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(...) Hi Ville, You have to download the LDD file and load it into LDD. Then you can either switch to instructions mode, using the button near bottom left, and then create instructions button, which generates instructions in HTML, or export the (...) (18 years ago, 22-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey, I bought following James Mathis's factory sets from shop@home: - euro diesel prewar v1 - db103 v1 - early 1900s passanger coach Sets arrived today and I noticed that there is no printed instructions with parts. Is it any easier method (like (...) (18 years ago, 22-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sounds like a typical number of members on a much larger layout than I remember. Last time I was at a show, we had a 10'x20' display. NELUG sure has come a long way since (URL) our first train show>, that's for certain! I think I have a (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 22-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Correction: "Le Gorge" used to be 29 bricks deep. What a freaking nightmare that used to be! (...) <lar hat>I also didn't conform to proper FUT protocol. I should have included .trains in the list of Newsgroups that I posted to as well as (...) (18 years ago, 22-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Due to the amount of time for setup, Jonathan opted to leave some of his buildings home this time, so that made the city section smaller. To compensate for this, we opted to add in some green space in the carnival section. When we got to the (...) (18 years ago, 22-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I haven't heard anything official, but I did notice in the catalog that arrived in the mail the other day that they were advertising 9v parts as part of the Lego Digitial Designer pallettes. They are also selling the new Holiday train as both (...) (18 years ago, 22-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Help needed for Train Poster 2006
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(...) You can have the 10133 and 10170 from me if you like, as well as the locomotive for the 7898...? And the 10173 has been done almost completely! ;-) Greetz, Anton (18 years ago, 22-Nov-06, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains)
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(...) [...] (...) Gee, I don't know... it looks a little toyish... But then again, since it's a model of a toy made out of toys, that was probably the goal :) Serious, I think that trolley car is the only reason I used to watch that show. Very (...) (18 years ago, 21-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc)
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| | Re: Help needed for Train Poster 2006
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(...) I have the BNSF on my site at: (URL) Dean Earley, Dee (dean@earlsoft.co.uk) irc: irc://irc.blitzed.org/ web: (URL) +44 (0)780 8369596 (18 years ago, 21-Nov-06, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains)
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| | Thanksgiving Teaser
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Since we'll be away all week for the holiday, I thought I'd post a teaser pic of a collaboration MOC of Ross and mine: (URL) wide Mister Rogers Trolley>> Here are a few quick bullet points: It's 12 wide:-d It uses Big Ben wheels It uses an RCX brick (...) (18 years ago, 21-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: Newbie question about old lego trains
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(...) Unfortunately not. If you have this system (blue or gray plastic rails with a center brick with two conducting rails) (URL) the transformer, which is 9v instead of 12v, that you are talking about will not work without some modifications, and (...) (18 years ago, 20-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Scale Rails Online LEGO Trains Forums
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The Scale Rails Online site has two LEGO Trains forums, one for general LEGO Train discussion ((URL) and one specifically for BayLTC discussion ((URL) which is sponsored by our club. I am a moderator of both forums, and I have been asked to help (...) (18 years ago, 21-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | New product LTCs may find very useful
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In my desperate search for a chain-link fence solution for LEGO, I came across an interesting non-lego product that LTCs may find very useful and attractive. (URL) of the usual clear acrylic table guards, these are printed acrylic table guards, with (...) (18 years ago, 20-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Any 9v train update?
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Just want to see whether any update from anyone related to the future of the 9v train. In March,there is discussion of whether Lego will discontinue of the 9v train in 2007 depending on the 2006 fall sales. Anyone heard anyting? (18 years ago, 20-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Toronto Christmas Train Show a Success!!!
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(if you define success as 'Dave not breaking anything...' :) ) Anyway, pics can be found starting here-- (URL) sure others will post more :) Notable Notes-- the rtl Group's second display with the 'new' whimsical layout, and it's coming along very (...) (18 years ago, 20-Nov-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Help needed for Train Poster 2006
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Hi all, I am updating the train poster and need some help, or actually some files. Can someone send me a LDR, MPD or a POV (converted with LGEO bricks) of the: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Locomotive 10133 TTX Intermodal Double-Stack Car 10170 (...) (18 years ago, 20-Nov-06, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Newbie question about old lego trains
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(...) Thanks for all the replies ! I found item x1688c01 (motor) and item 2868b (speed control), so would this be all I need ? Thanks for all your help. Rob. (18 years ago, 19-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Another option is to buy a voltage converting transformer to convert from whatever voltage your power is to whatever voltage the transformer wants. They will probably also convert the plug shape too. (18 years ago, 19-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | BIs from 2006 Orleans Model Train Show
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Hi, As a bonus to the report of Orleans Model Train Show to be published (in french on the freelug website), I made building instructions of Didier Malon's MOCs : a tip wagon (URL) (brick build model picture : (URL)) and a simple car (intended to be (...) (18 years ago, 18-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains) !
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(...) Welcome back into trains. I would second Tim's suggestion of checking out (URL) Bricklink>. Personally, I would forget about Ebay. Also, if I were you, I would consider converting to the new RC battery system-- it might be cheaper for you (...) (18 years ago, 18-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Newbie question about old lego trains
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(...) Ebay might be a good bet or you could try Bricklink (URL) or (URL) They are heavy so postage will probably cost as much as they do, make sure you get the right version for your country. Tim (18 years ago, 18-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Newbie question about old lego trains
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Hello, I've dug up my old Lego trains and am planning on putting it back together for my kids to play with. When I went on the Lego site I noticed that they have completely changed the rails and trains. My set is still the one with the blue rails (...) (18 years ago, 11-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: More Pictures from GWLTS-IV
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(...) A pleasure. I also used the above tripod to grab some video footage. If anyone is interested in seeing my short movie of the display, you can download it (URL) here>. It's around 54Mb and about 5mins long. It also has a music soundtrack, so (...) (18 years ago, 17-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Check Out the Upcoming issue of LIFE Magazine
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I was contacted by a representative of LIFE magazine yesterday wanting to verify some facts from the ILTCO convention in Philly last July. They will be running some sort of story about the show, and I believe that they will be using a picture of (...) (18 years ago, 17-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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| | Re: Timmy Takeover
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(...) LOhotsexL!!! -(URL) Subliminal Man> (18 years ago, 16-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Timmy Takeover
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(...) Not as long .trains doesn't look like this: (URL) Leg Godt, Rene (18 years ago, 16-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Dave on the telly...
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snip> (...) Thanks Janey--we'll manage with whatever shows up :) Me thinks that you're area is probably the most finished anyway :) Dave K (18 years ago, 16-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Timmy Takeover
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(...) In the cellar with the Gimp? Does no-one worry that from the whole global AFOL community the people curating .trains are two guys called Tim who live 50 miles apart? Thanks for the help Tim, nice to see you have updated the sidebar already. (...) (18 years ago, 16-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Timmy Takeover
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(...) Where would we be without Photoshop? ;) Tim (18 years ago, 16-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) LOL. It lasted a few moments, but after reading Tim's request, it finally sunk in. @Tim I: Keep up the good work, you're doing well! @Tim II: Enjoy doing the same :-) Thanks a lot! Leg Godt! Rene (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Timmy Takeover
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(URL) (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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| | Re: Dave on the telly...
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: Major snippage... (...) Uh... shoot! I guess I will need a few "half" or custom "short" tracks to pull off the dogbone... I have enough of the rest track, but to line up with the double row of (...) (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Dave on the telly...
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(...) Awesome Dave, good luck with the interview... looking forward to seeing it, hopefully you can put up a copy on Youtube or something, since some of us wont get that channel. As for the upcoming Train Show... I have had a bit of a dilemma so due (...) (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Request to be added as a .trains curator
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Given the amount of effort Tim David has to put in to keep the trains sidebar up to date I'd like to apply for a co-curatorship to try to take some of the workload off him. Tim (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LEGO trains Flickr pool
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(...) I have both. Flickr has a lot more features like comments and notes and I don't have to wait for moderation. Usually I put one picture up on Flickr and link to my BS gallery for the rest of them. Tim (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO trains Flickr pool
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(...) Just curious-- why a Flickr LEGO trains account and not a Brickshelf account, or why both? JOHN (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | LEGO trains Flickr pool
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I've made a flickr pool for Lego trains so if you have a flickr account for your MOCs try here (URL) (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: More Pictures from GWLTS-IV
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(...) That's where you're going wrong ;) Just use the heads and bugger the bodies. Tim (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: More Pictures from GWLTS-IV
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(...) Thanks. My Dalek plans are in the Brick Issue #5, June 2004, available from the Brickish Association back issues page here: (2 URLs) Once the next issue is released to members, the current one (#9) will be released here, including the goat if (...) (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: More Pictures from GWLTS-IV
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(...) Thanks all for the compliments. The tiling was a nice idea that took a while to implement. As you can see, I was short of brown at the time of doing this, hence the dirty look. There's a little more black around the windows than I planned - (...) (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: More Pictures from GWLTS-IV
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In lugnet.trains, Jason J Railton wrote: <snip> (...) Fantastic pics! I'm in awe of the details--too many to mention!! I've bookmarked your brickshelf page and will (blatantly) rip off ideas for the layout in my basement! :) Love the Doctor Who (...) (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: More Pictures from GWLTS-IV
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(...) Hi Jason, There are some excellent details in there. The fencing. The workers here and there. Lots of very thoughtful stuff. I just love the window treatments here: (URL) The tiled lintel looks absolutely fabulous. Best, Jonathan (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: More Pictures from GWLTS-IV
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(...) It's just a pain with the General Lee, as everything is against you in Lego. There are no clear windscreens of a suitable angle, the best looking Creator wheels are too big for minifig cars, and these Junior wheels are too thick to work (...) (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: More Pictures from GWLTS-IV
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(...) --snip-- (...) Great work as usual, Jason. The only one I'm not so keen on is the General Lee. It lacks a little compared to your usual work. Everything else though is lovely. Tim (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: More Pictures from GWLTS-IV
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(...) Something else worth noting on this design of (URL) Ivor>, using BBB wheels on the IR motor. Although the buffers sit higher up on the model, if you attach buffer beams directly on the motor but attach the magnet clip to the underside of the (...) (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | More Pictures from GWLTS-IV
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This is my picture library from the GWLTC display in the STEAM Railway Museum back in October. I went off to LegoWorld immediately after and forgot to point out these pictures. Thanks to Martin Long and Mark Palmer for the use of a tripod to get (...) (18 years ago, 15-Nov-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | Re: Dave on the telly...
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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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| | Dave on the telly...
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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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| | Re: A well known switcher in 8 studs
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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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| | A well known switcher in 8 studs
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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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| | Orléans Model Train Show
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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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| | Links on sidebar
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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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| | Official Maya Screens LEGO(R) Website
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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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| | Re: VO-660 in SEABOARD livery
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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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| | 2005 Club Notes
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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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| | 2004 Club Notes
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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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| | 2003 Club Notes
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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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| | New Home for the TCLTC
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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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| | Re: VO-660 in SEABOARD livery
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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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| | VO-660 in SEABOARD livery
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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 )------
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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 )------
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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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| | M>ltc at Langwarrin train show
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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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| | Re: Group closed
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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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| | Re: Monon EMD NW2
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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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| | Re: Monon EMD NW2
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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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| | Re: Monon EMD NW2
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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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| | Re: Monon EMD NW2
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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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| | Re: Monon EMD NW2
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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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| | Re: Monon EMD NW2
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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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| | Monon EMD NW2
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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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| | Re: Red Train Doors
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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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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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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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