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Steve, I have also used Mindstorms to run a train, like this. But I used it in a railroad yard, not for a trolley. But it’s basically the same concept. I put the touch sensor at a 90 degree angel with the track and about one brick away from track at (...) (25 years ago, 18-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ...The meeting went great, tho there were only three of us there! The meeting room is perfect. A huge floor to spread out on and a nice central location for anyone who works in or near DC! We laid out some track to match roughly our table (...) (25 years ago, 17-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.va)
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(...) Before I add my 2 cents worth, I have zero experience with Mindstorms light sensors. That said, have you tried shading the sensor, especially from overhead light. Are Mindstorms light sensors similiar to those used in other forms of model (...) (25 years ago, 17-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not at all boring, looks great! I especially like the grab bars and Amtrack stripe treatment. I am sure most of us wish we had more of anything Metroliner. - Jim --- (25 years ago, 17-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I use two individual light bulbs. The kind that come in the train light service pack with black "t-shaped" brick. These light bulb 1x2 bricks with the light bulb facing forward fit nicely into the side-hole of a technic beam. A 1x1x1 clear (...) (25 years ago, 17-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What's you secret on getting the duel headlights to light up? Are you using fiber optics or two individual light bulbs? John Warren (25 years ago, 17-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Yah, it's boring version 3 for this model. Changes include: 1) working dual headlights 2) return of the smaller windshield 3) 1/4-curve-top black bricks along top edge of hood 4) control stick antenna to *try* to split the windsheild in half. (looks (...) (25 years ago, 17-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I was playing around with Mindstorms tonight and was working on the automated trolley line. I have been looking for alternatives to the light sensors (the ambient light can kill ya). I was thinking about touch sensors but just plopping a (...) (25 years ago, 17-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Has anyone thought of modeling Amatrack's new Acela train (northeast corridor DC - Boston)? A possible use for the new 4561? Good pics of the real thing at trainweb.com/railpix (25 years ago, 17-Oct-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Busy-Bee has 6347 Monorail Accessory Track!
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Thanks, I just called them and put myself on the waiting list. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (25 years ago, 16-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains)
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<smack!> (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (25 years ago, 16-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains)
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Alan Demlow wrote in message ... (...) About £10 w/o VAT. Mike - mike_walsh@mindspring.com (URL) (25 years ago, 16-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains)
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Anybody have a price on the 1831's? (...) (25 years ago, 16-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains)
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Troy Cefaratti wrote in message ... (...) Take a look here instead: (URL) set is a must have if you have a monorail. Mike - mike_walsh@mindspring.com (25 years ago, 16-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains)
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(...) He's ordered 300 Maersk Trucks and 75% are already taken! I think he's increasing it to 400! I'll let you know when they get them in. Carbon 60 (25 years ago, 15-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains)
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How greedy! Save some for the rest of us. -Nick (Tongue in cheek of course). Tom Stangl wrote in message <3807A33B.7911B8E9@n...pe.com>... (...) mentioned (...) whopping) (...) (25 years ago, 15-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, I WILL admit I had a mockup of a green line car partially completed but I just could not get a center pivot that looked good from the outside, worked, and would at least allow a minifig (turned sideways so he was only 1 stud wide) to (...) (25 years ago, 15-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains)
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I've called a few times in the last 4-6 weeks, and they haven't even mentioned getting the 1831s in - they've always said they are still on order. Please DO let us know when the 1831 are in stock, I want to order (a whopping) 3 of them. (...) | (...) (25 years ago, 15-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Troy (25 years ago, 15-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains)
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