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(...) for sure, no (copyrighted material). I don't think this link will solve the problem : (URL) those interested : (URL) (18 years ago, 12-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) 'Tis most definitely there. --01:51:00-- (URL) => `4494781.pdf' Resolving assets.lego.com... 213.225.138.44 Connecting to assets.lego.com|213.....44|:80... connected. HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK Length: 6,580,465 (6.3M) (...) (18 years ago, 12-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm 100% sure and it is still working for me. It may be a regional blocking thing. Tim (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Sorry, but I echo Ross... page not found. Are you sure the page you wanted to post is at assets .lego .com?? That's where the link points.... Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Very odd. It works fine for me. I just tested a couple of minutes ago. Tim (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Seems the secrecy is very effective, as I get page not found. ROSCO (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I think Ondrew was talking about the "time-out" mentioned somewhere, that the IR electronics switches off after a certain time if there's no signal from the controller. I'd be interested in knowing that too. Also, if you get a chance, could (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) While on the subject of power suppies. It's been mentioned in the past by others, but I recomend swapping in a slightly beefier transformer to run your trains. The LEGO train power controller can output upto 1 amp, but most of the wallwarts (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(URL) The instructions>. Tim PS. Secrecy inspired by Jason Railton (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) While you're at it, can you confirm how the motor box is seeled shut, glue, screws or deformed tas like the old 9v motor. Also the new technic axel wheels have the traction tire on them, perhaps that's why they are solid. Pity they didn't redo (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It struck me as being a lot like the 12V truck, set up to do just that. I could not find the right part to use to try to connect central wheels though. That's a failing of checking every pin type on my part though. (it would be an axle/pin (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lar(at@at)miltontra...t.dot)com> wrote in message news:Iz2ssx.63w@lugnet.com... (...) Would you comment on the center hole between the two motor wheels on the powered truck? Is it possible to utilize those holes to make a six (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This is what I wanted it for, but the big bulge above the baseplate will be very hard to disguise. That's why I went to Maplin for an IR kit I could fit into a brick-built box. It turned out a bit bigger than I planned, but I've hooked it up (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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OK, for those of us that have club layouts I am sure we have power strip issues. NELUG runs 3-4 trains plus we have an ammusement park that uses another 5-6 power supplies and then an additional 3-4 for other automation on our layout. I am sure most (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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(...) I think this is my biggest problem with the line. I am sure it is fun for kids but it is the "in thing" in play trains right now. There seem to be 100 different IR/Remote control trains for kids out there (And most are significantly cheaper (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes. But you only get one control input so you may need to use reversible drive mechanisms that do different things in different directions, etc if you want two features... The RC cars have more than one control input but are too big to build (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Lar. Interesting write up. I would assume that for a "normal" metal clad 9v rail system, the new IR baseplate can be designed into a rail car which has independent remote control of a model feature. For example, assuming you can power a (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I speculate it's weight related. But yes, I agree with you. the bottom pic really shows that well, those things are very much air. (...) Nod. I see green crocodiles in my future. Good parts, many many good parts, in that one. Of course Steve (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Very concise write-up, Larry! Thanks for the information! Has anyone taken an 'old style' 9 volt motor, run a wire to one of these new battery motors, putting them both on a powered track and seeing what happens? Will the new motor work (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sorry, I am not totally sure there. See my pics from ToyFair on BrickLink, the placards say the release dates but I forget what they are. (...) Two advantages as I mentioned in the review... 1. The power unit can power anything that you can (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) cool write up. the pictures cleared up a lot of questions for me. it's good to know that the company used they're heads somewhat in the design, allthough this new ir train seems more like a fad product verses a system meant to last awhile. a (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Here are a bunch of detailed shots of the new 7898 Cargo train. (URL) looks like a nice parts pack. -- Bryan (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Larry, Thanks for the review. I'm really disappointed with the big pieces. This set looks like the new plane series on rails. The big pieces seem to work for the new planes. But maybe not this passenger set. Despite the disadvantages of the IR (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sorry if I was not clear, it does have receivers on both sides of the unit. But there still are blind spots like when it is edge on to you. (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanx for sharing. I like the possibility to use it with technic, but why not recievers on both sides or radio-control? Theories? /Andréas (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) no prob. (...) Me too. I think one reason for the large nose, thinwalls for windows, and large roof pieces is to save weight. (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Larry, Thanks for the write-up. While I dig the idea of being able to slot different axles through the motor (possibly for uses other than trains), the idea of only being able to pull a couple of cars bums me out. Still, I won't know for sure (...) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Review of 7897 Passenger Train available at ILTCO site
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I was fortunate enough to get a pre-release copy of this set, and I have reviewed it. My review is posted at the ILTCO site: (URL) (18 years ago, 11-May-06, to lugnet.trains) !!
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(...) Ah, now that's a good idea. A couple of diodes in series could cope with the power, and provide a consistent and measurable cue that current is flowing. I could use that to turn off a sound sensor whilst the train is moving, then enable it (...) (18 years ago, 9-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Here they are : (URL) weirdest bag is probably this one : (URL) you can notice a train (grey) part among colored bricks. At least one guy has encountered the same problem with a BNSF set. (...) Is this a try for a play on word with the french (...) (18 years ago, 9-May-06, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.trains)
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| | SNVT Action #1
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(URL) This is the first organized action taken by Save 9v Trains. With the advent of individual part pricing using LEGO Factory we have created a SNVT Container. The cost of this container is just $4.26. The hope of this action is to further raise (...) (18 years ago, 9-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: So THAT's what it does...
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(...) snipped (...) Jason, nice work. I had been toying with the idea of using a RCX or a timer circuit for the same thing. You can even put a few extra back to back diode isolated tracks before the end sections to simulate acceleration and (...) (18 years ago, 8-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains, Jason J. Railton wrote: <snip> (...) That's really nifty! I was at a show this weekend and seeing the other gauge guys doing this--engines shunting back and forth along a rail-- and wondering if we could do this with LEGO--nicely (...) (18 years ago, 8-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | LEGO Factory Updated
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(URL) As mentioned last month, LEGO Factory has just now been updated with quite a few improvements - including individual part pricing rather than by-the-bag pricing among several other things. There's a new LDD (v1.6) released, which also runs on (...) (18 years ago, 8-May-06, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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| | So THAT's what it does...
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Final post then - Tim jumped the gun a bit with sidebarring me, as this is the final image: (URL) for gallery>> Click for gallery. (URL) I've included pictures of my modified track: (2 URLs) I've also included a few diagrams of what the diode does: (...) (18 years ago, 8-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Several Train MOCs
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Hello everyone, I'd like to show you my train models: (URL) They're all available for download in LDraw-MPD-Format (as instructions). Concerning the Tram, I'm not sure whether that one works as depicted in the MPD file. If anyone has the parts, can (...) (18 years ago, 7-May-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 5]
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(...) Nifty. Do you have any pictures or diagrams of this (OK, it's a *really* simple diagram I'll admit)? (18 years ago, 5-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That was exactly what I thought 'til I built one for our LUCNY layout. Turns out the diodes have to be the same way round :) So you only have to make one polarity of diode insulated track section. I use an RCX to simply reverse power every (...) (18 years ago, 5-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Seems to me it'd be handy to have an isolated section of track at each end, connected with a diode (opposite polarity at each end) so it stops nicely but there's probably other ways to do it. (...) You can't fool us, you really love it ;) (...) (18 years ago, 5-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ah, finally the penny (rather than other unsavoury matter) drops! So what old model rail trick do you have to do to the track to make it work in a neat and orderly fashion? (Good grief, it's like pulling teeth. Remind me not to try anything (...) (18 years ago, 5-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 5]
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(...) I guess I must finally accept the truth that it is nothing to do with excrement :( What it looks like to me is a controller for a end-to-end tram line. Or some such. (Do trams have toilets??) ROSCO (18 years ago, 5-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 5]
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(...) Close, but note there's nothing that could {input} the position of a train to trigger a polarity change at the right moment. It does hook directly up to the controller as Mathew suggested. Jason R (18 years ago, 5-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Hell yes!!! That's awesome!!! -Stefan--"displaced Texan"-G. (18 years ago, 5-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 5]
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(...) How could one *possibly* use a fully functioning sewerage system for *that*??? ROSCO (18 years ago, 4-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 5]
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(...) (URL) Oh, it's a polarity switch...>> (...) Reversing loop with automatic polarity system? (18 years ago, 4-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 5]
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Final clue then. This pretty much gives it away: (URL) it's a polarity switch...>> So, what track mod do I need to finish this off? Since big hints seem in order, it's an electrical fix... Jason R (18 years ago, 4-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 4]
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(...) Ah-hah. You see Crawford, someone's paying attention. I don't suppose Eric's noticed though that if he continued to fiddle with the URL he could always get the next image in the series in miniature. A bit late now... Jason R (18 years ago, 4-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 4]
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(...) It appears to attach to a 9v train controler. But I still have no idea what it's for. Mat (18 years ago, 4-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Roaring 20's
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(...) Don, When I first came out of my dark ages, I made some attempt at a Gangster sub-theme. They came out ok: (URL) have intended to revisit it, and the advent of the tommygun piece really helps. I still would like to have fedoras though. Good (...) (18 years ago, 4-May-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Roaring 20's
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(...) Not yet, but I've been thinking about it. I was actually thinking more along the lines of a gangster sub-theme of the Adventurer's series. Kind of a Johnny Thunder meets Al Capone sort of thing. The closest thing I've done is probably my (...) (18 years ago, 4-May-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.adventurers, FTX)
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| | Quality problem issue
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Hi, Today I've received three Santa Fe engines. (URL) of them were filled with some pieces of paperboard and five creator-like bags (standard multicolored bricks). The pieces of paperboard was clearly there to fix the bags. This let me think it was (...) (18 years ago, 4-May-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.fr, lugnet.org.fr.freelug, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 4]
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(...) Now I wonder if someone else would like to pooh-pooh that suggestion with a better one? Jason R (18 years ago, 4-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 4]
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(...) Hmmmm. Maybe under the station restroom? ROSCO (18 years ago, 4-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 4]
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(...) Hmm. No takers. Well, to be a bit more obvious, what bit of train-related paraphenalia does this attach to? Jason R (18 years ago, 4-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 4]
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Well, here's part 4: (URL) cheating>> The next picture will be pretty much it; the final one is just a bit of structural tidying. So, if you can work out where this would fit, and what the missing driven thing is, now's the time to get a guess in... (...) (18 years ago, 2-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 3]
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(...) Well, I'm all strung out, having gotten roped into this contest. JOHN (18 years ago, 2-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 3]
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(...) I'm a frayed knot, but it's a good guess. The next picture (#4) will give a bigger clue as to where you might put it. I'll let it be known that the pulley and half-bush on the tan connector peg is a bit of a red herring - they're both just (...) (18 years ago, 2-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 3]
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(...) I think he's on something, if not necessarily on to something... Jason R (18 years ago, 2-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 3]
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(...) I wouldn't assume anything about Ross' line of thought. Jason R (18 years ago, 2-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 3]
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(...) That's what I thought at first. But now I think Rosco is on to something. ('Course, it may end up being that what he is on to is simply Jason's nerves....:-) JOHN BTW Ben: Ross has just completed one of the coolest Steam locos I've ever seen (...) (18 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: WW1 War Department 2 foot gauge Baldwin
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(...) Yes:-) JOHN (18 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: WW1 War Department 2 foot gauge Baldwin
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--SNIP-- (...) Yeti of course ;) Tim (18 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: WW1 War Department 2 foot gauge Baldwin
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(...) You're at least the second person who has said it needs some figures, I better get building some! Hmmm, army or industrial? Tim (...) (18 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Horseshoe Bend Rail Road - Rail Truck
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(...) Very cool Matt. I was hoping people would create things like this when I designed the BBB wheels with the cross axle at the center. Now if somebody could just figure out how to make it remote control... Ben Fleskes Big Ben Bricks LLC (18 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 3]
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(...) Is it a gear mechanism for a motorized level crossing. -Ben F (18 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: WW1 War Department 2 foot gauge Baldwin
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(...) I love this scale and I love your MOC, Tim! We need some people to give it proportion:-d Well done! JOHN (future LEGO large scaler) (18 years ago, 30-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 3]
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(...) I'm assuming you are thinking of a rail-connected sewarage plant Tim (18 years ago, 30-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 3]
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(...) A good sewerage treatment plant needs lots of pumping equipment. ROSCO (18 years ago, 30-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 3]
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Here's the next bit: (URL) look! Pop-up hint text!>> It's still looking a bit coarse, but this should filter out some of the denser suggestions... Jason R P.S. Posted this last night, but the post didn't appear. Something seems to be a little off. (18 years ago, 30-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Horseshoe Bend Rail Road - Rail Truck
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(...) I haven't timed it but it does pretty good. Just about fast enough for something like this, probably equivilant to around a settling of 3 (of 8) on the 9V speed controller. Fast enough to move nicely and not be speeding - I would guess a scale (...) (18 years ago, 30-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: My Train Collection
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You have some real nice models there, you have picked the cream of the crop of other peoples designs and matched them with some great ones of your own. The steamer has already been commented on but my eye was also drawn to (URL) and the red version, (...) (18 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Horseshoe Bend Rail Road - Rail Truck
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(...) Thats is really nice, curiously I was reading a magazine review of the Bachmann model a couple of days ago. I love the way you have managed to fit the 'workings' into the load space and keep the diminutive look of the cab and hood. Its one of (...) (18 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: WW1 War Department 2 foot gauge Baldwin
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(...) I've said this to you elsewhere but I'll say it again... Excellent work as usual! You've really taken the narrow gauge idea and pushed it brilliantly. High accuracy on a working train (and a flashing fireplace). Now you just need release more (...) (18 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Ben's LEGO Page
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Ben's LEGO Page - A sampling of LEGO related creations from the imagination of Ben Fleskes I've been posting in the LEGO on-line community for years. I've had a variety of websites going back to 1997. Unfortunately, over the years the pages (...) (18 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.pirates, FTX) !
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| | TexLUG Tanker
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I must warn you it's nothing exciting. It's just a blatent rip-off of Casey Mungle's corrugated tanker car design, I just gave it a Texas twist. I've been on a 'build for the club' kick, and I thought it'd be sweet to have this riding around our (...) (18 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.texlug, FTX) !
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| | WW1 War Department 2 foot gauge Baldwin
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I have finally finished my latest MOC, a (just larger than) Technic fig scale narrow gauge steam loco. I've written up a (URL) MOCpage> with loads of writing so probably best to go there so I don't have to say it all again. (2 URLs) I have also (...) (18 years ago, 29-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 2]
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(...) Yay! I was right! Those must be the coarse filter to remove large objects. Bravo! ROSCO (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it?????
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(...) You're changing to 10 wide??? :) (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 2]
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(...) Hey nice foot bridge! I think it might be a little on the low side though... GDR! Eric (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Yes, but what IS it????? [Pt. 2]
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Here's the next bit then. Maybe this doesn't help much if you were thinking along the right lines already, but hopefully it'll put a stop to the more bizarre conjecture; yes, I'm looking at you, Crawford. (URL) Jason R (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it?????
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(...) Alright for some. Others in this world don't have the space for real bricks Tim (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Classic 2-Wide Trains
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(...) and (URL) Peer Kruger's one> and (URL) Ross Neal's one> Tim (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it?????
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(...) You tell him Eric. Jason R (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Yes, but what IS it?????
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(...) Some people's minds just work at that level I suppose... I blame t'internet. Jason R (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) What are you saying? There's more than one Tim??? No, I've already done one of those (URL) here>, and I'm sticking with that. Although I do prefer a simpler 6x8 and 2x8 combination for the roof now. I suppose I could update those instructions (...) (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) (URL) is possible .... JB (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Way cute, Good to see the micro scene slowly building in strenght, Now all we need is to see it moterized :) Aaron (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow! Looks like it's a fully functioning sewer system! Cool! ROSCO (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Is it an IR controlled switch or point for the poms in the audience (hi Tim David)? Tim (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Great suggestion! Worth the $12 or so on BL that it would cost to find out:-) JOHN (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I would never... That would be cheating, that would... ;-) -Eric (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains)
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So am I the only one who tried to cheat and take a peek forward? -- Bryan "Jason J Railton" <j.j.railton@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:IyE7qw.rCs@lugnet.com... (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains)
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I have a new MOC, and I'm going to reveal it bit by bit. Here's the first bit: (URL) clues here matey!>> The question is, what is it? Build along at home if it helps! And, if you're really clever, what's my next track mod? Jason R P.S. Anyone (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow. That is really nice! I love the angled doors/cab effect. Plus the fact that it functions. Stunning. I wonder how the back of the truck would look with tan 1x6 tiles with the wood grain pattern printed on them as opposed to the 1x6 plates? (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Killer MOC, Matt! It is very faithful to the original, and very creative in execution. It reminds me of the over-my-head mechanical stuff that my son Ross builds:-) Well done, and thanks for sharing! JOHN (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Tim! I consider that a very high compliment coming from you and your excellent body of work. I'm going to try and get this LCADed for any who want to make a copy. -Matt :) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Welcome from Lurkland, Macca! :-) You have a very nice collection of trains, and you have wisely chosen to learn from one of the masters, James. We won't hold it against you (yet) that you are an Aussieaussieaussie (as we do some others here). (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi John, These are nice trains but where's the Aussie stock ;) There's far too little NSW stock out there and Vicrail and QR are beating you cockroaches hands down LEGO wise. Great stuff and good luck with the LTC. Tim (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thouroughly enjoyed the photos--especially that steam engine--that's stunning! I'm definitely going to have to try and build that one! Nicely done! Dave K (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains)
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G'day, this is my first post on Lugnet Trains but I have been an avid reader for a long time. Over the years I have managed to build a small collection of Lego trains, many of them are custom made (MOCS) You can see my collection if you click here - (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.trains) !
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