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Hello, I am Happy to share this Railway crane with you. It is a crane in 6 studs wide. It has two technic motor inside the cabin (rotation and boom raising) and one micromotor in the boom for service hook operations. It goes with a closed coach to (...) (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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| | Re: A double crossover
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(...) levers, i don't need no stinkin levers =) seriously though i have a pile of well over 40 of those little levers that i never use. there a waist of time and they just draw attention at train shows. there like magnets for kiddy hands. besides (...) (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom)
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| | Re: Alco-like Cuban Sugar Train
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(...) I like it a lot and just love the color scheme. Even the dark bley cab roof. All the colors work very well. I wil be giving this a brick build attempt quite soon. Best, Jonathan (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Alco-like Cuban Sugar Train
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(...) I forgot to mention in the post (and to X-post to .schleim) that I've added the grille work separately to BS to make it easier to see the technique. You can find it in this (URL). Tim (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Re: Alco-like Cuban Sugar Train
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(...) That grille work is excellent with the fence parts used to create a thin vertical line segment between the protruding grilles. Thanks for highlighting this bit of detail work. Really nice! later, James Mathis (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: A double crossover
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(...) First, wow. That is a gorgeous switch. I must admit I was a bit amused by Rosco's comment about long wheelbase cars hitting the lever. I gave up on levers a long time ago :) That is a good observation though Rosco. Chris (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom)
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| | Alco-like Cuban Sugar Train
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Hi all, Yesterday I saw (URL) train> and just had to build it. The problem was, I'd sworn to myself to avoid Alco-like diesels as so many people have done them so well. (URL) Well, as you can see in the end I relented (to myself) and went ahead and (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: A double crossover
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(...) Well since you asked. i guess you could say it's too easy because i allready have a working automated crossover. the doubble would take longer to do but it should be easy enough. (3 URLs) (...) keep dreaming =). there is no way i'm taking that (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | Re: A double crossover
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(...) technicly the throw is one stud closer but i don't think i'm going to move them to the outside unless i find an issue with it. besides the place in which i'm thinking of placing this switch i don't have space for the throws to be outside the (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | Re: A double crossover
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In lugnet.announce, Ondrew Hartigan wrote: (snip) I saw some sneak preview pics and was floored then. Wow. Now, for your next trick, let's see you get the points on this one to interlock (if one turnout is thrown to take the crossover, the (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | Re: A double crossover
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(...) [snip] (...) Looks great Ondrew! I'd be interested to know though, the unmodified switch controls actaully look like they stick out a long way toward the other track, might there be more of a problem than usual with long wheelbase cars hitting (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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| | A double crossover
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Hey all, About 2 months ago now I was challenged/ asked to make a double crossover. While I thought this project would be difficult I had no idea how long it would take me. In total I have between 20-40 hours of time invested in the double (...) (19 years ago, 22-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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| | GFLTC at the Scale Rail Train Show - Nov. 26-27, 2005
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For Immediate Release Contact: Robin Werner robinw A-T gfltc D-O-T org FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club (GFLTC) is proud to announce its participation in the Scale Rails Holiday Train Show this November 26-27, 2005 at the (...) (19 years ago, 21-Nov-05, to lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: Turtle Creek Baldwin VO1000 switcher
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(...) Steve, I just noticed the front truck, and I have to comment on how much I like the steps and the hand rail. Nicely done. The engine is a nice engine too, and the stripe does look nice, though the stripe doesn't really make the LEGO engine (...) (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 'Stretchtop' rotary gondola
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(...) Will there be a mini engine to pull these little cars? Cant wait to see more of the tank cars. Dave www.GPLR.org (19 years ago, 20-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MDT Plymouth Switcher in Burlinton livery (Red and Gray)
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(...) Hey Steve, Your switcher got a "Hey, that looks nice." from my son. Your model was competing against Scooby Doo, so it had to be good. I like it too by the way. Chris (19 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 'Stretchtop' rotary gondola
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(...) It looks interesting, but it really needs to be longer. Chris (19 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | SCLTC fourth annual winter show at SDMRRM starts Tuesday
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SCLTC returns to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum for club's fourth annual winter show starting the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and running through Saturday January 14, 2006. The show will feature: A double tracked under and over cloverleaf Over (...) (19 years ago, 19-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
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| | Opening Door
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Dear all, I was looking at the pictures of (URL) 7893> today and noticed that it's doors open by using droid arms as hinges. I wondered if such a technique could be employed in a train an found that yes it could... but with limitations. My first (...) (19 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Re: 3x1 curved slope available in dark bluish gray
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(...) Do you know which one it was? [LEGOSet 8657] contains two in light bley and [LEGOSet 8655] contains four in black as well as two red and two white Slope Brick 45 1 x 1 x 2/3. A great set for parts (see (URL) inv>), even if you do end up with (...) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.parts, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Loco MOC
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(...) snip (...) Wow! Awesome work! later, James Mathis (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: One New Train in Two Liveries-- Your opinion
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(...) Hi, Mat, A Coaster version will be nice. Thanks for the compliment on the design. I will be selling instructions. I'd like to sell the Rail Runner version of the instructions since I am acquiring the license for their livery. The acquisition (...) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | 3x1 curved slope available in dark bluish gray
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I bought one of the new $3.99 level racers this weekend and happily discovered that it come with two of these parts in dark bluish gray: (URL) I believe one of the $9.99 level racers sets comes with two as well. I am glad my patience paid off. (...) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.parts)
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| | NGLTC building session at Egleston children’s hospital
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The North Georgia LEGO Train Club (NGLTC) visited the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. For the fifth year in a row the NGLTC held our annual Christmas ornament building session with patients of CHOA. The children are helping make (...) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ga, FTX)
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| | Re: New Loco MOC
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(...) Dude, you are a SNOT psycho... and that's saying a lot coming from (URL) me> ;-). I had a look at those BI and I'm still shocked! Good job with those teeeeny offsets! I'm impressed. Legoswami (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: MOC: Pacific Coast Shay #2
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(...) There is now an MPD and POVray render at the bottom of (URL) the page>. You will need LDraw files for (URL) Big Ben Bricks wheels>, which can be found (URL) here>, and possibly also some unofficial LDraw part files from the parts tracker. (...) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Late night in the Moscow Metro
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--SNIP-- (...) As promised, I've done a number of renders of this train now. Some text can be found on the (URL) MOCpage> and pics in the (URL) Brickshelf gallery>. (URL) (click the pic for a full scale image 1280x1024 or (URL) here>) Hope you like (...) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Loco MOC
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(...) Yes. I left them 1/5 stud out as the real one. Plus, they're 1 plate shorter (10 instead of 11), so the lower edge is at the same height of the orange line. (...) I noticed it, since they all end with 72xx and not 72xxx... ;-))) But I agree, (...) (19 years ago, 13-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Loco MOC
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(...) Oh, nice work. I understand now your second proposition. You seems to be a fanatic of smooth surfaces without any hole! :-) For the vents I notice you used tiles grid. I thought about using these parts, but I wanted to use the plates 1x8 with (...) (19 years ago, 13-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: One New Train in Two Liveries-- Your opinion
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(...) James, these models rock, If I wasn't already working on a San Diego Coaster version, I'd be strongly tempted to buy one of yours. Do you plan to sell instructions seperatly? Mat Clayson (19 years ago, 12-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Rail Runner Update (was Re: One New Train in Two Liveries-- Your opinion)
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(...) This is a big issue in the model train industry right now. Most fallen flags have become the property of other railroads as they aquier the defunct railroads. A good example is the Union Pacific. Which aquiered the Western Pacific and (...) (19 years ago, 12-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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| | Re: New Loco MOC
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(...) Reverse engineering is fun! :-PPP here is the link: (URL) alternatively you can download the .ldr file and let mlcad generate the images on your computer, offline... I redesigned your loco eliminating all the tiles' grooves and making it (...) (19 years ago, 13-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Announcing: NQJ or Brick-it-Forward
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Janey, you are right. When you're right, you're right. So. I will accept your trade offer, I will offer my thanks. I will also forward your address on to Tim, in the UK, to have him send you that VERY LOVELY slightly used, open box, ZNAP set. With (...) (19 years ago, 12-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Loco MOC
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(...) Oh! I think it will be difficult to reverse-ingeeniering my loco, since there are a lots of parts assembled in many ways. But congratulation if you succeed! If you are enough patient, I promiss to make the MLCAD soon. Bye. (19 years ago, 12-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Late night in the Moscow Metro
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(...) As Alexander said (and as someone else who has also used the Moscow Metro), you really did capture the look very well. Even the burned-out lightbulb is an authentic touch. Just looking at your render brings back the hideously loud sound of the (...) (19 years ago, 12-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | [Press Release] Upcoming BayLTC Train Shows
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SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA - Below are the details for the upcoming appearances of the Bay Area LEGO Train Club (BayLTC). ---...--- Sunday, December 18, 2005 to Sunday, January 15, 2006 Museum of the American Heritage 351 Homer Street Palo Alto, CA (...) (19 years ago, 12-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.sacbb, lugnet.trains)
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| | SCLTC models at LEGOLAND this weekend!
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Members of the Southern California LEGO Train Club (SCLTC) will display a large cityscape at LEGOLAND California on Friday November 12, 2005 during the finals of the 2005 Brick to the Future Contest. The contest is cosponsored by The LEGO Company (...) (19 years ago, 11-Nov-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Late night in the Moscow Metro
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(...) There are no much traffic (if any) in loc.ru, so I do not think it is fatal :) (...) Yes, please send me MPD file. The final instructions are not required. I think I will able to explore the model in MLCAD. (...) Will be glad to help! Just let (...) (19 years ago, 11-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Late night in the Moscow Metro
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--SNIP-- (...) Hi Alexander, I can't believe I forgot to X-post to .loc.ru. How stupid of me! Thanks for your comments, I am glad to know I captured the look decently. If you would like I can send you the MPD file for the Metro train. I'm thinking (...) (19 years ago, 11-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Late night in the Moscow Metro
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(...) (snipped) (...) (snipped even more) Tim, as eye-witness (I live in Moscow Region and travel by Moscow Underground/Metro from time to time) I must say that: 1. Your render is fantastic! It's very nice by itself, but because it is really like (...) (19 years ago, 11-Nov-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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