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Good Morning- The Greater Portland LEGO® Railroaders (GPLR) warmly weclomes (URL) Mr. Allen Smith> as its newest club member as of January 15, 2007. Welcome Allen - Play Well! (URL) Greater Portland LEGO Railroaders> (URL) GPLR is: Steve Barile, (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.loc.us.or, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.id, FTX)
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(...) Somebody go over to Tim's house and check his basement for pods. JOHN (18 years ago, 25-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I do own some of them. Of course it was designed in CAD first ;) (...) The compression is to stop it overhanging on curves too much but perhaps a little overdone. It's for a planned diorama so I might see how it all fits together and adjust it (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) More real bricks!! :o) I just love the front and rear end. You've really gotten the rounded look in there quite nicely. Is there a reason for the compression in length? I am wondering how it would look with the doorways in 4 wide rather than (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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"Tim Gould" <tgould.lego(AT@)gma...(DOT.)com> wrote in message news:JCFLK1.DD6@lugnet.com... (...) Mmmmmm, ornj. Looks great. Also reminds me of a VW bus though. :P crazy man! -Rob www.brickmodder.net (18 years ago, 25-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thomas- Even for 10 weeks, we just clean the track once at the start of the run. Taking the track from dull brown to bright metal makes a difference. -Ted (18 years ago, 25-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(2 URLs) BS> (URL) Flickr> My version of a (URL) Tatra T-3> tram from Moscow. This one has gone through numerous iterations to finally get it to look satisfactory. Apologies for the one blue window but I figured it was a replacement after some (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.ru, FTX) !
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(...) Any recommendations on how or how often to clean the track? PSLTC has one of the Centerline L-Gauge track cleaners and tries to remember to run it periodically, but there exists doubt about it efficacy since it seems to clean the top of the (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Timothy Gould wrote: Great model! Thanks for the ongoing plethora of inspiring images. (...) The face on mine took a long time too and I still want to redo parts of it. It's fascinating how divergent the "Lego interpretation" of a (...) (18 years ago, 25-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Strange rails - found the answer
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Hello again Today I found the answer to the question of these strange colors for otherwise very common parts. All of you stating that these parts must be some kind of test mould were right! As I mentioned in my first post, I bought these parts (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Pete, Right now it's just a proof of concept really but at some point I intend to use it in an integrated road/rail/footpath scene. Using a mix of studs up and snot road elements could improve things drastically. Tim (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) That's the shizzle, right there. You're onto something here, mate. I think you should integrate it into a larger display. Have you thought about where you'd be putting pavements? Lovely. Pete (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Istanbul Tram
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(...) And... fixed. Tim PS. Sorry for spamming the forums. Silly me should have changed and then posted rather than the other way around. (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi everyone, I've been playing around with trams a lot lately as you may have noticed. I decided I needed some integrated track/road units... but curved. Anyway, after playing around with real bricks I came up with this system. (2 URLs) MPD> In my (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Hi Bob, Thanks. I just noticed a mistake after building something else today caused because my train motor ldraw part is a little wrong. It's a fairly minor change but it's safest to wait for the MPD to be changed before starting. Tim (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Tim, Very nice. I will try to build one. Thanks for sharing. Bob (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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--snip-- (...) As always :) Tim (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I hope she can. I'm also waiting for a former native to get back to me about it. (...) Thank you. (...) Whoops. I really messed it up. Fixed and thanks. Tim (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains, Timothy Gould wrote: <intermittent snippiages> (...) Bingo. (...) It's all about you, isn't it, Tim? :-) JOHN (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Excellent. I love the colors. My friend was in Istanbul over the holidays. I am going to forward this link to her to see if she recognizes it. As always, very inspiring. Jonathan PS: the .trains sidebar link for this appears to be mis-directed (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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--snip-- (...) And I'll raise you with (URL). You can see the two face designs there (maybe three). (...) I "scale" stuff only insofar as things look OK together. In the case of 8-wide it's more the length I'm worried about (I've actually (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks. I didn't document it very well, and now it is in mothballs. It won't come back until we redesign our subway modules (which is at least a year away). Hmmm, maybe I'll lend it to the GMLTC.... (...) Check out (URL) linkie> Ours is the (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Istanbul has better colours :P and a fancier roof. (...) Very nice station. (...) But then I'd lose the fun of squeezing the shrouds in as much as possible. (...) I've admired that one before. I love the window arches and rivets on it. Didn't (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Cool. This is the (URL) same model> we have here in Minneapolis. I had built a replica of one of (URL) our stations> for the Philly show, but never got around to finishing the light rail cars themselves:-( Now it's on the dreaded backburner. (...) (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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--snip-- (...) PPS. Credit to Jason Alleman for his close-coupling. Yes, I've used it again ;) (18 years ago, 23-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(2 URLs) BS> (URL) Flickr> Hi all, Saw this one a while back while looking for other trams in Istanbul (oddly enough). The face gave me nightmares for ages but I finally hit on an adequate (at least in my opinion) solution a couple of days ago. Tim (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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(...) Hi Beat! LEGO makes test molding for each molding device, so it's clear that many proof parts are molded. The rails you have, are like the one I own (with the only difference that my one is for 9V). The black one is surprising because red is (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Red may also be (or at one time was), the most used color. So it may be easiest to load a new mold into a machine running red ABS. I don't think it's surprising they would do 40 test moldings. The mold probably has at least 4 rails. And they (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) There's a pretty comprehensive article on the red test moldings at (URL) the article notes, test moldings are often done in red because it is the most difficult color to mold. Hence, Jason's theory makes a lot of sense. It is surprising that (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That's a novelty! They could be pre-production models. There have been some unusual parts in red before (e.g. the minifig ghost shroud) - test mouldings made by Lego before a part goes into mass production. Jason R (18 years ago, 23-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello Train Experts Just recently I bought some 70s bulk material containing homemaker figures, steered trucks and the like as well as some 4.5V and early 12V train stuff. Usually one expects to find blue rails with old 4.5V stuff. I did so but I (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Received 9V old dark grey track from online PAB
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(...) The part selection comes straight from the Digital Designer palette. LEGO have put little notes in the Shop-at-Home catalogue (at least in the UK) promoting 9V trains as 'Hobby Trains', where they explain that LDD still uses the 9V system of (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Jindrich- SCLTC has lots of experience running 10 week shows that are frequently unattended by club members. For these shows, we run 4x5+2*5= 30 hours per week. We have also done a month long event where we ran 84 hours a week. Our experience (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) You can configure the RCX sleep time using the standard MindStorms software. I don't have an installation of this handy to tell you exactly how to do it, but I remember setting this after doing firmware downloads. The sleep time setting is (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I just visited the PaB online and ordered some track. I went to the PaB and searched by color: 'grey'. It listed 10 items in the 'grey family'. Ten items was too few so I told it to show me 500. Buried in the list was 'curved rail 22.5 (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) By all means. Jason R (18 years ago, 22-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I don't know if anyone has ordered the track from online PAB, but I have and I have recvd 9V, old dark grey, track today. I think it is a decent deal for $1.50 per section. (I recvd 10 straights). The drag is that this time I actually wanted the (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jan-07, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have to say that I don't recal if the original rcx mindstorms software uses this or not; so, if you need that functionality and the original software doesn't have it then a move to something else might be warranted. I find the text-based (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It doesn't help me one bit:-) I am virtually ignanent when it comes to the RCX; that is my son's domain. I'll pass this along to him, though. So basically you are suggesting that he program the RCX using NQC rather than using the Mindstorms (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I think thats worth adding to the FAQ, if you don't mind? Tim (18 years ago, 22-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wall timers are a good simple idea - the sort with lots of little levers to turn the power on and off every fifteen minutes. I made my trains stop and start a few times every minute though. Not only does it give the motors an easy ride, it (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This is definitely the biggest factor. I've had a motor overheat and cut out after just half a day under a heavy load. Once that happens, it tends to happen again more quickly for the same motor. I've never killed one outright though. I've run (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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"Chris Phillips" <drvegetable@comcast.net> wrote in message news:JC9n2r.94C@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) NCLTC has run 3 shows which have lasted longer than a month so we have some experience with this. In addition to wear on the motors, (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) NELUG set up a (URL) large, permanent layout for the See Science Center in Manchester, NH>. The layout has a few small trolleys that are running all day long, whenever the museum is open. I've heard reports that the motors are burning out at a (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) <snip> (...) John, I and Steve H posted some things on this back in October of 2005: the link is (URL) trick using NQC is the SetSleepTime function. "SetSleepTime(0);" disables the auto shut down. Hope that helps. (18 years ago, 22-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm going to say that it will depend entirely upon the kind of load you place on each motor. With a relatively light load, motors will run like champs for a long time-- all day if in a trolley, for instance. We run our Thomas trains all day (...) (18 years ago, 22-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | How long will train 9v motors last?
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Hi, we're preparing a museum show (our first). The trains will run on two layouts, driven by some timer & RCX. We're currently discussing how often and how long should each loco run. Are there any estimates how long will the 9v trains motor last? (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: BayLUG Save 9v Trains Store Display
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(...) Russell, Great job with the window display! That's a nifty way of drawing attention to the plight of 9V trains. And, some very intriguing and unique MOCs as well! Jordan (18 years ago, 21-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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Awsome! Several times I have started on the same project from the same inspiration, always falling way short. Excellent job! (18 years ago, 21-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: starting a town/train jambalaya box?
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(...) I sent an e-mail with the info to your e-mail address. Thanks Ondrew. CDC (18 years ago, 20-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) please add Me to the shipping list (18 years ago, 20-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Clifton, i'm not sure if your spam filters are redirecting my emails so i'll try here. i need your address so i can get this package mailed out. if i don't recive it by tommarow noon it will leave without your shipping information included. (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | BayLUG Christmas Display
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Here are pictures from the latest BayLUG Christmas train layout and display: (URL) (18 years ago, 19-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains)
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Last weekend BayLUG installed our latest LEGO store display. The theme this time is "Save 9v Trains": (URL) installed a shelf system with several MOCs of rolling stock and some minifig protestors. The store would not let me use the Save 9v Trains (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Great window idea - not mine
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(URL) The back of 1x1 bricks do make really neat small windows. It's such a simple technique but so effective. I know I'll be using this if the opportunity ever arises. Tim (18 years ago, 19-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Looking for Train Contact in New York
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(...) Jim, I posted this to the NELUG list. The general consensus so far is that this is a long distance for us. Our nearest member is over 4 hours from Rochester, and most of us are more than 6 hours away. This means that a temporary display (setup (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jan-07, to lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: The Texas State Railroad Project - TSRR #300
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(...) Here are some good photos of the real thing: (2 URLs) --Anthony (18 years ago, 19-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | The Texas State Railroad Project - TSRR #300
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I've nearly finished the second locomotive in my Texas State Railroad Project, the Consolodation type #300. As I said in my first post, I am building these locomotives in support of the Texas State Railroad. If you have the time and haven't already (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Looking for Train Contact in New York
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(...) The layout would only be for a weekend, on March 17-18, 2007, so it woul d only be a temporary layout using privately own collections. Based on my contact with the Toy musem if someone were interested, there are many opportunities with the (...) (18 years ago, 18-Jan-07, to lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.trains)
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| | James & the Express (pics)
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Now that Ross has created three lines on our Thomas section, we needed a little more variety in our trains. Previously, we had only powered a Thomas and a Percy. So, Ross powered up James and built a couple of express coaches for him: (URL) Nothing (...) (18 years ago, 18-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: Looking for Train Contact in New York
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(...) (URL) (18 years ago, 17-Jan-07, to lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) A good place to run this through would be (URL) ILTCO>. I'm sure they'd have somebody who'd be able to point you in the right direction. Kelly (18 years ago, 17-Jan-07, to lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Although we aren't located in New York, NELUG has a band of trainheads in western Massachusetts (and the surrounding colonies) who might be interested in helping out. I have posted to the club's newsgroup to see if there is any interest. Do (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jan-07, to lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.trains)
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| | Looking for Train Contact in New York
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Hey gang, I'm looking for a contact in New York, that can get to Rochester. The National Toy museum wants to host a Lego Train Display. Is there anyone that might be interested in helping out? Thanks, Jim F. (18 years ago, 17-Jan-07, to lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Any 4.5/12 volt train enthusiast interested in original 'rubbers'
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In lugnet.trains, David Koudys wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) All gone! have a good day. Dave K (18 years ago, 17-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Any 4.5/12 volt train enthusiast interested in original 'rubbers'
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Forgot to x-post this to trains-- That sounded dirty... Anyway, in the realm of 'Dave becomes a Collector', I recently won an eBay purchase-- (URL) told it's a train accessory kit from around '72. I bid on the auction for the box, basically, so (...) (18 years ago, 16-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What color are new 9V train tracks?
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(...) It seems that LEGO exhausted their inventory of old dark grey tracks and had a new run made up in dark bley. Some 9V tracks were out of stock over the holiday and, when they came back in stock, seemed to be from a new production run. The (...) (18 years ago, 16-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I think all 9V track has been dark grey for a while. You might find sets in stores that have been sitting there for a while with old grey but other than that second hand (or new from BL) is the only option if you want old grey. Tim (18 years ago, 16-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I ordered four boxes of straights after Christmas (and after Shop @ Homes restock) and sadly, they were all new grey. -Jeramy (18 years ago, 16-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | WE HAVE LIFTOFF!
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The (URL) Greater Portland LEGO® Railroaders (GPLR)> are not exclusively about LEGO trains... On Thursday, January 11, 2007 GPLR delivered their (URL) 4th LEGO diorama installment> at the (URL) Square LEGO Store (Tigard, Oregon)> "Window Into The (...) (18 years ago, 16-Jan-07, to lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.us.or.por, lugnet.loc.us.or.eug, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.loc.us.wa.tac, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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I ordered the k4515 this Christmas and it was new grey (URL) Jordan Bradford (...) ___...___ Never Miss an Email Stay connected with Yahoo! Mail on your mobile. Get started! (URL) (18 years ago, 16-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | What color are new 9V train tracks?
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Are 9V tracks still being made in old dark gray, or have they been switched to the new dark gray? (18 years ago, 16-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | BrickFest™ PDX 2007 Commemorative Event Kit...
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The BrickFest™ PDX 2007 Commemorative Event Kit design is complete! (URL) This unique, one-of-a-kind, limited edition commemorative kit contains 146 elements and retails for $12.00, available to BrickFest™ PDX 2007 attendees only. It may be (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jan-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.fun, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) !!
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| | Re: starting a town/train jambalaya box?
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(...) i was planning on sending out an email probably on the 17th to get everone's addresses. however if you'd like to email it to me now that's fine. (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: starting a town/train jambalaya box?
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(...) Do you need our shipping addesses? How do we coordinate that? (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | RE: starting a town/train jambalaya box?
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Sounds like fun Ondrew...add me as well. Ray Silva socalray@cox.net -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...ugnet.com] On Behalf Of Scott Frischmann Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 2:23 PM To: (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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| | Train Layout at BrickFest™ PDX 2007 (March 30th-April 1st)
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(URL) BrickFest™ PDX 2007 is coming and we would like you aboard. Let me introduce myself. My name is David VinZant - member of GPLR/PNLTC for 8 Years. I have participated in countless shows and events. LEGOLAND, CA. - 2001, and the World Record (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org) !!
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(...) Count me in! I'll email u my address. (18 years ago, 13-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: starting a town/train jambalaya box?
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(...) i'd like to keep in in the usa this round just so i can keep track of it easier and to keep sipping lower. (...) it's 12 x 14 x 3.5 inches usps flat rate box. $8.10 i have stuffed the box literaly so it barely closes. (...) january 19th, (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Posted on behalf of Matt Forcum Hello All, Here is my first Lego MOC. My favorite railroad, my favorite engine, in Lego form! Does it get any better? Working lights and a detailed interior are key features here. Thanks to everyone whos techniques I (...) (18 years ago, 13-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: starting a town/train jambalaya box?
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(...) Confirming interest, Count me in. Having been in on these before, you can put me towards the end of the list. Paul Sinasohn (18 years ago, 13-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Interesting idea. I wonder how long a train would have to be to make it through the switch using your proposal. Maybe I'll experiment latter tonight. Chris (18 years ago, 13-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Please add my name (Clifton D. Chambers) to the list. I am glad to see someone has started the box again. The last time the boxes died out before they got to my name on the list. Let's keep this going. CDC (18 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) ok guys it looks like we have a small list going here. i'll put the box together and get it shipped to the first person on the 19th. IF YOU WANT TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST DO IT NOW! i want to put a list of people in the box. things i'll be (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Didier is right, TLC can't do it, probably it was their legal office to deny it, but it's obvious that it hurts. In someway it's going on the same thing happened whith the Little Armory vs. the new SW guns. I would very happy if TLC would use (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I'm not much of a train expert but I do like this new piece. Could it be possible to use four of these wires (One for each of the four possible options, 2 straight, 2 curves ) (URL) jumper between the metal tracks and then run two motors on (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: GFLTC at GTE Tampa
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(...) [...] (...) I moved to Massachusetts and I am enjoying my LEGO life as a member of NELUG. I've been wicked (in the eastern half of the state that means extremely) lucky lately. Being in NELUG has given me a chance to do things that I never (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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(...) Thanks Mr. NoLTC... We are still working on the details; we hopefully will have the real Tampa street names on the signal lights soon. And yet more details in the works with items like planters, benches, newspaper boxes, bus stops, etc. BTW (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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(...) Very cool Robin. I am amazed at all of the people who are going vertical. It seems like a great many sky scrapers are going up these days. I like the attention to detail that you put into the city, the raised sidewalks with storm drains, the (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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(...) From my old model railroading days, I know that there is conductive tape (as mentioned) and conductive PAINT. Don't know how long it would hold up to trains rolling, but it's worth a try, at least on this piece. I also learned today that there (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10133 sold out / 9V Trains speculation
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(...) Jonathan, Glad that you were able to grab some 10133s while LEGO had them. This is pure speculation, but I would guess that we're going to see the present generation of 9V sets scaled back as LEGO brings in the new Hobby Train factory set to (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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I guess I was bored at work Friday and somehow thought to order two more of these. They appear to be on their way to me now, but it looks as if they were of the last 10133's available thru USA S@H. Best, A lucky Jonathan (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.announce.lsahs, lugnet.trains)
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UPDATE #2 ===...=== Well, Christmas break is over, and although we didn't finish as much as I had hoped, we still made good progress. (URL) HERE> are some pics of the reconstruction of the Thomas modules, and (URL) HERE> is a video showing it in (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Thanks-- I'm enjoying building this stuff. It really makes you thinking how things are put together--how a building looks if you cut it in half. (...) Given the cost of lights, yeah. It's fun to go all Lego, but even when Lego itself realizes (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Ya I know, I still regularly read Lugnet but my post are realy rare now. (...) I thought that you mean that white led were too bluish. Find a better shop :-). Have you tried to bring a 9V battery (with a 1KOhm resistor) to test the led in (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Whoa, a blast from the past! Hi Martin! We did experiment with the "blue" lights, red ones and yellows, with both yellow trans and light blue trans domes. By far the blues are MUCH more directional (or "point source" maybe a better way to (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) light? That would do like TV,LCD, plasma. Adjusting the power for each led migth be tricky to have white ligth and not kind of reddish or greenish ligth. (...) Martin (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) When I saw the tile at the junction between the wall and the sealing, I suspected that it was upside down. (...) creative solution for a your application. (...) Too bad the white isn't white. (...) Thanks for the details, I'll save this part (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Warsaw Tram Lw #541
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(...) It does stress the clip but I have enough not to worry about breaking a couple ;) Those connections are just too useful to not abuse them :) The doors... ummm yeah... they open... sort of... not Tim (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) [...] (...) [...] (...) Yeah, the tile in the tile-with-clip (LDRAW# 2555) thing... That really stresses the clip. Also, the tile would rather sit at a bit off of a right angle to relieve some of the strain. I used that technique once to build (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-07, to lugnet.trains)
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