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Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive After tackling a few rigid frame steamers I decided for my next challenge to build an articulated. So I chose one of my favorite Mallets the (URL) N&W Y6b>. (3 URLs) Brickshelf Gallery> after (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Power Functions infra-red RC protocol released!
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(...) This is great news indeed, thank you for posting. Has anyone tried the rc train remote on a power function reciver to see if it uses the single output pwm control signals? If not, hopefully the new RC train system will be compatible. It also (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: Power Function control with RCX and BrickOS
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(...) I don't have BrickOS, but I have been playing with the protocols in NBC. I got the twin-motor PWM mode to work in tests, and the original 'Combo direct'. But I can't get 'Single output' or either of the 'Single pin' modes to work. Have you had (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Power Function control with RCX and BrickOS
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Now you can use your RCX to control LEGO Power Functions. That's right the RCX can act as a PF remote control but it can do something that the PF remote can't do yet. The RCX can do PWM with your PF reciever moduals. You do not need to install (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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| | Re: Long Span Suspension Bridge?
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(...) Ted: Here's V2.0 of my 92-stud bridge. I added the vertical bracing and it made a HUGE difference in both the stability of the deck and the lateral stability of the actual truss structure. (2 URLs) More Pictures> Now I just have to wait for my (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Power Functions infra-red RC protocol released!
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(2 URLs) The LEGO company just released a document detailing the complete protocol used by Power Functions RC receiver. I host the document on my (URL) Power Functions presentation page>. As you can see this opens up a new world of possibilities... (...) (17 years ago, 25-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Long Span Suspension Bridge?
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I've found the deck can be pretty insubstantial; even in minifig scale, the truss carries the weight. The Notre Dame Bridge is about 320 studs long and has been up for over a year now: (URL) At least, I have heard no news of its collapse. It can (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Long Span Suspension Bridge?
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(...) (URL) This bridge> had a main span of 96 studs, and could have been more if I had more room on the end to attach the main cables further from the base of the tower. It could also be doubled in length by building the same from the other end. (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, after I built this I realized that I had the technic pins at the top too far apart and should move them each in slightly to form a triangle. Right now the track and track bed are supporting most of the load I think. I pulled out my old (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Dave- If you want your truss construction to actually support the bridge, you should convert your trapezoids into triangles (i.e., break them up by adding verticals in the middle). (Actually, the way many of us do this still makes trapezoids, (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Long Span Suspension Bridge?
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(...) Bruce- You are quite right, but my error is in studs, not feet. (I had an in-the-back-of-my-mi...uite-right feeling even as I wrote the post(s). I think the problem was that I knew that each single tower section was 192 studs long but in the (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Custom LEGO rolling stock...
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(...) Hi Tim, I meant that I reposted in the correct forum, and will continue there. Thanks, Mark (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Custom LEGO rolling stock available at my BrickLink store.
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(...) Hey, I don't give a newt. t'other Tim might. Although the post hasn't been moved, ( I don't think anyone but admins can move posts.) but don't worry about it. Tim (David) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) And glad to see you recognize and appreciate the ways of python. :-) JOHN FUT.O-T.F (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks John. I do very much appreciate the grace extended here. I've also seen these kinds of mistakes handled badly. So, did they also make this guy you speak of cut down the tallest tree with a herring? Ha! Mark (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Custom LEGO rolling stock available at my BrickLink store.
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(...) No worries. I'm just glad I got you before the (URL) Evil Tims> did-- they can be sticklers about things like this. Once, I saw them turn a guy into a newt for cross-posting improperly! (he got better) JOHN (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Custom LEGO rolling stock available at my BrickLink store.
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(...) Okay, I moved it to the market forum. Sorry about that guys--my bad. Mark (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Custom LEGO rolling stock available at my BrickLink store.
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(...) Sorry. I come to LUGNET a lot, but it's been a LONG time since I posted here. I think that must have changed. Is there a way to move this, cancel this, or should I just leave it now that it's done? Thanks, Mark (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Custom LEGO rolling stock available at my BrickLink store.
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(...) Hi, Mark! They look really good, but it is bad form to post advertisements outside of the (URL) market groups>, even though your item is train related. It is a violation of the TOS. Thanks! JOHN (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Custom LEGO rolling stock available at my BrickLink store.
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Hi all, I have uploaded a number of my custom LEGO Santa Fe trains into my BrickLink store inventory: (URL) for looking, and if you don't look, then I hope you have a good reason, like you're just sitting down to watch the next episode of "LOST" or (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains)
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