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A very interesting idea, it takes the advantages of the train bases (strength with with the height saving of the inset bogie (truck)) but with far more flexibility of use. I think Lar's suggestion of leaving off one end and adding more holes would (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Forgot to mention this the first time.... That's right J2, I'm saying make it go to 11. (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) No, 6 more, for a total of 11. I'd take holes all teh way to the ends! I often do trucks that don't use bogie plates and instead use the 2x2 tile with center technic pin, so I can offset the truck pivot (for ability to get around curves (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Currently I have 5 holes in the train plate. They are 4 studs from the end of the plate as it is on the normal 6x24/28 plates. Are you suggesting I should put two more? I think with the open end it would lead to a weaker structure. Also it (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The O-Train is one of the most impressive MOC in the show, and it was Jason's first train MOC which he finished it in 3 days just in time for the show. This is the best pic I got: (URL) A few more, once moderated: (URL) Pic of the real thing: (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Very intersting idea! I am not myself a fan of skirted trucks, I like the built up effect you get by using plates and technic plates. But for some applications they make a lot of sense, and I think your one end part might be very useful. To (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Its funny that you mention articulation, as that was sort of the resion why I came up with this idea. Here is a picture that shows why. (URL) some of you know my TGV is a 10ft long articulated train. I wanted to make the cars for my TGV longer (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Here's a picture of my snotifall: (URL) sure there's more pictures out there somewhere. I haven't managed to post any myself. The basic construction is a backing of blue plates, with smaller blue plates staggered around to increase texture, and then (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I find with building long wagons in 8mm:1ft scale (8+ wide British or 10+ wide American) that the 6-wide baseplates don't allow a bogie plate to turn sufficiently inside the underneath of the baseplate. Therefore I've used 2x2 plates with a (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think this is certainly an interesting idea, but I don't follow this specific point. I think that although the current bases have their limits, they're easy enough to work around as far as lengths go. I think a good articulation is more (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello all I have this idea for a what if part. Its a 6x12 train base plate. I think it would have some advantages over the standard 6x24 and 6x28 base plates. First off, it would alow people to make longer trains by not limiting you to the current (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (2 URLs) (...) That would be Jason Allemann who made the O-Train, part of Ottawa's transit system. I would keep an eye on his website in hopes that he adds a page for the train. (hint hint Jason) :-) (URL) Tim Strutt (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) I wish I had you patience to sit down a find this stuff. Thanks for the links. I will definitely be ""barrowing"" a few ideas from them. Thanks again, OnDrew (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) ahh yes how could i forget the mountain of brick in which you call your mountain. thanks for showing me. i love your use of really old blue[1] and new blue together. it really adds something to it. looks awsome thanks for sharing. ondrew (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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Ondrew, Here's a couple pics of my latest mountain waterfall: (URL) Darrow ----- Original Message ----- From: "ondrew hartigan" <roj2323@yahoo.com> To: <lugnet.town@lugnet.com>; <lugnet.trains@lugnet.com> Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 7:51 PM (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) (URL) One by me, years ago.> (URL) Steve Ringe for a GATS event in Jan 2004> For more of that one, poke around in galleries from (URL) that event>. Here is (URL) another> by Larry Pieniazek. He announced that (URL). (URL) Another> by Thomas (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hey all, Well I searched Brickshelf but because most show photos are not labeled I couldn't find much. Anyway what I’m looking for is ideas/ pictures of water falls. The water fall for my new layout I’m building is only going to be about 5 bricks (...) (20 years ago, 7-Mar-05, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(2 URLs) This was our second chance to work with the (URL) COSI Toledo museum>. They again had us display at the same time as (URL) COLTC>, who are a lot of fun to hang out with. The display was modest compared to some of our displays at 10ft by (...) (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, FTX) !
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"Tom Dickson" <legnet@bombcar.com> wrote in message news:ICxC7C.ovp@lugnet.com... (...) I found them by chance in 8644 Lego Racers / tiny Turbos / Street Maniac, each set has two in yellow, took 6 sets, now have more fenders than i know what to do (...) (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Set #8644 has two in yellow. Nice switcher! JohnG, GMLTC (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Where did you get yellow ones? Peeron only describes Red and White. (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yeah, some dk blue would be very nice. ROSCO (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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G'Day Just wanted to post the start of a quick little model using the 'new' 1x3x1 curved top brick. (URL) wait until these are available in other colours to build some nice passenger cars. Cheers Oliver Play Well! (20 years ago, 6-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi James, thanks for sharing your latest design here! I agree with you, that Larry built the so far best trucks and that Benn's dark grey windscreens might be the so far best solution for the dome. At least in kids hands that design will be (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) LLL, we had a nice event this week, building a signal gantry together with 1000+ people from the German Railway Company (Deutsche Bahn). They had a works meeting in Frankfurt this Thursday and were invited to help building the model. Pictures: (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, FTX) !
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(URL) I'm not stealing thunder from legotrains, (or way behind the curve and this got announced long long ago) but WOW that's cool... Add a few gantry cranes and you're really rocking! (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.boats) !
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(...) It has caused me a lot of problems, as the friction increase in my experience has been a lot more than "slight"... problems including bogie pins wearing out, shearing off, and in general leaving a lot more plastic dust around, as well as (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) The other way to strengthen it is to add another 2x4 technic plate above that one, at 90 degrees. It does increase the friction slightly on the bogie pin, but that's never caused me any problems to date. ROSCO (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hey James I just looked at your dome car and its a really nice. I still like the first one you made. Although this one did give me an idea on new dome. I took the dome off of your car and made a new one. (deep link) (URL) used the 2x2 round (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Nice work. I am glad that my truck design stood you in good stead and that you were able to suss it out from the pics I posted. That's a nice circle, you posted a new idea, I cribbed from it and you cribbed back! How it is supposed to work. (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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It's another dome car. Another try. I'm not completely satisfied with this design, but here is a try at a non-curved-window (URL) Pullman-Standard dome with full instructions>. Sorry the instructions aren't formatted well-- just a core dump from (...) (20 years ago, 5-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Who is the owner of the Red Tram in the second pic? And are there more detailed pictures of it. I couldnt find any really clear pics from the show. Thanks Dave www.GPLR.org (20 years ago, 4-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Having done a few experiments with real track, I used Excel to tell me whether particular combinations of track pieces would line up. Since the spreadsheet can do it, I used accurate figures for the track geometry. I then made tables of each (...) (20 years ago, 4-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Really like the snow. *bookmarks gallery for later idea pinching* Tim (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Great work guys. I'd never of thought to terraform in white, but it looks great. Thanks for sharing. Mat (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) The link I sent is the program I used to work out the diagonal and other layout designs. I have not used the one LAR recommended but will try it out now. As far as other programs I could not say, but you can all ways search Lugnet's newgroups (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Both seem to work only on Windows though. Pity it wasn't written in REALbasic; then I could just bug the author to click the "Mac OS" and "Linux" checkboxes. :) Does anyone happen to know of anything available for the Mac? Thanks, - Joe P.S. (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Dear Thomas, I am quite sure that has to be a wheel from the "FALLER Hit Train", which has been quite popular in the past.... I own a handful of such wheels in black but have never used them, since they are too similar to real LEGO wheels. So (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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I found this one wheel among my LEGO, some of it is quite old. The one on the left is the original large train wheel. What is the one on the right? Is it LEGO? (URL) Best regards Thomas (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) now. If you're a long time user, it works fine, although it's not extensible. New users would be well advised to look into TrackDraw instead... way more features, extensible menus, and the format is XML rather than obscure opaque object dumps (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm pretty sure that the panels Pascal put both sides of the bogies are just to make the trucks look good in 8-studs size. (URL) there are no skirts or specific structure in the real engine. In my previous post, I wrote : "The motor is the 12V (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | MlCad file!!!! ....for my 6-wide tank car.
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(...) I know alot of you have asked for the MlCad file for my 6-Wide tank car. So I played around with MlCad and whipped something up. I am still a bit of a novice when it comes to MlCad so bare with me if something isnt clear. Each section of the (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Amazing stuff guys! A show on a canal takes the cake, especially with a cool Bombardier O-Train model too! And of course, the great BeaverTails shop! Calum (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) [snip] (...) Hey! Cool engine. I am intrigued by the trucks (bogies). Are those skirts around the trucks or are they some other kind of stucture? Thanks for sharing, Chris (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) There is something very wrong about a train display outdoors in winter in Canada! :-) Seriously, the snow effect is wonderful-- I totally buy it! Having it all out of doors is icicles on the cake;-) Great show, guys! JOHN (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) YAY ParLUGment!!! Way to pull out the stops and put on awesome display. The "snow" looks wonderful, and YAY!!! to you all for braving the elements. Pulling off an outdoor display I am sure is no easy feat, but anyone can do it with style, and (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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It has been too long past, and I haven't renamed all the photos, so I just went ahead and did the batch resize in order to get these posted. So, finally, without further ado, here are my photo's from ParLUGment's display on the Rideau Canal in (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
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(...) Joe, This is a liitle off this threads origianl topic but. I use Train Depot Track Designer (by Matthew Bates) and there are other programs to use. But I like this one. Here is the link (URL) Gallagher (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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OK, I'll add to an old thread too... Is there any software available for doing LEGO train layouts? I don't think this would have to be very complex -- just your several different kinds of track pieces, which you can drag around and arrange to see (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Please, Jeroen, don't tell'em they're lazy :-) More seriously, as you have maybe guess, these locomotives are only intended with local operations. The bikes allow drivers to rapidly move around on the railyards. Pascal will take some photos, I (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Didier, It's pretty cool. Seen the FRET-version before and I wonder why it has a bike on board? (URL) Are the French drivers too lazy to walk to the front? ;-) Thanks for sharing, Jeroen "Didier Enjary" <d.enjary@wanadoo.fr> schreef in bericht (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for that. I would like to point out that the Loco's wheelsets are not my design. The rear set (powered) were done by Christopher Masi while the front set were adapted from David Koudy's design. Chucko (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I now this is an old thread but I was doing a search on attaching curved track to base plates and had something to add to this thread. I have a Brickshelf folder that I have not updated with current studies and layouts recently. But I have (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm not thunder-stealing, but I found this lovely dope at BS: (URL) think the loco emphasises John's point that 10-wide makes the wheels look too tiny, but the crummy is excellent. I don't think it looks half-bad at that scale. Side note: IIRC, The (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Rarest 60's Lego Item?? was Re: Frank's first LEGO train set has been a 111
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(...) Ben, Have you (or any 1000steine folks) ever seen one of these? (URL) 1962-65 European catalogs show the 1:87 cars with a red garage and a white base (the base is incorrectly shown as gray in most catalogs, except for the British ones, which (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Better instructions for my 6-wide tank car.
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Hello all. I just updated my MOC's page with better instructions for my 6-wide tank car. (URL) shows the internal workings on how I get studs in every direction. If people would like I could also put up the MlCad files. I am also working on making a (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, The BB 63000 series diesel locomotives are famous in France. They have existed since 1953 and more than 800 have been constructed. More than 600 are still in use. These locomotives have four liveries : the older one is called "green livery" (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.inst, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Clark, for mentioning the link! And yes, Gary - even if we disagree an some aspects of modern LEGO which is forbidden to mention in this newsgroup without getting into danger of beeing outtimed - I would really like to proofread your (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) OK, I agree. My box says 6075 and the instructions say 375/6075. Eric (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Clark - agreed! See my earlier post (URL) to see we are on the same page :) Eric (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The motor pictured is definitely the earlier style motor, with rivet-like sockets for the 4.5v plugs. The later motor was significantly different internally, with the sockets actually attached to the internal metal motor chassis, instead of (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Clark Stephens wrote: <snip> (...) Yep--the instructions show a blue box and motor, but the actual motor and battery box is black. (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) THe gears didn't come with the set--they were just in the box when I got it--the instructions don't show them listed. I'm glad I got them, though--they're different than the gears in the other 2 old sets I have--these ones fit the old black (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Gerhard R. Istok wrote: <snip> (...) Nothing on the box states where it was from... but on the instruction page, right at the bottom, it says the following-- British Lego Limited Brit. Pat. 866.557 Printed in Germany by H.O. (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What happens when you run it off 9V as you do? Is the capacitor getting overvoltage? Would this have an effect on long term durability? I had been thinking of playing iwth these to try to make a people mover using Racers track but without much (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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(...) Eric, I believe the 107 set came in two versions. The first version had a blue motor and battery box. The second version had a black motor & battery box (not currently listed on Lugnet as a separate set). The blue version came out in the 60's; (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Clark, I knew my list wasn't 100%. Eric Strand also mentioned to me the #080 largest basic set of the late 60's (known as #080 Ambassador Set under Samsonite in USA/Canada). The #080 is a hybrid basic set/train set. Maybe Ben would be a (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) OK Eric, go check when you get home! :-) I have 10 #6075 (10! where the hell did he get 10! - from a 1983 Kmart sale for only $23 each) and they all say #6075. BUT the instructions all say #375/#6075 (Eric, that is what you might be thinking (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Missing from your list is the second set with this number: (URL) #113 Complete Train w/ Blue Engine Set 1966 ALL There is a UK version of this set with UK-specific printed bricks. (...) There are two distinct versions of this set: (URL) also (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, David Koudys wrote:> (...) Dave, I'm very interested to hear what you find out. From your pictures it appears that your box has the black and white logo with the 5 different size people. As far as I know, this logo was never used (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It would be nice if LEGO never used the same set number twice, however that makes this fun. :) Eric (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) If I'm not mistaken I think my version of the USA castle actually says 6075 and 375 both. As a child this always intrigued me. I also checked recently and mine came with two of each visor included. I guess TLG figured we would lose these. Eric (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey Dave, Yes please let us know. While doing my research on old Lego sets, I sometimes find that USA and Canada have the same sets. Then other times Canada will have some sets the same as Europe, but they are not found in the USA. Then other (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Ben, I would be more than happy to do so. Lego Trains are not my main area of expertise, so I sometimes will need a little help from my Train friends here. Especially "Train Language" :-) Gary Istok (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm going to verify at home tonight, but I have the 103 with the box and I'm quite sure it didn't come from EU (URL) have a boo at the box as well as the instructions... Dave K <snip> (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) OK, I forgot #107. This is the Reversible Power Unit, available in USA/Canada during the same time that #102 was available in Europe. They are basically the same set. In the 70's another #107 came out that was an updated motor set. Gary Istok (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Gary, could you change this to (or something similar?): #118 Electronic Train (Forward-Stop) 1968 EU/UK #138 Electronic Train (F/B-Stop) 1968 EU #139 Electronic Control Unit (F/B-Stop) 1969 EU/UK #139A Electronic Control Unit (Forward-Stop) (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) OK, Here is a "teaser" cut/paste Train Info from my (still unfinished) Lego CD. (Still finishing up 1972-80 train info and 1949-56 early Lego sets). Enjoy Gary Istok P.S. Sometimes my years match the Lugnet DB, sometimes they don't. 1966-72 (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (Snip) (...) Thanks Eric, for pointing this out. I just wanted to check, if 107 was from 1976 or 1975 and now I saw first time in my life, that set number 107 has not only used twice but three times. I never saw the samsonite 107 so far (which (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) A correction to the above. The cars run off of 3 volts max, not 6 volts! And the rechargable device is not a battery, but a specalized capacitor. (URL) These caps have amazing storage capacity, but are rated at 2.5v and 3v surge. The series (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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(...) Ben, I've done some further research - I just placed some scans of my 1968 Samsonite catalog online here: (URL) don't think that 100 or 103 were available in the USA so I'm still guessing 107 was the motorized set. Also interesting that 115 (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Matt, and good luck with your proposed 'trad' modelling. It is a lot of fun. Of course I agree with previous mails about the impracticality of this method in terms of portability and modularity ... but on the other hand it does refresh (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(2 URLs) This was our second year working with the Festival of Trees. This is a long show for us, with the display being up for a little over a week. Rather than decorating a tree, like we did last year, this year we made up a mini-layout and that (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, FTX)
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(...) As Ed mentioned in his post, we limit our shows to 3 or 4 per year. We don't want to get burned out, we just want to enjoy. If it becomes a chore, the quality will drop and then interest will wane to the point where no-one will be motivated to (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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These are some great replies here! Most of what I read so far seems to be similar to other group's experiences, it is great to hear them echoed. I think these kind of threads are vital, it helps us all gauge our own successes and burnouts vs the (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) snip (...) The problem with the tradisional background stuff is that it is fixed. We (MichLug/MichLTC) have a different layout at each show. Also the layout is composed of several people's stuff resulting in a layout larger than any one person (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Steven House wrote: <snipped> (...) Yeah, like that - awesome stuff! I think I would like to try something like that some day. Love that streamliner, btw.... -Matt :) (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I don't think so. One will always have to begin somewhere (usually at the beginning:-) Having experienced, established members can only make it easier for newbies to get involved IMO. It would be IMPOSSIBLE to do anything that I am doing today (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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The Central Ohio Lego Train Club (COLTC) recently completed our 2nd Home Town Great American Train Show (GATS). This event was our second largest show to date, with 32 full size tables (3x6 10" baseplates). There were many exciting moments, most (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) !!
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(...) Interesting points, Steve. Our layouts at shows have gotten bigger over time, mostly because the venues have warmed up to the fact that we can cover just about any space they've been willing to give us. They've let us expand, and we've been (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) You mean like this . My "round the room layout" with some trad style scenery (URL) streamliner going thru the scenery ... (URL) monorail going thru the scenery (URL) a Burlington North consist doing the same ... (URL) like to see some more out (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That's a nice interpretation. Yummy! It would translate as: THAT WAS CLOSE! You might disappear from the station! Please take care not to cross the yellow line on the platform. Also, if you see someone fallen on the tracks: * Watch the (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)
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(...) I would like to see some LTC's attempt some traditional style model railroading background. Brickscaping is cool, but far to expensive. It seems to me, just judging from looking though old Lego brochures, that Lego trains and towns would look (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I find it's not a growth in quantity, more in quality... becoming more picky where to display, what to show and the quality of the display. Although specially that last one might also scare away new people... however it on the other hand helps (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Steven & All, (...) Right. (...) Michiana-LUG / LTC is pretty stabile, we had a couple of new people, but mostly it is the same people in terms of the growth of the club. While it would be great to have more people, I don't think it is critical. We (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Interesting thoughts. I'm not of the opinion that a bigger structure layout is a better layout. But perhaps I'm biased as a newby. I certainly felt the presure to "acheive" when I joined a well established train club. I think that all new (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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It "feels" like the hobby is growing, there are more shows and more clubs. I often think about growth in serveal ways, two of which are: big, more brick intensive layouts and frequency of shows per club. The bigger more brick intensive layouts are (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Steve, and your welcome, although I think I should have tried to hunt down a couple more chassis before publishing. 8) I'm hoping to get more, to make other MOW vehicles, such as a hi-rail truck or ballest tamper. Mat (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Rob, A few of them? Let me know if you want to sell one. 8) I'd like to build a hi-rail truck as well. Or I could switch the Speeder over to a bit charG chassis, and use the 5213 for the hi-rail. This was a fun proof of concept, to see (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Bob I would have been more concerned about the full Santa Fe. As it clearly out weighs my TGV. And since the TGV is longer then the bridge, at no point is the whole weight of the TGV on the bridge at one time. ;) Dave www.gplr.org (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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