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(...) Time will tell; sounds like an interesting project! (...) Well, there are several categories of ILTCO recognition. Even now you could contact the website and be listed in the "Aware" category. To be recognized as an "Affiliate" or "Active" (...) (17 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi Bryan, A survey based on wish lists could help Holger and Steve communicate with TLC especially if the results of the survey not only show products which will make the Lego train fan happier but also products which will be profitable for TLC. (...) (17 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My point was simply as good a builder as you are, there is really no valid reason you could not call yourself a club--except perhaps for the definition of a "club". (URL) group of persons organized for a social, literary, athletic, political, (...) (17 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) John, of course i knew all that, I think it's pretty obvious. I'm pretty stuck on calling it KeithLTC, but I really like the fallen flag idea too. I'll do a little research into famous Nevada trains, do you think you can make a hellish union (...) (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Tim, Apology accepted, and maybe I should actually thank you for giving me the benifit of the doubt that my ego is NOT the size of Montana, and perhaps more like the size of say...Vatican City? Hmmm...I would consider the name-change, but (...) (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Keith: LUG/LTC Potato/Poe-tah-to. It's just a name. But you need a cool name. Most LTCs have gone with names that identify their geographic location. And preferably an acro for which you can secure the domain name (usually .org) And then you (...) (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Just get an engraved brick with "KeithLTC" and voila--instant legitimacy--at least in my eyes. lol Tommy Armstrong The BrickEngraver (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sorry. (...) Do you mean an LTC that will be recognised by ILTCO? Given that you could legally change your name to KeithLTC and can walk around calling yourself whatever you want I assume you can have KeithLTC without any hassles. Having it (...) (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I can't believe you'd even ask me that question Tim. With an ego the size of Montana, do your really think I'd use a geographical location in my LTC title? KeithLUG defies conventional geo-political boundaries: well...we have 3 Canadian (...) (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm not exactly sure that there's a formal requirement for having an LTC. I always just assumed it meant that a group of people got together and built train layouts. But I could be wrong... Tim PS. Is that KeithLTC or NevLTC? (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello train-heads, I'm interested in forming my own LTC, and I wanted to know if anyone could advise me on the procedure, or direct me the info somewhere else. My LUG brought a train layout to the NWBC, and I thought it would be cool to have an LTC (...) (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) When I see somebody set up a public exhibition and run trains from 10 AM to 6 PM using batteries, and not give more than passing thought to battery management, then batteries will have arrived. (:holds breath:)...... ....... ....... *pshewwww* (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) A good test of the two motors would be the identical train, with either the RC or 9v motor. In either case power the motor from the RC battery box. To prevent unintended resistance on the 9v motor, run it on RC track. Unfortunately, I don't (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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With all the advances in battery (rechargeable and otherwise) technology these days, you might be a little shortsighted in your estimation of the feasibility of battery trains. But assuming you are correct, my biggest concern about this idea is the (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Surprise! ULUG will be attending the Train Show in Idaho Falls, Idaho
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(...) The show was a success! In the end only Reed and I were able to attend. Attempting to set-up and take down a 10 table lay-out with only two people turned out to be quite a task! We were exhausted but well rewarded by the enthusiasm of the show (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.ulug)
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(...) Sounds like a new and improved 12-volt system. It does eliminate one of the three problems that I felt the 12-volt system had; reverse polarity in turn-abouts. The biggest problem the 12-volt system had was that it was never avalable here in (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I tried to run the SLTC trains from my bull-dozer controller at our last public show but was unsuccessfull on all channels. I have not tried the RC train controller to drive my bull dozer but i doubt it would work. I susspect the signals are (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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I am trying to determine whether there is any compatibility between the RC trains infrared remote-control protocol and the Power-Functions infrared-protocol. Does anybody know definitely whether a Power-Functions transmitter has any effect on an (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Close up photos are here: (URL) They were quick snapshots, but I think most of the construction detail can be seen. -Elroy (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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OK, so 9V is dead. Not a happy thought. Still, the engineer in me can't help but think about ways to work within the new regime. After 40 years of off-and-on model rail and toy train activity, the first thought that comes to mind is that anyone who (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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