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Has anyone ever built a narrow gauge Lego train? I tried my hand at it. the following link has a couple of pictures. (URL) let me know what you think. Ben Fleskes (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Train Jr?
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Maybe it's just me, but after seeing the scans that MirrorSpock just put up and looking at the train wash, the new container crane, the rotary, and especially the new station, I am left with the feeling that Train has been a bit Juniorized. That 3 (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Site found RMR link (was Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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OK, just one more, this site is a treasure trove of good stuff: (URL) out the transfer table, which appears to be operational, the Conrail color scheme switcher, the water tower, the engine house (with signals, roll up doors, and skylights), the (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) It may not have been the best time to post what with the holidays, etc. But there are responses already. One bore fruit! Check out this Conrail engine... (URL) anyone recognise the cab side windows? The trick of using a gear for the fan is a (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) --- Long post snipped --- It will be interesting to see what reactions you get from the model railroaders. (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) The above should be rec.MODELS.railroad. I cancelled and reposted. Whoops! I also put up a message in that same group, crossposted to RTL, to wit: (Comments welcome!) -- start -- To rec.models.railroad readers: I'm a long time railfan, had a (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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A repost from RTL. I said this (and cross posted to rec.model.railroad) in response to Bruce asking for prototype sources as a result of seeing James' model: (...) Walthers is a good source, but the catalog now costs 20 bucks per scale, it is so (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) diesel (...) I read with anticipation... (...) One of the aspects of LEGO that makes building all the more interesting, if not frustrating at times. But, that's part of the challenge. <snipped comments about small drive wheels> (...) The (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: 4559 at TRU for $99.99
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(...) One of the local Target stores (Twin Cities) started their LEGO clearance already! I bought a 4559-Cargo Railway on 122398 for $77.90 (orig $129.99... 40% off) They had 14 of them at 09:46, I told my friend—he was there within an hour and they (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) Yes please. Sounds like your mechanism may be similar to Steve Barile's... (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) that (...) I don't have any new train tracks, just the old grey kind, so I used 2 new technic motors to drive my Christmas tree train. The steam engine has Model Team wheels turned inward without the tires so that the very wide part is hardly (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) Wow. Any flaws I could mention would only detract from a magnificent model. But you know me, here they are. :-) Every single one of these is due to a limitation of the media. 1. The drive wheels are too small. But this just points out (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | New MOC Engine: DB V140
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Got inspired to work on a model of the German Federal Railways DB V140 diesel hydrolic locomotive. Primary pieces to make this model of the DB V140 come from: 1. 4551 9v train locomotive a. the two cab faces b. red-ribbed 2x2 bricks 2. 5571 Model (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: running trains with RCX
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(...) Yes. I was powering the RCX from the train speed controller wall wart. (...) Dunno. It did not seem to. I would not use multiple train motors as a load, though. (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Help...what piece or pieces?
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(...) LOL Isn't it comforting to fall asleep at night (...) SOL (Sobbing out loud...or something else?) (...) Yeh...I sort of thought of trying that, but it was too late last night to pull out the roofing bricks to see. Thanks. Rob (...) (26 years ago, 15-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | New Work Train questions
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Does anybody have one yet, or are they backordered until July '99? Is it "Train, Jr." (is the undercarriage only one piece)? How well does the platform stay horizontal when in the raised position? And, how come so many of the New For '99 sets/kits (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Hacking Lego Loco (especially postcards)
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I've been playing with Lego Loco and have figured out how to change the text of postcards and the names of the characters (all in the art-res/postbag/Eng/easter subdirectory, btw). I'd like to be able to change the pictures on the postcards and (...) (26 years ago, 22-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Help...what piece or pieces?
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I'm sorry. LEGO '98 bricks are not backwards compatible with your old outdated plates. We suggest you upgrade to DirectBrick7.0 technology and reinstall. Isn't it comforting to fall asleep at night knowing there are idiots ruining the company? The (...) (26 years ago, 22-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Help...what piece or pieces?
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Hey all. I just bought 6453 Com-Link Cruiser. Something about it yells "THIS is what you wanted for that monorail design!" Okay, great. But I'm trying to build it up a bit in the front, and I can't find pieces that match the angle. I guess that's a (...) (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New train pictures
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(...) It is very slow, but I definitely liked what I found. I'm trying to find some time to help Esben improve the site a bit. He'll hopefully have a faster page with larger images up in a few weeks (but have a look if you have the patience). Play (...) (26 years ago, 21-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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