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(...) That's great! I'm not a trains builder, so I can't pass an official judgement on it, but I can say that I think that it's amazing! I love how the roof scoops in on the back. Good job all around! Jeffery MacEachern (4 URLs) (18 years ago, 7-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yes, I was just a tad bit slow on the draw... problem fixed, wink! Janey "Sometimes slow to my word, Red Brick" (18 years ago, 7-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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--SNIP-- (...) You know you're meant to actually spotlight the post when you write "spotlit" ;) Tim (18 years ago, 7-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow, thats impressive looking... the lines and the colours work very well together, nicely played, and spotlit. Janey "Red Brick" (18 years ago, 7-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi Andreas, This is beautiful. It is so retro-futuristic. I'm imagining that it is a fuel-cell powered passenger engine from the near future. I love your earlier train and this one is ever better. You're really tempting me back to the world of (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hello, I would like to show my second engine, which I have designed. It was aimed to look a little bit oldfashioned. (URL) It does not follow any real model, since (to be honest) I do not have any idea about trains, except the fact, that they are (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jul-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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I'm crazy jealous I can't be there this year, I had a great time in Cincinnati last year. I know you all will represent the Lego Train hobby well! Looking forward to seeing pictures! JohnG, GMLTC (18 years ago, 3-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Brilliant, Anthony! Your Polar Express looks awesome, and very familiar-- Ross and I have just about completed our version (Ross has the tender yet to complete) which we will debut at the NMRA show this weekend. I built the cars and he built (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(2 URLs) MOCPage> (URL) Brickshelf Gallery> Here is my MOC of the Pere Marquette Berkshire type steam locomotive #1225. It's actually the very same locomotive that pulls the Polar Express, which is why I replied to this thread. So why should you (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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I’m finishing up on the finial render for this years picture. At this time I need the following groups logo’s if available. If any one wants me to email a larger file then what will be on brickshelf once the finial renders are done just email me (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) Sometimes books are better than sites at giving real technical information. I recommend the Model Railroader Cyclopedia Volume 2 - Diesel Locomotives, ISBN 0-89024-547-9 at $37.95 (£25.00). I'll email you some info. I think it's worth (...) (18 years ago, 2-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Slightly related, a good reference site I found for UK locomotives is, (URL) is UK Southern Region. (18 years ago, 1-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I used a "propeller 4 blade 5diameter" and a matching "tile 2x2 with Pin" on a 7 wide tender, to pivot the motor. As used in my Q1 (URL) I also came up with a design that used 1x3 technic lift arms, mounted horizontally but I can't find the (...) (18 years ago, 1-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) This is a good site for side views of US locomotives at least. (URL) Although they don't have dimensions they are to scale so you should be able to work them out pretty easily. Tim (18 years ago, 1-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey guy's, I am looking into building a couple diesel engines to expand my collection and to update my existing models and I’m having a heck of a time finding reference drawings to work from. Basically I’m looking for drawings with rough dimensions (...) (18 years ago, 1-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) i know the feeling i'm an 8-wide builder so allmost everything is useless to me. (...) i agree. 2003's cargo train set was the only train set i've ever payed full price for. (...) YEP. i will be making more but on a per order basis. it takes a (...) (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) the only shining part!). Do you think the picture still shows a "beta" version of the switch or we will find it in the boxes? Luca (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) [snip price per part analysis] (...) I can wait... I think the engine is cool. The self propelled crane is cool even if it is simple, but the other cars well... the nicest thing I can say is that there are three more cars. To spend $150 I need (...) (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) snipped (...) Cool, thanks Saso, I should have checked the instructions. Janey "Red Brick" (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, that could be... that's why I was asking, since I know some of the people that frequent this list have had a test run with the new trains. (...) Hmmm, that might even be a translation issue between US english and CAN english. As far as I (...) (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) According to instructions (available from LEGO.COM) loco for set 7898 needs 6 AA batteries and remote needs 3 AA batteries. Saso (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think you're reading too much into what's probably a translation from the original. It says 'remote control', not 'controller' anyway. 6 for the train, yes. I didn't see inside the remote of David's preview one, but 3 AAs giving you 4.5V (...) (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think that's unlikely. More likely they'll just put the new parts on LEGO Factory so you can assemble your own track packs. Clearly, they still can't count how many curves it takes to rectify a point though. Jason R (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The reason that low sloped roof had little bobbles on the end instead of ridges all the way along the top was becaue I only ended up with two 2x2 33° ridges. I think it actually looks better like that. No ridges in LDD though. Jason R (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Which, functionally, means that straights are $2 apiece. Hmm. I wonder if, instead of binning them, you could use the curves structurally in landscape sections, much like Thomas Rafert has with (URL) makes a ~16x16 grid of bricks to desired (...) (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Okay wait... the description says "Remote control requires 9 AA (1.5v) batteries, not included." AND the train takes?? 6??? That must be a typo (could it be 3 for the remote, and 6 for the train???) Is it just me, or does 15 AA batteries sound (...) (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Freight train: $220 Passenger train: $120 Switching tracks: $25 Oval track set: $71 Deluxe track set: $141 Box of straights and curves: $25 -Chris Gray NALUG: (URL) (18 years ago, 30-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) i took a miniute and did a little math. these sets are not priced as bad as one might think. 7897 passenger train 501 parts $79.99 price per part .1596 with cost of track removed $60.0025 or .124...per part now this doesn't exclude the (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) how all plastic track could be more expensive than plastic + metal track. The bad thing here is that you can't buy straight track by itself! Users often end up with too much curved track... -Bryan (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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The new RC trains have been released on LEGO.com. The Cargo set is expensive at $149.00 (URL) switch tracks are less expensive than the regular switch tracks. Someone needs to figure out how to convert them for 9V. (URL) track is a little more (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains) !
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--SNIP-- (...) Nice. I've just uploaded a (URL) IR baseplate mockup> for people to play with. The grey plate on top may or may not exist. I'm not sure about it. Tim (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Oh, right. Second read I realized what you meant. Here is a crude 7-wide shell built on a 6x28 train baseplate. It uses the 1x2 Technic bricks with 2-holes, the Technic Axle with stud at one end, and Technic Bushings to locate the SNOT 2x2 (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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--SNIP-- (...) Hi Luca, It was actually one of my first train MOCs and isn't so good. You can see it (URL) here>. I borrowed a lot from you both in techniques and general shaping. Tim (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I've got no idea to be honest. I assume we'd have to leave a gap but I meant more about working around the 4x10x3 battery box in the middle rather than the sensor (bad explanation I know). Tim (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) How far does the IR sensor bulge stick out? Does the bulge make the baseplate exactly 7-wide? later, James Mathis (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thank you Tim! You're right, the Manchester Metrolink has the same basics of the Turin version. Use it as base and, when you will have done it, send me a couple of pictures! Thanks! Luca (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Tasty, Jason:-d Since my post (almost 4 years ago???) when I deeply coveted your dark gray low corner slopes, I made it a mission to acquire some of my own. And I have, although I have discovered that the 1x2 tri-slope apex brick doesn't come (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Well it isn't Australian, but we always seem to commandeer all the good stuff from NZ and call it ours. Widely believed to be the first 4-8-2s ever built, these were built for use on the north island of New Zealand in the early 1900s. (URL) Enjoy! (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.nz, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) A gallery of Steve Ringe's train work can be seen here: (URL) Steve is a former 8-wide builder that recently converted most of his stock to 6-wide. IMO very little was lost in the translation. Spencer (18 years ago, 29-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I'm ignoring the IR bulge, as well. But, here is another try at it: (URL) fence method probably has interference with the fact that a stud height would interfer-- it doesn't in CAD, but we remember that studs are greater than 1/2 plate thick, (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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