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(...) A locomotive here in Michigan was used as a model for the locomotive in movie: Pere Marquette #1225, which is owned by the Michigan State Trust for Railway Preservation, Inc. in Owosso, MI (see (URL)). This locomotive will be pulling an (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains.org, Gail Meagher wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> PNLTC (Now GPLR and PSLTC) did a few museum shows at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) (where I happen to work full time). One of our shows was just for one weekend, and (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Sorry for the delay-- I have no idea what was going on. It appears to be moderated now:-/ JOHN (18 years ago, 13-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I'm looking to pick the brains of clubs who have done longer duration shows, especially at a museum. NovaLUG (Nova Scotia, Canada) has been approached by a museum, but the longest show we have done before was one day setup and two day display. In (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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Got any deep links? The folder seems to be taking an age to be moderated. Tim (18 years ago, 13-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Got any deep links? The folder seems to be taking an age to be moderated. Tim (18 years ago, 13-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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A great time was had by all at the NMRA show this past weekend, but more on that elsewhere. At the show, my son Ross and I unveiled our latest (and I think greatest) MOC: our version of the train from the book (and motion picture) The Polar Express. (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jul-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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(...) Patience young grass hopper I have tons of cool modifications planned for the new IR train products. I am simply waiting for parts to show up on bricklink so I don’t have to buy complete sets to modify the receiver. Here’s the plans -Install (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello everyone! Just had a few ideas about the IR and 9v train situation: 1) What if we could still use the 9v controllers, motors, and track, but have the 9v motors connected to modified IR recievers (or homebrew IR's), yet have the 9v controllers (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I honestly have to give Philly an extra 15 points. There was a MAJOR trailer snafu during tear down that allotted them the extra points. -Jeramy IndyLUG Rep to ILTOC (18 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) you haven't checked out BrickShelf yet, several galleries from the show have been posted as well. Mike (18 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What's all this about "ILTCO", neighbor??? ILTOC RULZ! (Philly 28, ILTOC 1) JOHN more later... (18 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Scott, sorry you couldn't make it. I didn't mean to sound like I was busting your chops or anything. I understand personal obligations. We had a great time, and it was great meeting a ton of new people. There's a great group of people in ILTCO (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Matt & All, (...) Well, although Michiana-LTC could not have been there, due to 2 job changes between my wife and myself in the last few weeks, and moving, and house hunting, and trying to sell our current house, and being unable to access my LEGO (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I love the mention of the Michiana club, which was unable to attend. We need a marketing department. ;D (18 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Andreas, I'm not big into trains (aside from the traditional Christmas time around the tree one) but I really like the steamlining on this, I'd even call it art deco like. Thanks, George (18 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) Trains Tantalize the Standard Male Brain">, from the Courier Post Online. My favorite line: "Hey, you can't spell locomotive without loco."... *grin* JohnG, GMLTC (18 years ago, 10-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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Has anyone ever got the LEGO Loco game to work with networking? My son loves the game, and was so excited to try using it across 2 computers, but although I have tried to do it myself, searched the internet for info on it, searched Lugnet, I can't (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jul-06, to lugnet.games.lego.loco, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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Hi! (...) Thank you, that is enough reputation as I am concerned :-) Andreas (Uuups, I should not post something like this in the trains-group) (18 years ago, 7-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi Tim, (...) Yes, must be something like that. It is only silently humming and recently it made a new record of fuel-cell powered engines with amazing 86.7 mph. (...) Thanks, but this is the well known "The grass is greener on the..."-effect ;-) I (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jul-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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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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| | Re: 7-Wide BNSF & TTX Intermodal Train & Crane
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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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| | Re: LDD Signal Box for Save 9V Trains Contest (and John Neal)
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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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| | Seven-wide on six was Re: 7-Wide BNSF & TTX Intermodal Train & Crane
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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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| | Re: LDD Signal Box for Save 9V Trains Contest (and John Neal)
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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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A way to overcome the problem of the offset studs on top of the brackets would be placing a (URL) Slope 65 2 x 2 x 2 Smooth without Bottom Tube> over each of them (vertical face outwards) With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Another side topic I have not noticed to be mentioned here in Lugnet is the following: (URL) These new wheels (as shown by Heiner Berg from his 7898 set) have no bore hole reaching through the wheel, but they have a plastic tip which will be (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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PS. And we're both ignoring the IR battery box in the centre which also has to be worked around. (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi David, I've actually tried something similar to that before but didn't like the studs. The other problem with it is that it may not work since real studs are a little taller than half a plate. The best I've come up with so far is something (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 7-Wide BNSF & TTX Intermodal Train & Crane
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(...) Tim, Here is an idea I just put together. It uses many of the 1x2-2x2 Brackets. (URL) guess the only downside is that you have studs running the length of the train. Then again it does give it a nice textured look. (URL) (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 7-Wide BNSF & TTX Intermodal Train & Crane
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--SNIP-- (...) I think there's more to worry about than the weight. I've not been able to figure out any decent way of getting a seven wide shell over the six wide baseplate that IR requires. I've tried covering it with snotted panels, tiles and (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I've been tinkering with the "ldraw.xml" file in LEGO Digital Designer (LDD), and have come up with the following list of fixes for good LDD/LDRAW conversion. In case you hadn't already discovered, if you append ".ldr" to the end of the file name (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.cad.ldd, lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build) !!
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| | Re: 7-Wide BNSF & TTX Intermodal Train & Crane
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(...) Great. These answers, along with the info Ben provided, are the answers I was hoping for. You've really given my the urge to get some 7-wide equipment of my own. Of course wanting it and being able to build it are two different things :-) If (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | LDD Signal Box for Save 9V Trains Contest (and John Neal)
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Here's an LDD model of a British railway signal box. (URL) Signal Box>>(URL) The roof layout comes from one at Oakham, theough the steps are turned around here and the door set back to allow for a wider view from the windows. The roof lifts off to (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Announcing the new LUGNET Link List
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Hi All, I would like to announce the new LUGNET Link List: (URL) former Link List, Michael Dorneichs great "Everything LEGO Link Page", is located here now: (URL) this list was last updated more than 3 years ago and it has too many broken links to (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org) !!
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| | Come build at LEGOLAND on the Fourth of July
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To celebrate the Fourth of July: Red, White, and Boom! event at (URL) LEGOLAND California>, all park guests are invited to help (URL) SCLTC> build the world's largest US Flag made entirely from LEGO bricks. Construction gets underway at 10:00. (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.legoland.california, FTX) !
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| | Damsel: "I'm in distress? What distress?"
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Hello all, I've build a vignette which I'm able to wear as a badge during events. It combines two of the three themes that kind of signify me within the LEGO community: trains and the Clikits trademark girls. (URL) Attached at the back is a black (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.clikits, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 7-Wide BNSF & TTX Intermodal Train & Crane
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(...) Dear Paul, 7-wide trains are not really uncommon. Lately the focus here in Lugnet may have been on 6-wides again (due to the factory sets), but 7-wides are just the perfect compromise between detailing and reliable operational behaviour. (And (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) [...] (...) [...] (...) Luca, Great tram. I can't think of anything else to say, but I had to say that. Chris (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 7-Wide BNSF & TTX Intermodal Train & Crane
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J. Spencer Rezkalla wrote: Spencer, Great models all around. Thanks for sharing them. [...] (...) [...] (...) I chuckled when I read this comment because the other night I was running my trains and I trough a switch by accident while a boxcar was (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) In my personal experience, most 7-wide trains run well on layouts with standard curves. IMO 7-wide is in a nice sweet spot between 6-wide practicality and the extra detail of 8-wides. On the subject of scale, 7-wides also blend in reasonably (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Dear Spencer, these Models are outstanding and certainly the best I have seen since quite a while. I am deeply impressed and have enjoyed klicking through your galleries. Thanks for posting these! (URL) my noneblay Homepage, which will go (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Here's some scaffolding I made at the weekend. I'm mainly a spacey kind of guy, but I guess you could use this in a townie/train scenario. (2 URLs) Pete (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) All your trams are excellent. I must confess I ripped off one of your Turin trams for my version of the Manchester Metrolink which is the same basic design. I also second Tim David about the gaps. Great work indeed. Tim (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Spencer, These are beautiful. I haven't seen a lot of 7-wide stuff and this really shows off its potential wonderfully. Can you share any experience in terms of running 7-wide vs. 6-wide/8-wide? I'm curious how these would look running on a (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I really like your trams (I think I might be beconing a bit of a tram-spotter :( ) I especially like the way you aren't afraid to leave gaps in your windscreens to get the right angle/shapes, and I think it works well. Tim (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi Spencer, Great MOCs all-around! Thoroughly enjoy browsing through all the folders. later, James Mathis (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Way to go! I love the BNSF - great use of the new 1x1 slopes with SNOT - looks great. The cars are also beautiful. Keep it up, Jeffery MacEachern BS: (URL) MOCPages: (URL) Blog: (URL) (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I did! Excellent stuff. Wow. Also, I like the revamped police car and taxi and just LOVE the fire engine. I think that is the first I have seen those 1x2x6 arches used above the wheels. Fabulous! Thanks, Jonathan (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Very nice, and VERY studless :) Congratulations, they all work well together. (18 years ago, 25-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Here's my custom 7-wide intermodal train based on the popular Lego sets 10133 & 10170, as well as a crane. 7-Wide EMD GP38: I built two of these locomotives. I find that building in seven-wide is a fun and interesting experience! (URL) Brickshelf (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jun-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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Hi All, There has been a press release by the NMRA about our up and coming layout, thought I'd share it with you. (URL) more generic info on the show visit www.iltco.org and there is a news blurb and linked article with all the detailed information. (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.iltco)
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Che spettacolo.... Ciao Marco (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) After my first attempt to build a tram from Turin ((URL)), I've decided to make another one in the same scale (1:37). The model I've chosen is the "Fiat ML 7000", a tram that I use very often. This tram is about 28 meter long and it is someway (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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Banban schreef: (...) Holy moly, it is a beautty! What a detail! I love the... well, think I love every thing about it. Good work. Must weight a ton, does it? Jeroen (18 years ago, 24-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Here is a (URL) Pullman style passenger car> built with LEGO Train Factory parts inspired by some pics of such a car on English rails. (URL) to this Pullman car at LEGO Factory>. (URL) Thanks for checking it out. later, James Mathis (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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Hey Dave- Funny, Ross just built some buffers/bumper sensors 2 nights ago for the big show in Philly (we are only bringing half of our layout, and ping-ponging the mainlines). He was planning on testing them this weekend. I'll have to point him your (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hello all, I'm currently running a small layout in my basement using an LDCC'ed RCX with automation provided by an RCX running NQC. For the NQC program to know when a train has reached the end of the line, I had to develop a bumper sensor. I (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Paul, Thanks. Glad you like them. Still, the question remains as to whether these MOCs are truly good robust constructions. I have yet to order any of them and build them. It's fun to work within the limited part shape and colors. I wish (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) James, These are really great. Both the intercity set and the boxcars, as well as your previous submissions. Please keep them coming! -Paul (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) Town/Train Contests Announced for BrickFest! The BrickFest Staff is happy to announce the Town and Train Competitions for BrickFest 2006: There will be 5 awards for train, and 5 for town. Train 1) Best Steam Engine-Themed MOC --Must be (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
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(...) [...] (...) [...] (...) Mark, Good suggestion, but I don't know if it will work for us. The display is at a museum, and I don't know if that is something that the staff would be willing to do. Chris (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ted, One of the NELUG guys is doing the same thing. When he hear's more he said he'll let me know... Chris (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) OK, so I'm a total 9V train noobie, having just gotten some that have not even been run yet... yup, total n00b. But... I've been doing model rail for a long time. Looking at the pictures of train motors (in preparation for DCC surgery...) it (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Chris- I've been thinking about finding replacements for the wheel contacts in LEGO train motors. At our May SCLTC event, I spoke with a visitor about the problem. The guys is a mechanical engineer and familiar with motor contacts and (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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