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Glad I ordered mine early! Any word on if there's something that needs to be fixed with the ones that escaped from the factory, or was it solely a production issue? -Stefan- (15 years ago, 3-Jun-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Steve Witt of LEGO was able to get me a quick reply regarding the 8879 controller. "There was a production problem with that one and it will be released later this summer. there was just a bump in the road on getting it out on time :-) But yes (...) (15 years ago, 3-Jun-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Dave, I noticed this myself. What I did in response to this was get a deal on clearance from TRU for the 4958 (Monster Dino). I has just about everything in there for power functions, except the 8879 controller. What it did have was, the 8885 (...) (15 years ago, 3-Jun-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New 'Combo Build' Contest at Brickworld 2009!
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team is excited to announce a slight schedule change for Brickworld 2009. In place of the 'Speed Build' that was to be held on Friday night, we will be trying a new 'Combo Build' event. The (...) (15 years ago, 2-Jun-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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It looks like the 8879 remote and the Emerald Night collection have dissappeared from the Lego shop web site. Has the 8879 remote been pulled already? I did a little searching, and saw that it sends incremental instead of absolute throttle commands (...) (15 years ago, 2-Jun-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Brickworld - Registration Update
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover On-line registration for Brickworld 2009 is now closed. We are thrilled to have 556 registered attendees coming to this year's event. We think you will all make this the best Brickworld event yet!!! If you (...) (15 years ago, 2-Jun-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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| | New Wagons
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After going to a railway exhibition last Saturday (23rd May), and buying some books, I was inspired to build some new wagons. I added working features, such as opening doors, as well as SNOT lettering. Most are real UK wagons but I also did the (...) (15 years ago, 31-May-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Brickworld - The BIG Announcement
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team is thoroughly overwhelmed right now. We have set a record attendance level and are fast approaching what seemed unattainable a few short weeks ago. There are presently 427 registered (...) (15 years ago, 22-May-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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I've been reading the Power Functions protocol specification. I'm thinking that the train controller is using: Single Output Mode Mode = Clear/Set/Toggle 0100 Increment PWM and 0101 Decrement PWM when you spin a knob. Possibly Single Output Mode (...) (15 years ago, 20-May-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Is the Emerald Night (PF) Slow?
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(...) Pulling more cars was one of the first things I tried. I was just using a simple oval track, so lots of turning. Half of the cars I used were 4-wheel ones, which have lots of friction on the corners. I had a total of 8 cars on it, and it (...) (15 years ago, 19-May-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Santa Fe Numbered Engine Set
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Here are the auctions from the shop@home archive. (URL) (15 years ago, 19-May-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Here is the first answer: (URL) (15 years ago, 19-May-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) A looong time ago I recall a very large full size Yoda head desk being auctioned. As for the engines, I think the first 5 were auctioned. They all can with a display base if I remember correctly. Check of the May 28, 2003 press release in the (...) (15 years ago, 19-May-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Some of the late steam era passenger trains could manage quite a pace. Besides, the occasional catastrophic LEGO train derailment can be kinda fun! With the maximum speed I am generating, derailment is not a risk. (...) Absolutely true. (...) (15 years ago, 19-May-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Santa Fe Numbered Engine Set
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Does anyone recall how number the 0001 Santa Fee Auctioned for when LEGO did the eBay auction? Thanks. What other auctions did LEGO do apart from that one? Star Wars if I recall right? -Ahui (15 years ago, 18-May-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Brickworld - Collaborative Mansion
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover For Brickworld 2009, we want to build on the collaborative display that was started last year, the LEGO Mansion. This year, let us try to build on the theme of lighting (in keeping with the World of Lights (...) (15 years ago, 18-May-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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| | Re: Brickworld - Build On The Spot Challenge
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(...) Attention everyone!! Okay - is everyone listening? We are modifying the conditions of the BOTS challenge in response to feedback received from the community. 1) You do not need team mates. You can compete as an individual or a team. 2) You do (...) (15 years ago, 18-May-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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| | Re: Is the Emerald Night (PF) Slow?
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(...) Slower is more realistic and will not derail on corners. I always run my steam engines as slow as I can without stalling. The better question is how many cars can it pull slowly and how long does the battery last? Thanks, Bruce (15 years ago, 18-May-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Is the Emerald Night (PF) Slow?
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I finally got my Emerald Night up and running with the Power Functions XL motor and rechargeable battery pack (fully charged). Top speed for me is considerably slower than with a 9v train. Is this typical? Before I begin playing with gear ratios, (...) (15 years ago, 18-May-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Brickworld - LEGO Store Event & Discount
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover We have received a lot of communication regarding LEGO Brand Retail involvement with Brickworld this year. Well - here you have it. Now, you know what we know. Brand Retail is once again a major contirbutor (...) (15 years ago, 12-May-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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| | Custom 4-4-0 Steam Engine Kits
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(URL) Howdy all, I'm currently trying to sell a series of custom steam engine kits in an effort to fund my trip to Brickworld. I've finally got three of the six kits in my Bricklink store for sale. These three sets are accented with Dark Bluish Grey (...) (15 years ago, 7-May-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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| | Brickworld - Thursday Workshops
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team is in full swing preparing for the event. We are thrilled to have 5 leaders lined up to head workshops on Thursday. The Thursday workshops are each 3 hours in length. There is a limit to (...) (15 years ago, 26-Apr-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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| | Re: PF Speed controller test
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(...) Nice to see it works as expected with the 'old' PF battery box. It woul be interesting to see the remote at the same time as the actions it provokes in the electric elemnts. Seeing just the electric elements leaves you a bit in the dark. Jetro (15 years ago, 25-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: ILTCO Layout at the National Train Show, Hartford, CT
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(...) The idea actually came up when we first started talking about this show, so I don't think it's out of the question. Our thinking was that if there's a train in it, it's appropriate, especially if the focus is still on the trains. We actually (...) (15 years ago, 24-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: ILTCO Layout at the National Train Show, Hartford, CT
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(...) snip Hi Elroy! I don't want to start a huge discussion, and i'm not sure if this is entirely appropriate, but Jeff vW adn I have been 'dabbling' in a Classic Space train layout for the last few years and we were wondering if there's any place (...) (15 years ago, 24-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | ILTCO Layout at the National Train Show, Hartford, CT
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Help wanted from LEGO clubs and individual enthusiasts for the ILTCO multi-club LEGO train layout at the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) National Train Show from 10-12 July in Hartford, CT! For the fifth year, LEGO enthusiasts everywhere (...) (15 years ago, 24-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.town, lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Brickworld - Mindstorms Competitions
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team is proud to announce the following Mindstorms competitions for this year’s event: Stock Sumo – Are you a Mindstorms expert? It doesn't matter for this competition. Come and see if you can (...) (15 years ago, 24-Apr-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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| | Re: Getting single cars... from train sets?
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(...) Hello Sonnich With the van from 4512 you would be best getting the doors, door rails, trainroofs and 2x1 Franz Jager printed tile from Bricklink, the train doors (4181pb01) have the <-O-> symbol printed on them you would however need the (...) (15 years ago, 23-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Getting single cars... from train sets?
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Hi all There are 2 cars, from train sets I want to buy: 1) passenger car from (URL) 3225> 2) freight car from car from (URL) 4512> The point is that I have 2 cars from 3225, but a 3-car train would look better. I have made a luggage car in the same (...) (15 years ago, 21-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | PF Speed controller test
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Hi all, Had my camera back so figured I'd upload a video of the new PF controller controlling some old 9V stuff. It's hooked to an original PF battery box, don't have he new one and haven't tested the old 9V b-box. (URL) (15 years ago, 21-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic)
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| | Sprinkles Cupcakes
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Here is my latest MOC. This is a little building I threw together for a friend. I don't think there is anything really special about the design. I just wanted it to look close. (URL) (15 years ago, 20-Apr-09, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Interesting Emerald Night Observation
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(...) I found it interesting that the big train wheels were packed inside of their own polybag (and then enclosed in another bag with some of the large train parts). I thought maybe they came from a different source than other elements. I did check (...) (15 years ago, 20-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Flexible Track Pieces (was: Has anyone considered molding track ourselves?)
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(...) I thought I read something somewhere that this track would allow it do quicker inclines and declines, Dues the new track have a bit of a bend to it? or is it simply the fact that it is four studs long, so the track pivots at the connection (...) (15 years ago, 17-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Interesting Emerald Night Observation
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So, I got my Emerald Night set today. As I was looking at the box and through the instructions, I found something very interesting. If you look at the parts list on the outside of the box and in the instruction book...nowhere will you see the large (...) (15 years ago, 20-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: City Buildings - perhaps a new city standard??? :)
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Hey Steve, a couple of thoughts... having made 100+ structures taken to nearly as many shows over the last 13 years, it's been tough to find a consistently well-working standard. Lots of conflicts with track clearances and plain ol' tablespace at (...) (15 years ago, 9-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: PF train motor / train speed and pulling power
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(...) Hi Ben, Thanks a lot for the tips and advice. I'll certainly be doing this with one of my extension wires. There are some projects that I would like to use the battery box 4760: (URL) and this cable will be handy on these MOCs as well! (...) (15 years ago, 8-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | LEGO Factory / PaB Pricing Study
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You've probably noticed that the LEGO online Pick-A-Brick / LEGO Factory palette has recently been updated with new parts - and new prices. As an avid user of the LEGO Factory system, I was curious just how much the prices had gone up by. I created (...) (15 years ago, 6-Apr-09, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad.ldd, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX) !
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| | Brickworld - World of Lights Display
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover This year Brickworld will host a new collaboration. The idea was unveiled during the closing ceremony at Brickwrold 2008. The idea is simple. Illuminate your display/MOC. Use your imaginations. Use LEGO (...) (15 years ago, 5-Apr-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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| | Re: PF train motor / train speed and pulling power
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(...) Hi Ildefonso, yes I had to do some modification work on my IR-receiver. I used a 9V plug from a adapter cable 9V-to-PF (you can open these without destroying anything). (URL) (pictures from: (URL) I removed the plug from the receiver and made (...) (15 years ago, 5-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi Ben, (...) How did you use the old 9V battery box together with the PF motor and IR receiver? Did you create a modified 9V->PF cable? I couldn't find a way to use the old battery boxes with PF using the normal 8886 PF Extension Cable. Regards, (...) (15 years ago, 5-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: PF train motor / train speed and pulling power / noise generation
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(...) Hi Dave, yes the Emerald is not really a quiet train and from my perception it is slighly noisier than old 9V equipment. The sound is definitely different: 9V has a more metallic sound: quite harsh. The PF motor + gearing generates quite a (...) (15 years ago, 4-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PF train motor / train speed and pulling power
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(...) Ben: Wow. Thanks for the video link! It looks pretty cool running there, and the speed seems to be reasonable. I don't necessarily run my trains very fast, I just usually have 5-7 pieces of rolling stock hooked on back of the freight trains. I (...) (15 years ago, 4-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PF train motor / train speed and pulling power
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(...) Hi Dave, I was lucky to receive an Emerald train as kind of beta tester. It got motorized with a XL-PF-motor as intended in the building instruction, but I have used an old 9V battery box (equipped with 6 pc. of 1.2V NiMH rechargable (...) (15 years ago, 4-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PF train motor
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(...) So am I. However, I'm also into R/C aircraft so I have a long history with batteries and motors and could talk your ear off about them. I could also explain why the battery pack costs so much! (...) Yes, I give you permission to go home. You (...) (15 years ago, 3-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: PF train motor
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(...) Eric: Thanks for the awesome explanation! I learned new stuff today...does that mean I can go home now? :-) I'm excited to see how the new motor and battery box pull. I think the new PF trains could add a lot of functionality to existing 9V (...) (15 years ago, 3-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Video about Emerald Night Train
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(...) I liked seeing Pierre Normandin (from MonLug, Canada) in video there in Billund. :) (15 years ago, 3-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PF train motor
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(...) They made it 7.4V because all lithium polymer battery cells are 3.6 - 3.8V. Since this is a pack with 2 cells in series, you get 7.4V. A 3 cell pack is typically 11.2V. As you can see, keeping the old 9V system was not really an option if (...) (15 years ago, 3-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: PF train motor
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(...) I just noticed the new PF Lithium Polymer Battery Box output is 7.4V. Am I missing something here? Did they drop it from 9V since most people only run their train controllers at the 4th or 5th 'hash mark' equating to about 7.4V maximum? Is (...) (15 years ago, 3-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GN-Empire Builder at Brickfest
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(...) I don't know of any other photos. It won best train model. Jonathan (15 years ago, 2-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains)
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set # 8866 (URL) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: GN-Empire Builder at Brickfest
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(...) It's definitely made by someone in GPLR, Benn: (URL) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | GN-Empire Builder at Brickfest
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Okay you pdx'ers, anybody have a better shot of the Omaha Orange GN Empire Builder passenger train (dark green and orange) in the background of these photos? (URL) Even better, someone have a gallery? (the colors make me think SteveB, but ???). I've (...) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Brickworld Event Schedule Outline
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team excited to announce the preliminary event schedule outline has been posted on the Brickworld web site at: (URL) You will notice that 3 of the 4 classes are set. As soon as the 4th class is (...) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-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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| | Re: UP Rio Grande Heritage Series in 8-wide
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(...) Thanks Cale. Although many of the Rio Grande engines were Black with Orange, the UP Heritage colors are Black with Yellow. Maybe I should have photographed with more yellow lights to bring out the LEGO brick's yellow. Thanks, Scott (16 years ago, 31-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: UP Rio Grande Heritage Series in 8-wide
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(...) Awesome! Absolutely awesome. Is that medium orange? Cale (16 years ago, 31-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Power Function control with RCX and BrickOS
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(...) sorry, i'm in the middle of moving all my web sites and links to a new server. you can now find the PF software and all the software that i have writen at this link: (URL) (16 years ago, 30-Mar-09, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: Power Function control with RCX and BrickOS
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Hello Jetro, check this URL: (URL) found it after some googling... Greetings Maico Arts Jetro de Chateau schreef: (...) (16 years ago, 29-Mar-09, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Video about Emerald Night Train
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(...) I agree completely. It's nice to know our favorite company is really listening to the AFOL community. I'm a little disappointed with the printing on the green curved slopes, but I can see where they will make the Emerald Night look even (...) (16 years ago, 29-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | UP Rio Grande Heritage Series in 8-wide
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(URL) Here is my fourth addition to the Union Pacific Heritage Series: The Rio Grande. I've been dragging my feet on finishing the railings for this one, but since traffic has been a bit light on LUGNET, I finally kicked it into gear and got it (...) (16 years ago, 29-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Video about Emerald Night Train
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Great video! I'm sure it took some time to make and put together, but the inside look at TLG from real LEGO employees is a very rare treat! It really makes me (as an AFOL) feel appreciated. I hope to see more of these, as time allows. Thanks! Scott (...) (16 years ago, 29-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Power Function control with RCX and BrickOS
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(...) Unfortunately the link no longer works and I can't find it anywhere on your new website either. Is it still available anywhere? Thanks in advance Jetro (16 years ago, 29-Mar-09, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: Video about Emerald Night Train
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(...) mystery set beside the Green Grocer set under a cover. Check it out. Brian (16 years ago, 28-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Video about Emerald Night Train
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Together with the information below, here's a video about the new Emerald Night Train #10194 (2 URLs) all, As a follow up to the LEGO 9V Train Communication lll, there is one change we would like to inform you about concerning the LEGO Transformer. (...) (16 years ago, 28-Mar-09, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains) !
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| | New PF elements - has anybody played with them?
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Got my catalog the other day and, (while watching my five-year-old circle *everything* as "something she wants"), noticed the Emerald Night train, the new PF based train set. Looks like S@H is going to sell the new PF stuff as a kit: (URL) anyone (...) (16 years ago, 28-Mar-09, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | NELUG to display at the Greenburg Toy and Train Show
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Hi Everyone, NELUG will be at the Greenburg Toy and Train Show this weekend, March 28th - 29th from 10am - 4pm. This display will have the most automation of any of our previous layouts. (URL) free to come by and say hi. Jonathan (16 years ago, 27-Mar-09, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Narrow Gauge (Was Re: New Flexible Track Pieces...)
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(...) Well, not so much creating the gauge, as producing dedicated parts for the gauge. The rail gauge has been used previously, most recently in: [LEGOSet 7036] And before that in: [LEGOSet 6761] And, possibly, even way back in: [LEGOSet 360-1] (...) (16 years ago, 18-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Flexible Track Pieces (was: Has anyone considered molding track ourselves?)
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(...) I'm not a fan of the checkrail either, but if we're going to be forced to have it, I'm hoping LEGO will be smart about it. If the checkrail was done right, then you could run a dual gauge layout - normal trains on the outside rail, narrow (...) (16 years ago, 18-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Flexible Track Pieces (was: Has anyone considered molding track ourselves?)
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(...) I don't see myself using this in long strips together, so I don't think it'll be much of a problem. Instead, I see myself using one or two in between pieces of straight track to get certain geometries. For public shows, I doubt we'll use this (...) (16 years ago, 18-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Flexible Track Pieces (was: Has anyone considered molding track ourselves?)
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I'm hoping for the non-checkrail version. It's not a dealbreaker, but on top of the color change from regular 9V (since I'm not ready to stock up on RC, just to add the new stuff to the old and switch the motors), the transition to checkrail track (...) (16 years ago, 17-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Flexible Track Pieces (was: Has anyone considered molding track ourselves?)
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(...) The latest flexi-track picture (URL) shows check rails inside the running rails. This might be OK for tram tracks through streets, or maybe dockyards, but what about main rail lines? If you are a public exhibitor of LEGO trains, are check (...) (16 years ago, 17-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Railway Bridge
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(...) Nice work! The design of this bridge is amazing and i really just looks awesome! Very nice work here. -Dave ToT-LUG (16 years ago, 16-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Railway Bridge
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(...) Wow, that's pretty. Nice job!! JohnG, GMLTC (16 years ago, 15-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Railway Bridge
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12 straights x 2 I having been tooling away at this technics railway bridge over a few weeks. Technic arch easily holds the weight of twin trains. (URL) (16 years ago, 14-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains) !
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Thanks for digging up that picture! Now we know how it's supposed to be used. I'm betting this is going to rock!!! Myself? I'll probably just go for lots of 2x2 gray tiles under the track. Can't wait for the new track pieces!!! -Stefan- (16 years ago, 13-Mar-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(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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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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| | Re: My second YouTube video
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Pictures are nice, but video of LEGO Trains in action is always better! You really have a nice collection of engines! Scott (16 years ago, 27-Feb-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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TTX 66ft Heavy Duty 4 Truck Flat Car Designed with a load limit of 240 tons, these cars are equiped with a pair of high-capacity trucks at each end and have a large, flat center deck. Each pair of trucks is connected by a span bolster, which pivots (...) (16 years ago, 27-Feb-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) Those are beautiful! Nicely done! Dave K (16 years ago, 27-Feb-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) Very nice. The Blue Mountain & Reading looked especially good strutting around and the Erie looked right at home pushing. But you need some cabeese for the rear of those freight trains. :) Cale (16 years ago, 27-Feb-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) My b4d T. (16 years ago, 27-Feb-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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The Texas-themed train cars are too cool! -Stefan- (16 years ago, 26-Feb-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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