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(...) I saw this on Bricklink earlier today, AWSOME, great job man! I think I'll order a FEW of those wheels, I wish there were a little more filled out version, compairison wise to the US "Super Heated Boiler" locomotives, but it may work fine... (...) (21 years ago, 23-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New uses for steering wheels
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(...) It looks like a big pipe valve, perfect for the "industrial look". Cool! I'm not convinced about your other one as a train thing. Real grab irons tend to be a bit flatter to the body. Maybe the spacers will like it though, Another use for (...) (21 years ago, 22-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) My 'Challenger' model is a 4-6-6-4, using Ben's wheels in two sets of "6". You have to de-flange the middle wheels in each set in order to allow them to slide inside and outside the rails around the corners. If you try to keep the flanges on (...) (21 years ago, 22-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I seem to be singularly uninspired--I can't seem to come up with a good train layout for my basement. Here's a current Track Designer file of my basement layout as of today. (URL) anyone feels like throwing ideas around for a layout, it would be (...) (21 years ago, 22-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wouldn't mind at all for that is a most excellent MOC! It's small, simple, yet elegant and captures the original rail loco beautifully! Nicely done! Dave K (21 years ago, 22-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Ben's wheels have arrived in the UK, back where it all began... (URL) Stephenson's 'Rocket'>> Image is (URL) clickable> once the folder's been moderated. I just wanted to say a big thank-you to Ben for this excellent new part. Jason Railton (21 years ago, 22-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Can't really comment on the longevity of the site the image came from. Christmas task - create my own version of the diagram and maybe some others and create an FTX page about the mechanical bits of a steam loco form a lego point of view. Your (...) (21 years ago, 22-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) you didn't! (...) I think for the most part, yes. That animated diagram (and your concise explanation of it) is pretty nifty. is it at a stable location? It seems worth linking from the header, or if ti's embedded in an info page that could be (...) (21 years ago, 22-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: BBB wheels + availability?
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(...) Think of it as a physics problem, since that is what it is. If the two connecting rods (one each side) are at 180 or 0 to each other, then when one is at a end, the other is at end as well. When you push on one or the other of them, nothing (...) (21 years ago, 22-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New uses for steering wheels
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I discovered a couple of uses for steering wheels while working on a current project. The first uses a tap and the wheel part removed from its base. (URL) need to lever the wheel off the base. Its a little snug but it will pop off without damaging (...) (21 years ago, 22-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: BBB wheels + availability?
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(...) That may be (as lar said) because it's a static display. (...) No the counterbalance is only to balance (as much as possible) the weight of the connecting rod and bearing on the wheel. You'll notice the counter weight is much larger on the (...) (21 years ago, 22-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: BBB wheels + availability?
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(...) Like lar says, I'm sure that it is not the case that the quartering is the same both sides. However some points to consider A: like cars, steam locos come with different amounts of cylinders, the most basic being two (I think there were some (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: BBB wheels + availability?
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In lugnet.trains, Teunis Davey wrote: <snip> (...) Push rods and connecting rods are both on my list of possible parts to make. First things first, I'm busy working the flanged train driver wheel. Regarding the blind drivers, I'm working on that (...) (21 years ago, 20-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I suggest that you look again as that's counter to my experience, every steamer I have ever seen has the rods quartered. Is this a static model that maybe was disassembled and incorrectly reassembled? Or are you being fooled by something else? (...) (21 years ago, 20-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New gray track doesn't match
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(...) Bad form, replying to myself... The more I hear about the new dark gray, the more I think that the color mismatch I am seeing is just a slightly discolored old gray track being compared to a fresh old gray track that hasn't dicolored. Sorry (...) (21 years ago, 20-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: BBB wheels + availability?
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(...) Has anyone worked out how to get the push rods to work perfectly ?? On these combo's ,4 4 0 , 4 6 2 , etc ?? I've had a look ,at a real steam train, at a local park. And I found that the push rods are in the same position, on both sides. But (...) (21 years ago, 20-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 7 wide rolling stock
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(...) I like how you have built the windows !! I will have to copy that design some time. Seven wide is the way to go ,not too small ,not too big , just right!! I hope to have my train pics up soon.Once I've worked out how to tranfer them from my (...) (21 years ago, 20-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | More Pics Re: COLTC at the COSI Toledo Show Report
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It was a neat show. Here are some more pics that I took while there, of the COLTC and the MichLUG displays: (URL) <pjanssen@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:Hq1u70.1qCp@lugnet.com... (...) OH, (...) it (...) tied (...) several (...) (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 19-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.oh)
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| | Re: Slotted freight cars
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(...) Thanks, James. jt (21 years ago, 19-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I agree, they're very simple. But it took me forever to come up with the concept, I was trying every piece I could that would fit in those sloted rails and I just stumbled across the idea of using the windows. The locking effect was just a (...) (21 years ago, 19-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, it takes 50 of those pieces pre-car. I think I'm going to build one more and strech it out a bit, if it looks good I might do the same to all the cars. jt (21 years ago, 19-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | www.CPLTC.org
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The latest/newest LTC website is now available: (URL) so much a new LTC as a smaller umbrella within the larger ILTCO umbrella - assuming our application is approved. We invite you to visit and see for yourself. Your comments are appreciated. SRC (...) (21 years ago, 19-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: Quite funny breakfast story
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(...) Those particular containers did not come up, no, but there was some talk at various points during the weekend about the nascent NBLTC 6 wide container standard, which I quite like. Hopefully more info will be released about it soon. (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Here are some more pics of our layout, Jason Spears' gallery: (URL) Paul (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, James Trobaugh wrote: <snip re sliding doors> (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) No. These did not come up in the conversation, looks good though. I think COLTC will stick with a decal container, propably will start making/designing them soon. Paul (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Slotted freight cars
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Awesome! They capture the look of stock cars very nicely. Jeez that's a lot of those... -Stefan- (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Last weekend, we participated in the train event of the COSI in Toledo, OH, together with MichLTC, and 2 other non-Lego clubs. It was a good show, and it was great to talk to the MichLTC crowd. Despite that half of our stuff is tied up at the Shrine (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.oh, FTX) !!
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| | 3 Show Reports from MichLUG - Town/Train & Castle Displays
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Well we have been really busy lately. 4 Shows in November and December with yet 1 more at the end of the month. We have 3 report finished up so I thought I would announce them all together. The last report will be forthcoming. 19th Annual Festival (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) !!
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(...) Hmmm. So, did Larry have much to say on the subject I wonder, having had a previous viewing of this: (URL) ??? Jason R (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Slotted freight cars
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The sliding dorsa are brilliantly simple. They move in a similar manner to sliding plug doors and your design has given me inspiration for use on smaller passenger stock doors. Tim (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 7 wide rolling stock
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I am a bit surprised that noone have responded yet, cause it is really great work. Mostly I like the cars, the passenger car is just great, it gives me some ideas for a project I once stopped. Minimum use of parts which gives plenty of room in the (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Another Motorized Switch Design :-)
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(...) Great idea! I just tried this with the speed regulator set to level 4 (6 being max) and it reduces the impact considerably, but there's still enough power for a reliable throw. I've been using the motorized switches with my RCX (running LACC) (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Another Motorized Switch Design :-)
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(...) Thanks, Philippe. I must say that it was your article at the FreeLUG site that got me thinking along these lines. I remember having to search all over the place when I was working on my first motorized switch! Here's the latest version of the (...) (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Another Motorized Switch Design :-)
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(...) No problem! I might even build some of these myself... ROSCO (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Another Motorized Switch Design :-)
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(...) Hi Mark, Along with Chris, I totally agree that your design is brilliant. I tested both versions (long and short) and both prooved to be very stable with my switch points. At least after 200 tests. To be honest, I oil my switch points with (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: BBB wheels + availability?
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(...) Or that he's set up to handle non PayPal buyers. Well maybe this first production run will be collectors items someday, when Ben is rich and famous. :-) ++Lar (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: BBB wheels + availability?
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(...) Yes, it is $3 each. I'm just not sure that there are even any remaining to purchase... JOHN (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I'm 99% sure "$3 each" is for one wheel. $6 for a pair of them. Still a very reasonable price, in my opinion! I've already bought almost a dozen of these 'beta' wheels, and I'll buy more when the 'production' version comes out. JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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It says $3 each on the website. That is $3 per each PAIR, right? Not whining, just clarifying. It seems a very reasonable price. -Stefan- (21 years ago, 16-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
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