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(...) Actually...this stuff from 3M looks promising. (URL) EMI 1183 Tin-Coated Tape> -Dave (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Looks good! Where did you get the material? (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) This is just plain cool! Can you provide any link to where you bought the copper tape? Have you tested the points yet? Other than durability of the tape (which you'll be testing later), how does it work from an electrical standpoint? Same as (...) (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) At last! That looks cool. Until you say otherwise I'm going to guess those windows in the doors are grey. What scale are you working to? 45mm track at standard gauge gives about 1:30 but it looks narrow gauge to me. Tim (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow, looks very impressive, and quite professional. Was it a lot of work? Where there particulary difficulties? With friendly greetings, Manfred. (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, Just uploaded 2 pictures of the new 7996 RC point witch is covered with self adhesive tinned copper. The self adhesive copper is used in the electronic bussines to close gaps in racks or PC cases to prevent EMC radiation. (2 URLs) Now waiting (...) (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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Now that really looks amazing! The curved pieces and non-standard colors make it look very realistic! Great work! Scott (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Dude, you continue to amaze me at every turn. I can't wait to see the more detailed pictures. So have you made some maxi-figs to go with that 18-wide behemoth? :-) -Dave (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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It sounds like a survey is in order... Take all the feature wish lists from individuals and clubs, boil them down and prioritize them. I'm sure LEGO and the AFOL insiders have their own set of lists based on the tons of feedback from lugnet.trains, (...) (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I just wanted to make sure folks know that my glass is also half full at the moment dispite some skepticism about pulling power and battery life. I also agree with Ben Fleskes in terms of AFOL insiders working very hard for the masses. (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Nice! Love the doors. BIG! I am thinking that at this scale, you will be the first to build a building with dark tan bricks. I am pretty sure duplo bricks are already available in dark tan. ;o) Jonathan (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) John, Very nice work! A creation of truly impressive scale! I am most curious: are those train windows in Dark Tan that you used for the doors of the trolley? If so, what set do those come in?! Awesome trolley! You definitely take trains to (...) (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Well, it surprises me... but then again, I've just heard folks debate it, not actually test it or try it out. Thanks! I use 2500 mAh NiMH in my NXTs and RCXs, and I've been happy with them, but an 8 hour run time pulling 20 cars is... well, (...) (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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Train Fans, It was posted on another discussion here on LUGNET that there was information on another web site about the RC train (Hobby Train) runtime with batteries. Read the post here: (URL) experience do you have with the new RC Train and runtime (...) (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wow! Almost big enough for small animals and children to ride around in... John, are those train windows in Dark Tan (for the trolley doors)? What set did those come out in?! Very nice work! A truly unique (and uniquely large) creation! (...) (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) I've wanted to build this ever since (URL) this> element came out.... Started it last year, and it's still not finished. Sorry about the crummy pic-- really bad lighting, and I got a little crazy with Photoshop, too:-p So just one pic for now; (...) (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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G'day everyone! Last weekend, the Sydney LEGO Train Club (SLTC) had a very successful showing at the 2007 Annual Australian Model Railway Association (NSW) Exhibition. (URL) LEGO Train Club (SLTC) at 2007 AMRA (NSW) Exhibition>> For those (...) (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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(...) The topic of battery life and pulling power came up today - (URL) click here> for that thread. Hopefully it can address some of your concerns. (URL) (17 years ago, 2-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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In lugnet.trains, Didier Enjary wrote: SNIP (...) Ironically, in the UK, when the (US) Winsconsin Central took over the main freight operator, EWS, they reduced the use of electric locos, presumably because they couldn't get their heads round using (...) (17 years ago, 2-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains, Martin Srb wrote: SNIP (...) The (URL) Tim (17 years ago, 2-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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