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(...) Just because some moistened (eyes, presumably you are liberal) canuck plants a flag doesn't give you supreme power! Supreme power comes from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical, banner-planting ceremony! (...) What a strange (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) John, John, John. READ the subject. SEE the "plants flag part?" oh, and re this: Hoser! Listen up you YANKEE. If you could kindly point me in the direction of your white house, I will happly torch it a SECOND TIME. Now, kindly go away, or I (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Imperialist Hoser! This land belongs to its indigenous population...(URL) ME!!!!!> Bwhahahahaha! JOHN (owner, .trains) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) ch - ch - ch - choo choo!!!! Here comes engine engine number 9 right down Chicago line if Chris is the conductor we're all in a heap of trouble!!! Dave K (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Well, if this place is dead, and there are not too many posts (or charter)to the contrary, then..... I calim this NewsGroup in the name of ChrisLand!!! (plants flag of robot slaying train) NOW, i am off to .space .general, and .castle.. to expand (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Looks around... *blinks*... Looks around some more... Um, didn't we used to have more than three posts in this group?? <scratches head> And yea, I like choo-choos, too. (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm so very sorry. I meant Jason Allemann. I'd only just woken up so my brain was still a bit fuddled. Tim (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I have and it's very impressive. (...) I'm using the technique David Allemann invented for his O-train ((URL) see it here>). It is by far my favourite close-coupling technique and I have even built it in the brick before (which is pretty rare (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I am a big fan of all things TGV. (You may have seen my 10ft+ long TGV) This is a cool model and I see how you have been influenced by other designs. I know this is CAD work, but I would like to see how you have the articulation between the (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That is very neat. I've used the ends of these brackets before in a similar way to do tight lettering on a Caledonian Railway 4MT (2-6-4 steam engine), but I've never been able to work out what to do with the 1x2 part when using the whole (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi James, Thanks very much for your compliments. I'm building on the excellent groundwork of other AFOLs such as yourself so that makes designing new things a lot easier. I hope that people can learn from my work as I have learnt from the work (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I just discovered a simple technique today for doing odd brick width SNOT, thus getting around the 2 in the 5:2 rule. I couldn't think of having seen it before so maybe it is new (although it seems unlikely). Anyway, I thought I'd share it since I (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Stellar work, Tim. I don't have time to say much nor to comment on all your recent and impressive works, so my enthusiasm and admiration stated here is intended broadly. I've been lurking and enjoying your constant stream of new MOCs. later, (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Well it took me about a year, but I've finally shot some photos of my updated articulated container cars and updated my webpage... (URL) if I can just get the instructions updated in less time... 8-) SRC LUGNet #765 StRuCtures™ Bricksmith™ (URL) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) OK. My gallery of Manchester (the original one) shots. Just two pics so far but I will add more to it so check back every so often. (2 URLs) Maj after moderation> Tim (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Hi all, Ran across some photos of this train ((URL) 1>, (URL) 2>, (URL) 3>, (URL) 4>) the other day and thought it rather neat: a Thalys TGV in different colours. The real thing was to run between Sydney and Canberra but cost too much so never (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) An awesome ref. It also has a lot of good bridge and dam related images, drawings and so forth, I've been relying on it for some of the Wikipedia articles I've done lately. (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Here's another resource I stumbled upon - a Library of Congress collection of pictures of buildings all across America, from the present going back to the 30's: (URL) Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record> (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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Hi All, Below is a list of the clubs that have indicated that they are participating in the Philly show this summer. I know many of the clubs at last year’s show talked about doing it again, so if your club is NOT listed below and you plan to be (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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I am happy to announce that I finished my first 8-wide trolley car. This trolley car was designed as a prototype for the LEGO Millyard project hosted at the SEE Science Center. Hopefully, its twin will spend the rest of its days running around the (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) You may try my program LTrax if you like. It's just semi-finished, but works just fine. I stopped developing this program due to the release of TrackDraw, which is far more professional than I can perform. (URL) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Hi Jaco, You can also download 'LDraw Design Pad' from (URL) install the add-in 'Plugin Track Generator ' from Niels Karsdorp. With this plug-in can you also chose for old 4,5V track, 12V track and 9V track. The circle (ldraw file)is created (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Thanks Adrian (and Calum too) Interestingly enough I already have a start on a Paris Metro train (begun before the NY one) with rubber wheels. Probably a similar system to Montreal's. I'm waiting until I can find a special part to test (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow...you're right and it makes it a simple five-second job. Thanks for the tip! Martin (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) I was almost there my self, but it is indeed a puzzle to rotate the pieces. I also got a file from Mike Gallagher, whom I wish to thank also! Jaco (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) I thought of that too. I took al look at www.trackdraw.com, but could not figure out where to download any kind of program. (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) I believe another way to go is use TrackDraw to draw a circle and have it output the Ldraw file... could be wrong. (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Ah, yes, okay, cool. I didn't follow you closely enough-- I only parsed the "integrate train axles into the technic" part. Ross is working on some new electric power system but he's hit the wall in terms of interest in the project and I fear (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Here's my gallery so far: (URL) Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Yeah but the ones on the motor (that do the actual driving) have rubber rings. Until they get worn down. So I guess it's not an issue for non-driven wheels, but your example suggested you're thinking about using them for driving too. ROSCO (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, I know this too. In fact my first choice WAS the 2x2 round plate for this same reason, and I didn't think of it as being as good for the same reason. But it can easily be greebled up externally by bogie detailing, and be made to look (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It took me a while to figure out the angle and a rotation point, but here you go. (URL) Dean Earley, Dee (dean@earlsoft.co.uk) irc: irc://irc.blitzed.org/ web: (URL) +44 (0)780 8369596 (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) I think you're gonna have a couple of problems with it: The 2x2 round parts don't always attach very strongly to the flange parts - and as they carry the weight and provide the traction, they will probably be prone to falling off unless you (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Kids eh, It's why I don't go to skateboard parks anymore. Fraction of my age and ten times as good. They won't say your too old because secretly they all want to see the old guy fall down. I had a six your old say to me "no-one stacks like you (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) ooo, great! In that case, maybe I will. I am already half-way through my current submissions. I am awaiting bricks to complete them as of right now. Hopefully I'll have them within a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, I won't be able to (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Hi Mike, Can you please mail me the file? mailto:jmolen@zonnet.nl Thanks! Jaco (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) why not do it for the current contest? there's nothing stoping you or anyone else for that matter. i've only gotten 3 entrees so far so it would be a welcome idea. besides you have untill march or longer if i decide to extend the deadline. (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) I have created a 1/4th loop that I just copy into anything I need it for. If you want the LDR file so you can copy it and save time let me know. This is a render I did but for some reason it did not place the curved rails in it. I have not (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Oh I know about that one, (URL) I tried it myself>. But today I compared the 2 wheels on a single axle and noticed that my flanges are thinner, and should therefore be able to go through switch points; something which the fanbelt wheels can't (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, (URL) 4 years ago> by a some 12 year old;-) JOHN (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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