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(...) Two motors should pull that train comfortably, so long as all the wheels are rolling freely. I'd put one each on the first two units. A third motor would be an advantage if your layout has lots of turns. When adding a third motor, it's a good (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | G.M.L.T.C. to display at La Crosse & Three Rivers Model Railroad Show
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The Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club will be showing this weekend at the La Crosse & Three Rivers Railroad Club 26th Annual Model Railroad Show. Come see the GMLTC's 18'x30' ever-expanding modular all-LEGO town & train layout. Club member Judy Payne (...) (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.loc.us.wi, FTX)
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| | Re: 9v Motor Placement Help
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(...) With 7 cars, I think 2 motors is plenty, I'd leave the B motorless. When pulling a longer train, it can be necessary to add a motor in the middle of the train, because the magnets just aren't strong enough to pull a long train (yes there are (...) (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I have a Super Chief that I've been taking to TexLUG meetings which currently has 2 locomotives (A's) and 7 cars. Each of the locos has a 9v motor each. I've been looking to aquire a third locomotive so I can make a B unit (to make an A-B-A config) (...) (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 6-wide Canadian Pacific GE ES44AC
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(...) I like this model because it looks just like the engines that go past my family's house (CP and Norfolk Southern, mainly). Growing up right there I kind of took the trains for granted, but seeing all the effort people here put into modeling (...) (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 4891 Alternate Model: Locomotive
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Here's a little train engine I made from the "(URL) Haulers>" set. Obviously, it's not based on any real model or color scheme, but I think it is at least recognizable as a locomotive. (URL) 1>> (URL) side view>> (URL) snapshot>> The front truck (...) (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 10183 LEGO Hobby Train FAQ
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(...) Mike, THANKS! for the FAQ and for your involvement in this set. I can't wait to receive mine! Eric (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10183 LEGO Hobby Train FAQ
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(...) [SNIPPED] (...) Yes, it need to be cut (at least for one model I've built) . As far as I've seen, only a few models use the flex tube but I have not check if the cutting can be done to satisfy all of the models. (...) [SNIPPED] At least you (...) (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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"Paul S. D'Urbano" <durbano@optonline.net> wrote in message news:JEw7AE.1xo@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) I believe this subject is covered in one of the reviews. If you haven't read them, I would encourage you to do so. You can find (...) (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10183 LEGO Hobby Train FAQ
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(...) Its a black macaroni, see (URL) here> Tim (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 10183 LEGO Hobby Train FAQ
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(...) Apologies. Tim is right, the first is the droid body and the second is a mystery (Geez, we should know this!) -Jeramy (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I believe the first one is the top to a hinge: (URL) The second is a droid body, used for pantograph assemblies: (URL) -Jeramy (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 10183 LEGO Hobby Train FAQ
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(...) Dark bley droid body is the first one. Can't tell the second or even remember anything remotely looking like it. Tim (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10183 LEGO Hobby Train FAQ
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(...) Here's a few questions that didn't make it into the FAQ: 1) Does the flex hose require cutting, and if so can it be cut in a way that satisfies the needs of all 30 models? 2) Is it possible to build any two (or more) of the 30 models at the (...) (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10183 LEGO Hobby Train FAQ
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Can anyone tell me what the part next to the technic half pin and the grey 1 x 1 brick is (says "x4" underneath)? Also, what is the part next to the magnet holder and 2 x 3 black plate (says "x4" underneath)? I can identify all the other parts but (...) (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10183 LEGO Hobby Train FAQ
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"Jonathan Wilson" <jfwfreo@tpgi.com.au> wrote in message news:JEvtGH.9xK@lugnet.com... (...) Here is an image of the inventory from the box art: (URL) Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring.com (URL) - My LEGO Blog (URL) - North Carolina LEGO Train (...) (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Mind the gap! London Underground Standard tube stock
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(URL) With my designing of the W+C 1940 stock (SR class 487) model recently I overcame some design obstacles that had set me against continuing the design process for the standard stock, having started it by throwing together a quick demonstrator (...) (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, FTX)
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| | Re: 10183 LEGO Hobby Train FAQ
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(...) Not yet an official one at peeron or bricklink. (URL) The various reviews descibe some of the pieces in the box and you might find some pics about the inventory of 10183 in a gallery form one of the reviewers: (URL) Holger (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 10183 LEGO Hobby Train FAQ
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Is there an inventory for this set available anywhere yet? (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 10183 LEGO Hobby Train FAQ
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A FAQ has been prepared for the 10183 LEGO Hobby Train. The FAQ addresses many of the questions which have been raised since it was announced last month. The FAQ is available in English and German and in high and low resolutions. For more details, (...) (18 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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