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(...) I have to say that is really slick :) I think I'll have to use taht idea at some point. Thanks for sharing. (17 years ago, 18-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim)
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(...) It is indeed! It's looking great. I used a very similar technique for a German BR-52 locomotive. Where you used 1-stud width of tile I used two, so my boiler came out to be 6-wide. Based on your design it looks like you might have discovered (...) (17 years ago, 19-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Well, it has to be said, and I don't care who it offends. Altogether now... "What... ...a friend we have in chee-sers" Jason R (17 years ago, 18-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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(...) Really nice work Anthony must have cost you a fortune in cheesebricks but the final effect is really good, I'm probably more inclined to use half cylinders and stay 6 wide but this look great,I must admit though I always admire Ben Beneke's 7 (...) (17 years ago, 18-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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I wasn't going to post this, but after John Neal complained (and accurately so) that it was too quiet in Lugnet.trains, I decided to go ahead. As some may remember from the thread concerning my ten wheeler steam engine "Lady", I was considering (...) (17 years ago, 17-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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I haven't yet seen an announcement as to SCLTC's involvement in this years Fullerton show. I am planning on bringing the family on Saturday May 3rd, and hope to see you guys there. Hopefully you are planning on being there, as they are advertising (...) (17 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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(...) Frank, good info, thanks! would you kindly read the bottom of your 7864, does it specify 240V? Mine says 220V 50/60Hz. if you can confirm that I will acquire a UK one. thanks so much! (17 years ago, 17-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(URL) is still a work in progress. Pretty much a prototype until I get more pieces. (17 years ago, 17-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Woa, bummer! I've used 740, 741, and 7864 transformers successfully in the US with two different step up transformers. My 7864s came from the UK so I wonder if that somehow factors in. Frank (17 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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I have the Lego 7864 transformer, which I brought to US from Holland. I use it in conjunction with a 110V->220V transformer. This seemed to be going well and my 7740 was still working after all these years. Then suddenly the motor broke. I decided (...) (17 years ago, 15-Apr-08, to lugnet.trains)
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