection of AFOL MOCs I have ever seen -- Totally Ehrfürchtig Dudes! You are all to be congratulated (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.de, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Hello to all LEGO Fans! As some might have seen in a few highlighted Lugnet-postings, there has been "our" 1000steine-Land in Berlin/Germany last weekend. I just wanted to give a short show report here and share some insight views from a (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.de, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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Things around Lugnet are really slow. I'm surprised that more people have not commented on how amazing the 1000Steinland exhibits are. I really like the multi-colored medival houses by the port: (from Ben's gallery) (URL) shot alone shows what you (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.de)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:HHr6GI.oAo@lugnet.com... (...) to (...) "volunteers" (...) extra (...) 4:45 (...) even (...) Unless (...) have (...) why. Good point. We've done shows with this show four times now (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org)
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Hi Jan-Albert, It was really nice to meet so many LEGO AFOLs. And we especially enjoyed the austrian, hungarian and dutch LEGO fans. We had so much fun! Not only that this event was really H-U-G-E! It has so many details and perfect models, I`ve (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) is the (...) sends a (...) comnand to (...) know of (...) Actually, LDCC sends out what is called an "Accessory Decoder Packet" to control the switch motors. This is a different type of packet than those sent to the mobile decoders in the (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Yes (to the second question :), the booster code will cut power if the polarity of the track power hasn't changed for 10 milliseconds (or if no power is detected). Basicly, the command station is always sending out packets by flipping the polarity (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This goes both ways, there are some events that get downright upset if you even start boxing up unused rolling stock. As to whether to attend or not, that one would be a no brainer for me. Unless you're getting paid or the cause is really (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org)
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Well done! and THANKS! I tried Sunday night to use lacc as both a decoder and booster, but I didn't have a proper "sensor" (couldn't find my second 9v light), and none of my jury-rigged versions did the trick. I'll pick up some resistors and build a (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Just curious: Would it also work if the booster is powered by an external source and the LDCC RCX draws its power from the track? Or does the booster have to sense the presence of the DCC controller before it supplies power? (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (URL) Thanks Jan-Albert! You have been faster than me once again.... I wanted to do a Lugnet posting this evening, but now I see you have already told nearly everything we have seen at the 1000steine-Land 2003 in Berlin. Maybe I should add a (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, lugnet.events, lugnet.space, lugnet.events, FTX)
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I gotta ask, since I dunno which way I'm going here, SCLTC, SPLTC?? Are you guys going with an 8 wide layout? I you are I'd rather be a memeber of SPLTC cause I build 95% 8 wide... Its all up to you if you want me though... Josh (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I am pleased to announce the formation of the Southern Pacific LEGO® Train Club (SPLTC). We are based in the southern California region and plan on doing shows throughout the southwest. Our website will be up within the next few weeks at (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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(...) Danke für die Bilder. Ich konnte leider nicht kommen, da ich am Montag eine Klausur geschrieben habe. Die ich aber nicht hätte mitschreiben brauchen. grrr :-|| CU Bernd (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I have 2 AC RCXen. Jeff E (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Well I already returned Sunday night from Berlin, but needed some time to catch up on sleep, sort out the stuff again and upload the pictures but it's all done now... (URL) note of the following WONDERFUL train MOC's: - The huge railwaystation from (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.de) !
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Ok, I think I have it fixed. Apparently, nqc doesn't like .srec files that have gaps in the memory sequence. So, I just added some zeroes in those spots to makes things copacetic... :-) I tested it with the Win32 version of nqc 2.4 a4 and it seems (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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1.04beta isn't working with nqc 2.2r1 for Linux :(. After the download completes I get a SOUND_FAST_UP then the LCD goes blank and the RCX is completely unresponsive. I have to pull the batteries to reset it. This happens with both lacc104.srec and (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) you (...) Yep, I just tried it: I fed the track power straight into the RCX 1.0 power input jack (and to the lamp brick "sensor" attached to sensor port 1). The switch motors do operate slower, probably because they're seeing something like 7V (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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"Kevin Salm" <kdsalm@dreamscape.com> wrote in message news:HHMvBp.K7K@lugnet.com... (...) packing (...) up (...) up (...) From reading all the replies, being rushed at the end of a display event seems to be a fairly common problem. Our group (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I was wondering if there is a DC component to the DCC signaling such that you could actually draw the power from the track to power the decoder RCXs? SteveB (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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"Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:3F09CB93.4224D6...ing.com... (...) packing (...) And afterwards we discussed it and it hasn't been a problem since! Mike (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) K, tested the new firmware of Marks in 2 RCX's--one 'master', one 'slave'. Used the lamp bricks as the resistor as well. Works mighty impressive. My problem is I only have 1 AC RCX right now so the slave was running off of batteries. I can see (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:HHo7Ew.y27@lugnet.com... (...) assemblies (...) Let's not forget Matt's College Street Streetcar explosion! I think he was carrying his stuff on a cart over the streetcar tracks, and it (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Frank's memory is accurate, although I've almost always caused the most damage to my part of the layout by myself. After a long show, I'm always in too much of a rush to get back home. For instance, last year after BrickFest, my display (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Who destroys people's modules? Well, so far, only me. 2 for 2. I didn't drop Dave's 'bot though. So at least I'm not around when all disasters take place. Dave K (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) We've had this before here too. During the 4.5 train session we did one weekend at JeffVW's, they started unbolting legs out of modules. I think it was JeffVW or Dave who pulled the legs out under my module and summarily destroyed my yellow (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I think Cary Clark and I would agree very much. The two of us were methodically tearing down after our first show and noticed the others were about to start pulling table legs out from under Cary's court house (and my 12v track). Frank (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) This is a VERY GOOD rule to have. I have the same rule. After one public event, I had so much help that a lot of stuff got packed up wrong. That creates a domino effect where all subsequent items get packed up incorrectly. At the conclusion of (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org)
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Wow! That display is out of control! Talk about huge! This layout is very inspiring. I hope to emulate a simular layout with my loc.org. Great work by all. The details are fantastic. Wowie! btw, Happy Father's Day Papa Michon! Eric Sophie (URL) (21 years ago, 6-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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"Stefan Garcia" <sastrei@netscape.net> wrote in message news:HHG848.1wCG@lugnet.com... (...) see what (...) I don't know what the other 100 set numbers are but I do know why the mixup was made on the new Level Crossing. When Jake sent me the (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, that's correct, the decoder RCX still needs to be powered, but it doesn't have to be AC, you can use batteries since the switches aren't drawing lots of continuous power. (...) That would be great. They're not cheap, though. The ones my (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Just got my first electric train! 10001/(4558) & 10002(4547) Club car
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(...) Ah. This golden tip is too late for you, but you could pass it on to others: Some train sets contain the regulator + adaptor pack + train lead, therefore people collecting LEGO trains generally have more of these than they can use for (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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First of all thanks for your in depth answer. :) (...) I also noticed they changed a pigtails to a ponytail. (...) No, I was only wondering for less fortunate parents who might want to buy one for their kid but can't afford all that expensive (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello all, Interesting news for green engine builders: The new Belville promo set #5873 containes a green 9L Technic Flex System Hose. I've found this polybag in a C1000 store, this is a Dutch supermarket chain. With friendly greetings, M. (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks! :) (...) If you will build my engine I'll be very happy. Maybe you will improve it? I'd like to see some pictures! shgg. (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Cost reduction. These sets were orinilally Shop at Home exclusives, and their first attempt on the "LEGO Ledgends" line to re-release admired historic sets. Back then they could not know for sure how successfull these would be! (...) I guess (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Thanks Anne and sorry for the delayed reply (I'm enjoying the holiday weekend). I'm actually a Guacho (UCSB) but I do cheer for the Bears during football season. B. (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.edu)
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Set: 4513 Grand Central Station Pieces: 344 Price: $50 Main Model: The main model is a modern looking train station. This is a significantly bigger station than the older "red" station, and also has much more interesting architecture. In fact, I (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.reviews, lugnet.trains)
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This is great. I have one question. I assume that the DCC stationary decoder does need to be powdered and it can be powered by either batteries or AC/DC 9 volt adapator. Have you thought about using a soundtraxx decoder to add sound to the engines (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) estate changes. Apologies for the poor colors and horrible shadows in our pictures -- the room were were in was severely lacking in lighting. My attempt at using a portable halogen work lamp was not very successful and it appears that I got my (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.announce)
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Ok! Here it is: (URL) B. Alano" <throwaway@insightbb.com> wrote in message news:HHFAID.23LF@lugnet.com... (...) by (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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"Stephane Simard" <plague@videotron.ca> wrote in message news:HHH4ut.Lpu@lugnet.com... (...) 10002) :-) (...) Yes, You can use the Lego battery box or Lego Solar. You will not have any regulation though. (URL) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Just got my first electric train! 10001/(4558) & 10002(4547) Club car
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(...) Nevermind that question - I just checked, and I actually got all clear train windows. :) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi all train fanatics. I just received my first electric train: the metroliner kit (10001 + 10002) :-) I quickly scanned through the contents of the box. (I usually only buy Technic & Town) A few questions: 1) Why are the boxes black and white? (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Even all that fancy FTX doesn't fix typos...that should be do the rest of the talking. (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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SCLTC finished its latest show, which ran June 27-28, 2003. We displayed at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, CA. (URL) let the picture the rest of the talking (insert overused cliche here). (URL) - Thomas Michon (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola, FTX) !
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My bets are on that it was probably just a flub. I'm rather curious to see what those other 100 sets are... Anyone know? -Stefan- (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I was wondering the same thing. LEGO S@H has it as 10128, which I'll take as being the official set number - until it changes again. Does anybody know why this happens? -Ken (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Oops! Yeah, those are some little rubber band pieces which I use to make some vertical piping on the main body. Sorry! (...) Yeah, there's no real excuse for that. It's just me being lazy :P Either that, or I'm a superhero by night, such that (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Baby Geep and it's (Kinda) Big Brother
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Hi all, Just wanted to share my latest creation. First, I had some orange on hand and so I made a 4-wide version of one of the DT&I's GP9s. (URL) I saw I had more orange than I thought, so I got to thinking. Then I realized I didn't have quite as (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: LDCC and Boosters
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(...) Yeah, somehow the rug in my living room doesn't make the most stable track substrate :) (...) Oooh something I'm good at! I'd be thrilled if I could make a contribution by helping with the documentation. (...) Argh! And I'll be painting at my (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, we are just PLAYING TRAINS guys. I happen to play hard and Lego can cope with it! Jon P.S. Jason - your Thomas loco is a little unrealistic - you missed off the face for a start. (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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<snip> (...) Wow this one too is nice. Just a few minor note. Your .MPD file is missing parts: x90-r30.dat and x90-str.dat. And this next comment is me being picking about Ldraw users *NOT* using comments. You did not provide your mail, POC (email (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated, for we are the European Community! :D (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You should see the pile-ups he's caused! Jason R (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Thomas, I am convinced you are right. The pictures in the 241 idea book show us definitely pre-production pictures. Therefor they might have used some homebrewd parts for the upcoming 720 baseplate.... I asked for the "view-through" train (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) schedule (...) Hi Brian, I'm just as anxious as you! I've been testing all this stuff on a pathetic little oval with a couple turnouts. On the weekends I can setup something bigger, but currently I don't have any place for a permanent layout. (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I built my little Shell switcher: (URL) on the 724: (URL) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Take a look at Eric Brok's small "Sik" shunting engine at: (URL) a brilliantly small engine based and built around the 9v motor... Greetz, Anton (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Dang! Ouch that was harsh! ;) jt (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It's not the engine that's offending... (...) To clarify, I don't believe anyone commented at all, since these offending engines were diesels... (...) Amazing how it's always the short weedy ones who start crying 'democracy' 'democracy'. If (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It's not European, it's British!!! :-) Jason R (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) CUTE!?!?!? AGGGHHH!!! (goes on mad rampage, gets shot with a tranq dart) *5 hours later* Oh, that was a compliment. Thanks. :^p -Stefan- (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Custom train switching track at auction
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Just a quick note to call attention to Jeff Christner's new auction for the customized crossover tracks he makes. These are really sharp, and the $85 "Buy it now" price is darn reasonable. Ordering two sets of tracks from SAH will run you (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.auction, FTX)
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(...) Actually, although Larry is quite correct in his statement that there have been heard remarks of a jovial nature towards the offending engine, we didn't start the fire! It is entirely the general public's fault, who continually turn up and (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) British steam locos were nearly all colours other than black. The exeptions were mainly goods (freight) locos and later in BR (nationalised) times some examples Caledonian Railway (as per Jason's loco)- Bright blue LBSR London Brighton and (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I know beggars can't be choosers, but I was wondering what your release schedule is for this. We (IndyLUG) have a GATS in October... (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) this has puzzled me since i was a kid. at first glance i thought it was the motorplate from this set: (URL) on a second glance it is a 6x16 plate with two 6x3 sections attached at each end. i presumed these were never released officially. the (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Time for you to do another Euro tour to discover that most Euro steamers were black (German, most Belgium and French engines), dark green (Dutch, some French too) or a very dark blueish (well there was the dutch NCS who used bright yellow with (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What kind of rare parts are used to hold the magnets of the red engine on this page? Niels (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Only because you can't be bothered to wash them. In Britain, we only ever let diesels get quite that dirty and smelly... ::runs in opposite direction:: Jason R (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I usually find it's the parents who say "Ooh look, it's Thomas" to draw attention, whilst the kids usually know better and have already decided whether they're interested or not. Jason R (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Actually this worries me a times at (non-Lego) exhibitions, the amount of children who see a model of any steam loco and say "Thomas", its not the fact that the loco is a tender pacific but the fact that it is green of black or whatever, are (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) hi! if it does'nt need to be too realistic and you're looking for a rather compact design - have a look at the even older lego designs. i mean seventies or before. 724 and 723 are rather small. (URL) 183 is also nice. i think 722 is the (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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ExtraGlobal Xpress, the undisputed industry leader in interplanetary parcel delivery, is pleased pull back the curtain again on the newest addition to our custom starship line: The Starliner PCS. (URL) secured the record for cross galaxy freight (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Hiya Ahui, I might be too late, but I just uploaded the .mpd file for my 0-4-0 Switcher and tender: (URL) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ohhh, ahhh.. I like what I saw in the two sets above. (...) I had tried that but nothing in there was small and *cute*. =) Its all big train engines. I am looking for a small switcher engine that only use the motor for wheel. I never taught of (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) You could always build one of LEGO's (1): (4 URLs) Or any of the ones on the Building Instructions Portal (2): (URL) Rick Clark (1) Found by typing "train set" into the LUGNET Guide. (2) Found by clicking "Locomotives," then "Diesel" in the (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Now that is a really nice little engine! I am looking for a diesel, however. =( But I think I'll build yours as well as it looks so *cute*. =) Thanks. ps. Still looking for a diesel... -Ahui (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well- I'll add my .02$ and a LOL here- I haven't seen many 3 wheeled train locos at all! Ergo, all of them have 4 wheels, and the 'real' ones have 6 :) James Powell (Complete with my mums copies of some of the books- ~1955 or so) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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The TexLug display looked great! Your Dragons looked Great! The Big Houses and Train Layout looked all so Professional! You guys Rock! Thevies don't. :( Wow, what a great success! Thanks for the pictures! You all must have alot of fun! Congrats to (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains.org.msltc)
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Looks nice, Ben! Reminds of a Märklín model, actually. Maybe it's the model/background combo. I hadn't noticed it before, but what is the fuel tank made of? Looks like a *gasp* modified part. -Stefan--"who only modifies flex-tube, except when he (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Among other days, yes. (...) Plain text is faster. I agree with you about C&D, that's what I thought of when I read Jason's first post. Which was a classic... (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) fancy-schmancy formatted text :-D JOHN (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Here is an early version of my Thomas fitted with a 12 volt motor: (URL) JOHN (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I would take that up with the disreputable gang of ruffians that comprise the NBLTC. From what I hear they're quite prone to taking the mick out of a stalwart and talented fellow such as yourself at every opportunity. Especially Huw, and Tony. (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) lol I just finished reading my latest issue of Car & Driver magazine, and your letter reminded me of the good humor found throughout the mag, but especially in the letters to the editors section:-) I agree with you that Thomas is a mixed (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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