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(...) This is a rear engine racer, so the back would be the "loco" while the "rolling stock" actually slides over part of the "loco" for a clean look. The front section ("rolling stock") does have it's own wheels and couples to the engine section (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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So James, which part is the "loco" and which part is the "rolling stock"? Great looking railer!!!! Rob RailRacer National Champion BF 2002 "James J. Trobaugh" <james@ngltc.org> wrote in message news:HIuCIG.q33@lugnet.com... (...) Giver" has (...) (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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There’s a new sheriff in town boys and girls! Just in time for the Rail Racer Nationals at Brickfest 2003, the “Law Giver” has arrived. (URL) is a full length modified class racer. It’s powered by a chain driven real wheel running off of a old style (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jul-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Hi Thanks for your comment, Steve. Since I didn't have the right SNOT bricks and don't have the patience nor the money to go and buy specific bricks for specific models, I just had to "sacrifice" the interior of this model. The model is not (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, Great details and design, but I think you've overdone the attention to exterior funkiness to the detriment of the interior. It's snot fair - who would want to be a decapitated minifig and ride in this? SteveH (BeLUG) (21 years ago, 30-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Caledonian OF-Class 0-4-0 for the hard of recognising...
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(...) I think they're both lovely, and every kid that sees either of them will say "Thomas!"... *grin* JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 30-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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As I said, if I'd meant the blasted thing to look like (URL) Thomas> it would jolly well look like (URL) Thomas> (URL) the> flaming (URL) Tank> (URL) Engine>. And it would have the right number of wheels. The likes of Mr Reynolds can now amuse (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) appearance of these wagons and loc. Thanks for sharing the great ideas and concepts. Love the "inside" views. later, James Mathis (21 years ago, 29-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I've gotten a copy of Mark's first presentation (he's still working on the advanced topics one) and it's just superb. It would really be a shame if I were the one that gave it, instead of someone that's had lots of time to play with LDCC. So far (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I just love your version and keep up the good work! JM (21 years ago, 29-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: BF 2003 Container Swap
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(...) Just a quick FYI from the GMLTC: I'll be bringing containers to trade, but since we are an 8-wide club (in fact I think we were the *first* 8-wide club), we would be perfectly happy receiving stickers in return. Thanks, and see you in a couple (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains.org)
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Hi, Recently, the Danish State Railway (DSB) has rented quite a few german double deck wagons to replace some old passenger cars still in use. I believe I've seen several LEGO versions of these double deck wagons (in the colors used by Deutsche (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc)
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(...) What! No WAMALTC? I you have to be kidding, it's in their house:) And there is a lot of other clubs missing too... Wake up guys, Robin W GFLTC (21 years ago, 29-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains.org)
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For info on the Brickfest 2003 Container Swap, please see this page: (URL) Rob, for the info. I will make updates as necessary. (21 years ago, 29-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ah OK. I thought Lenz too had it's own protocol. Thanks for clearing that up. (...) True... wouldn't even degrade normal operations. While at it, the way the spring is held in place could be improved too, as well as the spring power (I've had (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (URL) at the DN123 which is due out soon (moved back again, me thinks...). Even the DN121 which is what I am using is a retail for $20 USD/ 38 or so CDN. heck, I'm selling converted motors for $60/each (DN121, 1 output with resistor to 9V). (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What with a motor with blown up decoder? Buy a new motor, or better, should the motorblock be able to open, as in the 4.5V and early 12V era for replacement? (...) I'd like to see following external functions: 1) Front / rear light on/off with (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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<SNIP> (...) DCC allows you a smooth speedcontrol, especially on low speed, but you need a good motor (if possible 5 pole rotor). If you have a higher motorspeed, with you gear down (more than the actual motors - at 9V they go out the curves !) then (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That indeed sounds good! Much nicer than the $50-100 we're paying in Holland for an average decoder right now... (...) While it may be very common in the USA, I've yet to see such decoders here in Europe. At most train shows I've visited so (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | SIGGRAPH: Too Much Fun for Words!
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Everyone - We are having an absolute blast at SIGGRAPH 2003! (www.siggraph.org/s2003). We hundreds, if not thousands coming by the booth throughout the day, and some even took time out of their schedules to sit with us and build! The tables are like (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jul-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.cad, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains) !!
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