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(...) Thanks for letting that slip Ben. I presume the other one is still a secret though... I did just work out a way of getting a six wheel set around a corner, with connecting rods. It allows one of the middle wheels to fold in on the inside of a (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hello All, for my part, when I was in appartment, I had a small loop and a hump (slopped) yard with a remote decoupler. I had fun switching car and then going in a loop, then more switching. Now after I finaly renovated my basement in my (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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C'mon!, You know I had too! (URL) The 4511 Mechsperiment> (URL) Some time ago, I just knew what I had to do. So finally did it. (URL) I used 1 million Mini-figs in this seven foot tall Mecha. It features 780,002 left monkey arms and 425 left white (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jul-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Mat, What you need is a blind driver - a wheel without a flange. The blind driver is one of the two new parts that will be introduced at Brickfest. Ben Fleskes Big Ben Bricks LLC (20 years ago, 28-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Getting Started with LEGO Trains book at BrickFest
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I'm planning on bringing some of my (URL) LEGO Trains books> to BrickFest to sell during the public showing. At BrickFest PDX, several AFOLs bought books before the event, and I delivered in person. If you are interested in doing that this time (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jul-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.books, lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) PWM systems can overcome part of the problem of slow speeds, using 2 motors does the rest. However the price of points, the fact that they can only be automated at high costs/effort and the fact that LEGO couplers aren't easy to automate (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not having a good uncoupler out of the box is, I think, more of a deterrent than the electric contact part but that's certainly a factor too. But people DO create switching layouts... Rick Clark exhibited a timesaver (famous switching problem (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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A dogbone is good for giving an impression of a double track main line, especially if you hide the loops at each end to a certain extent. However what I was really wondering was whether the characteristic of Lego train components effectivly (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ben, thanks for the great work. Arrgg, and I just made an order. But I need the parts. I'm working on a 6 stud Hogwarts, 4-6-0 and had 4 red and 4 black in my inventory. I have the first 4 drive wheels stationary, and have no problems with the (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The first time my family visited San Diego, my brother got my parents to take us to a local model train museum (first place I ever found peanut butter M&Ms), and they used this to great effect. They had a large table, about 20'x20', that was (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ya, me too. I have been doing it for 30+ years (started with HO) and see no reason to stop now. Just make sure your hair is clear from getting caught! I first learned about folded dogbones from writings of the great John Armstrong (of Atlas (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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I too am of the kind that likes to get a minifig's-eye-view of the action. As to continuous loops, my layout is currently not large enough to have worthwhile line that doesn't loop. So, in order to keep the trains running for a worthwhile amount of (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <larry.(mylastname)@...areDOTcom> wrote in message (...) trains (...) view as (...) Glad to hear that I'm not the only one who likes to put his face right down next to the track. I like to get as close as possible so I can feel the (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This is a common question in the general model railroading hobby. Conventional wisdom is that unless you really like switching (or shunting if you speak UK english) a continuous track plan is the way to go except for the very largest layouts (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) <Snip> (...) Thanks for the quick response!. Thats good news all round! Tim (20 years ago, 27-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Tim, Big Ben Bricks train wheel sales are going well (i.e. better then anticipated). My sincere thanks to all of my customers from all over the world including: United States Germany Netherlands Sweden Switzerland France United Kingdom (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Most people and groups seem to go for 'roundy roundy' track plans. For exhibitions this makes sense as trains can be kept moving without too much effort. However most people who have put trackplans or pics of their home layouts on Brickshelf also (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Would Ben be able or willing to give any feedback on how his wheels have sold? I appreciate that they are a commercial product but even a 'They have sold better than/much as/worse than expected' would be interesting. TIm (20 years ago, 27-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | COLTC to display at Dennison TrainFestival, July 30 - Aug. 1
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Starting Friday July 30, COLTC will display our larget layout in Dennison, Ohio. Taken from the Train Festival 2004's web-site: The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, in cooperation with the Ohio Central Railroad, will celebrate its 15th Anniversary (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jul-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.oh, FTX) !!
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(...) I'd complain about the fact that it's not Moonbase-compatible (since you did cite that as a source of inspiration), but I was thinking maybe it wouldn't be smart to have the jail buildings hooked up with easy access to the civilian areas. (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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Hey all, Clearing out my PC of games has really cleared up my weekend hours for more building and html! After letting my website go unupdated for over a year, I now have quite a backlog of pages to write. Hope you enjoy the station! www.xenobuzz.com (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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"JP RIGNAULT" <jprignault@itnetwork.fr> wrote in message news:I1A933.1wII@lugnet.com... (...) playability, (...) Thanks a lot! I was really happy with how compact it eventually became. I've been getting deeper into SNOT building these days. It (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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(...) With all these space trains, I gotta get the photos of my Ice Planet train digitized somehow (last things I photographed before I went digital) (20 years ago, 23-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Check out (2 URLs) when you post, you change the Format to FTX, and you use FTX to mark up your post. That way, you can have one word, or a picture, serve as the clickable link. FTX gives you the ability to do all kinds of stuff - bold, (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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"James Wilson" <wilson_j_s@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:I1B6wB.BGo@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) difficult (...) well (...) the look (...) I think it looks likes it's crouched and ready to pounce! (...) Ha! Yeah, I figured SPII needed somethin' (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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"Tony Hafner" <lego@NOSPAM.hafhead.com> wrote in message news:I1A6zt.1n8H@lugnet.com... (...) last (...) (URL) (...) going (...) Thanks! The color selection and the prison cells are the only thing that make it specifically Space Police II. I didn't (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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"Ross Crawford" <rosscraw@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message news:I1A33J.148p@lugnet.com... (...) last (...) (URL) (...) Cool, glad it works! (...) is (...) Yeah, I was really happy with that, since it takes up so little space and has few pieces. (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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"Purple Dave" <purpledave@maskofdestiny.com> wrote in message news:I19yJy.Dp4@lugnet.com... (...) last (...) need (...) LOL, yeah, it's kinda hard to see them as bad dudes! (...) structure (...) I'd just watched "The Wild Bunch" and I love the scene (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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Many thanks, Eric! Dave "Eric Sophie" <mylegomaster@aol.com> wrote in message news:I19z19.GGu@lugnet.com... (...) neat (...) site (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Dave, After looking at it some more, all I can say is, "wow," again. It's very well conceived and implemented. I like the pursuit ship, but I think I like the look with the wings folded - looks more sleek. My only complaint - it's SPII (the (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What is the difference betwix 10153 & 5300?
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(...) They are the same. Except 10153 is a boxed version. 5300 comes in a bag. Kecia (URL) (20 years ago, 23-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | What is the difference betwix 10153 & 5300?
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Has anyone noticed the "new" train motor in S@H? How does it differ from 5300??? - Ram - (20 years ago, 23-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Dave, That's a very nice train you have here! Every thing scream for playability, which is a big plus I think. The way you attached the prisoner cells to the car is simply amazing, very impressive and efficient SNOT building! This is the kind of (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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(...) This thing totally rocks! I don't see much of the Space Police style going there save for the selection of colors, but it's a beautiful design. The locomotive and guard cars both have a really beefy look to them that matches the concept (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) And Wow! That's one nice train! Dunno exactly why, but my favourite detail is the poles between the prison cells for holding the retaining plate. And the photography is great! Those close-up pics are ultra clear. Well done! That baby sure must (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Pfff, those Super-B Blacktron-wannabes are the vanilla of bad-guys. They need about as much legal supervision as a church youth group. Anyways, I really like the blend between recognizable real-world train structure and futuristic styling, and (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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David, I enjoyed looking at this. Great build. Cool photos, and lots of neat stuff built into the train. Great job. I'm checking out the rest of your site now. e (20 years ago, 22-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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"Mike Kollross" <kollross@nospamcomp...art.ab.ca> wrote in message news:I19tI2.1ry5@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) > .htm (...) paste the (...) That's what I did! Hmm, I wonder if the link is being shortened by going through the Lugnet post confirmation (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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snippage (...) snippage Link you posted cut of the .htm It wasn't included in the link. Copy paste the entire link into the address bar and it works just fine Mike (20 years ago, 22-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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"Chris Paton" <chrisp@cliffhanger.com> wrote in message news:I19o9q.pMu@lugnet.com... (...) get (...) Great!! Glad to hear it as I still can't get the entire page to load yet. Need to call my ISP about this, or perhaps I should start nesting my (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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Hey James, Thanks a bunch! Others have had problems before with my deep links to the pages. Dunno what it is. I can't understand how a simple cut-and-paste from the address bar causes a problem. Anyone know? As for the station, I hope to have (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi David As far as I can see the page is loading fine! : ) As for the MOC... fantastic! I am a great fan of Space Police I and II and you have created a fantastic prison train. Comments? Well, there are so many details I like, not least the (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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Dave, This thing rocks! I've got to go back and look at the pics again, but my initial reaction is, "Wow!" Our household has a "supervisor" like yours, only she likes to lay (lie?) on piles of Lego on the floor (which seems like it would be very (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hey all! Space and Trains come together to ensure that bad dudes will take one last ride on the iron horse of the future to the big house of no return! (URL) feedback would be greatly appreciated, especially since I couldn't get all the pictures to (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains) !!
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| | Re: Semi-new train sets - 10157 & 10158 (from 4511 World City HS Train)
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(...) Dear Jason, the train comes definitely in new "bley". It has been presented at the 1000steine-land in Berlin, but nobody seemed to be excited about it. Only the stickers are still in old grey, (to make this change more obvious....) Price is 30 (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | GFLTC at GATS Clearwater this weekend
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Hi all, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club will have a layout at the Great American Trains Show (GATS) July 24 and 25, 2004 in Clearwater, Florida. The 24ft X 15ft layout will feature three main lines of trains, a Monorail line, a large yard area, (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | [Followup:] Reserve your BrickFest commemorative container on-line, NOW!
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(...) [snip] Sorry that I didn't say this in my previous post, but please make your reservation by Aug. 1st. Supplies of each will be limited -- once they're gone, they're gone -- so please hurry & reserve your containers now! (...) Updated list of (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org) !!
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(...) So far, they are available in the European markets (for 30 Euros each I believe). The yellow truck is also available from Shop@Home Europe. I had read these would be available in August, but I am not sure if that was for the European market. I (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Where in the world will these sets be available. S@H in the US has a note that they are not available in the US. -Juan (20 years ago, 21-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) No as already mentioned. The Passenger Car has an added "Timmy" minifig, not included with the 4511 set. I wonder if Lego will put out the box car from the 4512 Cargo Train kit... (crosses my fingers and hopes) :) Benjamin Medinets (20 years ago, 21-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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I finally have something to post about... This past weekend, the Richmond and Hampton Roads LUGs put on a combined display at the GATS show here in RVA. This was the first time appearing at a GATS show for either club. The organizers awarded our (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jul-04, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.org.us.hardlug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | Re: Semi-new train sets - 10157 & 10158 (from 4511 World City HS Train)
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(...) They're both the same price, and no, it doesn't. Does anyone know for definite about the greys yet though? Is the original old grey, and these sets new grey? Have they tripped at the last fence _again_? Jason R (20 years ago, 21-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Agreed, I'd only get the HP train if you are into the series and don't have the push train already. IN my opinion the train isn't a good build. While the CT is an excelent build for an out of the box 6 stud train. The metroliner is also nice, (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Nope, I missed the opportunity. I saw it and wished I had the money back then. I tried the code just in case after I read your note but no dice. And while it is only a three day drive from Victoria to LLCA I don't think the wife would go for (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I've been running Mark Reiley's LDCC on omy layout at home and at rtlToronto train shows--my 9v train motors seem to still be just fine. I occasionally take 'em apart and clean the contacts and such, and put a squirt of graphite on the various (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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I recently completed a few projects and have to thank the community for being such a great resource. I must admit that I held off tackling these for some time. Here's a link to the first round of postings: (URL) hope to have a shelf layout started (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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George- LLCA has reopened the tent sale and was selling Metroliners for under $80. (You might see if S@H is still selling 2 or more for 50% off). All you need to add is a voltage regulator (under $2.00 on BrickLink), track connector wire, and power (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I posted some scans of such a project last year, if you don't mind Dutch language I could dig it up again. (20 years ago, 21-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Guido- I wouldn't get too concerned with the "long term" affects of PWM on LEGO train motors for a variety of reasons: 1. TLC already uses PWM in the RCXs 2. LEGO train motors don't last all that long anyway (we kill a lot of them running trains 5 (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Long term effect of PWM on train motors?
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Hi, I went through a lot of postings concerning PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) in this newsgroup. My conclusion is that it is possible. However, I haven't seen any description of the longterm (after) effects of PWM on the motor itself. So I have a few (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Thanks to everyone who replied. I think I have to go with the Cargo Train. I had not thought about the turnout and the light kit. The MHEx has more peices but that includes the station and mostly regular building parts. I have lots of regular LEGO. (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I would go for the Cargo train. It has everything you need to get started plus a turnout which is not offered in the other sets. It also comes with a light kit. Be aware that there are two different version of the Hogwarts train. One is not (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Good point! (...) I'd even drop that requirement unless you're giving it as a gift, or want the one stop shopping aspect... Curved track and speed regulators can be had very cheaply on BrickLink so you can get by with something that doesn't (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I hadn't really thought of this question in a while - most of us who hang out here in .trains build our own designs. I guess I'd say "anything that comes with track and a speed regulator!" That way you'll have everything you need in one box, (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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[I apologize if this has been asked a million times before but I could not find it on the FAQ.] Since I have finally saved enought to buy a set I thought I'd ask for guidance. What would you say is the best complete, ready to run set to buy for (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Check out (URL) nifty offering. There's a fair amount of juniorization, based on what I can see, but it still looks nice to my un-Trained eye. I know, I know, the TOS. FUT to OT.Clones Dave! (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, FTX)
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| | Re: Where can I get train-wheels? ...
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(...) Sorgen Sie sich nicht, Michael! I know Ben (the creator of BBB) personally (as do many AFOLs, actually), and he is as trustworthy a seller as you will ever find. And yes, I have many BBB wheels in my LEGO collection:-) Schleim On! JOHN (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I ordered some of these earlier this year and had no problems, they arrived within 3 weeks. (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Semi-new train sets - 10157 & 10158 (from 4511 World City HS Train)
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Looks like the train car comes with different minifigs. The female minifig in the train engine pic comes with the train set I believe. I wonder if the train engine comes with motor/ light kit? (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi John, have you ever tried to order something from bigbenbricks? Paypal indicates that they are not an approved recipient!? Michael "John" <John@TCLTC.org> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:HzLz7I.JD1@lugnet.com... (...) even (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A question of humidity...
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(...) I had the same problem with my 9v train wheels when I moved to RI. I had a nice new basement in my new house. Well, I thought it was nice, until it started raining inside during the summer. (Ok, not really, but there were so many puddles of (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jul-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | New 8mm:1ft scale train (inc HP) MOC Pictures
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I've posted some more 8mm:1ft scale train MOC Pictures to my Brickshelf. Hogwarts Express (5 pics): (URL) is a proper Hall class engine, with 2 train and 2 technic motors and lights in the firebox. Notice HP and friends in the coach. No pieces (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.announce.moc)
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| | Re: 8 wide help needed
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(...) Adam, I have tried using the 6-wide train baseplates, but I wasn't happy with the outcome (URL) the base had to be too thick, or the 6-wide train baseplate connection wasn't strong enough. Typically, I use regular plates to create a train base (...) (20 years ago, 8-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Variants of 4.5v / 12v train motors
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(...) Would you be able to take a critical look at the sizes of the connector studs and the holes in them. There is a suggestion that these differ between the versions designed to work with the old Blue 2-pin connectors ((URL) those which fit the (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jul-04, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.trains)
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| | Tent sale is back
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The tent sale is back on, after closeing on July 4th. They still have a bunch of Metroliners and all of the My Train cars. With Members Plus discount: Metroliner $72 Open Freight Wagon $6 Caboose $7 Passenger Wagon $10 Tanker $8 Hopper Wagon $10 (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jul-04, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: Building instruction set 080
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(...) You can go here they have all 16 pages of instructions. Hope this helps. (URL) (20 years ago, 15-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Building instruction set 080
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Hi, Recently I bought set 080 from 1967. However the building instruction is missing. The one on bricklink is not complete (missing pages 7 to 10). Can someone help me and scan the missing pages? Many thanks! Kind regards, Ton (20 years ago, 14-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Semi-new train sets - 10157 & 10158 (from 4511 World City HS Train)
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(...) Bryan, Thanks for the update. I'm looking forward to more information on these sets. Eric (20 years ago, 14-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Semi-new train sets - 10157 & 10158 (from 4511 World City HS Train)
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A post from 1000steine.de has boxed photos of the 10157 & 10158 sets. (URL) are the individually boxed versions of the engine and passenger car from the World City High Speed Train set (4511). While I would like to see an individually packaged (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Track developer program??
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(...) Are we getting to where we need a subgroup? I'm thinking "still not" but wanted to ask. Comments from anyone to me offline if you want, or post. (20 years ago, 13-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Track developer program??
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"michael dickinson" <melmicks@bigpond.com> wrote in message news:I0sEzE.16v9@lugnet.com... (...) lego (...) the (...) There are currently two options that I am aware of. 1) TrackDesinger: It was written by Matthew Bates a long time ago. The source (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Anybody want to make a crane?
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check out this pic if you need to make a crane... I got these when I was looking around to make a crane for my minifig scale Maersk Freighter. (forgive me if they don't automatically hyperlink)... (8 URLs) (this is a good one!) (7 URLs) some nice-hi (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Track developer program??
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Hi can anyone help / tell me where to download a copy of this or any other lego 9volt train track program?? I used to have one a long while ago but lost the copy. michael. (20 years ago, 13-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What is this? Custom colored windscreen and red train nose?
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(...) In addition to what the others have said, it looks like an image from Ebay, the logo looks the same as the ones Ebay adds. Tim (20 years ago, 13-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Check Your New Train Motors!
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I just had a new train motor (10153) that was missing a rubber tyre off one of its wheels. It's quite a difficult fault to spot by eye, but my 'commissioning test' (running new motors round the track for a few laps) showed that this motor was (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jul-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What is this? Custom colored windscreen and red train nose?
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(...) Since they're shown on a table with a LEGO logo, they're probably officially made parts. Whether they're prototypes, custom parts for Master Builders, or part of an upcoming set that we haven't seen yet, I couldn't say, but they were probably (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: What is this? Custom colored windscreen and red train nose?
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(...) James - You might be able to reach the owner at: (URL) (20 years ago, 12-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Reserve your BrickFest commemorative container on-line, NOW!
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At BrickFest this year, attendants will have the opportunity to purchase 2 different containers, a BrickFest 2004 commemorative container & a ITLCO container. To help us with our planning process, please sign into your BrickFest account: (URL) click (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org) !!
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| | What is this? Custom colored windscreen and red train nose?
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Anyone know where (URL) these pieces> in these colors came from? The parts look same-shaped as the nose and windscreen from the new high-speed train set 4511, but they are red and trans-white, respectively. Thanks. later, James Mathis (20 years ago, 12-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | A Call for Clues (Mindstorms RCX and Train Layout Automation)
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Hello friends, I've been searching high and low for some web pages and pointers that describe some of the automation that LTCs are putting on their display layouts. (I remember seeing a few discussions here in LUGNET/Trains, but these were light (...) (20 years ago, 9-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Mathis and Raves BNSF loc ( Re: Color me surprised...)
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(...) My bad, I had updated my Gallery but forgot to upload the image itself to the proper directory, this has been fixed now, both you, James and others can grab the image now! :-) Greetz, Anton (20 years ago, 8-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.1000steine-land, lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Mathis and Raves BNSF loc ( Re: Color me surprised...)
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(...) The poster version link is broken. :-( Russell BayLTC/BayLUG (20 years ago, 7-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.1000steine-land, lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Mathis and Raves BNSF loc ( Re: Color me surprised...)
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A while ago, Anton Raves and I worked on this model of a BNSF loc, but we used black instead of dark green: (URL) and Raves BNSF loc.> I started the basic design and color scheme layout, and Anton finished it up. Very fun collaborative project! (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.1000steine-land, lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Color me surprised...
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(...) model (...) I still read the group...but, I haven't been building nor designing much lately. I have had nothing to do with whatever secret is hiding in Jake's sneak peak colour stack teaser. I haven't got a clue about what that might become. (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.1000steine-land, lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Color me surprised...
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(...) Superb, you see what a little bit of trans-atlantic team-work can yield. (...) Agree, I think this sunny snapshot shows the BNSF Heritage 1 scheme rather nicely: (URL) With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (20 years ago, 6-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.1000steine-land, lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | New, Modern BNSF Loco From TLC? (Re: Color me surprised...)
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(...) Of course you are correct! (the part about James remains to be seen). Also, an "SD" might be questionable, because of the added complication of adding the extra axle, so I would guess a "GP". But you never know.... I didn't quite understand (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.1000steine-land, lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | NGLTC club house open house event pictures
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The North Georgia LEGO Train Club (NGLTC) held it’s first of three open houses at it’s Discover Mills Club house on June 26th. It was a very busy day at the mall thus making for a good crowd at the open house. Here are a few pictures from the event: (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Color me surprised...
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(...) or something. Mr. Mathis hasn't been saying much lately... (URL) and look at the Heritage 1 scheme. There are better pics out there... (...) Ditto. Dark green is a sweet color. (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.1000steine-land, lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 8 wide help needed
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(...) Yes;-) It really depends upon what you want to build. I have employed all three ideas: (URL) Here> is an example of using a 6 wide train baseplate (you can just see a hint of the gray baseplate). (URL) Here> I used basically just 6x8 plates. (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | One week left - more pics from BayLTC Pleasanton Show
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Since June 12, the Bay Area LEGO Train Club (BayLTC) has had a layout on display at the Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society and Museum in Pleasanton, California. There is one week left until we take it down next weekend on July 11. This (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jul-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, FTX)
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