 | | NALUG show pictures at GETS 2003
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We finally have organized the pictures people took of NALUG's train layout at the Great Edmonton Model Train Show in late 2003. (URL) Highlights include: * new DCC system * transfer table * working Bascule bridge * rotary hopper dumper Kudos to (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.nalug) !!
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| | Re: Getting started with LEGO trains ???
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(...) Did you order it or PREorder it? Amazon lets you preorder things before they're published but you're not supposed to get charged for them till they ship. Did you get charged? I do not have any info on exact release date but I'm anxious to get (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Getting started with LEGO trains ???
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I ordered this book - Getting started in LEGO trains by Jacob McKee from Amazon before Christmas and have not received it yet. Has anybody received it? Has anyone any information when it will be available? Thanks, David (21 years ago, 24-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Jason Koczur and T. Jackson's MOC's appear in the LEGO Magazine
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Congratulations go out to Jason Koczur and T. Jackson who had their MOC's in the latest issue of the LEGO Club Magazine. (January 2004) Jason Koczur's model was an awesome Metro Center Train Station that appeared to take up 6 large gray baseplates! (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jan-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.people, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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| | trying to build BUT,
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Hello I was browsing on brickshelf and found the following engine that I would like to build. I wonder if anyone knows if there is a mlcad or dat file for the model. (URL) (21 years ago, 23-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: BrickFest PDX 2004 - Where are you coming from? (01.17.04)
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(...) <snip> Ya know, I could have sworn Howard Dean was rattling off the list of home states of people attending Brickfest PDX the other night.... (21 years ago, 22-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.nl, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.loc.pt, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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| | Re: 4410 "steam engine junction"
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(...) Hey, Yes, set number 4410 is a Creator Set..."Build and Create" but when I went to the LEGO website this is what I found (URL) think it is just bricks or something:? Erik Bush (21 years ago, 23-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.year.2004)
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| | Re: 12v Transformer
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Hi Alan, (...) Given the fact that 12V trains were never officially sold in teh US, this seems natural. (...) You can buy a 220V transformer and use a converter with it. Get a 30..40VA 110V-to-220V converter, or a more powerful one if you plan to (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 4410 "steam engine junction"
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(...) Number 4410 is a Creator set...'Build and Create' that will be released in 2004. Care to explain what that 'steam engine junction' is? Or have some scans? Thank you Steve (21 years ago, 21-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.year.2004)
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| | Re: MichLUG to display at the Great American Train Show in Novi, MI
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Correction: the show will be on Jan 24th & 25th (this weekend.) (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org, FTX)
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| | MichLUG to display at the Great American Train Show in Novi, MI
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This will be MichLTC's 4th year displaying at the Great American Train show in Novi, MI. We frequently pull out all the stops for this show and this year is no exception. Looks for many new creations. We will have multiple drop sections, 3 9v train (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org)
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| | Re: Cowans Sheldon 60 ton breakdown crane "31"
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(...) LOL! I aim to please! And note the liberal use of both studded AND non-studded technic beams! ROSCO Added .technic cos of the beams thang.... (21 years ago, 21-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Cowans Sheldon 60 ton breakdown crane "31"
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Again you manage to make me more interested in trains :) Spotlighted. (21 years ago, 21-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | GtwLUG to show at GATS Jan 31-1 Feb
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GtwLUG (Gateway LEGO Users Group) is set to show at the (URL) in Wentzville MO> (Saint Louis) on the 31st of Jan. and the 1st of Feb. This is our 2nd major event, we will have an 8x12 foot layout with trains, town, castle, space, and anything more (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mo, FTX)
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| | Cowans Sheldon 60 ton breakdown crane "31"
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(URL) Crane 31>> (URL) This> is my rendition of the (URL) breakdown crane> restored by the (URL) Pemberton Tramway Company>. Enjoy! ROSCO (21 years ago, 20-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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| | Re: 12v Transformer
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(...) I don't know much about non-lego model railroading in 110V countries, but if these use 12V DC output as well, you may consider using a non-lego model railroad transformer (check if it supplies enough power). Niels Living in a 220V country, and (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 12v Transformer
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(...) A 12V transformer supplies full wave rectified power (humps on an oscilloscope). Mine puts out up to 14.7 Volts no load to the track. The "DC" to the switches is also 14.7 Volts max. There is an AC output that gives 17 Volts AC no load. (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 12v Transformer
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(...) I had good luck with a stepup transformer I bought at Radio Shack. You need to get a real transformer in my view, not one of those things that can run shavers... When you buy a 220V speed regulator, you will find some amperage or wattage (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 12v Transformer
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I just acquired a 12v train set but it did not come with a transformer. Can anyone provide advice about how to get one that works with a 110v outlet. The ones listed on Bricklink all appear to be 220v. Can the 220v variety be adapted to a 110v? I (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Signing off...till March
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(...) I knew you were going away for a bit, but 2 months??? You better take some LEGO with you, man! (I'm assuming you'll have access to some tools so you can do that nefarious modding thing you do) Or maybe arrange for care packages? Presumably (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Signing off...till March
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I'm leaving for the Bahamas Wednesday to work on an electrical project. Not all fun and games like you're thinking. Imagine an isolated town surrounded by water and NO LEGO!!! I'll be back sometime in March. All work and no Lego will make Rob a dull (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | 4 6 2 train chassie using BBB's wheels
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Here are some pictures of my 4 6 2 train chassie using BBB's wheels. A close up of the chassie :- (URL) Going through the points :- (URL) You will also notice in the second picture my 725 train set (which I finally got all the parts for) And some (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | SCLTC final two weeks at SDMRRM and more photos
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SCLTC is entering it's final two weeks at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. This show is a record breaker for SCLTC totalling 70 days of operation -- more days than all previous SCLTC events combined -- and upwards of 40,000 visitors! (We've been (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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| | Re: been around... more 8wides
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(...) &*$% FTX: (URL) Josh (21 years ago, 18-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: been around... more 8wides
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Hows that for style? when I get the sticker paper I ordered & the body done, I'll decal it up & get some real pics... (URL) (21 years ago, 17-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: been around... more 8wides
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(...) Very nicely done! I love all the differnt locomotive designs! I can't wait to see your SD70ACe! I did one in 6 wide--looking forward to the 8! Again, beautifully done! Keep up the awesome work! Dave K (URL) (21 years ago, 16-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: been around... more 8wides
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(...) My jaw hurts from hitting the floor. I can't begin to imagine the hours of work you've put into all these designs! Very, VERY well done. JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 16-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | been around... more 8wides
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I've added a few more, I'm working on a CAD now too, sooooon I'll have the pictures of the real units up. I added a large part of the SD series... (URL) questions? Josh (21 years ago, 16-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Advice wanted
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(...) Now thats good thinking, I'll have to make a mock-up and have a play around, thanks everyone. The problem with having the footplate fixed and the bogie moving underneath (a la real thing) is one of clearances due to the size of the Lego motor (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Advice wanted
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(...) How about a long rubber band that's connected both ends to the pilot, and through a hole of some kind in the boiler? So it can slide side to side? Or even 2 pieces of string joined but a short rubber band in the same configuration? This may (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Monorail Station Preview
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Hello, this train station has been done bei Rainer Brendler. See his contribution to ISCC2 at (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Advice wanted
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(...) That IS crazy. It will never work! No, more seriously that's actually pretty spiffy thinking. Figure out how to route the band through the boiler and through the pilot and Bob's your uncle. One wrinkle though, there will be a tendency for the (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Advice wanted
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(...) Here's a crazy idea: how about using a black rubber band? --Bill. (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Lego.com events page frustration
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This page: (URL) not seem to be updated anymore? This is a shame. The effort put into updating should be minimal, as ILTCO has a form that easily allows transporting this info to Lego. However, there it seems to reach a trash bin soon. Not only does (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Train builders, I have a proposition
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(...) This sounds like a lot of fun. I'd do it, if only to see what scary and completely unprototypical things you lot would come up with, except I don't have luggage space for a module, nor time to build one between now and then, unfortunately. But (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Train builders, I have a proposition
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Here's an update. I'll try to speak up over the crickets. I spoke to Holger Matthes via email about the "theme swap" (yeah that's the new term) and he's into it. Luggage willing, he might even make a Moonbase 1592. Now that would rock. Just sayin'. (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: I need your help!
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(...) Still need the 7722 one? Do you want the whole sticker sheet? Chris (21 years ago, 15-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New NYC Subway car!
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(...) When I follow that link now I just get a toywiz.com homepage. What was pictured? --Bill. (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: BrickFest PDX 2004 - some serious train builders are going...
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"Steven Barile" <steve.e.barile@intel.com> wrote in message news:HrEI3F.1s25@lugnet.com... (...) Uh, count me out. I have a date in the Bahamas. A firm project completion date, that is. Flying out next Wednesday for 5 weeks of no rest and (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Train builders, I have a proposition
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(...) Seems like a really good idea, lots of fun to see what the other side would build. Perhaps we can plan to do something similar at Brickfest DC as well. Something like the 'swap jobs for a day' that some companies do to bolster company unity. (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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