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(...) It's not a dumb question, but a good one. The reason is that the 9v track is molded slightly differently to account for the height of the metal, therefore making the final dimensions the same with the older, plastic rails (dimensions to which (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) This may be a dumb question -- I've never had a close-up look at a piece of R/C track -- is there something about it that prevents simply using some 9V straights and curves as "donors" for a metal transplant? -dave (18 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) and some nice clip-to-tile connections ! The round 2x2 tile hold by the tile with clip look for me like a modern and studless version of the pony-ear building. (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi all, (2 URLs) BS> (URL) Flickr> A little historic tram from Warsaw. Gettint the nose angled right was a nightmare but I'm fairly happy with the final solution. Thanks to Samarth Moray for his suggestion to use part 4596 for the wheel covers. Tim (18 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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(...) Not sure about the US, But S@H in Australia has it available now at $61.95 Aus. Of course it could just be that the European warehouse still have some and that's why it's showing up on your site... Benjamin Whytcross (18 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I want to go to an NMRA show, but it's a bit too far away from Houston. Since I don't fly, and I'm poor, if I get to go to any major LEGO event, it's limited to one a year, and currently, IF I go anywhere, this year 18 hours to Chicago is my (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) If that is truly the case and they did over look it, I have already figured out how to fix the issue with out changing the exterior appearance of the part. If I do end up having to mod this thing, I will post instructions I promise you. ondrew (18 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) If you zoom in on the image, you can see the switch is leaning to the left. I would like to hope there is a center position, but I think LEGO® may have over looked that. Dave www.GPLR.org (18 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well after talking with a lawyer today it seems as if I have no recourse, as it's been more than a year since I first announced the double crossover. Quite honestly I think it sucks but, since I cannot go after TLC, TLC should at least be kind (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) *cough* Detroit NMRA show *cough* JohnG, GMLTC (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Called Shop at Home about this today and looks like the whole deal has been cancelled. Bummer. (18 years ago, 14-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! I sure hope I'm able to help them out with what little I can do. Both the towns of Palestine and Rusk, not just the employees of the park, depend on the tourism. Thanks for spreading the word! --Anthony (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Thanks so much! I know I'll be making the trip up north to visit the park when they resume normal operation in the late spring, though I have to admit it'll be half for the enjoyment of the trains, and half for MOC research. Let's hope the (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! There are a few quirks with the design, but they're not hard to overcome. With my locomotive, the center of rotation is forward of the center of gravity, so without the rear blind drivers and the load-bearing rear truck, the locomotive (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Tony, thanks much for the nice words, and thanks much for the MOC Highlight. That was an excellent surprise. Long wheelbase: Good eye! I've only tried the passenger car on curves via pushing the train by hand, and it seems to do ok. It (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, I'm glad you like it! I did a lot of planning and surfing the web for pictures. This is the most un-photographed locomotives the TSRR has, but I was FINALLY able to get a profile shot of it so I could do some serious layout planning. I (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Hey Ben, (...) Thanks! You know, after I posted I realized I had forgotten to thank you for all the advice, so I apologize for that. You really helped me with building 7-wide! (...) Well, I guess the best way for me to handle this is by the (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) the back switch is set to center. so it looks as if you have nothing to worry about. ondrew (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Christopher Masi wrote: snip (...) Thanks for the complement. I think I might be able to imagine the time it takes to think about buying a computer. I’m still on windows 98 first edition. =) Yea I know. Ondrew (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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Anthony, I enjoyed seeing your model of the steam engine, thanks for sharing. Remember all of our creations are a work in progress. And that’s the great thing about LEGO building. You and your post may have done more for the TSRR than you realize. I (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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