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Hi there, Ever since buying the Make & Create: Wild Collection (4101) I've had the idea of using the dragon fly wings as train windows. Also my brother Egil challenged me to build a train front using the large dark grey curved bricks he got me from (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.town) !
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Here is my latest. It is a fully automated train bridge. (Sorry the photos are not the best. It is hard to take pictures in my basement.) It is fully automated. Meaning we will be able to run the rcx and the bridge will happen periodically during a (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics) !
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| | Re: tarnished track
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(...) This has been discussed before but I would say that there is no firm conclusion yet. While I am a proponent of cleaning LEGO elements if they get to the point of being visibly dirty or sticky, I'm in the "don't clean rails unless you really (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: train width
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Snippage (...) I have to disagree about 7 wide. Its a good compromise between 6 and 8 wide. You can still use some 6 wide elements (centered with jumper plates) while building a bigger beefier train. Its also a lot of fun and a challenge. Working (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: train width
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(...) You're definitely on the right ... track. I can get ... on ... board ... with that notion. Ugh, I'm terrible ;) (...) Cleverer? I'd take exception, but I'm currently in my thinking-man pose contemplating complex and elegantly functional wheel (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello, I just got a new train set and I was playing with it last night. I put in a couple of old straight rail pieces that are probably 5 yrs old with the new rail pieces. I had noticed that the old track feels rough to the touch like there is a (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Flush access door
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In lugnet.trains, Jason J. Railton wrote: snip (...) Huh?! You got a picture or somethin'? James "I'm not from Missouri, but you have to show me anyway" Wilson Dallas, TX (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: train width
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote: (blather blather blather... as if analysing the *height of a minifig* gets you anywhere... analyse the WIDTH, I say... then you get 12 wide as the right answer (0) ) Scale, schmale. I build 6 wide trains for the (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Unfortunately, I know that all too well. Being unemployed for over a year now puts a serious crimp into the LEGO purchases... :-( JohnG, GMLTC anyone looking to hire an experience software developer (and part-time LEGO fanatic)?? (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That would entail a bigger house. Bigger house means bigger mortgage. Bigger mortgage means less money for LEGO purchases! Geesh! You should know better JohnG! :) Dave K (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Build a bigger layout!!! Geeze, I wish all questions were that easy to answer... ;-) JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote: <snip> (...) I would honestly do 8 wide if a) I had the pieces--8 wide takes up soooo many more pieces and b) if LEGO track geometry was better!! I mean, those curves!! Grr!! I have a 6 wide model of the GESD70ACe, (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Flush access door
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In lugnet.trains, Aaron Sneary wrote: Snip Snip (...) Sounds like a good idea for a competition at Brickfest etc. Giving verbal or written directions for anything is a good test of language and logic skills (and good practice.) "You put the (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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(...) I can imagine that not only is it tough for the first person to write everything down in words, it's also a real challenge for the teammate to visualize what the other person is describing! Congrats on your wish come true, Aaron! -Bryan (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: train width
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(...) John is absolutely correct here. You have 2 choices upon which to gauge your scale-- the height of the minifig or the track gauge (the distance between the rails). As John mentioned, a typical US train is about 10 feet wide, and standard track (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: ENGLISH APT ,COLOURS,Red or Orange stripe?
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(...) They tend to have stickers on both sides, yes. We are going to informally exchange containers at BrickFest PDX, I am sure. I'll be bringing a few MichLTC to trade with whoever wants to trade. (...) You should work with the Train Coordinator on (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: train width
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(...) Well, considering trains in the U.S. are about twice the width of the rails, and overhang the ends of the ties, I'd say the actual width should be 10 wide, with automobiles being 7 wide -- wide enough for two minifigs to sit side-by-side. But (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: ENGLISH APT ,COLOURS,Red or Orange stripe?
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(...) SNIP 7 wide! Now that's what I've been saying since I first heard of the how wide debate. It's about time a real train builder came around to the truth: Trains are 7 wide and cars are 5 wide! Aaron (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Although that would certainly work, there are no right answers that I was looking for. And there are no tests. I just enjoy people who can explain a building technique with just words. I was in a science competition as a teen where one person (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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(...) I was challenging people to go to the next step of their innovation long before the title was applied to my name. Some people fulfill their challenge, others don't. I still don't think I've seen a moonbase from you Larry! Thanks, it's (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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(...) Such a simple little innovation, but a great one. The uses for space stuff and their affinity for studlessness makes it a welcome addition. Nice work. Cheers, -Gil (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: ENGLISH APT ,COLOURS,Red or Orange stripe?
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(...) The stripe is red. It's just faded photographs that make it look orange. The hardest match is the colour around the windows, as it's a very dark grey cyanic colour. I suppose if you live in England it counts as "sea blue". I think dark grey, (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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P.S. Jolly well done you jammy git! Congratulations. (I bet they stitch his pockets closed when he turns up for work...) Jason Railton (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Flush access door
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(...) Oh please, you use a 1x5 technic 'rotor' plate and push the studs of an upturned 1x2 plate down into the ends and build on that. It's five long, so you get half a stud offset flush with your six-wide wall. Hide the rounded ends by resting them (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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| | ENGLISH APT ,COLOURS,Red or Orange stripe?
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Hello all, I am collecting parts to build a English Advanced Passinger Train. It will have a 7 wide base, 6 wide top and 6 wide front. And alot of various hinge bricks and plates. It will be based on James Mathis APT design. But I was abit unsure (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | "Fallen Flags" Link !!
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Hello All, The Fallen Flags link does not work anymore ! Could it be fixed ? Or does anyone know how to find that page ? I have plans to build a complete 8 Wide Santa Fe Super Chief & carriages. And I hope to use this pictures as a reference, as to (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Jake McKee posters at Digital Bricks
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Hi Geoff, You are right. The posters are nearly finished. I already reserved some space for them and the html file got uploaded accidently. I was/am too lazy to remove it. Sorry about that. But if you are subscribed to the newsletter (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Its my first 8 wide but its not quite ready. Its a GE C40-8W and its 64 studs long. Its a monster. I'll post some pics in the next couple of weeks once key parts arrive. Mike (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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I'm more interested in seeing the train its sitting in! Looks like quite the beast! Like the vents in there too... Josh (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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| | BayLTC 2004 GATS Schedule
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For Immediate Release Contact: Russell Clark rclark@telis.org 408.605.5412 (cell) SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA - The Bay Area LEGO Train Club (BayLTC) is pleased to announce it's 2004 Great American Train Show (GATS) schedule. We will be showing at (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.sacbb, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Jake McKee posters at Digital Bricks
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I see a place for three posters by Jake at digitalbricks.nl, but the links are broken. Are the posters there? Thanks :-) (P.S. If emailing me, please reply to geoffgr@comporium.net) (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I wasn't sure if it had been done before but I thought it was worth posting in anycase. Sharing of information and all that. Cheers, Mike (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Snip (...) Well built and well shared Mike. And, all studs-up too. I can imagine several uses for this. Best regards, Ley (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: 4410 "steam engine junction"
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(...) WHAT???? You mean there is no separate, wicked train set??? You're lucky I found out that new Technic, Designer Sets and Alpha Team sets are coming out later this year. I just can't wait to see these new sets. Steve (21 years ago, 29-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.year.2004)
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(...) are two 1x? tiles resting directly on top of the box. The studs on the box are hollow, so he probably just shifted some 1x4 tiles over half a stud, or used a 1x6 or 1x8 tile to link the two sides together. For that matter, it would be just as (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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(...) Is the "newest Master Builder" having trouble figuring it out for himself, or is that more of an "exercise for the student" thing? hehe. Seriously, many many congrats man, you did us all proud, Way to go! ++Lar (21 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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(...) SNIP (...) Now, can you put the whole thing in upside down so the door opens up? Aaron S (21 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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(...) Snipped a clever hack! (...) Just like to point out that there's nothing wrong with independently discovering a "new" innovation! Keep hacking! Good things come from experimenting and sharing.... thanks Dan, John and Mike! (21 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Flush access door
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(...) Dan Siskind did something similar (same?) on one of his trains a couple of years ago: (URL) course, Dan is usually good for several new building techniques every time we see him. The GMLTC refers to him as our "alpha builder", the rest of us (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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| | Flush access door
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While working on my latest train I had an idea for an access door. It uses the 2x2x2 container but leaves the door flush with the surface and leaves no gap above the door. I'm not sure if its been done before but here it is. The wacky colors are for (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: IndyLUG at NMRA District Show
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Here's the pics of the show I promised: (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Pictures from MichLUG layout at GATS in Novi
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I've uploaded my pictures from last weekends GATS show in Novi, MI to Brickshelf. They can be seen here: (URL) (21 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: 4410 "steam engine junction"
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(...) The main model is a steam engine, a tiny station, and some passengers. Please don't throw anything at me. (21 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.year.2004)
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| | Streamliner Dome Car
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Hello, everyone, I've designed a streamliner dome car: (URL) More pictures and information are available at (URL) Built Trains>. Thanks for checking it out. later, James Mathis (21 years ago, 28-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 4410 "steam engine junction"
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(...) Yes, that's 4410 set but I'm really interested in knowing what the "steam engine junction" set is? Or if there is any information or scans? Steve (21 years ago, 27-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.year.2004)
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| | Re: IndyLUG at NMRA District Show
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(...) Last May the NGLTC, GFLTC and MSLTC did a combined layout at the SER NMRA convention in Chattanooga Tenn., and we were very well recieved. Actually the SER committee seeked us out for the show, and promoted heavly in there print and TV ads (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: IndyLUG at NMRA District Show
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(...) The GMLTC displayed at the 1999 national NMRA show here in St. Paul, MN. I think we got a "neat, but they're just toys" comment from someone (yours aren't too??), but the NMRA president also told us that he considered our presence to be just (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Signing off...till March
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(...) While LUGNET WAS down, but is back up now, I didn't think the outage would have impacted confirmation mails. It's a Todd question, I think. XFUT admin.general so he sees it. You might follow up with an email directly to him as well if there's (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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| | IndyLUG at NMRA District Show
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Wow what a fantastic event! Five of us set up a small 7 x 27 baseplate layout at the Cintral Indiana District meeting of the NMRA. Jeramy Spurgeon, Mark Peterson, Chayme Higgins, Andrew Matlock and Brian Darrow. I know several of the members took (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: BBB Train Wheels
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(...) Thanks for the hint! Just ordered mine and can't wait for them to arrive... should make for some cool new capabilities... (21 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Signing off...till March
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Odd - I posted an answer to this a few days ago, and I still havent got a mail for confirmation? Has lugnet been down or? (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Toy & Hobby Expo Show Report - Town/Train & Space Layouts
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MichLUG was happy to participate in the Toy & Hobby Expo in Novi, Michigan for a second year. This year we expanded our showing to include a Moonbase layout and a table for some large Model Team style creations by Steve Ringe and some Bionicle (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.modelteam, FTX) !!
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| | Re: BBB Train Wheels
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(...) Forgot to mention the wheels are available in FOUR colours! Black, Red, Dark Grey & Light Grey (21 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | BBB Train Wheels
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Haven't seen it announced in here yet, but Ben has updated his website: (URL) his fantastic train wheels are now available to order from the site. Spread the word! Can't wait for mine to arrive! (21 years ago, 26-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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"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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(...) 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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In lugnet.trains, Teunis Davey wrote: <snip> (...) No need to bring track. It will be easiest for all if all the track used belongs to just a few people (local PNLTC members). Exceptions are usually made for people who bring bridges or other mocs (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Ross Crawford wrote: <snip> (...) Yes for 10 wide. (And Yes for 8-wide too.) Ben Fleskes PNLTC (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains, Teunis Davey wrote: . (...) No, you shouldn't need to do that. (...) We did not secure a volunteer to coordinate an official one but I believe there were some posts by folks stating they'd be bringing a few containers to swap (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I extend my hand from one facet of our hobby to another. Mark Sandlin (man I can't wait till he wakes up) and I will build rolling stock for the PDX layout if I can get 2 "non Space" trainspotters (1) to contribute at least one 48x48 module each to (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Don't forget us Aussies (Ozzies)!! (...) I have built a 4 6 2 train chassie. For a Victoria Rail Streamlined Steamtrain. The Edward Henty ,Spirit of Progess.Which I will build soon.Hopefully before BrickFest PDX. It uses 6 BBB's train (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Arn't we all big kids at heart ! I love to see Lego train crashes.But it would be good to have a train layout that does not slow any trains down. I had a look on the BrickFest PDX site. And I saw that HoMa (?) from the FGLTC was bringing his (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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