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(...) Hi Paul, you are right - the language is German. But regarding the models he(she?) has built, I think he might be from Switzerland. RhB is the "Rhätische Bahn" of Switzerland and most models are done after RhB prototypes. Ben (17 years ago, 2-Nov-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Whoever it is, they are in Germany Paul Sinasohn (17 years ago, 1-Nov-07, to lugnet.trains)
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To all, ULUG will be attending the Wasatch Rails Train Show in Salt Lake City this weekend. This show officially kicks off our train year. Ironically, this will be our first year anniversary train show. Reed, as President of GBLT&C, has been (...) (17 years ago, 31-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.ulug, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce)
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(...) The RCX would be ideal for this (and is indeed what the light sensors are designed for. I wrote my stuff in NQC using Bricx Command Center. They are easily available on eBay or bricklink, and some even have a built in power socket. (17 years ago, 30-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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Does anyone know who is behind these neat custom boxes for engines & cars? (URL) Bryan (17 years ago, 30-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Let's hope Ross got a Market Street or a Technic Bulldozer for his birthday... Scott (17 years ago, 30-Oct-07, to lugnet.people, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Happy Birthday Ross! I hope you were able to get some good stuff outta your old man there ;-) Steve (17 years ago, 30-Oct-07, to lugnet.people, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I deeply resent you giving parental advise to my child behind my back! And do not come back with some sort of "I'm naughty and I need to be spanked" post, either! (you know you want to...) Egad, we're still in legimate NGs! FUTOTF :-) JOHN (17 years ago, 29-Oct-07, to lugnet.people, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Quite a mile stone for you both, especially Dear Ol'Dad! Man you are getting old John. So ol' man John, please call Ross over to the machine... now John, walk away! This is message for Ross' eyes only. Psssst Ross, now that you are an adult, (...) (17 years ago, 26-Oct-07, to lugnet.people, lugnet.trains)
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(...) If we can jump down :e:'s throat about posting in the wrong group... From the lugnet.trains newsgroup charter: "Train mania: products (information, opinions, reviews, etc.); building (settings, contexts, characters, projects, models and (...) (17 years ago, 26-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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My, how time flies. You all are getting old! JOHN (17 years ago, 26-Oct-07, to lugnet.people, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Tony That's simple but very effective, a perfect match for #805. I can feel an order to brickforge coming on ... No wonder you wanted to show off! Chris (17 years ago, 26-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Scott Wardlaw's GE AC4400CW in Canadian Pacific Trim
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(...) An excellent build Scott. Definitely up to your usual high standards. Great stickers. Play Well Chris (17 years ago, 26-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) [zick-zack] Hi Martin, you have added a few interesting issues into the discussion - especially the biting on straight track was more or less new for me, but of cause fully understandable. I think this is one of the reasons, why real life (...) (17 years ago, 25-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Stunning - like most of your locomotives. The stickers really bring it to life. Best, Jonathan (17 years ago, 25-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I got some Brickforge animals in the mail a few weeks ago, and I've been wanting to find a way to show them off. I thought about building a livestock car, but modern livestock cars have roofs and high walls, and really don't let you see much detail. (...) (17 years ago, 25-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(URL) After several versions, I think this one turned out pretty good. Please take a look at the pictures and let me know what you think. (URL) Thanks for looking, Scott (17 years ago, 25-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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| | How to pull a long train (Was: Re: End of 9V Trains protest layout idea)
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(...) The running resistance is a complex issue. Its main factors are: weight, speed, distance between axles, and track type (straight/curve). On the real life trains, suspension is also an important factor. On a straight track, the movement of a (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Good question - depending on my former tests, I would guess, that short 4-wheel waggons (like the lightweight barrel waggon from set 2126) with not more than 6 studs distance from wheel block to wheel block offer the lower running resistance. (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) During the last show that the Sydney LEGO Train Club displayed at, using an RC locomotive with two power bogies, we were able to pull about 27 carriages before the magnet couplers unbinding from each other. The magenets we used were the (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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