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(...) Thanks for the comments Tim As one anonymous MOCPages reviewer has already remarked, this is yet another derivative of the Super Chief set. That I'll freely admit, as I intended it to be that way from the get-go. I wanted casual LEGO fans (who (...) (17 years ago, 25-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I always appreciate people knowing and giving proto info in their posts. Things like the different truck spacing help to nail the character of the thing. I wasn't sure about the opposing slopes on the side grills until I looked at some pics of (...) (17 years ago, 24-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains)
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Matt had raved about these to me after the show, but while I had noticed the doors, I hadn't noticed the SNOT frame, and he didn't mention it! Have you found it any advantage or is it a just a nice builder's feature? Samarth Moray also built a (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 24-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Sydney LEGO Train Club at 2007 AMRA Show (Was: Re: SLTC show at Stanhope)
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(...) -- Snip! -- (...) It was great to see the entire SLTC layout at the Stanhope Gardens. Hopefully we've worked out all of the bugs with the layout to ensure we have a great weekend at the upcoming AMRA show. For those interested (and as (...) (17 years ago, 24-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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After three years of brooding, I've finally decided to build my own interpetation of the excellent 10020 Super Chief set. In doing so, I wanted to pay homage to the 'Diesel That Did It' -- namely EMD's WWII-era FT locomotive...while still keeping in (...) (17 years ago, 24-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(3 URLs) Full Gallery> Here's a little number (GP20 to be specific) that I debuted at NMRA 2007. It is based on the Milwaukee Road GP20 conversions. The model flew below the radar of most attending NMRA, blending in well into the background. But it (...) (17 years ago, 23-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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The SLTC have finished a show at Stanhope and all the pictures have come out of the woodwork. The show was to help the Westmead Childerens Hospital. Pics can be found all over the place: (URL) JP:(URL) Steve:(URL) Me:(URL) We worked a few bugs out (...) (17 years ago, 20-Sep-07, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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(...) Many thanks, Jordan! You're right, in San Francisco on lines "E" and "F" run Peter Witt trams from Milan. They are very close to the one of Turin, except for the livery: orange in Milan, green/light lime in Turin. Cheers Luca PS: more pics of (...) (17 years ago, 19-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Luca, May I be the first to congratulate you on an excellent design. You've captured the characteristic shape of the tram very nicely. I think that I rode on one of these - or at least, a similar model - when I was in San Francisco on their (...) (17 years ago, 19-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Old Peter Witt Tramway from Turin
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Hi train friends! I'm going to show you my last LEGO creation. This is another tramway from Turin (Italy), my hometown, but this tramway is an historic car. It was designed with the ideas of Peter Witt and it was built in the 1932-33 by FIAT. Peter (...) (17 years ago, 19-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: VicLUG @ Local Train Show
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Well, we pulled it off and there are some pictures online: Joseph: (URL) Me: (2 URLs) as big as layouts by you real trainheads but we were pleased with the result and are already talking about next year. (17 years ago, 17-Sep-07, to lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Bullet Train
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(...) I haven't had a problem with the curves, but I have an eight wide setup. It ran without any trouble during the train show. I did allow a little extra area around the outside of the curves, but I don't think it needed much more than most (...) (17 years ago, 14-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Bullet Train
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(...) Matthew, This version looks real good. How well does it run? Is extra clearence needed around curves? Thanks for sharing. Bob (17 years ago, 13-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Bullet Train
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(URL) I finished reworking my Bullet Train based on the airliner in time for the NMRA Train Show. Among the improvements where articulated cars and lowering the entire train by two bricks. (URL) The articulation is achieved using a pair of (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 13-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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| | MOCs from NMRA
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Its been several months since NMRA and I have finally gotten around to photographing several of the new MOCs I displayed. Colonnade Apartments (URL) The Colonnade Apartments were built in 1905 and survived until 1963. I used SNOT extensively on the (...) (17 years ago, 13-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.town, FTX) !
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| | It's Another Tequila Sunrise
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Being broke, I've decided to do a little CAD work. So I've designed some passenger cars to go a long with my streamlined steam locomotive I built some months ago. (URL) The full consist includes: locomotive, tender, baggage car, passenger car, (...) (17 years ago, 10-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.cad, FTX) !!
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| | NWBrickCon Town / Train Area - call for MOCs
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Calling all MOCs for the town/train/city display for NWBrickCon! This year, we have another great space to show off a fantastic town/train/city display and I encourage everyone to bring anything they’d like to display. Please email me with what you (...) (17 years ago, 10-Sep-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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| | Re: Mindstorm controlled trains - Bodville 2007 Layout
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(...) I was using LDR sensors to detect the trains, but it required too many wires. The current system just involves an insulated section of track near the station. The rest of the track is under constant power. A mindstorm RCX just runs a timer and (...) (17 years ago, 10-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Mindstorm controlled trains - Bodville 2007 Layout
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(...) also working with a nice system to control LEGO trains. I'll try to contact them this week ;) You're site looks great, good idea's but I hope to help people at 1000steine to be able to control things like you do but with cheaper (custom) (...) (17 years ago, 9-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Mindstorm controlled trains - Bodville 2007 Layout
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Mindstorm controlled trains, crane and mini-figures. I put some new movies up on the Bodville website (layouts) (URL) (17 years ago, 9-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Scott Wardlaw's GM EMD SD80 in Norfolk Southern trim
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(...) Matt, thanks for your compliments! I just saw your BrickShelf page, and it looks like your layout is coming along nicely! My layout is in about the same state. Anyway, with a MOC that is black or mostly black, it is important to have a white (...) (17 years ago, 8-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scott Wardlaw's GM EMD SD80 in Norfolk Southern trim
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(...) The string does look pretty good! Thanks for sharing your design! Scott (17 years ago, 8-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scott Wardlaw's GM EMD SD80 in Norfolk Southern trim
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John, thanks for the comments! I have been to railfonts.com and haven't always found what I was looking for. Also, I enjoy doing a lot of this stuff. If he had re-sizeable pictures of video game arcade machines (my most recent project), I would have (...) (17 years ago, 8-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scott Wardlaw's GM EMD SD80 in Norfolk Southern trim
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(...) already replied to this effect, but forgot the "finding the good pictures" and all of that monkey business! Honestly, you need to get to (URL) railfonts> and buy the herald fonts Benn has created. They are vector based and are totally awesome! (...) (17 years ago, 8-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scott Wardlaw's GM EMD SD80 in Norfolk Southern trim
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This is a beautiful engine. I love how detailed it is and I love that it shows off just how awsome 6 wide can be! Thanks for the tips on the decals. I am suprised you photoshop from pictures instead of taking the easy way out and purchasing them (...) (17 years ago, 8-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickling Brothers International Traveling Circus
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(...) Another possibility would be the elephant head part (URL) 6245px1>, though not as nice as the Life cereal elephant. Benn (17 years ago, 8-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Subway Station photos of the Bronx
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I found this cool website that has photos of all the stations in the Bronx. (URL) are elevated stations so in the background you can see some of the buildings that really inspire me. This one in particular has a really cool building in view: (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 7-Sep-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The Metaline Falls RR
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That is a well-designed layout, sure to keep you busy for a long time. -Harvey (17 years ago, 5-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: The Metaline Falls RR
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(...) Looking good! Nice bridge and river! Do you have more pix of the layout or sections of it? I'd like to see more if you have them. (...) Glad to hear that! I get most of my inspiration from the community as well. (...) Best, Jonathan (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | The Metaline Falls RR
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Hello all, Many of you may have already seen this, but for those who haven't, let me take this opertunity to introduce you to my LEGO model railroad project: The Metaline Falls RR. My Freelance railroad takes its name from the small town of Metaline (...) (17 years ago, 4-Sep-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickling Brothers International Traveling Circus
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(...) Try out the Lego celophane elephant set number 4904, a 34 piece designer set that I think was a promotional for a cereal company. It is 8 studs long with tusks, and 8 wide with ears, but the ears fold back to make it 6 wide. I can snail mail (...) (17 years ago, 31-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickling Brothers International Traveling Circus
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(...) Heh. I don't know about the entire train, but I could probably put together something for a few of the cars. I know I've got at least a couple of the wagons drawn up in ldraw. (...) I haven't come up with anything that I like yet. I'm always (...) (17 years ago, 30-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Our wedding anniversary is coming up. My wife will do ANYTHING for me if I can get her instructions for your circus train project. Have you considered selling instructions? Have you come up with a solution for your elephant yet. She's got one that (...) (17 years ago, 30-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: FACTORY: Daniel Aubin's GE B39-8E in Grey MMA Livery
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(...) Yes, people should be able to sell LDD sets on ebay, I've even seen a few go by. But the headline used for this item suggests that the seller created it. But you are right, looking back at the listing it only suggests, it does not claim. (...) (17 years ago, 30-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickling Brothers International Traveling Circus
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(...) Major Snippage... Beautifully executed! This MOC was a real pleasure to see and enjoy. I never knew wagon wheels came in so many colors. It must have been a very fun project to build, and you hit is spot on. Good job! -Matt :) (17 years ago, 27-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the suggestion. I had actually thought about that as I watched the train circle the track at our last show. I was thinking about making up a couple of decals with just the initials BB in the same font as the tender, and applying (...) (17 years ago, 29-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Elroy, Really creative theme and creative use of various pieces. Well thought-out, inspiring, and very nicely done. (...) I do have one very minor comment/suggestion... (...) (URL) In the context of the full train, the caboose goes with color (...) (17 years ago, 29-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow. That is just fabulous. I generally detest the bright, kid friendly colors of lego is known for, but you've used them perfectly in my mind. Excellent use of color. The creations are great on their own too. In addition, though I snipped it, (...) (17 years ago, 29-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) --snip-- (...) I rarely do this but... simply stunning. I really have little more to say. Tim (17 years ago, 28-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: FACTORY: Daniel Aubin's GE B39-8E in Grey MMA Livery
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(...) Actually, he's selling it pretty much at cost. The B-39-8E model without the rear truck (space left for the motor) sells at 75,63$US on LEGO factory right now. Add to that a motor at 24,99$US and you get 100,62$US compared to his BUY-IT-NOW (...) (17 years ago, 28-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickling Brothers International Traveling Circus
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(...) Thanks for the comments. The sails were one of the parts that I had to order from outside of the U.S. Apparently people in the States are reluctant to part out their pirate ships. The cannon is fun. I built it early on, and almost left it out (...) (17 years ago, 28-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickling Brothers International Traveling Circus
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(...) I made a few attempts at the wheels. The first attempt included an overly complex set of pulleys and rubber bands, which worked, but not consistently. I then stumbled across a Brickshelf gallery which had a similar setup to what I finally (...) (17 years ago, 28-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: FACTORY: Daniel Aubin's GE B39-8E in Grey MMA Livery
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(...) Hold on a minute. Why shouldn't it be "readily available on ebay"? I have now looked at that eBay listing and nowhere does the seller claim to have designed or created the model. In fact he talks about selling sets from a collection. Would you (...) (17 years ago, 28-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickling Brothers International Traveling Circus
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(...) This is simply unbelievable. An amazing rendition of a classic American icon. The train cars are incredible, but the actual circus is just amazing. Using the sails to make the big top was a great idea. My favorite part by far has to be the (...) (17 years ago, 28-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: FACTORY: Daniel Aubin's GE B39-8E in Grey MMA Livery
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(...) Dan / Paul / Benn I know your feeling of disappointment at seeing your models show up on eBay. A while back, one of my train models (a trolley car that I designed early in my LDD days) showed up there. Although a bit disappointing, it's (...) (17 years ago, 28-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Some new MOC Trains from NMRA NTS 07
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Thanks John, They’ll be at NW BrickCon... you can see them there! :) As for the SNOT’ed tile I did that at the ends and the uprights betweee the treads are 1/2 stud off-set to accomidate spacing. Thanks for the comments! It’s always an honor to get (...) (17 years ago, 28-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: FACTORY: Daniel Aubin's GE B39-8E in Grey MMA Livery
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(...) ... (...) ... Well it looks like it is now readily available on ebay (along with a few other models from the same seller that look like they may have been lifted from lego factory) (URL) Sigh... Benn (17 years ago, 28-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickling Brothers International Traveling Circus
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(...) That is by far one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time. The train caught my attention right off the bat because I have been trying to get those wagon wheels to work as drivers myself. Your solution puts my feeble attempt to shame. (...) (17 years ago, 27-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Brickling Brothers International Traveling Circus
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Ladies and Gentlemen! Children of All Ages! Step right up! Enter the World of Brickling Brothers International Traveling Circus! (URL) Last month, I finished my latest theme train/playset. Inspired by a Duplo giraffe that I found in a mixed parts (...) (17 years ago, 27-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.adventurers, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Some new MOC Trains from NMRA NTS 07
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(...) Glad to hear that! Somewhat of an aside, we were out galavanting Tuesday night and ended up at a karaoke bar at about 1:00 am. I just happened to see Taps "Sex Farm" on the song list. I don't normally participate in karaoke, but was 4 or 5 (...) (17 years ago, 24-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Some new MOC Trains from NMRA NTS 07
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OMG !!! I think that's the best laugh I had since the show! SteveB PS that was an inside joke form the NTS, think: "...this one goes to 11" (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 24-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Some new MOC Trains from NMRA NTS 07
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(...) Those are great looking car carriers. The tread links are a brilliant use of a new element! The only thing I could even suggest is to snot a tile between them for the vertical support, but that would be a pretty trick change. I hope to see (...) (17 years ago, 24-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Some new MOC Trains from NMRA NTS 07
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(...) Ah, yes. Thanks for the link. I was actually hoping for another reply (see below) - I think your cars look great as is. One can tell exactly what they are from the models and to me that is what is important. (...) (5 second pause) Reply: These (...) (17 years ago, 24-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Some new MOC Trains from NMRA NTS 07
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Here is pic of a real one (see below, the image is a link too), the one wide panel I think works well. Also I was trying to give this car a longer look even thought it is already at 40 studs (my personal limit). It is about the same size as a double (...) (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | London Underground 1972mkII Tube Stock
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The 1972 tube stock was a minor evolution of the 1967 stock that was ordered for the Victoria line. The first batch (MkI) were for the Northern Line to replace 1938 stock. The second batch (MKII), while intended for the new Fleet (now Jubilee) line (...) (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.underground, FTX)
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| | Re: Some new MOC Trains from NMRA NTS 07
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(...) I saw these in person and they are impressive! The car carriers especially stood out. Did you consider using two rows of the treads next to each other for a wider door way appearance at all? Best, Jonathan (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scott Wardlaw's GM EMD SD80 in Norfolk Southern trim
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(...) Maybe not better, but thinner. I like using string to keep things less bulky. (URL) (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scott Wardlaw's GM EMD SD80 in Norfolk Southern trim
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(...) Very nice indeed. You have got a really nice balance of shape and detail in there. I may have to 'borrow' some of your ideas there, I particularly like the steps. Excellent decals - 10/10 Play Well Chris (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Some new MOC Trains from NMRA NTS 07
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Hi All, I brought some train MOCs to the NMRA NTS '07 and finally took some pics and uploaded them to BrickShelf. You can click on the images that are deep linked. AH Box cars: (2 URLs) Plurple (Knight's Kingdom purple) Diesel Switchers (#AMC & (...) (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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| | Re: Scott Wardlaw's GM EMD SD80 in Norfolk Southern trim
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(...) www.railfonts.com should be helpful for the artwork for many railroads (but not NS). Benn PS, echoing the others, nice locomotive. (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: YA Steam locomotive
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(...) Thank you Chris. The connector joints are part 44 and I think they have been around for a while. Indeed, it would look better with the smokebox and bottom of the firebox in dark gray, but a few of the parts are not available (sigh). Benn (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Impact of LTCs (Re: The Official "Issues List")
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(...) ... (...) The thing about the 9v trains is that it is a gateway to building a train layout (conventional model railroading has a long history with adults, etc etc etc). The layout, whether a LTC or in someone's basement, will likely be (...) (17 years ago, 23-Aug-07, to lugnet.ambassadors, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: what makes a good engine shed?
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(...) Graffiti :) (URL) needed something on an otherwise bland building) (17 years ago, 22-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Scott Wardlaw's GM EMD SD80 in Norfolk Southern trim
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(...) Jason, Thanks for the compliments! I'm also happy with the way that the sunken box turned out for the exhaust. I wasn't sure it was going to look good. I really tried to tile, or not show studs on the front, but couldn't find anything else (...) (17 years ago, 22-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scott Wardlaw's GM EMD SD80 in Norfolk Southern trim
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(...) Cale, Thanks for the compliments! My process for making the stickers begins with finding a good picture of the real sticker on the real train. Here is a great source: (URL) finding one that is a direct shot of the real sticker, I then spend a (...) (17 years ago, 22-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scott Wardlaw's GM EMD SD80 in Norfolk Southern trim
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(...) I'll be the first to admit I'm not the biggest fan of diesel MOCs, but that has so many interesting details I really do like it. The bogeys are a neat design, particularly the way the steps are part of the bogey but line up neatly in the (...) (17 years ago, 22-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Indiana and Ohio GP7
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Nice to see you got this built, looks good. -Stefan- (17 years ago, 22-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scott Wardlaw's GM EMD SD80 in Norfolk Southern trim
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(...) That is one sweet loco Scott. So many nice details an very well proportioned. The decals look awesome. I'm curious how you made them as I've been searching for a good solution for my own decals. Great work. Cale (17 years ago, 22-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Indiana and Ohio GP7
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(...) Hi Matt This is a very nice engine. I love high nose diesels and this one has a great color scheme. Excellent job on the hand rails. Cale (17 years ago, 22-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: what makes a good engine shed?
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(...) Just looked at your link after posting my previous message, the clerestory roof is another interesting way of doing it. Tim (17 years ago, 21-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: what makes a good engine shed?
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(...) I actually googled the images to suit the example I thought of rather than having them saved. . In the UK many larger sheds had Northlights, i.e. a ridged roof with glass in the north facing slopes to get the best light. Often the ridges were (...) (17 years ago, 21-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scott Wardlaw's GM EMD SD80 in Norfolk Southern trim
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(...) That's a nice locomotive! Seeing models like this that so closely resemble the trains I have seen near my house is neat. Jim (17 years ago, 21-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Pictures of QueLUG's layout at the Canadian Railway Museum
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This past weekend, August 18-19, QuéLUG was participating in a train show at Exporail - the Canadian Railway Museum in St-Constant, Québec. We had a 8'x45' layout (2,5 m x 13,5 m) featuring 3 train loops, 1 monorail loop, rural, residential and (...) (17 years ago, 21-Aug-07, to lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.org.ca.quelug, lugnet.trains) !
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| | Scott Wardlaw's GM EMD SD80 in Norfolk Southern trim
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(URL) Please take a look at the rest of the pictures here: (URL) Thanks for looking, Scott (17 years ago, 21-Aug-07, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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| | Re: what makes a good engine shed?
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(...) For some inspiration on a large scale, I thought I'd post some links to video clips that show some of the current GE Locomotive manufacturing 'shed' in Erie, Pennsylvania... worth watching just to see the engines moving around by gantry crane (...) (17 years ago, 21-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Indiana and Ohio GP7
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(...) Tim, the grilles aren't held together by any studs at all, just clips and bars (I'll have to take a pic to show you what I mean). If you would like to make stickers for me of the logo that would be fantastic! Thanks a bunch. :) (17 years ago, 21-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow Tim. Thank you for your reply. The photos you provided are awesome! Got any more you might like to share?? I’m always looking for cool links I can reference when I’m building something. Actually at the moment I’ve been referencing (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 21-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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That is a great model and a great livery. I'll echo Harvey in saying its the best GP7 I've seen. As a matter of interest why is the SNOT for the grills so complicated? Tim PS would you like me to make some stickers for the logo? (17 years ago, 21-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) This has to be among the best Geeps I've seen built from LEGO. (...) Rooftop air reservoirs help add to the profile, as well as spur questions from those not-in-the-know. (...) Spotlighted -HRH (17 years ago, 21-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I've been itching to build an EMD GP7 or GP9 (they are nearly identical in appearance) for a while and I settled on the Indiana and Ohio Railway Company scheme. The air reservoirs on top of the hood aren't (URL) prototypical>, but I just had to use (...) (17 years ago, 21-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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(...) Well for those of you building steamers, an (URL) pit> and (URL) hoods> are good details. Plenty of piles of ash are good too. For a better equipped shed how about shear legs, a hoist or a small gantry crane and a (URL) lathe>, either for (...) (17 years ago, 20-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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"Jason J Railton" <j.j.railton@btinternet.com> wrote in message news:Jn2wvH.BoL@lugnet.com... *snip* (...) You are correct, In your case (assuming those LEDs are 1.5v and not your typical 2.1v variety), Vl would be 1.5v + 1.5v, or 3v So in our (...) (17 years ago, 20-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Let me check I understand the theory of this - you want 1.5V across the LED, which means the resistor has to take the other 7.5V. You then pick a resistor that gives you a 20mA current at that figure of 7.5V. Then you double-check the power so (...) (17 years ago, 20-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Ondrew I really like this question. I have never built an engine shed, but have made many plans of grandiose maintenance complexes for which I lack space. As for a good looking shed, I think it comes down to architecture. Modern sheds could (...) (17 years ago, 20-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey all, It’s been kinda quiet on here lately so I figured I’d ask an open-ended question. What makes a good engine shed? What I mean by this is; what should it contain, what should it look like and more importantly what makes them such a popular (...) (17 years ago, 20-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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I haven't been around here for quite a while. I haven't build a lot either. But recently I've built a seventies style train. And why not show it here. (URL) (17 years ago, 19-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Tony, I used white to match the trucks on the real Schnabel car. Bruce (17 years ago, 19-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for the info, Bruce! That really helps me out a lot. I actually was just looking at your Schnabel Car truck design before you posted, since you used what I think is light grey. Actually it's the only non-all black brick built truck (...) (17 years ago, 19-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) [...] (...) Well done. I really like the way you did the doors. Chris (17 years ago, 18-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.underground)
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(...) Thanks Jordan! Sorry for the late reply. I have been extremely busy lately. The three axle trucks are designed to handle the curves. The third axle floats left and right. I have used this design on several of my trains; running them through (...) (17 years ago, 18-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) snip (...) Tony, I used 36 9volt train wheels to make my Schnabel Car. (URL) was left with 36 wheel housings that I could not think of a use for. Then I remembered that pick a brick on Shop at Home had the RC train wheels and axles for sale so (...) (17 years ago, 18-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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Yes Thank you very much. This is a big help I am electrically challenged in circuits. I am trying a Microwave switch to power a train signal and track for a manually movable bridge. I will try to post it later L. Andrew Reynolds (17 years ago, 17-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sock! LOL Thanks for your comments. If you look at the pic below you should be able to see the skirting (far left of pic, with a motor wheel visible under by its metallic shine). (URL) Ta, David (17 years ago, 17-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.underground, FTX)
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I'm currently designing a set of passenger cars, and it could be very beneficial to me to be able to have my train base one plate lower than one would normally be able to have using the standard LEGO wheels. This would, of course, lead me to using (...) (17 years ago, 17-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) David: Nice work! I love the general shape of those cars and the use of the smaller train wheels is spot-on. One question. You mentioned the motor in the actual cars being hidden beneath a skirt. Is this true on your model as well? Do these (...) (17 years ago, 17-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.underground, FTX)
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"L. Andrew Reynolds" <andrew_reynolds@uhc.com> wrote in message news:JMvuv7.AF2@lugnet.com... (...) Typically, most LEDs have a mA rating of around 20mA. Let's assume this is the case for yours as well. I have seen some 1.5v LEDs so I 'm taking (...) (17 years ago, 17-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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"Elroy Davis" <edavis@vermontcount...store.com> wrote in message news:JLzvDn.Cqp@lugnet.com... [snip] (...) One way to allow for "non-train" interests in a train display is to dedicate layout space to other Lego themes. One of our shows (RichLUG) a (...) (17 years ago, 11-Aug-07, to lugnet.ambassadors, lugnet.trains)
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This is my most recent tube train. I haven't had much time to build recently so I've been putting more stuff online. The Standard tube stock dates back to the 1920s. It was a series of tube stocks which were designed to be cross-compatable. The (...) (17 years ago, 16-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.underground, FTX) !
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(...) dropdown resistance = (supply voltage - required voltage) / required current (in Amps) (17 years ago, 16-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ideally, we'd need to know the current for the light you want to run. Even then,I can't remember the exact formula, but this page should help: (URL) :) (17 years ago, 16-Aug-07, to lugnet.trains)
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