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(...) <snip> I was directly inspired by this thread to make my own-- (URL) had thought about doing this a long time ago but never really bothered until I saw that someone else had done it. I mentioned to the rtlToronto'ers that if they want similar (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I didn't make them, but another member of our club, Joe, did. I believe he got the design from someone else that posted the design either here or on brickshelf. How to actually make thenm I do not know, it does involde cutting, glueing, and (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Paul, and how did you create them, or from where did you get them? Michael "BrickBuy" <pjanssen@columbus.rr.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:HutxJ9.yH3@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) (...) off-leg (...) of a (...) the (...) better pics (...) steam (...) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi TJ Seems to be the bridge with the best weight to span ratio - great. Do you know the pc game 'bridgebuilder'? It lets you build truss bridges but with a limited amount of money (= beams). looking forward to your stay in Switzerland Beat (21 years ago, 4-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Do you have a movie (sorry, I get that all the time, LOL!) What about CADing it? (...) Congratulations, Kevin (21 years ago, 4-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, Kevin. I had a lot of fun doing this. Perhaps it was the quick turnaround from concept to final MOC. It was much, much faster than other MOCs that I've built in the past. Efficiency is good! Especially with bridges. I really didn't (...) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, Adrian. (...) Ok, at least you're not drooling :-) I could have done it sooner, but I was washing my hair, combing the dog, or brushing my teeth. Take your pick ;-) I could come up with sorrier excuses... give me a minute... best, TJ (21 years ago, 4-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, Ted! The pattern is so darn simple- 11 identical segments (except the end supports are different). Once I established the geometry of 1 segment, the rest was a matter of speed building ;-) best, TJ (21 years ago, 4-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) (Hmmm... I replied to this two days ago and it never appeared! Anyway, again:) My parts are schliemy from all the drool. Y'all can stop now ;-) (...) Nope, no hinge. The mount points are a "fudge" and are only close to being level. I think (...) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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| | The SNOT strikes back!
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Enough of this 'Schleim' lark - it's time for some proper 'SNOT'. Another SNOT container and two classic forms of motive power for your enjoyment: (2 URLs) (With apologies in advance to HoMa... ;-) Jason Railton (21 years ago, 4-Apr-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX) !!
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As I mentioned in a previous post, I build two copies of Jake's engine from his recent book. I took a few preliminary pics, here is one, engines side by side: (URL) and back-to-back: (URL) to give these engines something to pull, I also build some (...) (21 years ago, 3-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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(...) TJ, What a beautiful and elegant creation! I like the scale and the efficient use of parts. Well done! Kevin (...) (21 years ago, 3-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Very nice! When I saw pictures of it on BrickShelf ((URL)) a few days ago I was wondering when it's creator would post something. So what took ya ;-) Adr. (21 years ago, 3-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Thomas- That's one beautiful bridge, all the more impressive that say you knocked if off in no time. -Ted Michon SCLTC (21 years ago, 3-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! I'll bring it with me to the dinner. Table for 1 + bridge :-) j/k Yep, see ya soon. -TJ (21 years ago, 3-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) HEY! Keep your slobber off my Technic parts :-) (...) Only if I try to get on it :-) It's pretty solid, surprisingly. (...) Thanks for lookin'! best, TJ (21 years ago, 3-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Another nice bridge TJ. Looks a lot like the Bayonne bridge in New York. Like Eric, I drool over all the white technic parts. Just one quextion, are the mount points on the end sections perfectly level? Or just close? Or is there a hinge in (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Ken I'm curious, who built the "ACME Quality Used Grey Bricks" delivery truck? No special reason for asking :-) share and enjoy! Constantine (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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WOW! Eric said a *Slurp* mouth-full! Your Bridges have made my jaw break in the past. You really can build'em! See you at the April Dinner! Christopher Smith (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow, that is impressive! Look at the structure! Really cool looking! Drool Drool, over all that white Technic. Does the bridge making natural creaking noises? Great write up too. Thank you! wow e (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | My building experience of Jakes' GP-38
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I finished building the GP-38 locomotive in Jake's book "getting started with Lego trains". The model stands in front of me, and I must say: Wow, that is a great engine. I will definately give the other two models in the book a try soon. The (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Do you have any more information or pictures on the construction of this: (URL) I'm Intrigued... -John Rudy (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Here's a quickly built bridge I did for our recent TexLUG meeting: (2 URLs) Enjoy! -TJ (URL) Texbrick.com> (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) (URL) picture 4 would not be bertie because bertie was not a double decker but it would be bulgy (who is currently used as a hen house) (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Ah, but how did it cope with double bends? The Hornby APT, which uses either slanted mounts or a contoured track, rises up on double bends in a most unprototypical fashion. My Pendolino doesn't rise up. Also, the pantographs don't tilt on the (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) The most current version is now online: (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | LEGO discount coupons
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SCANDINAVIAN NEWS SERVICE – (BILLUND, DK, 1-APR-2004) The LEGO Group will reportedly announce next week that it is making minor changes to its flagship toy building blocks as part of a “last ditch effort to keep the company independent and return it (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.shopping) !!
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(...) Hey - Cute models. I'm really impressed with the water effects under the bridge. I've seen those 1x2 dark-blue tiles at Legoland pick-a-brick, but never thought them of being any use. Instead, I've been using clear 1x1,1x2 plates (also from (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Replying to my own post I know, sorry I forgot to say that one day I'm also going to do Toby's coaches, the destinctive Wisbech and Upwell balcony ended ones, both to bogie one seen here (URL) and the similar but shorter four wheeled one. Tim (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have to admit that I when I downloaded the original version ages ago I was very pleasantly surprised and excited to see my (CAD) rendition of Toby included. I really will have to finish it and include a better way of joining it all together (...) (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Owning up; new pictures of Thomas and Friends
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For Russell - once moderated, my new pictures of Thomas and Friends are in my Brickshelf gallery: (URL) There's Thomas himself, with Annie and Clarabel (okay, the two-axle TV versions of Annie and Clarabel) and Percy. For look-alike real engines, (...) (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Actually, the whole presentation is about Thomas & Friends. An older version is in the ILTCO library: (URL) (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Has anyone done Thomas, Stepney or other Awdry engines with BBB wheels and moving rods yet? BTW, these are also Awdry characters: Toby the Tram, who has a book to himself: (URL) (class 28), featured in Main Line Engines: (URL) Bear (Hymek, (...) (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The second one belongs to Andrew Reynolds of GtwLUG. You can get ahold of him, typically, at: andrew_reynolds AT uhc DOT com --Jack, AFOL, GtwLUG (St. Louis) ___...___ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance Tax Center - File online. File on time. (URL) (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not only has Stepney the wrong number of wheels, so do Annie and Clarabel. In the books (the real source material) they are bogie coaches Tim (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Larry, and I'd forgotten about Percy. Unfortunately, Stepney has the wrong number of wheels in those pictures - zero! (...) Not mine, though. Jason Railton (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think I have some pics of Jason's Thomas in my gallery from when I was in the UK and at the NBLTC STEAM planning meeting. (URL) specifically: (URL) through 1167 and also 1170 Hope that helps... (...) That's a very lovely Gas Electric in the (...) (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) There are some old pics of Stepney here: (URL) old flat too! At least I don't have to see that wallpaper any more. And don't try to deny that you've still got this one! (URL) ;-) I'll try to take some better ones tonight though. Jason Railton (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This is the only pic of yours I have: (URL) you have others I'd like to include them. Russell BayLTC (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: NELUG layout at 3/27 - 3/28 Greenberg show (Animated King Kong!!! included)
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(URL) (...) Thanks for posting this, Eric. If anyone would like to see more photos and short clips of Kong and some of the other animated features of this section of the display, I've put up a page (URL) here>. -Mike "Count Blockula" Crowley (2 (...) (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) Russell - Have you got my Thomas (medium blue), Stepney (tan & black) and James-ish (0-6-0 Fowler in dark red)? I've got a better camera now so I might be able to take some improved pictures. Jason Railton (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, I did see your pictures, and I have included them in my presentation. Soon I will post the presentation online. If you have other pictures than these, I would love to see them! Russell (21 years ago, 31-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Bevel gears? WAY overengineered. Someone did a tilting metroliner that uses no gears at all, just slanted truck mounts. VERY clever. This was at least 3 years ago IIRC... I am 80% sure (but not 100%) it was either E. Brok or J. Mathis. (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Is this a presentation of pictures, and if so have you seen my versions? (URL) have quite a few of Thomas' friends too, if you need pics of them. Stepney the Bluebell Engine is the yellow engine behind Thomas in the picture. The red Hogwarts (...) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Kid is short for Kidderminster, where we exhibited the large layout (16ft x 12ft) earlier this month. Dby is short for Derby, where we were in April 2003. I hope my cutting out of the salient bits of photos has kept the download time (...) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Idea for DCC
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I am experimenting with and there is some discussion in my club (michlug) about trying it in a small show. While I was studying up on DCC and how it would be used at shows and event I had an idea. If you have a show or event where people bring (...) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Minifig scale Ford F-150 (6-wide)
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I've just finished my first town MOC in quite some time...this F-150 uses the 1 stud = 1 foot scale, which makes it a large 6-wide truck. Definitely suitable for an 8-wide train layout ;) (URL) One of the features of this truck is the third door, (...) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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"Russell Clark" <rclark@telis.org> wrote in message news:HvELCt.owp@lugnet.com... (...) First one and third one is the same one and would belong to one Jim Davis of Springfield MO. You can contact him at: gearboxed AT classicnet DOT net (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | NELUG layout at 3/27 - 3/28 Greenberg show (Animated King Kong!!! included)
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NELUG continued its tradition of doing a new layout that includes some really new stuff including our goal of adding lots of automation to the layout. For this layout that included an animated King Kong climbing a sky scraper. This was put together (...) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.town)
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| | looking for the owners
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Will the owners/builders of the following engines please contact me: (URL) am updating my Thomas presentation and I need your names to give you proper credit for the models. Russell BayLTC (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Already saved in the Mark Bellis Folder! Whats with the 'kid' bit in all the image names? I can't wait to see some of these in the ABS Tim (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think that's 'cos I put some more pics on there about an hour ago. Perhaps the moderator takes all the user's directories that contain pictures off line while the new stuff is moderated, even if there's already moderated stuff in there. When (...) (21 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Pics from the TexLUG meeting in San Antonio, March 27th-28th 2004
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(URL) (the above photo is a real creek outside San Antonio) TexLUG just had it's spring meeting in San Antonio. I won't go into much detail, I'll let the people who are good at write ups do that. But here ya go: (URL) Gallery> (URL) Layout overview (...) (21 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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That's weird, I could click on the links around a half hour ago and they worked. Now I can't see 'em--they're not moderated. Maybe there's a security issue at Brickshelf Just giving ya a heads up. Btw, nice locos! Dave K (...) (21 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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These aren't moderated yet, you might want to share the deep links (click on the picture so you get the link that ends in .jpg). Frank "Mark Bellis" <m.j.e.bellis-01@stu...oro.ac.uk> wrote in message news:HvCrqB.1Los@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) (...) (21 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New train MOC pictures
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The first new pictures of my train MOCs have appeared on Brickshelf: LMS 2-6-0+0-6-2T Garratt Steam Engine: (URL) has 5 motors (2 train, 2x 71427 and 1 micro motor in the cab to turn the coal bunker) and working valve gear. Toby the Tram: (URL) with (...) (21 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Re: Modifying 9v Wyes
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(...) modifying (...) "Hey, (...) Welcome to the darkside, my son. Obi Wan has taught you well. -bm www.brickmodder.net (21 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) That's what I did--I have a whole box full of broken and other misshapen LEGO bricks and I tried dremelling a few of those first. Then I cut up 30 dollar switches :) (...) I own 2 micromotors and about 20 regular motors. I think I'll stick (...) (21 years ago, 29-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Getting Started with LEGO Trains - Wait for the 2nd edition!
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(...) I can only agree with William's analysis of the book, but wanted to be careful in making what might be seen as overly negative comments about something that is likely to be strongly defended. What I really wanted, but certainly wasn't (...) (21 years ago, 28-Mar-04, to lugnet.books, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My first boxcar
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Simple and effective, it works well. Those 1x1+1x1 brackets are very useful but not as common as they could be. I like the way you have used the larger than one stud dimension of them to make your design work, thats the bit that always annoys me! (...) (21 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: TLC Train Improvements
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I'm sure TLG will release a train set with a Left hand point in the near future, as I'm sure they manufacture them in equal numbers. David (...) (21 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | MonLUG's 6th Train Show, April 3rd and 4th
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A french message follows. Un message en français suit. Hello, I'm happy to announce MonLUG's sixth participation in a train show at the « Expo Train Modélisme » in the Montreal Area. It will be held at Georges Vanier High School in Laval (just north (...) (21 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains) !
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| | Re: More Space Trains!
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(...) ??? Are you talking about (URL) THIS>? Something I haven't really mentioned but of which I'm very proud is my Spamcake Diner™ Moonbase module that I took to BrickFest PDX. I need to post a page about that.... (...) Yeah, I apologize for that. (...) (21 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: More Space Trains!
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(...) Hey, thanks! Yeah, I really got carried away with the design. It had even been shortened already by 1 full brick height:-) I'm not used to building from fantasy, and so things just took off. I had in the back of my mind the utilitarian nature (...) (21 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: TLC Train Improvements
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(...) Hey, I made it easy a while back: (URL) Gimme a little time to figure out were the images & pages are:-P Josh (21 years ago, 27-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: More Space Trains!
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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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| | More Space Trains!
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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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| | Re: Modifying 9v Wyes
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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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| | New Yahoo Group: chicago-lego
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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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| | Re: Train station
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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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| | Train station
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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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| | RE: Ribbed panel construction idea
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There are 2 versions of the 1x2 with handles...1 is dropped by 1/2 a plate height and the other is level. -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Jason J Railton Sent: Thursday, March 25, (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Does anyone know how these wheels were constructed
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(...) I heard someone say they were Fischer Technic (??) wheels. I might have an image somewhere with the contact info on it, I'll check and if I find it I'll post it. JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Ribbed panel construction idea
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(...) I meant that I thought the newer version wasn't entirely level either, but I could be wrong. Jason Railton (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Ribbed panel construction idea
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(...) I had thought that, t would reduce the rare piece count but would reduce the strength (actually it reduced it in one direction and increase it in another, hmm does it even need the strength there?) (...) There are two versions of this part, (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Ribbed panel construction idea
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(...) It's an interesting idea. You could alternate 5-studded 'dalek' bricks with 1-stud technic 'tumble-dryer' bricks along the centre line. Have you tried building this for real yet though? I thought that all the 1x2 plates with handles had at (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Ribbed panel construction idea
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While working out how to do the ribbed sides common on many modern locomoives I hit upon using this part (URL) After a serious of experiments to get the offset right I eventually came up with this design (URL) This basis can be scaled to suit, this (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Does anyone know how these wheels were constructed
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(...) I'm not sure, but as far as I can guess, the outer ring of the wheels looks like the "holder" ring you get with the minifig black tools & utensils. Arne, Copenhagen (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 4-6-2 Wheel Formations using BBB wheels
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(...) Hello All, I used flex rods in my design ,mainly for looks. They don't really flex in my design. My train is a 4 6 2. Is this the part #3747, which you are talking about?I used a 3 long technic axel with stud on one end.This is on the middle (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Modifying 9v Wyes
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Must be my week to do crazy stuff with my LEGO collection... (URL) which I took a Dremel to two of my train switches. I was inspired by a picture I saw about a week ago from another LEGO train show (can't track down the post--I'm too tired) and it's (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: TLC Train Improvements
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(...) [snipped] (...) Jeroen/All, Sadly, I fear you're right. One additional thing Brad Justus recently said (at LEGO World) was that he didn't think LEGO Direct should be making new trains for a while, but maybe just new track. I believe his reason (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Trainhead gives space a whirl
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(...) I am very proud of you, Jake! :-) For your wonderful creation, and your great idea. I love the warehouse-- very "industrial" looking, very convincing. And I love the idea of playing with intermodal containers and having a "standard". What I (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Does anyone know how these wheels were constructed
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Hi Came across the following set of pictures of a large scale steam engine on Brickshelf. (URL) well done. What I want to know is how the wheels were constructed. I am in the process of trying to make a John Deere Model D tractor with steel wheels, (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: BUGS - Sandgate Show, Photos available
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In lugnet.loc.au, Sonnich Jensen wrote: After moderation: (URL) 1) There is one of Gary's track buffer taking a hit. (these were great, ther (...) Aaron will have photos and building instructions up soon. (...) Runs on small cog wheels and is (...) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: TLC Train Improvements
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(...) They say imitation is the best form of flattery ;) (and just because I'm posting to .trains, doesn't mean I'm going to build another one :P) Michael (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Trainhead gives space a whirl
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(...) Ha! I didn't even think about that... John Neal will be so proud! Jake --- Jake McKee Webmaster - BIP (URL) (21 years ago, 24-Mar-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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