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(...) After much communication, Chris and I have been able to come up with a set of LDraw files showing the construction of the ES44AC. They are now available on Brickshelf. A word of caution...I cannot seem to capture the fine points of creating (...) (18 years ago, 17-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Speed Build Competition (and sorting & steam)
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Jon Rasmussen, who has been in PNLTC and its offspring clubs for about 10 years now and who is a very active builder in Wild West, among other themes, is still a lurker here on Lugnet. So I'm posting this stuff for him. :) Jon will be hosting the (...) (18 years ago, 16-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.build, lugnet.storage, lugnet.trains) !
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| | Re: Eww... Steam Engines
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(...) Thanks! It's my favorite, too. I think the fact it being smooth and shiney also helps toward the overall effect. I'm not a huge fan of studlessness, but a little goes a long way. Thanks so much for the reply! --Tony (18 years ago, 16-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: 10183 LEGO Hobby Train FAQ
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(...) Does anyone know if the current part selection in Factory version 1,6 will be retained or if it will be replaced by the assortment from set 10183? My personal preference (of coarse!!) would be to have access to both sets of parts in Factory (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | TCLTC showing this weekend in La Crosse, Wisconsin
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Come and see the TCLTC (and the GMLTC, for that matter) at the 26th Annual La Crosse & Three Rivers Railroad Club Train Show at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin this weekend (Sat 10-6, Sun 10-4). We will be working out the kinks in our (...) (18 years ago, 16-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) Thank you for your fast response. The Excel spreadsheet is a true work of art. I have never seen such a display! Over the next several days I'll be trying to work out the last details. If there are still missing steps I'll get back. But, in (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I really love what you have done with this loco it gives a real impression of speed and power - I think it is simply its sheer size. (the others are great too but this is my favourite). Fantastic Chris (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) No problems, I have posted the excel file here: (URL) you cant work the problem out, let me know the assembly reference and I will break it down a bit so it is easier to follow. I do not intend to be deliberately obtuse. If you could also let (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Chris van Lottum wrote: ...snip... (...) This is one really nice engine! Would it be possible for you to post the Excel file for those of us who dabble in Excel? I have built your Prime Mover and am building the engine in LDraw (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Jim, I draft each piece myself; I don't use CAD. Most parts are really just combinations of simple rectangles and circles, and the geometry is well documented and easy to understand. I admit I haven't got all the parts 100% right, (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thank you Paul I really liked your Ralston Purina Boxcar. I bought a couple from Factory and would recommend it to anyone! - fun to build and great to look at. It was an absolute coincidence when I bough them but our cats eat Purina food - I (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow thanks for you kind words. I seem to have attracted positive comments from some of the best train builders around here. Play Well Chris (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 12V wheels with wrong pins
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I found (URL) this pic> on BS today and it reminded me that I have some of these too. It looks like they just got the colours mixed up on the production line. I got mine in a service pack ordered from the yellow pages in the back of the catalogue, (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 9v Motor Placement Help
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(...) You could also put two motors under one of the A units (I did that with my CNW f-unit, though I can't find any good pictures to prove it). I've pulled over 30 cars with the normal LEGO magnets, but it is pushing the limit of their strength. (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Heh heh, can't please everyone. James might be right, they are not step by step instructions. But I still thought the presentation was efficient. Your pdf conveys everything (the parts list helps with finding the missing parts). Your effort (...) (18 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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