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(...) Here is a further picture, showing 64 flexible track pieces in set 8867. The gaps between the two halves of each track piece are smaller than in the previous picture, and there are fewer studs for attaching ballast: (URL) To ballast it means (...) (16 years ago, 13-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.announce, FTX)
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| | Re: Has anyone considered molding track ourselves?
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(...) With a little modding to the internal curves of the parts shown in the picture above, it might be possible to support ballast from underneath the track like this: (URL) Mark (16 years ago, 9-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Has anyone considered molding track ourselves?
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In lugnet.trains, Stefan Garcia wrote: <snip> (...) I've looked at doing different track sections consistently with the old style 9v track (with the metal on top). Putting the metal on top is a very expensive proposition and found the whole scenario (...) (16 years ago, 9-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think some people have investigated this in the past for 9V and found that the cost was to great to warrant proceeding. That said, it is probably more feasible for the 'RC Track' since you would not have to deal with the metal rails. (...) (16 years ago, 9-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I think it's feasible, but not necessarily for 9v track. Personally, I'd be happy even with RC track in a wider radius, and I think it'd be more feasible for the same reason Lego switched, it's cheaper to make, easier to design. Ben I think can give (...) (16 years ago, 8-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains)
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We all want new larger radius curves and other things. Also, Big Ben Bricks, BrickArms and others have been able to successfully mold and sell new custom parts. Has anyone ever considered extending this and doing some kind of molding of new track (...) (16 years ago, 8-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Detailed Information on the Emerald Night Train #10194 with Photos
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(...) From the LEGO Group: Dear all, As promised in the second communication from the 6th of December last year, we will give you the latest information and decisions regarding the development of the new train system based on LEGO Power Functions. (...) (16 years ago, 7-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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(...) Thank you Tim!!! A new controller and a new battery box going back to the old style (SMILE). I used the information from the European site that did not have photos of the PF equipment, only a list. This is great news for LEGO trains in (...) (16 years ago, 7-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Just to clarify the two parts I've left in the post are incorrect and the motor is indeed an XL (fits in the seven-wide cab). From (URL) Tim (16 years ago, 7-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) The set requires the separate purchase of several power function accessories that are on back order at Lego.com until late April or early May. 8870 Light Set (URL) 8878 Battery Box (URL) 8879 Remote Control (URL) 8882 motor (URL) 8884 IR (...) (16 years ago, 6-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Some how this information was sent out on a distribution list and was posted on WAMALTC site by one of our members. I was hesitant to name any sites since they are photos of an actual set but LEGO has not provided any additional information. I (...) (16 years ago, 6-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Glued station 4556 For sale
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Would anyone be interested? (URL) is glued by Lego for shows. WBR Sonnich (16 years ago, 6-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Detailed Information on the Emerald Night Train #10194 with Photos
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(...) From what I can tell the four front wheels and the two rear wheels on the locomotive are the same wheels used on the current IR train motor bogie. These wheels are comparable to normal LEGO train wheels in diameter, but function more like (...) (16 years ago, 5-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Detailed Information on the Emerald Night Train #10194 with Photos
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(...) Can anyone tell from the pictures (these or otherwise) what size the new front and driving wheels are? Can anyone tell me if there is another wheel (train or otherwise) that is similar sized that I can use as a temporary substitute? (16 years ago, 5-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I have been refining my thoughts on a city building standard where it minimizes wasteful brick usage (bricks not seen) and maximizes city visual appeal and density. There have been several standards in the past that I used before and (...) (16 years ago, 5-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Detailed Information on the Emerald Night Train #10194 with Photos
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(...) Thanks Clifton. This looks like an exciting set and exactly what TLG needed to revitalize TRAINS. BTW, what is the LEGO Train Club Site? -Jeramy (16 years ago, 5-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Brickworld and Westin Strengthen Ties
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team is very excited to be strengthening our ties to the Westin North Shore Hotel. The staff of the Westin has been invaluable to making Brickworld the success that it is by providing a (...) (16 years ago, 4-Mar-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX) !!
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| | Detailed Information on the Emerald Night Train #10194 with Photos
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The below information was forwarded from the LEGO Train Club Sites. The orginal text was translated using Google: (URL) Thanks for a heads up on that review Dan! -Matthew On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 9:40 AM, Danny <316danny@gmail. com> wrote: The set has (...) (16 years ago, 4-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: NELUG to display at the 1st Annual Westside Model Train Show
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Photos of this show can now be found on the (URL) NELUG> website in the gallery (URL) Westside Model Train Show>. Although this was a small show, it had a lot of firsts. The show itself was a new show, and the first time the organizers had put a (...) (16 years ago, 2-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: dark green crocodile and german TEE train PF
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(...) Hi Henrik, Very nice done! I like the models, especially the TEE with working doors! I've been looking around to the pictures in the train museum exibiton folder, and there are a lot of nice train models too. The Diesel (picture : Tog35) looks (...) (16 years ago, 1-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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