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(...) Sure don't say anthing about the Spamcake train!? And WHEN is this TCLTC layout gonna be unvailed? I've been waiting forever to see it in light, I see little sneaks in Ross's folder, I wanna see MORE! Josh (URL) (21 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) that locomotive positively rocks! it'd probably be too tall for the moonbase (or very close), but it positively oozes style (like an old streamliner), I love it. the freight car is really neat too, but apart from the colors, it doesn't really (...) (21 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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| | My first boxcar
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Here's my first finished attempt at any sort of rolling stock for a train. I wanted a six-wide boxcar with working doors. I managed to keep the doors 1 plate thick by using 1x1 - 1x1 brackets on the back. The brackets stick out from the plate just (...) (21 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I became inspired by Jake's intermodal warehouse, and specifically by the idea of trains riding around on the Moonbase project transporting containers. I had left BrickFest PDX thinking that I would build some 8 wide ore cars, but now I decided to (...) (21 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Very interesting! I'd like some of those crossovers using both left and right hand switches. I've not yet been brave enough to use my dremel on Lego like that - I once cut a steel pole outside with the cutting disc and the disc shattered and (...) (21 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Ribbed panel construction idea
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(...) Back to the drawing board! I could have sworn that the droopy arm type was the older one. Oh well. Tim (21 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Then it seems there is a problem. The handles that don't droop are too long to place end-to-end like that. Jason Railton (21 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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Hi everyone - I have created a new Yahoo group tonight to coordinate meetings and other stuff among Chicago area LEGO builders. I've called it chicago-lego. It is publicly listed on Yahoo, but new members must be approved to join. I'm doing it this (...) (21 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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| | Re: Ribbed panel construction idea
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(...) I have a comparison picture of those in my BS galleries: (URL) schleim, Clark (21 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Modifying 9v Wyes
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Will the terror end??? (URL) more switches fall to the Dremel! The double switch works very nice. I'll see what I'm in the mood for next. As usual, let me know what you think! Dave K (...) (21 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Ribbed panel construction idea
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(...) Hi Tim, That piece sounded unfamiliar to me so I went over to Peeron, and it appears that you've spec'd the type 1 version (URL) They indicate that it was produced from '78 to '85, which was during my dark age, which is why it seemed (...) (21 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | RichLUG and HardLUG to Display at Virginia Avian Museum - March 27-28
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The Richmond Lego Users Group (RichLUG) and the Hampton Roads Lego Users Group are joining forces this weekend to feature a joint display at the Virginia Aviation Museum "Wings and Rails" Show in Richmond, Virginia. The show is this Saturday and (...) (21 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Gary's Dymanic Buffer
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Does your train group have some bad drivers / conductors? Well after a lot of good response over Gary's train buffer, i created the instructions for this (my first 2 boot), parts list and even have included the movie of the buffer in action. After (...) (21 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Wonderful work. I've been there many times and would definitely have recognized the station without any descriptions. Excellent rendering! (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Space Cargo Container Standard?
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(...) I'd say standard dimensions are a requirement! I'd also say we include a short and long version of the containers, much like trains (or real-life intermodal) does. the containers I used (I think) are 8 studs long, so this could be the short (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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| | Heavy Duty Track Connections for Public Display Layouts (ILTCO Article)
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Reference (URL) noticed early on that there is a significant voltage drop between 9V track sections. I put a large steam loco, which uses 2 train motors and 2 71427 technic motors, in a siding. When it was a metre from where the feed from a standard (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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I have been limited recently to building virtual MOCs due to a lack of space for the real thing. So when I wanted to see if I could build a representation of the train station in Jasper, Alberta I turned to MLCAD and POV RAY. The results can be seen (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New MOCs & New Address
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I recently updated my new web site (see below) with two new projects: (URL) A slow moving passenger train (tram?). and (URL) A generic cargo car. A while back, I registered the domain; have slowly been migrating the site; and finally started to (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Pictures and Video of COLTC at the Greenberg show
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I didn't really notice until you pointed it out! There was at least one new train that appeared at the show: (2 URLs) The pictures are not from the show, but close enough. :) Some building instructions are available. (The site and building (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: 4-6-2 Wheel Formations using BBB wheels
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(...) I've been working on a 4-6-4 using the BBB wheels, with some very good luck. I'm using a linkage design similar to that on my 4-8-4 Northern: (URL) a couple other people have mentioned, I had to de-flange one pair of drivers. In order to allow (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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