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--SNIPPED-- (...) I can't answer the question but it might be useful if you could do up a CAD diagram of the sensor and train mechanisms for easy reference. I'm afraid I can't really understand what you mean here. It would also give a way of (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Best way to get into LEGO Trains?
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(...) Hi John, I would definitely suggest starting off with 9V. One thing to note is that Lego trains are expensive. There isn't really any way of getting around that yet (see later comment). I would suggest starting off by buying the High Speed (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Creating a GBC for a train layout
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[crossposting to .trains to get some feedback, so limit LafLRC discussion to on-topic on this thread] (...) I don't know, but it's a question that we might like answered before we go too much further with this. Understand we can always limit things (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ah, well spotted. So maybe you can't run them on metal track at the same time as a 9V train. That may mean the base has a standard 9V lead on it though, so it would let you use it to run a 9V motorised crane or, my favourite, the miniature (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.year.2006)
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In lugnet.trains, Jeramy Spurgeon wrote: <snip> (...) Well, if I were TLG, I'd use the same train motors--you can power the motor from the top 2x2 electric plate and just connect that to the battery unit (or whatever they're using to power the (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.year.2006)
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(...) Ok if you look at the middle car of the ICE train. It has what looks like a trans black curved roof. I see a large rise in Dome cars in the future. Also there is a green six wide window on the car with the crane. I guess this calls for a green (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.year.2006)
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What is the best way to get into LEGO trains? I have thought about buying a new set but they are so expensive. I have though about buying a used set off of Ebay but I don't know if they get worn out, or if I will encounter other problems. I also (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Looking at these pictures leads only to more confusion..... Notice the standard metal wheels reappear? Here's to hoping! -Jeramy (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.year.2006)
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(...) It just keeps getting better (URL) Tim PS. Thanks heaps to the people uploading all this. Your work is greatly appreciated. (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.year.2006)
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| | Re: More of the new train
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(...) Already done, I did some experiments using some of the old 4.5v track. (URL) I ran metal foil tape on top of the platic rails. The tape is tin plated copper for use in stain glass. The train motor ran fine. And with the new plastic track I (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: SCLTC enters final two weeks at SDMRRM; Pictures!
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(...) Not so much a rumor, but whishful thinking on the part of some museum members. But a display case at the museum would be great. We could even advertise when the large display will be. Mat (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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(...) Here (URL) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.parts)
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(...) Yes it is. You get one segment and a truck for construction as a set. I can't find the pictures again but they appeared on BrickShelf and Eurobricks a while ago. Perhaps someone else can dig them up. (...) We can certainly hope. (...) I have (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.parts)
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(...) Hmmm - I wonder if the bridge is for sale too. It looks like specialised bridge parts - pretty good actually.... I they start making all parts like that for a model railway, then I wonder what else we can expect - more cars, engines and other (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.parts)
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| | Re: Registry for Track Designer - new version available
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(...) Pierre, Thanks for putting this together. My modified points should be showing up in the mail any day now, and now I don't have to use straight and curved tracks to stand in for the modified points! Chris (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.cad)
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(...) I'm afraid (for my pocket) there will be fantastic surprises from new future train lego sets!! Matteo (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.parts)
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(...) Check out this gallery for more pics of the new freight train: (URL) Tim (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.parts)
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(...) Seen at BF '05 : (URL) MOC schleimfull, unfortunately I don't know the builder name. Didier (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.town)
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(...) (URL) The more and more I see of the RC/IR train line the more I like it. The sets look to be well-engineered, fun to build, not junior-ized, both have seemingly good parts and it looks easy to hack. Ok the last part doesn't really matter to (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.parts, FTX)
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(...) Hmm. Hypothesising on these pictures... You can see the raised 'patch' on the side of both engines, like that that appeared in Jake's keynote speech. I don't think it's stretching the imagination too much to take this to be an IR sensor - this (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.parts)
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--SNIP-- (...) I think I can see a gap on the round brick but the slopes look flush. Could be microsnottery or just some discrete edges. Tim (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.town)
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(...) Does anyone know how this was done? (URL) do I detect a small gap above the bend? Andreas (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.town)
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(...) I'm wondering if they are effective sets or just prototypes. About 4 jears ago (really much time has gone!) we've already seen a look-like-ICE train with a white-red livery, but later the set had a green strip (somebody sad due to some royalty (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Another pic has turned up on the Eurobricks forum (URL) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.parts)
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| | Re: SCLTC enters final two weeks at SDMRRM; Pictures!
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(...) Aaron- Thanks for the compliment. The track arrangement, compared to others we have done, is really very straightforward and, in fact, (ignoring sidings) very symmetrical. After doing our largest show ever at the Orange County Fair for 3 (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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| | Re: SCLTC enters final two weeks at SDMRRM; Pictures!
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(...) photos snipped (...) The layout looks great again this year, but man, that's a convoluted track plan. I heard rumor while I was there that the museum was interested in possibly establishing a permanent home for a LEGO layout. Any progress in (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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| | Re: a town structure contest!! <- $200 in prizes
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In lugnet.town, Ondrew Hartigan wrote: i'd hate to think no one is interested in free stuff. so in an effort to get this contest some attention and exposure i'm crossposting to .trains and .general. ondrew ......... (...) Rules 1. Time limit - 2 (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: SCLTC enters final two weeks at SDMRRM; Pictures!
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(...) .. Eric- Thanks for the comments. The cable-stayed bridge was built as two 60-inch spans that we can separate if desired. For this display, we modified them so that their decks can tilt relative to their towers. This allows each bridge to (...) (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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| | Re: SCLTC enters final two weeks at SDMRRM; Pictures!
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Awesome display! When I think SCLTC, I think of great layouts like this! Hey cool, I didn't know (you had or there were) two of those white cable span bridges. Amazing. Happy New Year BTW. Thanks for putting these pictures up. e (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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| | Re: Registry for Track Designer - new version available
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(...) I have updated the page and put the correct URL. Thanks, jt (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.cad)
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(...) listed is: (URL) above URL is no longer valid. --Travis (19 years ago, 4-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.cad)
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| | SCLTC enters final two weeks at SDMRRM; Pictures!
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SCLTC's annual winter show at the (URL) San Diego Model Railroad Museum> is now in its final two weeks! (10 URLs) This batch of layout pictures is posted (URL). -Ted Michon SCLTC (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, FTX) !!
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(...) Dear Legoswami, the "misterzumbi" is again one of the 1000steine fellows. He will display his downtown scenery in Frechen (near Cologne) at a LEGOshow this weekend. Check it out: THAT does really rock! (URL) Godt! Ben P.s.: you may check the (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.town)
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| | Registry for Track Designer - new version available
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Hi, The version 9e of my custom element registry for Track Designer is now online. (URL) version is featuring some custom train track elements such as the half-straight (8 studs long) and the half-curved points. This custom registry is still not (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: mosaic/ snot alphabet
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(...) Hi Ondrew, I've added for you a kind of compilation of all 5 plates high SNOT letterings you can see on BrickShelf : (URL) These kind of lettering is highly represented in minilands (see the LL California pictures in lego-designer BS gallery) (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) WOW Tim (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim)
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Fellow Trainheads/SNOTmen, I am blown away. (URL) whoever you are, I haven't seen models this good in AGES... Maybe even never. o_O I bow to thee and thy amazing SNOT skillz. Legoswami (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim) !
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| | Here is the "How To" on my ARR GP-38 engine.
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Hello all, This engine is about a year old now, but I still get people asking questions about this MOC. Since I have also gotten a few reqests for the instructions, I decided to share them. They follow the BNSF almost to a T, with a few changes (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Town Structure Contest Entrees
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(...) well i can't enter my own contest but here's something i came up with anyway. (URL) ondrew (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) well it seems i can't seem to follow them myself. check out my latest moment of stupidity. (URL) i built it then put a mini fig next to it. DOH! but (...) I'm very excited as well. i'm hoping that the $200 in prizes might help draw people in. (...) (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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