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(...) Are you playing at the Enormodome? (...) "Tarp":-) Jonathan, you truly are a kindred spirit! I just "introduced" my kids to Tap this Christmas break. Top Ten greatest film without a doubt. JOHN (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hey, you're correct, Rob. I thought it was just fancy Photoshopping, but the lights do seem to appear from a green one of (URL) these> JOHN (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) The white one looks like the train version of the (URL) new airliners> - i.e. like a Playmobil set. It wouldn't bother me (as much) if these were 4+/Jack Stone sets. But the airliner has almost the same age recommendation (5-12) as something (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I share the same POV. I just wish I got into trains a lot earlier and had more train elements at this point. (...) Same here, unfortunately. I plan on getting more track now as well. What I am wondering is if one of the trains is RC and the (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It would look to be the curved elements used on the Millenium Falcon escape pod, judging from the ends. Sadly, this means they are nigh useless for anyone making 8-wides, but for 6-wides, they should prove quite nice, and lighter than all (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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With all the talk recently about the NXT MindStorms, something hit me this morning. I'm guessing most of us here have seen this picture- (URL) note is the use of the RJ style wiring they use. Now, let's think about this for a moment. Waaaay back in (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic)
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(...) more about new trains (URL) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.parts)
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To all, The Michiana LEGO Train Club is pleased to display at the upcoming Riverbend Model Railroad Club Show on Saturday, January 7th. Event Details: 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM Address: 5625 Burlingame Ave. Wyoming, Michigan Admission: Adults $4 Children (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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"John" <John@TCLTC.org> wrote in message news:IsoCFq.1t2F@lugnet.com... (...) That looks like an optical illusion to me. It appears the light is coming from a nx4 brick between the 2 headlight bricks and under the jumper plate. -Rob (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The current 9v motor can be powered by rails or a battery box. Just plug a battery box where the light brick would normally connect and turn it on. The only thing is it will go backwards compared to normal power by the wheels. However a (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I'm not really hoping, but it would be awesome if they modified the existing motor to allow it to be powered by either battery or off the rails. The very best (IMO) would be like the trainmodders have done -- the power picked up from the rails (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I am hoping it will be a modified version of the 9v motor. If it is the same motor, then if it runs onto metal track, it's battery will find itself powering the track out through the wheels instead of getting power in through them. (The (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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--SOMEWHAY SNIPPED THROUGHOUT-- (...) Maybe it is the old motor, or a slightly modified version. In some ways it wouldn't surprise me if they reused the existing manufacturing line. (...) This is what puts me off. At least with eight wide you can (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) [...] (...) Ondrew, I am writing just to say that it is very cool that you have decided to do something like this. I also wrote to say that I won't be entering... it's not because I don't want to build and share. It's just that I learned that (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) (URL) Ahem> It's all right; I had to correct (URL) Brad Justus> as well: Q19: We all know that Lego Direct has picked up the banner for trains and... A19: (Mr. Justus interrupts) We are not going to do 8-wide John. (Crowd Laughs) Q19b: What do (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Can "new trains" ever be a bad thing? Doubtful, but here are some observations based on the pic below that explore this question: (URL) It appears that the battery motor has metal flanges like the 9 volt motor. Probably good; will last longer than (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yes, I've seen it yet too, it's a very good idea for an item, but I don't like the new big truck line, that can't run in the city roads (see ferrari truck), and most of all the bridge, that seems to be one piece...I prefer to build the same (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.parts)
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(...) (URL) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.parts)
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(...) Best place is probably this current thread (URL) It was announced last year that the new trains will be battery powered and use some form of infra red control, however exactly how this will be implemented is still open to speculation (again (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hmm... I have been luke warm about the IR-controled battery-powered trains; however, it had occured to me that I could use this system to run a trolley on the same line as a train, but then I thought of something. All of my trolleys are single (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.parts)
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(...) Thank you for all the info Tim. Where could I find out more information about the new trains coming out later this year and when they may be able to come out? Are 9v trains usually 8 wide? Are the six wide trains not as good because the (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Its the end of the part you mention, just the shadows make it look a bit odd. (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.year.2006)
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(...) I was getting my hopes up looking at the boxcars - in the first pictures they looked orange, but here they're clearly red. I guess that makes the car on the flatbed red too. The red fork-lift looks good; it just seems unusual for Lego to do (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.year.2006, FTX)
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Carrying the concept to it's logical conclusion, I decided to make a larger piece of rolling stock for a change... (URL) As always, comments and criticism are welcome. -HRH (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Agreed, thank you. Apon further inspection it sure looks like the roof of the ICE train is a monolithic peice, I believe it's this part: (URL). (URL) And what is the part above the door manifold on the middle car? I really hope they sell the (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.year.2006, FTX)
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(...) I noticed this as well, I'm guessing the old moters were used for testing and early photos, but the final product will have plastic wheels. I'm really hoping that the IR reciever is not permanently coupled the the motor unit. Use a standard 9v (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.year.2006, FTX)
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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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(...) 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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[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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| | Best way to get into LEGO Trains?
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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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(...) 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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