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Here are some more design modifications thanks to (URL) Bruce Chamberlain> and (URL) Hans-Juergen Gaus>. There was an interference problem with inserting the windows into the 1/2-stud inset doors. Both Bruce and Hans-Juergen addressed this problem (...) (19 years ago, 25-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) And, Bruce Chamberlain pointed out another error. The front windows don't push back as far as I indicate in the virtual model. The 1/2-stud inset of the doors interfers with the front window insertion. Back to the drawing board on that. (...) (...) (19 years ago, 25-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) lol I'm telling you that there are dangers to virtual building! :-) Well, I putzed around with it a little, but I am siccing Ross on the project and told him to have at it, only keeping the overall "feel" of the MOC intact. I might even be (...) (19 years ago, 25-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I've seen many a construction get bitten by the fact that a stud is ever so slightly taller than 1/2 plate (and it's the stud itself, not the logo - my simple test for height differences is to match two pieces and then run my fingernail (...) (19 years ago, 24-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) John, Thanks for catching this fault in the construction. I failed to notice this error. And, I don't like it. Rather embarrassing. Maybe this (URL) alternate construction will work using 1x1 headlamp bricks (one stud on the side)>. And, Bruce (...) (19 years ago, 24-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I was in Brooklyn this morning ordering wood for my town/train layout tables and one of the guys overheard that I was building a layout. He told me he was into HO and all and then the conversation turned to he and a friend of his being avid (...) (19 years ago, 24-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It looks like a class 37 to me :) (URL) (19 years ago, 24-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Funny.... I have seen something similar in Riga. Sometimes there are single tracks (connected to either one or both of the tram tracks) going towards a large gate - probably not passenger traffic. I have only once seen a tanker-tram there, I am not (...) (19 years ago, 23-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) John, I didn't notice this at the time, but when you point it out and I put the pieces together in my head, I can see you are right. I am going to have to take it appart and check if this affects the fit of the other parts. Thanks, Bruce (19 years ago, 24-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) IIRC, it's only a negligible distance. The attachment is reasonably secure. But it can be enough to bother you if you're a stickler for details. (I know I am!) Legoswami (19 years ago, 24-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains, Bruce S. Chamberlain wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> Hey Bruce- I began building a version of James' trolley (mine shall be a white ambassador trolley) and found an issue attaching the upside down train rail in (URL) Step 6 here>. We (...) (19 years ago, 24-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It even seems have its own website where you can track it! (URL) (19 years ago, 23-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Its not the first modern freight tram, (URL) Dresden has some for carrying VW car parts from a factory> (URL) However I think the Vienna version is far better, it has far more character. Tim (19 years ago, 23-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That's terrifically cute/bizarre! Thanks for finding this little gem! I think it would be a hilarious model (4 wide containers have a prototype after all!)... (19 years ago, 23-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Here's some photos of the new freight service on Vienna's tram lines. They're aparently named "bims" because of the sound of their warning bell: (6 URLs) Link to original page in German> (19 years ago, 23-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) [snip] (...) [snip] (...) You are a funny man.... That is a _great_ trolley design! Thanks for providing continuing inspiration. Sincerely, Chris (19 years ago, 23-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yep; just change the one resistor... oh well... no such events in .fi, although you do see some Lego trains in the bigger stores... (...) And it's a damn shame, when Lego could be changing the times instead... :P OR at least they could be (...) (19 years ago, 23-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This is simply speculation, but I would guess it to be less costly to change the MOLD than to change the COLOR. For example, it might take 60 minutes to purge one color and have a new color running in the same machine, while switching the mold (...) (19 years ago, 23-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Since that little 1x1 slope is so hard to come by in gray, may I be so bold to suggest a solution that eliminates those elements and binds the 3x3 rounded plates as well-- use (URL) this piece> along the side of the ends of the roof instead (...) (19 years ago, 23-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Try (URL) this> HTH, JOHN (19 years ago, 23-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I know I've seen a diagram of how to affix curve tracks to baseplates using the 2 x 2 turntables, but I can't find it. any help would be appreciated. Thanks (19 years ago, 23-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Bruce, How, wow! Thanks for building this trolley. I'll definitely check out the roof issue. Now, I will try to model it your livery. Thank you very much. later, James Mathis (19 years ago, 22-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Snip (...) James, Just finished building the trolley. I used Blue in place of Tan (windows), White in place of Grey (roof), Dark Bley in place of Brown (doors),and Grey in place of Red (ends, etc). I have found one problem. The ends of the (...) (19 years ago, 22-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I've seen that train, one of the 37's has big rust holes in the side of the nose, how do you reproduce THAT in Lego!?! Tim (19 years ago, 22-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! How I got 60 from 37 I don't know. (...) No no! If you look carefully at the sideview you'll see that there is a third 'wheel' on each set. I may fiddle with the wheelset to give a better illusion sometime though. The pictures weren't (...) (19 years ago, 22-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) This is an EWS Class 37: (URL) I see that selective compression has reduced the bogies to 4 wheels each :-) What type of hinge have you used to angle the windows? Mark (19 years ago, 22-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi everyone, I have what is possibly the stupidest question ever. I've made a model of a real British train (somewhat Lego-ified) which I'd labelled as an EWS 60 but looking on Google at EWS 60's it is not what I've made. So the stupid question is: (...) (19 years ago, 22-May-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, FTX)
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The Southern Pacific LEGO® Train Club (SPLTC) is pleased to announce our upcoming appearance at the 90th National Orange Show Festival “A Slice of California” at the Orange Fairgrounds in San Bernardino, California. This will be the fourth (...) (19 years ago, 21-May-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.spltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.us.sandlug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.town) !
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(...) I have always wondered if TLC had some ability to produce limited quantities of parts in odd colors (for prototypes, model shop, etc) without going into the expense of setting up a production injection machine for the purpose. If the mold is (...) (19 years ago, 21-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Well, what do you know? Thanks for the info. I think I'll mosey over to B-S-T and put in a little request:-) JOHN (19 years ago, 21-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Did someone say Tan windows? Ooops Tan Train windows.... Yep 21 of the 1x4x3 and 10 of the 1x2x3 tan train windows were sold on Bricklink in the last 6 months. I find some strange items that I never knew existed, on Bricklink.... things like (...) (19 years ago, 21-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow. Tan train windows. But has the 1x2x3 train window ever been produced in tan, to anyone's knowledge? JOHN (19 years ago, 21-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Paul, Go for it! I'll look forward to your result. later, James Mathis (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) The train might also look good with 1x4x3 window frames, which are a bit more available in tan. Of course the shutter tabs would cause problems, you'd have to snip them off or alternate them inside and outside (and they would disrupt the (...) (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Juhana Siren wrote: [SNIP] (...) It's easy to get by in Europe, I know several folks who are switching to 9V to be able to participate in events. But the signals usually don't change hands, since those can be modded to work on 9V too ;) As for the (...) (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I've seen people sell tan train windows on Bricklink... they do exist (just like green ones, I have 20 of those) they're just hard to get by. (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Looks nice. You mention that there is no room for a driver, I reckon if you replace the 1x4 clack tile in step 8 of (URL) 16> with a plate you could attach the top half for a fig to it (they might have to be bald tho'!) Goes to check window (...) (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Looks like a fun build! When I get some time I'm going to have to build a copy in white/red livery to match my (URL) MTW-3001> Thanks for sharing this with the community! You're an inspiration to many of us. (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Guys, Thanks for the potential builds. Please let me know of any build problems you encounter or, if you have suggestions for improvements. I would be interested in modifying the instructions accordingly. Other than the impossible(?) tan and (...) (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) ((SNIP)) This will also appear on the BAYLTC layout going forward, and -- with your permission -- I'll see if I can modify it to make a Muni cable car. Thanks, James!! Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 BAYLUG/BAYLTC (19 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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