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Hi All, Building away last night on a new train creation and something occured to me. Has anyone used mindstorms to control a dual reverse loop circuit? You would need to block three sections of track (for two reverse loops). Sensors could detect (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, all: I'm in the midst of a large bridge project myself. I'm adhering to the 2 plate slope / 1 plate rate-of-change guideline, but for other reasons. I'd add that you probably shouldn't climb sharply through turns - that just complicates the (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) But that e-mail address is only for the web club. They won't answer such "trivial" questions... (...) I can. It give some a flash/shockwave movie thingie. Maybe your browser doesn't have that. It's not so cool anyway... Good look, Shiri (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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The two plates per track length rule is best, however my kids and I have built (and kept) a pier set that changes one block (3 plates) per track section ... it requires a heavy loco or a fairly short train, but it does allow for a shorter bridge (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Duh. I mean 2 plates not 2 studs, and 1 plate, not one stud. A stud is a measure of horizontal distance, not vertical (although technically they are convertable, no one ever speaks that way... OK, 2/5 of a stud and 4/5 of a stud for 1 plate and 2 (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Consensus seems to be: - don't change elevation by more than 2 studs per track length - this avoids overtaxing the ability of the motors to climb - don't change the rate of change in elevation by more than 1 stud per track length - this avoids (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm contemplating building a bridge so my train can cross over the track below. Are there any guidelines for this. My main worry is track gradient right now. Scott A (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Technic 1x1 bricks and black pins. James (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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what elements are used for the doors on the cars? how it swings up with a 2 x * space? can someone who gotz the set explain? its hard in cad to try and think of what parts make that move like in the pics (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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far from done, even the colors may change, right now its named after the AMTRAK ACELA, but yet it looks far from it! www.geocities.com/tb...laVIEW.gif im going to add the car carrier thing from set 4560, and maybe even make the passenger cars 34 (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) You're good enough, you're smart enough, and gosh darn it, people like you? :) James (URL) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) <snip the unimportant stuff...> (...) I hear it every day... looking in the mirror. :-) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I have just baught my second 4559 (Cargo Railway). I never liked it but I thaught it needed a second set to make a reasonable train. Has anybody made an interesting train from two 4559's? I bought it second hand - it was interesting to note in (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I looked for contaction us... WebCub@europe.logo.com But can you see the train page? (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) Larry was right(1). Though I couldn't find the bear on pnltc's site (I didn't look very hard), the green tables and this building in particular convinced me: GATS - (URL) - (URL) Roller (1) Not something you often hear. ;) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Better than even money that it's PNLTC. The bear is a giveaway... But I could be wrong. Check me out by surfing the www.pnltc.org site (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I did a quick check and didn't see that anyone else had mentioned this recently. I was just browsing through the Lego images on Altavista today and found that the official GATS (Great American Train Show) web site has pictures up from the Lego (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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On Thu, 25 Nov 1999, James Powell (<FLqD0I.Ax3@lugnet.com>) wrote at 01:48:18 (...) Aha! I figured it was something of the sort. Thanks for the info :-) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Can I ask how high you would have went on it? BTW : I missed out on a local 4559 last night for ~$105. I think a local LUGNeter got it, so I do not feel quite so bad about it. Scott A (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) interested (...) This whole thread is very encouraging. I live to far to join, (Little Rock, AR) but am meeting with a couple of other to start a LTC here. We have a plan for a 8 x 32 12 module layout. Hope to have it ready for the GATS shows (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sure Tony, a SIG is a Special Interest Group. It is how the NMRA (which is actually quite international) describes subgroups within the NMRA. For example, there is a DCC SIG, the Layout Design SIG, and the Narrow Gauge SIG ect... James (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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On Wed, 24 Nov 1999, Frank Filz (<383BEDF8.4E1@mindspring.com>) wrote at 13:54:00 (...) 'scuse me, can someone say what a SIG is, for someone into LEGO trains, but not other sorts, and not in N. America? (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Congrats... Do you have all the service packs that apply to 9V <devlish grin>? ++Lar (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I jumped on the LEGO train a little late. So now I'm spending huge $$$ to get caught up. But now I am broke. So Scott, the next one is yours. BTW - Larry, with the addition of this club car, I believe I will be 9v train complete. Russ Redmyer (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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A short while back there was a thread about the number of motor units that would run well on one loop. I've done some playing, and here is what I found: Using up to four motor units increases pulling power with only a small decrease in speed. Five (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) As long as the track is elevated at least one plate, it's easy to put the curves on the baseplates. Just use some 1-stud plates (1x1 or 1x2) and some tiles in places the studs don't line up. As it pertains to this discussion, if the place (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Just got a 99% complete 7722 the other day in a bulk purchase. I've got a lot of 9v stuff and had never seen any 4.5v gear. Great stuff! The level crossing kill switch is very cool, as are the little things you clip to the track to reverse the train (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think we should have both an NMRA SIG, and an independant LTMA. There will be some duplication of energies, but an LTMA would probably be more capable of making itself visible outside the hobby (article in Mania Magazine, representation at (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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LEGO #4558 Metro liner 1991+bonus set #4547 for $380 (URL) got a good deal... and I was outbid Arg! I've got that "I should have bid more feeling". I've only got a passing interest in trains... but this would have been good! Scott A (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Larry, you don't know the half of it. I am not allergic to the oil, but rather then entire scope of all that are walnuts. I am allergic to the trees, the pollen, the hulls and the nut kernals. I work in the nut business full time and live (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) By that theory we should be infiltrating TLC, not the NMRA. (...) Explain. (...) I *still* look down on LGB-- it sucks almost as badly as Lionel. <commencing flame suit donnage> -John (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You shouldn't taunt us like that. My name is Michael (you could call me Mike). I need two of them for modules (nowhere nere the scale you all are talking about..1 baseplate=1 module for me). Michael (aka Mike) (URL) (you could look here to see (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm of two minds here. I think being inside an organization is often a way to effect change. After all, that's why I was a registered Democrat the whole time we lived in NY, Democrats were where the power was. Never gave up on being Libertarian. So (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I can't believe that you work in such an esoteric industry (walnuts) and you're allergic to the oil! Talk about ironic. How are you set for large baseplates? I picked up 66 of the 15x15 grays when I was in Ottawa for 5.99 CDN each plus taxes. I plan (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yeah! I did a search of Lego lots not bid on by you and chose one of them to try and get. It looks like you found that one, too. Sigh. At least I have TRU and Kay-Bee. (By the way, the model team 5561 is on sale there for $40 and has 6 white (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Now youv'e done it, you mentioned the "M" word. Dare I mention Apple. I have stuck with them through the the good, the bad and the ugly. Like them or hate them it is difficult to argue that they haven't been true to their purpose "Think (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Mike Poindexter wrote in message ... (...) rather (...) as (...) I still think that being recognized by, and being a part of, the NMRA will be the best way to attract the attention of other manufacturers to produce parts for us. It would be almost (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO trains...The Future of Model Railroading?
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Mike Poindexter wrote in message ... (...) other (...) more (...) at I don't ALWAYS outbid you... I looked at an auction just today which you had bid on which I didn't bid on... (...) push (...) not, (...) until (...) What is your cost per module (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) lol I first thought to call it ILTA.org (International LEGO Train Association), but *that* ISP is taken;-) Maybe I will register LTMA:-) (...) Well, other than creating LUGNET for us (;) I'm not sure at the moment. I first want to see what (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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I'm going to toss in a few more pennies out of my pocket, I am not a lego purist. I cut up lego to get it to fit. I use RS switches, and Tech 2 powerpacks. I use PVC pipe for Pnumatics. I have a battery box that has had major sugery done to it to (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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John Neal wrote in message <383B2665.A4C40D72@u...st.net>... <snip> (...) Yes, exactly. (You might want to look at electronic publication as a "ramp-up" to printed. Lower production costs at the beginning (but harder to generate revenue with.) You (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sorry Frank Deeppockets Filz, (you always outbid me on eBay!) but there is at least one other who is making modules - me. I am trying to get people in California to have an LTC here, but have been too busy at work to really push it right now. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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John Neal wrote in message <383B2665.A4C40D72@u...st.net>... (...) I think that would be a good idea, however, I also think that we should continue to pursue NMRA recognition. LEGO trains are a valid model railroading segment (as the NMRA president (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) On the idea of Rivtek or other brands, they can only help our cause, not hurt them. I actually have 3 tyco elements I use in my Lego creations because they are an awesome piece TLC never came up with. It adds to the realism of the creations. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) If you were sensing any "hostility" it was just a little bit. :^) The "come off it phrase" is like saying "give me a break". While reading my last comment you must imagine me grinning and speaking sarcastically. That's just my way of replying (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Jim Rorstrom wrote in message ... (...) junk. (...) a (...) at (...) the (...) Well, the cost depends very much on whether you require all the scenery to be LEGO pure. The GMLTC layout would be far more expensive to create than a similar quality HO (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'd agree with Jim here too. Even in the 'live steam' scales, the cost of modeling something in relation to the space it takes up is relatively constant. The average is $2-3 an hour for the hobby of model railroading. That's not to say that (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) John -- sounds great!!! (Better grab ltma.org quick while it's still available, too... :) I'm not a trainiac, but tell me what I can do to help you get this started! (mailing list, temporary or permanent web pages, membership support, etc.) (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I think we're jumping way ahead of the game here, guys. I'm not even concerned about a layout at this point. First things first. 1) We need to see exactly how many people are interested and how much time they can actually contribute to the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, lugnet.loc.us.mo, lugnet.loc.us.mo.kan, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm sensing a little hostility here... (...) Well, no, I don't believe I said using decals is totally wrong. I just said that one cannot make the argument that one is totally pure if one uses them. This hobby, when we are considering it (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, lugnet.loc.us.mo, lugnet.loc.us.mo.kan, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I bet it's closer to even money, if you compare to the good HO, not the junk. Lego in never junk, even if we don't always like the design. I have spent a few thousand on both N-scale and LEGO in the past 5 years and I feel I get at least as (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, that is it. I don't crave recognition from NMRA. I want: 1. Lego train shows to attend and be a part of. 2. To fantastically increase the interest in Lego trains 3. For TLC to produce some of the train products we have been clamoring for. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (Subliminal suggestion: Denver 2000, Denver 2000, Denver 2000...) Why did I want to be a part of the NMRA? Other (...) Now that you mention it, I agree! They have very little to offer us. They have a huge knowledge database on model (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Lego train club for the Saint Louis area?
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(...) way (...) date, (...) place (...) I understand the prior approval thing. Fortunately, my signifigant other (not married yet, however it will happen sooner or later) is very understanding about all of my 'crazy' hobbies. :) I am very fortunate. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, lugnet.loc.us.mo, lugnet.loc.us.mo.kan, lugnet.trains)
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There is a lot of debate going on right now about the perceived future of LEGO trains. Many fear TLC will abandon the theme and that they will be left high and dry. Some fear that those fearing the demise of the theme will bring in non-LEGO elements (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO trains...The Future of Model Railroading?
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<Much Snipping> (...) is (...) buy (...) This also is on the slippery slope but... with apologies to Brain Williams The line on non-Lego parts to me has always been two criteria. a) Is it close enough to an accessory that it's not a specialty of (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO trains...The Future of Model Railroading?
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(...) Agreed. (...) Perhaps, but somehow I find decals an excusable exception. They have so many applications <sorry> other than trains. Think Joe Davenport and his farm, etc things. I don't think that they lesson the purity concept in the same way (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: More Questions from Another Train Newbie
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On Tue, 23 Nov 1999, Larry Pieniazek (<383ABCCC.767908F9@...ager.net>) wrote at 16:11:56 (...) And nickel oxide conducts electricity :-) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) 500? 500 kits for some of the UK manufacturers would be a massive run! Lockley only built something in the order of 500 coaches in 50 years! (admitidly, that is building, not kit) But still, that level is much higher than what it takes if (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: More Questions from Another Train Newbie
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(...) No, because the curves don't mount to the baseplates. James P (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: More Questions from Another Train Newbie
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(...) If the controllers are set to the same "notch" (there are only 5 speed levels each direction on a lego controller) then the train will not really speed up or slow down much. I usually just set the 2 throttles to about the right level, and let (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: More Questions from Another Train Newbie
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(...) Steve don't forget that you are going to have two section of track that will be separated in this fashion so the two gaps should 'even out' in the end and you should not have this problem you are talking about. At least that is the case in my (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Lego train club for the Saint Louis area?
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We need a name. Andreas Stabno named "Heart of America LTC" or Greater Saint Louis Area Lego Train Club, Missouri Lego Train Club or to get non train fans Greater Saint Louis Area Lego Club, Missouri Lego Train Club. Any other ideas, and do we need (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, lugnet.loc.us.mo, lugnet.loc.us.mo.kan, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO trains...The Future of Model Railroading?
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(...) Larry writes: (...) Oh come off it Larry! I'm getting so sick of this stupid argument. Hmmm, let's see, you say using decals is totally wrong but using string and tubing is fine because lego makes it. Well gee Larry, explain to me why every (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Cannot access the LEGO trains web page
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(...) you can EMAIL Lego????, How, where, did I miss something? (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: LEGO trains...The Future of Model Railroading?
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(...) Well, if we follow John Neal's ideals, you should figure out how to build the bridge with LEGO string, and give S@H a call right now and order all that peneumatic tubing. Oh, and get rid of those decals (and listen to Larry cheer). (...) And (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO trains...The Future of Model Railroading?
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Mostly I agree, BUT.... (...) <snip> (...) Not more, not less. Just a different type of creativity. I've expounded on this before: what we do is work in a medium and we, when we stay "pure", are working within the limits of the medium. My goal is to (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I still will respectively disagree. If we refuse to use anything non-LEGO, my prediction is that we will NEVER get much if anything from the list? If we grant TLC a total monopoly (which is what you are proposing) on this type of toy, we will (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO trains...The Future of Model Railroading?
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(...) <much good stuff snipped> (...) <more good stuff snipped> The GMLTC layout, if you haven't seen pictures yet, is about 13.5 feet by 19 feet. We estimate around 750,000 bricks. 175 or so feet of track, three different independent rail lines (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I disagree. We are all here because we enjoy LEGO. Trains just happens to be one theme in the LEGO family. Why should we rush out and bring in non-LEGO material? For instance, I hear plenty of grumbling in .SW about the lack of blasters, but (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Lego train club for the Saint Louis area?
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(...) in (...) etc. (...) I can't stray to far from St. Louis my wife still dose not under stand my addiction to legos. But if we need a place to meet we could meet at my house, not saying that I am want to take charge, of cource I have to get prior (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, lugnet.loc.us.mo, lugnet.loc.us.mo.kan, lugnet.trains)
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I have been unable to access the LEGO train web page for some time, I have e- mailed LEGO but have received little reponse. All I get is a blank screen and the message "done". Is the Lego Group trying to keep trains a secret from their customers, or (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Lego train club for the Saint Louis area?
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(...) in (...) etc. (...) to (...) or (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, lugnet.loc.us.mo, lugnet.loc.us.mo.kan, lugnet.trains)
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I was looking though the paper today and saw an ad for the GATS to be held in Del Mar, December 4th and 5th from 11-5. Adults are $6, kids under 12 free. It's going to be held on the Del Mar fair grounds, just exit I-5 at Via De La Valle. The (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: More Questions from Another Train Newbie
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(...) One more thing in my "wish" list. Molded roadbed pieces which have some way to fix them to baseplates, preferably adjustable (in which case the edges would have to sit above the studs). If they were'nt adjustable, they could get away with 5 (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) One of several reasons why I switched from Snap Track turnouts to Custom Line when I was about 13... would that I had switched from brass to nickel silver at the same time and you all might never have been plagued by my presence here, nickel (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The track is flexible enough that you can adjust the alignment - and if you're trying to mount everything down to baseplates you're going to have to get creative in the corners anyway... John1, GMLTC (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wouldn't that throw off the alignment of the rest of the track in other places by being a stud off? Is there a way to get around this? (I'm thinking specifically of situations where the entire layout is mounted on baseplates). Steve Martin (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Of course for many isolation purposes, one rail is sufficient. In fact, in most model railroad wiring, one rail is left connected throughout the layout as a ground. The problem with trying to do this with LEGO trains is that there is no (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) We don't know if either or both of 5542 and 3225 are still in production or merely stockpiled. I'd bet on the latter. As to what the car at the end of the train in the 3225 is, it is NOT a caboose. It has no caboose features. It's a coach. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It takes two turnouts to completely isolate one section from another... each turnout only isolates one rail, so you mount them back to back facing in opposite directions. (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Careful, some brands of silver duct tape are conductive. Electrical tape is better. For an all LEGO solution, merely mount the track ends one stud apart. The wheels cross over fine, and if you do it on a straight, you can put a baseplate or large (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) One more all LEGO solution, which also maintains the geometry: 4. turnout (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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What about the glass in 5542 and that silly looking western train caboose? Mark H. (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) track (...) Ok then, what happens after you have created separate blocks when the train goes from one block to the other? For example, how do you get the speed regulator for each block matched up enough so the train just take on a blast of (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) There are a couple of ways. 1. Separate them by 1 stud. (all lego solution, only good on tangent (straight) track) 2. With some scotch tape. Tape over the ends carefully, and clip the track together. Not quite all LEGO solution, but not (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) will (...) I (...) as (...) take (...) is (...) new (...) Whoops!!! Forgot about 57 there. Does it show that I only go to Louisville or Lexington when I visit you guys? :) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, lugnet.loc.us.mo, lugnet.loc.us.mo.kan, lugnet.trains)
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Jim Rorstrom wrote in message ... (...) track (...) of (...) the (...) need to (...) no (...) You can also just separate the two pieces of track by one stud. I have found that to work quite well. Even the small train wheels go across this small gap (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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So, last night I am sitting on the couch and the TLC or The Discovery Channel is talking about play and toys. The last segement is about the future of toys, play, and the MIT Media Lab. Of course Mindstorms comes up, and the developer of Mindstorms (...) (25 years ago, 23-Jun-98, to lugnet.trains)
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Ben, Actually, Ben I agree with you. The ramblings below attempt to clarify my earlier statements. Just call me Chris; it feels weird to be called Mr. Masi. I didn't get my point accross well. Mindstorms was a success because it is a very cool (...) (25 years ago, 23-Jun-98, to lugnet.trains)
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All, Just got back from Target were I got the 4561 Railway Express for $99.00 plus tax(7% FL) each. Also apply and qualify for a Target charge card and get another 10% off. It looks like a big train promotion for Target they had at least 10 sets (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) I assume you don't have a map in front of you because you would be taking the LONG way to Paducah if you did that! Paducah is only 150 miles or a little under two and a half hours from St. Louis. All you do is take I-64 to I-57 to I-24 and (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, lugnet.loc.us.mo, lugnet.loc.us.mo.kan, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Take the track sections apart where you want the gap, cover the metal ends of both sections with tape and put back together. Black electrical tape is an obvious choice but, is a little thick. I use silver duct tape. It matches the color of the (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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How would you put gaps in the train track? Should you just separate the track say 1/4 inch? (...) your (...) sort. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) mid (...) and (...) Unfortunately, I can't do that quite yet... I am in the middle of getting a new home built. (And I don't think we want to wait until april/may either). Paducah isn't that far.... :) just four hours down I-64 to Louisville, (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl, lugnet.loc.us.mo, lugnet.loc.us.mo.kan, lugnet.trains)
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Watching the recent discussions in lugnet.org and lugnet.org.us has been a lot of fun. The groups are serving their purpose well as venues for sharing ideas on formation and nurturing of regional user groups/clubs. But I think there is still much (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.ut.slc, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.ga)
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