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(...) I'm looking forward to it, the bridge was my favourite element of the layout Tim (19 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) This is my creation. Now that MOCPages is back up, I'm working on putting together an expose of all the MOCs that I did for the NMRA show including the trestle bridge and roundhouse as well as my 8-wide train creations. Stay tuned! (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: The End of 9 Volt? (was: Re: Train motors half price via S@H weekly special)
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(...) That's a highly overrated phenomenon... I'm into modelrailroading too and for instance Fleischmann used this in their MSF controllers. However there's very little difference between that system and regular DC systems. What would work much (...) (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: the begining of something better?? rc trains (was: The End of 9 Volt?)
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(...) i beleive what some of you are deaming of is what allready exists. Brian Willams, formarly of the niltc, created a rc engine in febuary of 2004 using the guts of an rc car and one modifyed train motor. if i remember correctly the rc unit (...) (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: The End of 9 Volt? (was: Re: Train motors half price via S@H weekly special)
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(...) That wouldn't work all that well, I expect. There is a lower limit of voltage with which the electronics of the RC receiver will work. Below that, it would likely not drive the motor at all. I don't *know* any more than others (likely less!), (...) (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Chris for the ideas and inspiration. I like your windshield. Quite radical really. I am going to work on the undercarriage soon. Chris (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Tim. I'll be sure to sign up soon. Chris (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Looking for a few good figs (Jack Stone) for BrickFest
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(...) Hi Steve, Only fireman?? I have some Jack Stone figs... but only one fireman, I already put him in one of my many totes that I'm bringing... I hope he doesnt squish my micro figs. Wink. Good luck on getting more. Janey Red Brick (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, I really appreciate the kind words. I have no idea where I came up with the truck idea for the engine. Maybe it was a combination of otherworldly inspiration and subconscious lifting of ideas, but I really like the way they worked out. (...) (19 years ago, 7-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I inadvertently built a MOC for the "Building the Trust" historic building contest in Jack Stone scale and now I need some figs! I was wondering if any one had some Firemen figs that they want to get rid of. That they can bring to BrickFest. (...) (19 years ago, 6-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.town)
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(...) Have to agree, missed it first time round but love it this time Tim (19 years ago, 6-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) DUDE! Somehow this MOC passed under my radar, so let me say now that I think it is most excellent! I really love how you have captured the "heaviness" of the F7-- really top notch! I totally dig your trucks, and though I'm not too wild about (...) (19 years ago, 6-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi, here is a link to the wheel decorations that I used for my Super Chief. For the engine... (URL) the cars... (URL) don't think that the engine decorations will be much use to you since I build 8-wide, but you might be able to re-engineer (...) (19 years ago, 6-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Great photos, I particularly like the corner section of the layout with the wooden trestle bridge (URL) details available on how this bridge was constructed? (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) An idea as to how to mount it might be a clear 1x1 brick round [LDrawPart 3062b:47] half buried in the roof. That way you could see the dinger but the bell would be raied. Tim (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Not my idea, but how about a 1x1 cone [LDrawPart 4589:0] with a lever stuck through the middle of it [LDrawPart 4593:0] Not sure how you mount it Tim Nice loco pic BTW (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi Chris, There is a problem with images over at BrickWiki at the moment. But if you want to sign up and edit some things, or even just make suggestions about what you'd like to see, please do. Tim (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi Larry Thanks for your comments. I couldn't open the pictures on the LEGO wiki site. Do I need to sign up first? Chris (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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hey guys, i'm building a sw1200 and i'm curious how you have modeled a bell. it sounds simple but i can't seem to come up with anything. ideas? (URL) (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: kadee coupler questioner
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(...) The idea of Kadee couplers for Lego trains is a fantastic idea. This the only short coming of Lego trains. You can't shunt them. I've ben trying unsuccessfully to design a alternate coupler from Lego parts but no luck. I would equip every (...) (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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