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Several people here on Lugnet own copies of 139 (the 4.5V Electronic train control unit), and even though I am not quite eager enough to try to acquire a copy for myself, I'm still very much interested in this set, as it was a childhood dream of (...) (17 years ago, 19-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 10170 TTX Intermodal Double-Stack Car
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I was in Schaumburg (Chicago) today for work and had a some time before my flight so I stopped off at Woodfield Mall LEGO Store to see if they had anything new or interesting. The Pick-A-Brick choices were pretty weak, nothing I couldn't live (...) (17 years ago, 19-Jul-07, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Creative ways to run trains in small places
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A long time ago I made a 4 wide big rig and thought that it might be fun to take standard HO track and build LEGO cases for a standard loco chassis. The I got to thinking about how to attach HO trucks to LEGO and dropped the idea because it was (...) (17 years ago, 18-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Creative ways to run trains in small places
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(...) Years ago, I did some HO rolling stock for fun: (2 URLs) JOHN (17 years ago, 18-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Creative ways to run trains in small places
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I would like to have a train layout, with permanent structures, supplemental vehicles, and so forth, but I really do not have the room for it. Has anyone come up with a creative way to build, run, and store a lego train layout in a small space? For (...) (17 years ago, 18-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Is it possible to run lego trains outdoors?
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(...) I had not considered the effect of sunlight on the bricks. That's a show stopper for me, as I would like to leave structures in place, even if the trains come indoors after each use. Thank you to everyone for the suggestions and information. (...) (17 years ago, 18-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Rebuilding the TCLTC site
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(...) Thanks for the reassurance, John. I'm glad that we won't be losing your creations for good. I can hardly wait to see them IRL at NMRA. :) (17 years ago, 17-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Rebuilding the TCLTC site
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With the sudden disappearance of Brickshelf (which hosted nearly all of our images), our web site has been temporarily devoided of images. We are working to restore them, so please be patient while we undergo this arduous task! JOHN (17 years ago, 16-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: Is it possible to run lego trains outdoors?
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(...) I don't doubt that John will get this done in the near future. After talking with him this weekend, I can see the gears turning and I think this will be an awesome setup when it comes to fruition. John is one more core community member who is (...) (17 years ago, 16-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Is it possible to run lego trains outdoors?
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(...) Well, the UV protective coating itself isn't even as durable as would be desirable. When we were perusing Miniland at LLCA in February '05, there were large sections of it (and other non-related models throughout the park) where the UV (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Is it possible to run lego trains outdoors?
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(...) I'll beleive that when I see it ;-) Tim (17 years ago, 14-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Is it possible to run lego trains outdoors?
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(...) As advised elsewhere, the answer is "no", UNLESS.... you do as I am going to do. My next Big Thing® is going to be creating 12 wide LEGO trains that utilize G scale track, trucks, couplers, and motors. I will run them outdoors (but won't leave (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Is it possible to run lego trains outdoors?
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(...) And that is despite the fact that all models in miniland have been given a healthy coat of UV protection. One of the model builders told me that the structures in miniland must be replaced every 5-7 years. Bill V. could comment more (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Is it possible to run lego trains outdoors?
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(...) This is absolutely correct (I actually work for one of the major companies that has supplied LEGO their ABS). ABS is not good outdoors. In most outdoor weatherable applications where ABS is present, it is extruded in sheet form and used as a (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Is it possible to run lego trains outdoors?
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(...) With 9v track, no way. 9v track does indeed rust if exposed to water over time. If you go with RC track I don't see why you couldn't run it outside but keep in mind that dirt acts as an abrasive so keep the track off the ground or take steps (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Absolutely. It's called "building an addition on your house". Seriously, though, it is entirely possible to run LEGO trains outside (our club has been involved in three separate outdoor displays that I know of, two of which I've participated (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Is it possible to run lego trains outdoors?
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After moving 4 times in 4 years, I find myself with a house. Unfortunately, there is not enough room in the house or garage for a lego train setup. But I do have a large, fenced in back yard with lots of trees. So then, is it possible to weatherize (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: ILTCO @ NMRA Nat'l Train Show
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Steve B and everyone participating: I hope you all have a wonderful time. I wanted to come up to Detroit, but I have other LEGO related commitments all day that Saturday in Muncie, IN. Remember - pictures....lots of pictures!!! B (17 years ago, 12-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: ILTCO @ NMRA Nat'l Train Show
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(...) Dang it! I want to go. Hrmph. After seeing pictures from previous years, I can only imagine how spectacular it will be this year. What I wouldn't give to be able to attend, to represent TexLUG (and selfishly show off my modest collection of (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: ILTCO @ NMRA Nat'l Train Show
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(...) Jim, Having seen your work before, I think it's a compliment that they used your MOC's for the flyer. I also think its funny that the flyer indicates your MOC as the actual building (the power line in the "actual" looks out of place, which is (...) (17 years ago, 10-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: ILTCO @ NMRA Nat'l Train Show
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(...) I am really looking forward to the national train show! I plan on displaying virtually all my stuff as part of the MichLTC layout. I want to take this opportunity to issue a disclaimer. I did not contact NMRA and I made no deliberate attempt (...) (17 years ago, 10-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Vermont Brick Blast 2007
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(URL) NELUG> has been invited by the Middlebury, Vermont, Chamber of Commerce to participate in Brick Blast 2007. The event takes place this weekend, July 14th and 15th at the Middlebury American Legion. Information about the event can be found (...) (17 years ago, 9-Jul-07, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.vt.bur, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: ILTCO @ NMRA Nat'l Train Show
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(...) Hi Matt, Thanks for offering to do this. This is something I would definitely like to take you up on. I love good food and drink (and company!). Best, Jonathan (17 years ago, 9-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Sleeping coach Polish Railways
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(...) Very nicely done, thanks for sharing. I love the use of the telephone reciever piece for the handles - I haven't seen it before and it looks great. -Matt :) (17 years ago, 9-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: ILTCO @ NMRA Nat'l Train Show
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I am very familiar with the city of Detroit from great restaurants and amazing bars to the University and Cultural/Museum district architecture and a bit of histroy. I would be more than happy to show some people from the various clubs around. I (...) (17 years ago, 7-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: TSRR #500 and the Texas State Railroad Project
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(...) Well I have an update, if anyone is interested. It looks as if the TSRR has been saved, but not in the most favorable way. Instead of giving it the money it needs, the Texas Government decided to give operational control to a specifically (...) (17 years ago, 6-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | ILTCO @ NMRA Nat'l Train Show
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Hi All, Just wanted to remind every one about the NMRA National Train Show LEGO layout. There will be ~12 clubs jointly diplaying their best stuff in a giant ~100'x100' layout. It is at the Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center on July 27 - 29, 2007 in (...) (17 years ago, 6-Jul-07, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce) !!
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| | Re: How much does a weight brick weigh?
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(...) Oh, I had no intention of using 2x4 bricks to add counterbalancing weight (unless, of course, they were magnet bricks). They just happened to be handy for a weight estimate, but using them permanently would have caused some of the same (...) (17 years ago, 6-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: How much does a weight brick weigh?
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(...) I tend strongly towards the "purist" end of the spectrum, but when my son really wanted to make a LEGO trebuchet I couldn't bear to dedicate my weight bricks to a project that I feared would never be disassembled (it still hasn't). Instead we (...) (17 years ago, 6-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: How much does a weight brick weigh?
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(...) This reply may be useless for you since you got the weight brick, but it can be useful for those who don't have any: Brick 2x4 is not the ideal part for adding weight because it's hollow. Plates have definitely more ABS per volume unit. 24 (...) (17 years ago, 5-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PRR T1 #6110
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(...) Thanks Tony... However, I don't think my LDD Dreyfuss Hudson really counts (I have to say that LDD attempt was lacking in a lot of areas since improving my train building skills). To be frank, I abandoned building the Dreyfuss in real-life and (...) (17 years ago, 5-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Best of Steam - Brickworld 2007
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(...) I was already bummed out for missing Brickworld, but to see that all of these great steam engines were there too just makes me depressed. I've studied most of these online for some time, and it would have been great to see them in person. I (...) (17 years ago, 5-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PRR T1 #6110
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(...) SNIP Looks great, Ted. I'm glad you followed through in completing it in real life. Along with you creating the Dreyfuss Hudson, this is another engine that I'd like to build that you beat me to :) I don't have anything constructive to add (...) (17 years ago, 5-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Q: How much would a weight brick weigh, if a weight brick could weigh weight? A: Pretty much half of what I needed. I got two weight bricks today, and while they may not be the exact perfect amount of counterbalancing, they are sufficient for the (...) (17 years ago, 5-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Sleeping coach Polish Railways
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Hi all, Just uploaded a few renderings of my new sleeping coach type WLABdmnu from the Polish railways. This international train drove from Moscow through Poland and Germany to Brussels. Now this train doesn't come to Brussels anymore. My car has (...) (17 years ago, 4-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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| | Re: SCLTC goes Red, White, and Boom! at LEGOLAND California
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(...) I am sure you sweat your worth as you worked! Hot hot hot I know. Funny thing is the park-goers probably didn't know what great building skills you and your family have! I am a big fan of the US Flag, so seeing such a nice version made from (...) (17 years ago, 3-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.legoland.california, FTX)
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| | Re: SCLTC goes Red, White, and Boom! at LEGOLAND California
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(...) Eric- After we finished putting it up Friday night, Susan and I could not resist going back the next day to see visitor reactions. It is certainly a be must-take photo-op spot. It's visible from outside the park entrance and the boat ride (...) (17 years ago, 3-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: SCLTC goes Red, White, and Boom! at LEGOLAND California
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That is great Ted! Thanks for posting this. :) Eric Sophie (17 years ago, 3-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: Paging Tim Gould, Paging Tim Gould....
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(...) John, I am in no way a POV-Ray expert (I'm pretty much a novice) but I have done it on a Mac. The tools I use after putting together the model using ldglite or MacBrickCAD or Bricksmith are the Mac OS X version of L3P, POV-Ray 3.6, and (...) (17 years ago, 3-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: PRR T1 #6110
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(...) Ben, Thank you for your thoughts. Your presentation on “5 Steps to Create Cool Lego Steam Engines” helped immensely when I was designing this MOC (thanks again Tony Sava for linking). I admire the attention to detail in your engines, so I am (...) (17 years ago, 3-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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