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How about, how did you and Chris first meet? :-) I think some questions about ways an adult fan can find other adult fans in the area. ie lugnet, LEGOFan ect. What other sorts of events adult groups hold. ie, Hobby Show, Robotics events, Train (...) (18 years ago, 14-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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This Thursday, on Mississauga Rogers Cable Channel (local to, well, Misssissauga), I'll be on the tube for a 10 minute bit regarding the upcoming Train Show at the International Centre, the LEGO train hobby, and LEGO in general. I'm supposte to (...) (18 years ago, 14-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snip> (...) Excellent work; I love seeing remakes with a twist. In this case, I really think your MOC shows off the advantage of building 8 wide-- it really helps "sell" the idea of a switcher. Well done. JOHN (18 years ago, 14-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi, Some times ago, I rebuilt the well known 7760 set 12V Switcher in 8 studs (can be put on a 9V or 12V motor as you want). I have finally uploaded the image in my BS galery as well as the MLCAD. (URL) The cab of the loco in a straight 8 studs (...) (18 years ago, 14-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi, Here follows a short report about FreeLUG participation in Orléans Model Train Show. (Les francophones pourront bientôt lire un compte rendu détaillé en français sur (URL) The show occured in Orléans, France. 8900 visitors came to see various (...) (18 years ago, 14-Nov-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.fr, lugnet.org.fr.freelug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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Hi John, For club specific information, like the links on the sidebar, you might want to look at putting it on sub-pages of the main TCLTC page, rather than your page. That way, if your group gets additional curators, they can all edit the (...) (18 years ago, 14-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.admin.curators, FTX)
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Just browsing around the LEGO(R) website and came across these images in the Image Library: (URL) go to Image Library, and select a catagory, like "production": (URL) application build of motorcycle-- nice hi-rez image. You can see the action/too (...) (18 years ago, 13-Nov-06, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Very nice, Tim. Takes me back a few years when I was WAY into building switchers. With all of the new colors and elements available these days, it is worthwhile to revisit them. Actually, I've one half-finished sitting on my shelf of (...) (18 years ago, 13-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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12/19/05 Made progress on our new modules this week! All 5 are built (3 30x30" and 2 15x30"). All that is needed now is to landscape the surfaces. That will come when the dark gray plates from BL come;-) Also, looks like we have enough greeblie to (...) (18 years ago, 13-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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12/5/04 We have decided to attend the NMRA national convention along with about a dozen other LTCs in the ILTCO in Cincinnati in July. This will be our first scheduled public display as we haven't scheduled anything for sure in the meantime. I am (...) (18 years ago, 13-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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12/1/03 Ross and I took full advantage of a week off at Thanksgiving to start and finish the fountain module. What a whirlwind build! We began testing the track, and we also tested Ross' GP50 and got it to pull 9 Bethgons. It would probably pull (...) (18 years ago, 13-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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I should have done this 5 years ago when I (URL) announced> the formation of the TCLTC, and I probably would have if Todd had already instituted FTX at that time, but better late than never. Actually, I had set up the web site on MOCpages, but was (...) (18 years ago, 13-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) Tim, There's a lot to like about this engine! I really dig the livery, but it is your headlight design that I like most. A very clever and sleek look (with that 1x3 slope behind it). I also noticed those axes on your wheel coverings. Slick! (...) (18 years ago, 13-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi all, After seeing Jeramy Spurgeon's excellent (URL) NW2> I decided to have a look at some US switchers (as a quick glance at my trains folder will tell you I don't often do stuff from NA) to see if there were any I liked. Sure enough I saw the (...) (18 years ago, 13-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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TERMS OF USE FOR LUGNET.COM As a user of this site, you are expected to read, understand, and abide by the Terms of Use as set forth herein. If you are under 18 years of age, ask your parent(s) or guardian(s) for permission before using LUGNET and (...) (18 years ago, 13-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc)
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Welcome to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.trains.org.tcltc (group): TCLTC: Twin Cities LEGO Train Club (U.S.A.) lugnet.trains.org (group and hierarchy): National and local train clubs/organizations for (...) (18 years ago, 13-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc)
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(2 URLs) M>ltc displayed our current layout at the Langwarrin Train Show on November 11 and 12. It was a great show, and the layout was well received. The layout was the same "Mount Freedom" layout shown at Brickvention in June, and it will now be (...) (18 years ago, 13-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains.org.mltc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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| | Re: Christmas Train Show at hte International Centre, Nov. 18th and 19th
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(...) errr, isnt that the OBB and rtl will be...??? Once we get a logo going for the OBB (yells to Jason!!!), I hope to get some container cars on the go. snipped (...) Thanks for organising this Dave, looking forward to displaying. I will dog bone (...) (18 years ago, 12-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Christmas Train Show at hte International Centre, Nov. 18th and 19th
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Next weekend the Ontario Brick Builders (oooh, I like that :) ) will be displaying the beginnings of their new train layout at the Christmas Train Show at the International Centre-- 12am - 5pm November 18 10-4pm November 19, 2006 The International (...) (18 years ago, 12-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MOC: "Retro Factory" Motorail Terminal
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(...) <snip> (...) This is some great work. I still love the '80's town sets and admire their simplicity (as compared to the larger scale MOCs that are popular in the theme today). It's nice to see someone working in this way. I especially enjoyed (...) (18 years ago, 11-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hallo René, magst Du dann auch bitte die Gruppe zum FGLTC schließen (oder vollständig löschen - die enthält eh keine Nachrichten). (URL) auch den Link löschen, da sich der FGLTC erledigt hat, ohne irgendein Vakuum zu hinterlassen. 1000Steine (...) (18 years ago, 11-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains.org.msltc)
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(...) The NW2 is sweet. Lots of nice details. As for the Fairbanks Morse I'm looking forward to it. The FM switchers are some of my favorite diesel locomotives. Here is my humble attempt at an H10-44 in Frisco colors. (URL) Cale (18 years ago, 11-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Group closed / LTC now encompassed and owned by ARLUG
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The MSLTC no longer exist and this group is closed. Alternative: (URL) Godt! Rene (18 years ago, 11-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains.org.msltc)
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(...) Thanks Chris, I'll be heading back to the build table tonight to start my next engine, either a the C420 or one of my favorites, an FM H10-44 (of which the Monon only had one unit). -Jeramy (18 years ago, 10-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Elroy, -Jeramy (18 years ago, 10-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks John! It's actually tan, which is the closest I could come to the real color, gold. The 2x4 bricks in the recent anniversary buckets would be the closest match, but there isn't a big variety of pieces to work with. -Jeramy (18 years ago, 10-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Damn! That looks awesome. Chris (18 years ago, 10-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ahem. Sorry, I meant to respond to Jeramy, not Elroy:-/ JOHN (18 years ago, 10-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Tasty MOC, Jeram! I'm having trouble determining whether or not you actually used pale yellow here. If so, that's awesome! If not, it's still awesome:-) JOHN (18 years ago, 10-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Jeramy, This is a great model, and very faithful to the original. Nice work! -Elroy (18 years ago, 10-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I finished up my NW2 switcher last night. (URL) Read about it (URL) Comments welcome! -Jeramy (18 years ago, 10-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Is Lego endorsing BBB wheels
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(...) OK, Ross has answered my question by downloading the LDD file. There are actually brick built driving wheels Tim (18 years ago, 8-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I'm sooooo color challenged this morning! -- Bryan "Tim Gould" <tgould.lego(AT@)gma...(DOT.)com> wrote in message news:J8ExDr.30K@lugnet.com... (...) (18 years ago, 8-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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"Bryan Kinkel" <helpdesk@loseyourmind.com> wrote in message news:J8EvLo.85C@lugnet.com... (...) Bryan - you are correct. The train front is NOT one of the elements in the UTB box. Mike (18 years ago, 8-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) --snip-- Hi Brian, Just to clarify the box is red/white/shades with a smattering of dark red. I don't think there is any blue in it. Tim (18 years ago, 8-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Upcoming Factory Train Box (was: Re: Red Train Doors)
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James, Yes, I'm quite excited about this box. And it fits in quite well with how I build. I'm not a great "from scratch" builder. So I scan the galleries, find something I like, generate part lists, then shakedown BrickLink for parts. So I'm looking (...) (18 years ago, 8-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Holger - thanks for sharing the image. It really shows off what you can do with UTB. I'm glad the decision makers chose to go with red/blue/gray. I assume the fronts on the middle section are SNOT fronts and not the single piece train front (red) (...) (18 years ago, 8-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) scan from the printed catalogue (URL) Tim (18 years ago, 8-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I spent a day looking at that model and I still couldn't remember it had two sets of doors... I feel stupid. (...) Very. Tim (18 years ago, 8-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) ah, but what can't see from the angle of that image is that it doesn't have any driving wheels. I'll see if I can upload a scan later. Tim (18 years ago, 8-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Red Train Doors
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Hi all, at TSL in Berlin 2006 Tim and I showed your designs which we build with the parts from the train box. And yes 2 pairs of red train doors are included. Here is my "croco-engine": (2 URLs) BS gallery> This is just one of many many (...) (18 years ago, 8-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I don't think it is at all. Replacing the fixed drivers and push-rods with BBB wheels would be a non-trivial task. ROSCO (18 years ago, 8-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I'll tell you what I think: LEGO is endorsing 8 wide! :-) JOHN (18 years ago, 7-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Like (URL)? Thanks Jason (...) (18 years ago, 7-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Get a price estimate for it. It appears as a Shop-at-Home item, then you can provide that page as a link. Jason R (18 years ago, 7-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi, Bryan, Thanks for your post which shows the level of expectation for this upcoming Factory Train product. I think I need to clear up a misunderstanding regarding the building instructions (also known as Building Guides). I am with the (...) (18 years ago, 7-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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I recieved my Christmas SaH catalogue today, in it was a trains flyer. One of the 'user' designs in the Factory section is the (URL) Scotsman by Bignick222>. I have seen this design before somewhere on the factory website, but I realised that it is (...) (18 years ago, 7-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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"Mike Walsh" <mike_walsh@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:J8DKAq.6A0@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) [ ... snipped ... ] Replying to my own post ... the discussion of the Hobby Train starts at around the 39 minute mark of the keynote. (...) (18 years ago, 7-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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"Bryan Kinkel" <helpdesk@loseyourmind.com> wrote in message news:J8DJ53.J3M@lugnet.com... (...) It was discussed at BrickFest but since I wasn't there I can't say exactly report what was stated. To the best of my knowledge, the UTB should be (...) (18 years ago, 7-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes. LEGO worked with a group of AFOLs on a train set that is based solely on fan designs. It's a big box of train-focused parts plus instructions for 30 different models. Those 30 plus 50 additional ones will also be available individually on (...) (18 years ago, 7-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Is the Ultimate Train Builders box something that was shown at Brickfest? I could not attend so I'm out of the loop regarding any concrete information about a Train Box. -- Bryan "Tim Gould" <tgould.lego(AT@)gma...(DOT.)com> wrote in message (...) (18 years ago, 7-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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"Tim Gould" <tgould.lego(AT@)gma...(DOT.)com> wrote in message news:J8DIsB.CM9@lugnet.com... (...) I am almost positive it is 2 pair. Hard to build some of those passenger coaches with out 2 pair of doors! Mike (18 years ago, 7-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My memory says just one pair but it might be two. Perhaps someone else remembers better than me. Tim (18 years ago, 7-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) whatever it ends up being called). Several pairs in fact if I recall. Frank (18 years ago, 7-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Correction - The green train door is now in the new 7898 Cargo Train deluxe. Along with the sweet green train fronts! (URL) Bryan "Bryan Kinkel" <helpdesk@loseyourmind.com> wrote in message news:J8DBx2.JwH@lugnet.com... (...) (18 years ago, 7-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Train fans surely have not been short of train doors and windows over the past few years. The Soccer busses and blue/gray parts packs were simply great sets for builders assembling long runs of passenger cars. But suspiciously absent have been the (...) (18 years ago, 7-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My find of the day at brickshelf.com // galleries are deleted now
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(...) I am ilove1981 and I guess he was copied because I put an easy-to-follow LDraw file up in my BrickShelf space. Anyone who downloads the .MPD should notice the first line which credits Jason for the original design. LBaixinho isn't crediting me (...) (18 years ago, 6-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yes - and isn't it great when someone gives credit to the previous person who copied your design...? (URL) of like Chinese Whispers with a Thomas MOC. The wheel arches are curved and the end of the tank is smoother, but he's around a brick (...) (18 years ago, 6-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Tim (18 years ago, 6-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hehe I'm famous! :D I took both of the above photographs in London earlier last year. Rich Mackin Administrator, (URL) (18 years ago, 6-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It's a funny thing. On the one hand, it IS flattering to be copied and nobody I know of objects to that. It's an issue of giving credit where it is due and not leaving an impression that copied work is one's own. I know Corey Sanders deals a (...) (18 years ago, 4-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) homepage as well as from brickshelf. James Mathis' center beam car has now gotten a credit (at least I haven't noticed that yesterday). So things have moved to the better. The URL with LEGO.cwsurf is of course still a bit risky, but that is (...) (18 years ago, 3-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello all! Announcing my 2nd TRAGON- The SEA TRAGON!! Lurking deep under the ocean-guarding his treasure- Treasure hunters-BEWARE-The Sea Tragon is watching and waiting… (2 URLs) Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Long Live The Brick! Megan (18 years ago, 3-Nov-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.vikings, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX) !!
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Spotlighted.. Nice job.. I love great architecture, especially in LEGO :) -Anne (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Dang!! I wish I had all those cool pieces! That's great! Wow! (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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Thanks! (...) You're the smart one of the two of us. It is the most painstaking process ever. I'll probably won't do it again soon. (...) Actually, I in some way stole it off of Brad Hamiltons excellent (URL) Capitalist Pig Reeducation Center>, (...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: ArLUG (was Re: My find of the day at brickshelf.com)
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(...) (URL) HI-O!> :-) JOHN (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That's maybe not obvious for english native speaker but "MOC" is no more an acronym meaning "My Own Creation" but more and more a word meaning "Creation by an AFOL" or "Creation made of Legos (sic)". We say "My MOC" (My my own Creation) or (...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | ArLUG (was Re: My find of the day at brickshelf.com)
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"John" <John@TCLTC.org> wrote in message news:J84Bw0.ow2@lugnet.com... (...) msltc.org was owned by someone we cannot now get ahold of, and the hosting company (linksky) changed their servers over and didn't port over any user info (IE websites). (...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi John, yes, that gave me a good laugh as well! Maybe he thought this to be just a random brand name. (...) I do not want to steal Kevin's time. And to be honest: the pictures are in fact (at least a little bit) his copyright. He re-rendered (...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Well, seeing as how you just did, I'll mention that I noticed that as well. This person doesn't seem to understand IP very well at all. "coming soon www.arlug.net (taking the place of MSLTC.org website which mysteriously vanished from (...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hello Jakob, I just wanted to say I like it. The whole MoC looks wonderfull. I love all those details. Keep it (URL) Marco> (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) (2 URLs) he thinks it's OK to call his instructions "MOCs"? ROSCO (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Snip (...) Not to mention that he's got LEGO in his website name... Big no-no. -Rob www.brickmodder.net www.lifelites.com coming soon www.arlug.net (taking the place of MSLTC.org website which mysteriously vanished from existance...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) lol Here's is my first clue: (URL) (hehe, it says "BENEKE" on the side:-) (...) It's still a clear violation of Brickshelf ToS-- you should drop a line to Kevin to get this folder deleted. (...) make a real appearance until the mid-nineties... (...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | My find of the day at brickshelf.com
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Hi to all trainheads! While checking Brickshelf for new train MOCs I came along this familiar looking model: (URL) belongs to a Dutch speaking "Niels" with a German homepage address: (URL) wonder that Niels is presenting this "MOC" under his own (...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.nl)
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(...) Goodness me, that is wonderful! I just love the 'iron work' fences and though I don't do interiors on my buildings, those here are just fabulous. Excellent elevator! Love the smoothness of most areas too! The tan/dark orange is not my favorite (...) (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi there worshippers of ABS, I made this: (URL) See the Brickshelf (URL), or go to the MOCPages for either the (URL) exterior> or the (URL) interior>. And let me know what you think! Be building, Jazzjake (18 years ago, 2-Nov-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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| | Re: "Big Blue" Pneumatic 4-6-4 engine and tender
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Anthony Sava wrote: <snip> (...) Never worry about replying--that's what usergroups are for :) (...) Oh if I only had more BBB wheels--the ones you see ar ethe only ones I have :) This way you could take advantage of (...) (18 years ago, 1-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Another idea (and I'll stop after this, I promise!) would be a bit harder to implement, but may work in the end. How about removing one of your trailing pairs of wheels and redesign in a fourth pair of drivers, making your train from a 4-6-4 (...) (18 years ago, 1-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Anthony Sava wrote: <snip> (...) Great ideas Anthony! I did put a LEGO boat weight right on top of the drivers, and the 9v motor is pretty close as well. I haven't looked at it in a few days, but plan on modifying it (...) (18 years ago, 1-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) That is just too cool. I've watched the movie many times now, I love the sounds your engine makes! I hope you're able to get it to run reliably, I'd love to see it on a loop of some kind. I have a suggestion for the performance issue, but I'm (...) (18 years ago, 1-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Photos from the SCLTC display at the National Model Railroad Association - Pacific Southwest Region convention earlier this month are posted (URL). (URL) SCLTC> presented its Island of Sodor at a model railroad event for the first time accompanied (...) (18 years ago, 31-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX) !
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(...) Jason, you've picked images from my all time favourite film. It's served as prototype for many following anime and games. Ironicly the the robots and some other elements are lifted from Max Flieshers Superman animation. Building thr elevated (...) (18 years ago, 31-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The other thing I love about this film is seeing all the things it's influeneced. This was very early Steampunk stylings. The Welsh mining community in the high oriental mountain landscapes, and the flying machines, are all great. But notice (...) (18 years ago, 31-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It looks like it's copied from a European tram (or 'tramway') engine, though not exactly. The trams or trolley-buses that ran along roads through towns were mostly electric, but early on and in areas without a reliable electricity supply a (...) (18 years ago, 31-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Sorry, it's not a MOC (for now :-P) I was watching this movie and I came across this funny sequence with trains: Pazu and Sheeta are chased by the Dola gang and jump on the train; follows a few minutes of pure fun, with Dola gang's car running on (...) (18 years ago, 31-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It isn't the strongest, bot for this application, it keeps the cylinders in direct line with the push rods, so it works. It has the added benefit of keeping the pneumatic tubes more securely fastened to the input/output ports on the cylinder (...) (18 years ago, 30-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hey David, very awesome! :-) I especially like the way you've secured the cylinders, is it strong? Also, pretty neat idea to stop the air at the front using the lever stick. About the slipping, how about putting rubber bands on the driver (...) (18 years ago, 30-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) A Trolley, yes. (URL) The Neighborhood Trolley>, in fact. If you look behind the little train station (URL) here>, you can barely make out the other touch sensor at the other end. These are our subway modules which have been been so far too (...) (18 years ago, 29-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Is that touch sensor below the stop sign to control a trolley or similar? I found (URL) this> pic which shows the scene a bit better. tim (18 years ago, 29-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) (URL) Among others>:-) (URL) JOHN (18 years ago, 28-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) Flatcar design by Didier Enjary, brick design by Benn Coifman. --Tony (18 years ago, 28-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) The news that inspired my building was of tank cars in Deerfield, MA (USA). Reportedly that train was carrying vegetable oils and grains. I know that same rail line carries a lot of coal. But I think most fuel oils in my region are brought in (...) (18 years ago, 28-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, I remembered, but just after posting! (why does this happen? - I must need more sleep to help my memory!) :-) Dan, it's particularly good that your kit fits with the larger scale, and you managed to get it through the design and (...) (18 years ago, 28-Oct-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Ben Fleskes wrote: <snip> (...) A huge oversite on my part-- Ben, I know I've thanked you before, but seriously, again thanks for the wheel sets that you produce--without them, my pneumatic train wouldn't have happened, (...) (18 years ago, 27-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yep--did the 90 degree offset--when you watch the video, you can see the wheels pause 4 times per revolution (using compass points-- NE, SE, SW, NW)--that's when one phase is done and waiting for the next phase. 4 phases with two pistons! I (...) (18 years ago, 27-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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<snip> (...) Very cool. I can't tell from the pictures, but are your driver wheels on either side of the engine set 90 degrees out of phase with the associated timing difference on your valve positioning? Ben In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David (...) (18 years ago, 27-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks! Your son is an inspiration to me, so we're even and no, I don't remember being around her 17 years ago...i'd be 23 though, and my 20's were big parties and lotsa excess... Well.. maybe not :) Just watching the vid from work, I have a (...) (18 years ago, 27-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) <snip> (...) Hey, really fun to watch. Of course, it makes my head spin with all of that there engineering stuff. But I love the sound effect! I am left with two thoughts: First, my son is going to really flip out when he sees this; and (...) (18 years ago, 27-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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