 | | Re: Warsaw Tram Lw #541
|
|
(...) Hi John, Thanks. My eye didn't entirely "buy it" either if I understand you correctly. I have to admit that I hadn't considered classic doors but I was kind of hoping to build this one so I was going for something I could make without too much (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Prepare to cry: 2007 train pics
|
|
(...) It's a question better answered by a modder like Ondrew, but I think you are correct-- "channel" probably wasn't the best description. Shaving down would work AFAIK. That is to match track height. Now the 9 volt train motor actually picks up (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Prepare to cry: 2007 train pics
|
|
(...) OK, thanks, that makes sense. So... do you really need something with a non-trivial profile -- a "channel", as you say, or does the top of the rail just need to be shaved down? I'm thinking that a woodworker's drum sander (the stationary kind (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Warsaw Tram Lw #541
|
|
(...) I like it a lot, Tim-- it really grabs the proto well. One thing, however. My eye isn't "buying" the additional clear plate as an extension of the 1x2x2 classic window, thus making the windows appear to small compared to the proto. Did you (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Prepare to cry: 2007 train pics
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: Prepare to cry: 2007 train pics
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: Warsaw Tram Lw #541
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Warsaw Tram Lw #541
|
|
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) !
|
| |
| | Re: Super Chief Engine Available from S@H?
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: TSRR #500 and the Texas State Railroad Project
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: Prepare to cry: 2007 train pics
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: Prepare to cry: 2007 train pics
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: Prepare to cry: 2007 train pics
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: TSRR #500 and the Texas State Railroad Project
|
|
(...) *cough* Detroit NMRA show *cough* JohnG, GMLTC (18 years ago, 5-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Super Chief Engine Available from S@H?
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: TSRR #500 and the Texas State Railroad Project
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: TSRR #500 and the Texas State Railroad Project
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: TSRR #500 and the Texas State Railroad Project
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: Classic Space Rocket Train
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: TSRR #500 and the Texas State Railroad Project
|
|
(...) 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)
|
