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...snip... (...) Ed, the .mpd file is missing a part. MLCAD tells me file X169.dat is missing! I *think* its the rubber band you used for the design but I'm not sure. Could it be possible for you to update the .mpd file. Thanks -AHui A&M LWorks (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains, Philippe Label wrote: Do you think the 12V actuator could work with (...) Hi Philippe, yes, mine operate from 9V but the string must have a little slack when it is in the relaxed position. This gives the mechanism a chance to (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) ... (...) Hi Ed, This is the simplest power unit I've ever seen! I'll have to build it ASAP. Thanks a lot, Philippe. (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) ... (...) Hi Jason, Thank you for this additionnal information. Actually, I tested your system on a new switch point and I did not think of testing several variations of elastic bands to find the right one. Sorry for misleading readers about (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi John, Thank you for this complement. Do you think the 12V actuator could work with a 9V tension? I don't have such 12V actuator yet but your suggestions is very smart and so simple. Philippe. (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) You're right Larry. The cable cars are based on the monorail chassis. When BayLTC planned our SF Waterfront Project, we wanted to have a cable car running around. We knew the regular 9v track wouldn't handle the steep elevation changes, so we (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Thanks very much for the comprehensive analysis, Philippe. A compendium like yours inspires us all to build other designs, incorporate new ideas with our existing ones, and move the whole effort forward. After reading your reviews, my (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) What i think is most interesting about this design is that you chose to use monorail bases as your mechanicals. At least that's what it looked like to me in the pics... can you elaborate on that part? (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) That's very interesting reading. Thanks. But I've never had to modify points to use my controller design. It does take some time to find elastic bands with the right amount of tension, but it can deliver just enough power to switch an (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It wasn't really that hard. One of our other members had tried some ideas, but they didn't work. I thought about it for a few days and sketched the design out on paper. From there it was easy. Russell (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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Here is another very easy way for your consideration, all you need is the actuator from the 12V points/switch or the 12V automatic level crossings, a short length of string (Lego string is good :-) ) and a dab of glue. (URL) Of course the yellow (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Ondrew, you and everybody involved deserve a big round of applause for all your work to organize this event. It looked awesome. From the handouts table in the lobby, to the way you guys handled questions from the visitors, and the spiffy details on (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hey all, After a very long weekend I have finally gotten a second to sit down and relax so I figured I would give you the low down on the event as well as my plans for next year. Friday night was hectic to say the least but also very organized. (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I see you revived the engine? (URL) remember her from years past.... Josh (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Hey Russell, (...) Ahh! New Camera, fun! (...) Thank you for creating the Memorial, touching. (...) excellent likeness. (I used to live on California Street and Filmore) (...) e (21 years ago, 10-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Comprehensive, but there is a interesting third kind of approach (I propose to call it the minimalist-trend) devised by Rick Clark, and I believe it's not mentioned in your article: (URL) method overrides the switch leaver mechanism completly, (...) (21 years ago, 9-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm with Larry--very nice to see a resource like this! I'm going to try to put together a few tonight! Merci! Dave K (21 years ago, 9-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow! That's the most comprehensive collection I've yet seen. VERY nice work, and thanks muchly for helping the community out this way. Much appreciated. Spotlighted (and added to the header as soon as I get a chance!) Viva la FREELUG! (I'll (...) (21 years ago, 9-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hello all, Here is a small review about the motorization of 9V switch points prepared originally in French for friends from Freelug. With the help of Didier Enjary for translation, Gaël Frazier for a final proofreading and Jean-Louis Bergamo (...) (21 years ago, 9-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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Now that I have finally gotten a digital camera, I have gotten around to taking some pictures of the stuff I built for our train layout. Santa Cruz Lighthouse, Route 66 Diner, my 9/11 memorial: (URL) Francisco Cable Cars monorail: (URL) (21 years ago, 9-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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