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This train newbie discovered that one of the four "L" shaped clips on a train motor has broken off. (There are two forward and two aft) Is this critical? How is this clip used? (I still have the clip, and possibly could glue it back on but I am not (...) (20 years ago, 11-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I’m an 8 wide guy so I’ll throw my opinion in here. I began building 8 wides because I wanted to have the freedom to build as wide, as long and as realistic as I possibly could. For those reasons alone I don't use train plates. The 2x4, 2x6, (...) (20 years ago, 11-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Larry brings up a good point. When you think about a "Dream" part you have to look at how it would benifit the TLC. I think the 6x12 train plate has the potential to elliminate the need for the 6x24 and 6x28 train plates. Aslo from a (...) (20 years ago, 10-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wouldn't use one. Would use the 2x2 tile with technic pin instead. (...) Bzzt, wrong answer. We're talking about a part that we want LEGO to make. It needs to fit in with their current parts and be useful to what they do. They do 6 wide. (20 years ago, 10-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) How will you get the bogie plate to rotate adequately though? Perhaps 7-wide would be better. To solve the 1-wide-plates-along-...e-problem, make it 8-wide! On second thoughts, that wouldn't work for locos with a thin stripe of one colour at (...) (20 years ago, 10-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I find that once you go to 8 wide you pretty much have to custom build your base plates using crossed technic plates to form the holes for bogie plates. Building around existing train baseplates makes the base too thick. IMHO MIke (...) (20 years ago, 10-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Adrian, thanks for the kind words. I imagine this craft to be maybe 100-200 years in the future, when Mag-Levs have replaced all but a few trains, and the railnuts and historians are desprately trying to save the last, dying breed of (...) (20 years ago, 10-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Glad to have inspired another .space MOC in whatever way I can :) This is rather a neat looking contraption. Though I question the necessity of a track cleaner/fixer in world where hover-vehicles are apparently possible. But bringing logic to (...) (20 years ago, 10-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the nice comments. Yes, I like the roof of the passenger cars too. In the folder, I made a shot of how it was build. In response to the 6-wheeled trucks, yes, they were used actually in long passenger cars, both in th US and UK. I (...) (20 years ago, 10-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for the kind words, Chris! I don't think un-bastardizing would be a good idea since the novelty of the model IS the fact that it is a combo of train and space. But I may do a stand-alone MOW later! Thanks again! Legoswami (20 years ago, 10-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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BrickBuy wrote: [snip] (...) Woah. Talk about an intimidating looking engine. Very burly looking. (...) Those coaches look very classy. I like the roof work and the doors at the end, but I haven't seen six wheeled trucks before (don't get me wrong, (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I suggest 5 for the width (hey, half stud offset!), in case someone is swivelingright up to the edge and is using this inside an 8 or larger wide creation. (20 years ago, 10-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Did you see my most recent update to the part? I added 11 holes and opened the end. At first I opened the whole end. Then I thought well there is only 4 studs of usable space on the end any way. So I made a 4 stud opening. (URL) picture. Dave (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, maybe not (if you are counting from the closed end). But I wanted to go to 11! (...) Truck with a pin all the way at one end. I've done it before. That pin will swivel if placed between 2 and 3 (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The C-C (1) wheel configuration was certainly used on some coaches in the UK, especially restaurant cars as they were heavier. The ones that spring to mind are the (URL) West Coast Joint stock> but there are others. I expect that some older (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(3 URLs) MichLTC had the opportunity to display this past weekend at the Great American Train Show in Novi, MI. It was a lot of fun and a great layout. Steve Ringe had a dropped section with moving cars and an animated playground. Ken Koleda made a (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, FTX) !!
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I really like these Paul. My favourite is the red cab unit. I love the way you did the nose with 65-degree slopes and curved bricks, and also the use of the socket part as the lamp. With the steam engine I like the 4x4 space radar dish in front with (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Do you mean at the end of the top surface? If so I think is would be a useful idea. (...) The added height of the side probably increases the strength considerably (its like a girder) but yes, most models have the strength elsewhere in the (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey Samarth! This is one nice model! I especially like the multitude of details, also the mechanized tools. I was thinking, maybe you can "un-bastardize" it and convert it to a good old train. ;o) (...) You bet ;o) But for a space MOC it actually (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) snip (...) hey, i love the model and the use of the technic pneumatic system but i really don't see how this model belongs in .trains past the initial post. please trim .trains from the newsgroups. thanks, ondrew (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) -snip- (...) Ok, I'll let you slide this time, lol. I would encourage you to expand on this concept, I think it is very cool. e (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for the kind words, Eric! :-) (...) Not sure yet. If one of my higher-priority projects needs parts from it, maybe not, although I think I've not used a single part I'm likely to need anytime soon. I think it'll be around for a few (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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Oh hey! right on! You built it! That is so cool, the color, the specs, the realistic look. I like the scale and the forward cab is really good. Thanks for sharring..... Questions Will you keep this model? What else might you build that will add to (...) (20 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Samarth Moray wrote: BrickShelf Folder (URL) (...) Samarth, I live the model, really fun. You managed to cature the train MOW quite well. As for the dirty brick, I like it. It gives the ship character. Mat (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I modified the file again to solve any structure problems. I added two small supports at the open end. Since you cant utilize the space right next the sides any way. (URL) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Rob, I figured you of all people would like this. I may add the seceond set of pickup wheels, or a second moterized truck, and wire them togather. Right now I'm usng the spring-to-axel methode to get my power from the metal wheels. If I (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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My ever expanding train collection forced me to reorganize some tubs of trains, and I came across of some I never got around to take pictures of. Some have been used at a train show or two, so the odd shot may have been published, but no detailed (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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(...) I really like all this feedback. Its like were all in a room with as many LEGO bricks as we want. And were building the best MOC to have been created. :) Alright, I made some changes and opened one end of the plate. I also ran the holes the (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Really stupid replying to my own post, but BS seems to be giving an error for the gallery URL. Here it is: (URL) trying to get the hang of this FTX thing......) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains)
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I’ve always been a fan of space, but I never really managed to get down to doing anything in the theme as of late as it was too abstract for me (Although I did a lot of stuff as a kid, my memory and definition of what spaceyness was got wiped out (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.technic, FTX) !
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(...) As an 8-wider, I am left feeling a bit flat. One of the biggest problems using 6-wide bases on 8-wide trains is the number of 1x(x) plates that are needed to fill in the gap, and the minimum thickness of the train's bases grows from 2 to 3 (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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"Mathew Clayson" <mathew_impact1@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:ID1o4G.1ErE@lugnet.com... (...) Holy crap Mat! I never really thought of doing that. That's great! To combat jittering on uneven tracks and the like, you could always add a second set (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod)
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A Motorised 2 axel truck with 3 stud wheel spacing. This is a custom modified 9v train motor. (URL) I've been toying with this idea for a while. It seems a shame that LEGO makes only the one style motor truck. I used a small DC motor and a pair of (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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Leaving off the end isn't a bad idea! In my mind's eye I see the end terminate as any other single plate thickness. Great thinking! How about a 1x2 stud notch off the end too. This way if a pair are tight up against each other (or a 6xn plate is (...) (20 years ago, 8-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
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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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