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"David Wegmuller" <david@wegmuller.org> wrote in message news:ItoHnv.24Ls@lugnet.com... (...) Spendidly beautiful layout. I'm jealous! -Rob www.brickmodder.net (19 years ago, 26-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, First , pics and a movie are here: (URL) built this adapter after seeing this: (URL) (second item on the page). The Lego version was a demonstration for a friend who wants to run his 3.5inch gauge locomotive on 4.75inch gauge track... Greetings, (...) (19 years ago, 26-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I hadn't seen the Archimedes one before. I like it. I was wondering what he could conclude when he didn't displace his own mass of blue plates... Jason R (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Silly Canucks can't tell an Aussie from a Pom. Tim (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Eek. Totalitrainism. (URL) All> the brits are off their chump! (And one (URL) hoser>) JOHN (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) See rule 4) Tim (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What about dual mode diesel-electric third rail trains? And aren't Electrics powered by the steam used to turn the generators at the power stations? :-) Steve (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) lol Headline: "Railton derails" :-) JOHN (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) :moon: :fo: Unfortunately I don't have the 'unlimited powers of messing with you' here, unlike JLUG. Suffice to say that I think the above is all CRAP, to put it mildly, because everyone knows, Diesels rool. (URL) ....with Diesel Power. (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Diesel-electrics wouldn't have a pantograph (URL) might tho Tim (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) If they have a pantograph. They're OK by me. Tim (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hear, hear! Erm, but what about diesel-electric trains? ;-) Jeroen (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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It has come to my attention that some people have been trying to turn .trains into a place filled with steam trains and other such ancient rubbish. Fortunately these posts live low in a thread where they belong. As such I have decided to take it (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Good grief man, they smell almost as bad as diesels! And your foreign wood-burning things with those daft fat chimneys are out too... Jason Railton (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Too late. And it's 6-wides too from now on. Jason Railton (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) (English translation on the lugnet.train sidebar) Didier (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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We've almost overtaken (URL) Quatro> by post count:-) JOHN (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Another disbeliever! Electric locomotives rule (and sometimes even looks a bit like steam engines, (URL) ) And even diesel traction poo-poo's all over those smelly old black buckets of rust. PS mail service for LUGNET is broken too... getting (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow. Harsh. Not even oil-burning steamers? JOHN (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yes. Anything that is not coal-fired and steam-powered is not a train. Let us use the unique opportunity of this re-birth to make that definition clear from the start. Jason Railton (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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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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Hi all, Has anyone got an LDraw model of a simple circle train track, like this: (URL) then in 9V? Thanks. Jaco (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(URL) was fooling around with my bricks today and I thought it up. If it can be done-- It's what I've always been looking for: Some way in which I can integrate train axles into the technic system.... and thereby motorise stuff, apart from other (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Tim, I've liked many of your train creations, they're consistently well done! Calum (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Sounds like a good fun contest idea. Maybe when the current town contest ends, and there are more "cities" (as discussed earlier) in photos online. We could do a new contest like this. I am thinking an added twist though: We choose from a list (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Hi Tim, Nice. I really like the rubber band chain as well. I was actually planning to build an LDRAW model of an NYC subway car this week, but at a vaguely Miniland scale (I've never been to a Legoland park, so I'm not entirely sure). I like the (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yep- I was behind the wheel. ...of the van, not the rolling meat. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) These AFX motors are HO scale. (URL) Scale slot cars are 1/64 scale electrically-powered cars. Speeds can reach up to 30 mph, which is over 1000 mph scale speed. With the lego body and running the stock 16volts the speed is significantly less (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) well ya actuly. i did like most people do when there bored i googled myself. I found out that not only was there a HARTIGAN'S Ice cream parlor but it was in northern illinois. about 3 weeks later i happened upon it on my way to a date so i (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Great Idea and pictures. Is the name of the Ice cream parlor a coincidence? (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) (I could have sworn that I posted this reply yesterday but I can't find it so I'm posting it again. Maybe I just forgot to hit submit or something. Weird.) Very nice work. Great idea. But you forgot one newsgroup: lugnet.build.arch. I added it (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) I took a few of buildings while in San Francisco, although most are of the Golden Gate bridge and other random stuff: (URL) ignore all the rest :) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Were the race cars lego bodies on scalectrics chassis? (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, Just a little MOC from me, a New York City subway train (class (URL) R40M>). I'm hoping to do underground trains of the world cities so this is sort of a number two of a series (after Moscow). (2 URLs) BS gallery> I tried to keep the design (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) I believe the Weiner mobile comment was actually an inside joke stemming back to a field trip to the Lego store while I was in Seattle. However since I’m horrible with names I could be wrong. Either way I got a chuckle out of it. ondrew (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Ondrew! This should be a very useful resource. I often take pictures of buildings around town (Baltimore) for LEGO purposes, and your example has inspired me to post the ones I have and take some more. Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Assuming you're serious: (2 URLs) Weinermobile Gallery> (after moderation) Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Nice. I love the tall 2nd floor windows in this shot: (URL) Jonathan (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Good reference, Ondrew. I took some pictures of downtown Kalamazoo, which would fit a similar purpose. They are here: (URL) -Jason (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) No idea about the torque, but personally I doubt it could have been improoved (would empty the batteries too fast). The speed of the new trains is more or less the same as now: a Metroliner waggon at full speed of the IR train derailed. (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) This is excellent! And just in time for your contest, too. Oh, and one more thing- can you get a picture of an Oscar Meyer Weinermobile? (2 URLs) Tony Hafner (URL) www.hafhead.com> (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Hey, this is a great idea! I think it would be great if people from different cities around the world were able to do something like this. Also, maybe Kevin could sidebar them on the town homepage. We could create an inspirational resource for (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains, Ondrew Hartigan wrote: Thanks for making that available. I have some proto info in this folder and its subfolders (URL) (there is no f=2 and f=1 is Kevin's own...) The "Chicago area buildings" are probably 1/2 Gaylord and Co... but (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) AAaaargh!! Let me be VERY clear on this - I *DID* like the car modification. Those were nice. It's just my typing/thinking that suck eggs. Seriously, that was a brain-fart, the cars look nice. (...) Not pointless - just less active ;-). -- (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think the process you're describing is referred to as 'clutching'... ...at straws... ;-) Jason Railton (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) your welcome tim. it's nice to know that someone other than myself will get some good use out of them. ondrew (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Yes I see your point, without seeing them in action the modification is kinda pointless. Sorry about the video format, I was in a habit of using mpeg compression for video (because my Brother is always on me about how great his Mac is), but (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sorry. A lot going on. I tried to look at it earlier, but none of the videos would work on my Mac, so... I didn't like the car modification. (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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I thought it was very cool. My son loves watching the movie over and over. - John "pe668" <pe668@beer.com> wrote in message news:It9Mv6.20Jz@lugnet.com... (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(Bump) I thought this would have generated a lot more interest. The movie was kinda cool. It's not everyday you see a Lego race car, loose control at high speed, exit the race track and get hit head-on by the Hogwarts Express. So I'll bump this (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) There are a number of modes of operation triggered from the remote control. 1 - Select 1,2 or 3 and it picks up the crate from spot 1,2 or 3. Select 1,2 or 3 again at it puts it down at spot 1,2 or 3. It will not allow you to tripple stack or (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Very funky..... Is it a preprogrammed sequence or is it in some way intelligent about what it moves where. Do you mind if I copy a few ideas? :D Thank you for sharing. (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) --SNIP-- (...) Thanks for posting these Ondrew. It almost tempts me to try building some US style buildings. I find it really hard to find pictures of regular buildings online so I'm glad you've decided to add some. Tim (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | BayLUG/BayLTC train shows: Sep 2005 San Jose GW&ATS and Dec-Jan Palo Alto museum show
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I recently put up my pictures of BayLTC's latest shows on my Flickr and Brickshelf accounts, and posted about them on my blog. Great Western & Atlantic Train Show - San Jose, CA - September 24-25, 2005 (2 URLs) Blog entry> (URL) Flickr> (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Trains and BBB Wheels? (was: Re: Still more)
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(...) Yep, I can only dream that the adjusted the gear ratio in the new motors. The current 9v train motors run way to fast, I'd gladdly trade that for a bit more torque. But even at differnt speeds, the BBB wheels have less traction, allowing them (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hey all, Over the last month or so I’ve started taking pictures of all of the interesting buildings in my suburban Chicago area. I'm taking these photos for several reasons but most importantly I’ve taken them for you, the community. My hope is that (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX) !
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Wonderful! The skating pond is so simple yet so effective. All the details throughout the scene are wonderful. Did you drill holes in the 1x1 transperent rounds to make the Xmas light strings? I didn't get a chance to do one this year but you have (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.delvalug)
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(...) Funny how oceans apart we come up with the same ideas. I stopped using light sensors for the RCX and laterly use an isolated track to stop trains at two stations. The third ouput being used for a level crossing. I really like the loader idea, (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains)
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Well with the amount of positive feedback I got from the very popular Robots group, I thought I would share this here too. Afterall it does involve trains, and well there is even train loading on the front door here (nice one by the way) So if you (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: what happened to the Ultimate Train Builders Set and Train Factory Palette?
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(...) To clarify - 2005 was never the promised or proposed date. We've been working hard on figuring out the best approach to the process of both the UTB set and the Train Factory palette. We're still looking at 2006. Sorry for the lack of updates (...) (19 years ago, 16-Jan-06, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: what happened to the Ultimate Train Builders Set and Train Factory Palette?
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(...) Really, in 2005? I didn't get the feeling it would be that soon. I also didn't come away from the speech with any feeling about time frame. Sooner would be better of course. Chris (19 years ago, 15-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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