 | | Re: Building the Christmas Train 2006: Set 10173 - brief report & pics
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(...) It's also available as a download from the LEGO site (URL) (18 years ago, 21-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | The Brothers Brick has a new home!
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Hey All, In order to serve you better, the Brothers Brick (TBB) has moved to its own domain: (URL) most of you already know, TBB is a Lego blog showcasing the finest MOCs from all themes, communities, and genres. All MOCs are posted and reviewed by (...) (18 years ago, 21-Dec-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general) !
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| | Re: Hobby Trains at LEGO Factory
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(...) Are those Mathis models POV-Ray renders done by James himself or are the folks who do lego.com using LDraw tools? They definitely don't look like renders from LDD. Or maybe they were done with TLG's own rendering system? (like most new box (...) (18 years ago, 21-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Trains Gone from S&H
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(...) Last Christmas all the 9v stuff was sold out/back ordered too. Chris (18 years ago, 20-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Old MOC; New Twist: Pics and Video
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(...) That is sweet! Great job, Ross! I look forward to seeing this IRL. . . Jonathan (18 years ago, 20-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: Old MOC; New Twist: Pics and Video
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(...) Cuss, apparently, the video I uploaded only worked on my computer:-/ So I tried again and uploaded it onto (URL). I could've either save it as a 2.8 Meg file or a 99.7 Meg file, so I chose the smaller, but the detail suffers a bit. But you can (...) (18 years ago, 20-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: Hobby Trains at LEGO Factory
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(...) This looks pretty good, and I hope it's going to expand. I did send them a message though that the link to "Other users' train designs" gives some pretty poor results. A lot of the good stuff has dropped off the end. They need to link to 'Cool (...) (18 years ago, 20-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Hobby Trains at LEGO Factory
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"Hobby Trains" was highlighted in the main section of (URL) I clicked through and there is some new train oriented content. (URL) Bryan (18 years ago, 19-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Trains Gone from S&H
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(...) I wouldn't jump to that conclusion. The Holiday Train, the small steam locomotives, the train shed, and some of the 9v track packs, all of which they are selling as part of the 9v system, are sold out and accepting back-orders as well. All it (...) (18 years ago, 19-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Michiana-LTC to display at the RMRC Show - Saturday, January 6
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To all, The Michiana LEGO Train Club is pleased to display at the upcoming RMRC Show on Saturday, January 6. Event Details: 10:00AM - 3:30PM CST Address: Home School Building Gym 5625 Burlingame Ave Wyoming, MI 49509 Admission: Adults: $4 12 & (...) (18 years ago, 19-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.announce)
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(...) Hi Andrew, I would read this as: " The new battery trains sell so well, that they are sold out for now." The consumers seem to accept these way better than expected (by TLC). So say "Good bye!" to the 9V system. There is not enough room in (...) (18 years ago, 19-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Trains Gone from S&H
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(...) They are backordered, but it appears you can still order them (URL) (18 years ago, 18-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New Trains Gone from S&H
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Has the LEGO group given up on the new trains. I can not find them, not that upsets me. Andrew GtwLUG (18 years ago, 18-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A Climax Loco type B
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(...) Thanks a lot. I'm glad you appreciate it (specially from someone well known for his steam engine loco !) (...) I'm happy you noticed all these details since some of them asked me a lot of try and die. (...) I made the mpd during the MOC (...) (18 years ago, 17-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Old MOC; New Twist: Pics and Video
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When I first announced this MOC (URL), I promised better pics to come. Finally, here they are, with a twist: (URL) for more pics>> This also was Ross' first time behind the camera, which explains the profusion of pics-- and this doesn't include the (...) (18 years ago, 18-Dec-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.build, FTX) !
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| | Re: Highlighting LDD Train Designs
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(...) Yes, I agree, too... Ooooo.... Detailed 7-wide North American locomotives! (General Electric B39-8E according to Dan's Factory entry.) Done with the Factory parts assortment, no less. I like the (URL) dark grey one>. If you open the doors he's (...) (18 years ago, 16-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Highlighting LDD Train Designs
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(...) If you go to (URL) he says he hopes to produce decals, given enough interest Tim (18 years ago, 16-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Highlighting LDD Train Designs
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(...) FYI, This person is also danaubin147 over at (URL) For example his MMA engine is featured here... (URL) if I could get the decals for the State of Maine boxcar... I would buy several! Great Work. -Eric (18 years ago, 16-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Several Save 9v Trains Announcements.
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Announcing the LEGO Digital Designer Database at (URL) Many LEGO fans have asked for a place where they can post reviews for LEGO Factory models and find models rated highly by other builders. In response, Save 9V Trains is rolling out its LEGO (...) (18 years ago, 15-Dec-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Highlighting LDD Train Designs
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(...) Those look very impressive. Great models dan-1147! - James (18 years ago, 15-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Highlighting LDD Train Designs
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dan-1147, these look really, really nice. (URL) Bryan (18 years ago, 15-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Narrow gauge in Poland
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(...) Cute indeed. He's not the only one with Polish narrow gauge either. (URL) Misterzumbi> has had a crack at it before too. Tim (18 years ago, 14-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Narrow gauge in Poland
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Spotted this in some pics of a small event in Krakow. (URL) Regular readers will know I like narrow gauge and this is particularly cute, especially in sand blue. Tim (18 years ago, 14-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: an 'improved' coupler design
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(...) Yup. I got mine (URL) here>. HTH, JOHN (18 years ago, 14-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: an 'improved' coupler design
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(...) You can't buy these magnets any more from these people - does anyone have another source? Thanks, Mike (18 years ago, 14-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A Climax Loco type B
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In lugnet.trains, Alban NANTY wrote: [snip] (...) [snip] (...) Dear Alban, I think that this little engine is a great model! The black barrels hit my eyes at once, while it took some time to find out about other building techniques you included. I (...) (18 years ago, 13-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Comments about James Mathis' Factory Sets
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Hello, Ville, Thank you very much for buying these three train models. (...) You have examined them more closely than I did to find faults with the design. To the Pullman Car, I made no changes. To the DB103 I made the suggested changes: - floor (...) (18 years ago, 12-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad.ldd)
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| | Re: December Update
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(...) I'm really looking foward to seeing that 12 wide stuff Tim (18 years ago, 13-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: Nova LUG at Dartmouth Train and Hobby Show
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Jean Marc - I was just looking at your brickshelf pictures...very cool... Interesting thing I noticed...that sumo robot looks really similar to the one you used in August I think :) Bryan (18 years ago, 13-Dec-06, to lugnet.org.ca.novalug, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: TCLTC Layouts Rendered in Sketch-up
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(...) Wow, that's really nifty. Can you imagine how cool an entire NMRA 3-D layout model would look? Naturally the next question would be: so when are you going to add some trains? However I suspect I already know the answer: "Ross has been working (...) (18 years ago, 13-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Re: Le Capitole - BB 9278
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(...) ...snip... (URL) (...) Hi Tim, I plan to build 4 of the passenger stock. It will be a nice complete train. But I have a serious problem of brick stock, so it will probably take some time :) But it will happen anyway. I already have one built (...) (18 years ago, 12-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Le Capitole - BB 9278
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(...) Hi Philippe, Glad you liked it enough to build. The changes work quite well. Out of interest are you planning to build the passenger stock? Tim (18 years ago, 12-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | December Update
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Okay, it appears that 2007 is shaping up to be a busy one for the TCLTC. We have decided to attend BrickWorld in Chicago and bring the layout as well. So, we will have LaCrosse in March and BrickWorld in June to tune up for Detroit in July. We have (...) (18 years ago, 12-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Snps Flatbed car (KVG)
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Hi, I uploaded a rendering and the MPD file of my new flatbed car type Snps from the German company KVG. The file can be found in my Bricklink folder where the rendering resides. Here's the link to the (not so good) rendering, using the standard (...) (18 years ago, 11-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | BrickWorld 07 Train Layout call for participation
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Hello Train Heads! I will be heading up the train layout coordination for BrickWorld 2007. I'd like to send a call-out for participation from both clubs and individuals in this display. I understand that this event falls close to the ILTCO NMRA (...) (18 years ago, 11-Dec-06, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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| | A Climax Loco type B
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Hi, I would like to present my new train MOC. It's a famous steam loco, a Climax type B. (URL) The Brickshelf galery is here (after moderation): (URL) It's a 6 studs loco and of course the rods can move by a 9V mini-motor hidden in the cabin and (...) (18 years ago, 10-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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| | Re: TCLTC Layouts Rendered in Sketch-up
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(...) Your wait is over:-) I (URL) pics> by the same name. Ideally, you'd want nice, perpendicular shots of your buildings from the front and sides to create the best effect-- Ross had to use some pretty bad shots to get these, but I think they (...) (18 years ago, 11-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Re: Le Capitole - BB 9278
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Hello Tim and all, (...) As I told you quite a while ago, I build your model. Of course some adaptations were necessary with my parts stock. I put two 9V motors under the locomotive, 1x1x2/3 red slope were lacking, so I replaced by 1x1 red tiles on (...) (18 years ago, 9-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Steeple Cab
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(...) Too cold for me, I would migrate south for the winter. snip (...) Thanks John. I was thinking "Traction Empire"! (18 years ago, 9-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Steeple Cab
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(...) Thanks for the links. I will need some special maintenance of way equipment. (18 years ago, 9-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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