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(...) I think this is how you want to do it. A simple solution would be to go to Radio Shack, and buy a couple large ceramic resistors. (not sure the values you'd want, but something low). Then, take a normal 9v wire, cut it, and insert the (...) (15 years ago, 23-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Years ago PNLTC used to do this for the kids table at the show. From what I recall, we just drove a screw though the controller at about the 4th notch in the black area on each side to keep it from turning too far. It is a very long lasting, (...) (15 years ago, 23-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Pulling power of different train systems
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That's interesting stuff! Thanks for sharing the info. Scott W. (15 years ago, 23-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Our club lets kids run the controller for one of the lines when we do certain events (like, right now, with Detroit Festival of Trees), but we could use a way to forcibly limit the speed on the line that they're allowed to run. One way that's really (...) (15 years ago, 23-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: BBB&C "new" 4-2-0 and Class A Shay locomotives
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(...) Oh yeah, there are folks still lurking about over here. I'll occasionally glance at those fancy new "forums", but there are way too many to keep track of. I depend on the RailBricks bloggers to point me to the best that's out there that hasn't (...) (15 years ago, 22-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hello after a long time! I played around somewhat with the different train systems. The result is displayed in this table: (URL) And probably more interesting as a video: (URL) Pulling power of different train systems at YouTube> The used test rig (...) (15 years ago, 21-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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(...) I've probably posted here more recently than you ;) (...) But of course. I've been almost tempted to post a few of my latest trains here (especially the CAD ones for old times sake) but I wasn't sure if there was anyone still reading .trains. (...) (15 years ago, 20-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Just to add to the discussion, I find that if your camera supports it, long exposures can really make taking pictures of a primarily black MOC much easier. (URL) Regardless, the more light the better. Not only do white backdrops help clean up (...) (15 years ago, 20-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Curse you, evil Timmy (and your nefarious sidekick Timmy, too!) for calling those who continue to choose to post on LUGNET dinosaurs!! I deeply resemble that remark! (URL) That is what you meant, right? JOHN (15 years ago, 20-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) << SNIP >> (...) I more mean that your 'invitation' shot (like you posted) needs to be a lot clearer. The modern internet user is a lazy beast and easily distracted so giving a nice clear picture for them to immediately grasp is one way of (...) (15 years ago, 20-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the feedback Tim! I am glad you liked the MOC! (3 URLs) I should have posted pics like these here? I have only linked to "thumbnails" for posts here, I got flack years ago for too large pics, maybe those days are over. Also I have (...) (15 years ago, 20-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi Kurt, Great work on making a small working Shay. Very impressive engineering achievment. The models themselves pack in a lot of details too making them look as good as they work. One suggestion to invite people to look/comment on your model (...) (15 years ago, 19-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Whoa, Kurt! Don't suppose for 1 second that nobody likes something you've posted because they didn't respond! Things have changed since the early days of LUGNET 10 years ago, when people were very chatty and comments flourished. LUGNET has (...) (15 years ago, 19-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks John! I am very glad someone liked it!! I posted my first train MOC here (URL) and no one liked it (well, not enough to post a reply). So these are my first two locomotive MOCs. so except for you... thanks again kurt (15 years ago, 19-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Kurt, this is a superb MOC! Well done! I especially appreciate its 8widyness and the vids of it in action! Bravo! JOHN (15 years ago, 18-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) ... I should say that I built this MOC in response an article called "SELECTIVE COMPRESSION APPLIED TO MECHANICAL DETAILS" by Steve Barile in (URL) RAILBRICKS issue 3> on page 34-35 where it says: "The Shay does not have traditional steam (...) (15 years ago, 18-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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A two truck, two cylinder, "Class A" Shay Locomotive My BBB&C's locomotive number 7 (URL) More pics and videos (URL) here>. and The First Locomotive of the First Railroad in Texas The 4-2-0 named the "General Sherman" (for Texas General Sidney (...) (15 years ago, 17-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, FTX) !
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(...) Here's a YouTube video of the T1 in action: (URL) Or, if you'd rather, here's the same video on Flickr: (URL) --Tony (15 years ago, 15-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Why to run them on the new Lego 6-wide rails in the Temple of Doom set. The designer has been quoted as saying the new rails elements were designed for making a wide variety of layouts. (15 years ago, 11-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(2 URLs) Gallery>, including work in progress shots. Texas State Railroad Pacific (4-6-2) Engine #500. From the TSRR Website: Built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1911, engine 500 began its career with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (...) (15 years ago, 5-Nov-09, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(2 URLs) Gallery>, including work in progress shots. Texas State Railroad Consolidation (2-8-0) Engine #300. From the TSRR Website: Engine 300 is one of two surviving United States Army “Pershing” engines. This type of engine was named after General (...) (15 years ago, 2-Nov-09, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | Old Swaybacked Flatcar (No Freeloading!)
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I am please to bring you: (URL) Old Swaybacked Flatcar (No Freeloading!)> (URL) enjoy kurt (15 years ago, 27-Oct-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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For people who have notice that LEGO has taken down the online digital copy of the Hobby Train instructions set #10183 from 'Factory.LEGO.com'. Brickshelf user: Holodoc has all 30 sets in .pdf format. (URL) For train fans. (15 years ago, 24-Oct-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I've seen photos of B60's both with and with out end windows. The standard RR of the world wasn't always very standard. Though as luck would have it I can't find any photos of one with windows on the web so it appears they were a lot rarer (...) (15 years ago, 23-Oct-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Very nice (as usual). I would have thunk that the end doors of the baggage car would not have had windows (but...?). I am still floored by the detailing you put on the interior of your cars. I'm almost half tempted to dare you to try that (...) (15 years ago, 22-Oct-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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The Lindbergh Special "The Train That Raced A Plane" (URL) When celebrated pioneer aviator Charles Lindbergh returned to the United States on June 11, 1927 following his successful solo transatlantic flight from New York City to Paris, he was (...) (15 years ago, 19-Oct-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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Ran across this interesting hack, turning O-gauge flex track into Lego track: (URL) got out the calipers and measured some 9V rail. Code 250 rail is almost exactly the right height, although different profile of course. Here is a source for Code 250 (...) (15 years ago, 11-Oct-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi, I saw these parts in a LEGO show room, and if I remember well, they are split only in two. For the height, I don't really remember. But the better is they also exists in white, in the 2010 airport tower control. I already planned to make (...) (15 years ago, 9-Oct-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) But why would anyone want to build 6 wide? (g,d & r!) J-1 (15 years ago, 9-Oct-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The TechShop (www.techshop.ws) charnges members about $15 per in^3 of material consumed to do a 3D print in ABS. The output is a little "grainy", but it could probably make acceptable non-conductive track. Still have the conductive rail (...) (15 years ago, 9-Oct-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Have you seen these in person, or do you have copies in hand? Judging from the photo Tony linked to, I'm not entirely convinced that they're 6-wide, but the stud notches at the base of this part clearly don't match those of the 4x4 or 8x8 (...) (15 years ago, 9-Oct-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Found this on the second page on the first search for "LEGO Toy Story": (URL) page same search: (URL) Flickr is such a navigation nightmare. --Tony (15 years ago, 8-Oct-09, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I wanted to announce that there are now 6 wide cylinders!!!! So we can make 6 wide tankers and boilers! It appears that they are split in fourths like the 8 stud cylinders. And either 5 or 6 bricks tall. Unfortunately these elements are in (...) (15 years ago, 8-Oct-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) confirmed that there were two Empire Builders... (URL) the one with yellow stripes has been repainted in dark green. Benn (15 years ago, 8-Oct-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(URL) Inspired by the painting located on (URL) PAGE>, I just had to create one for myself. I think it turned out pretty darn good. --Tony (15 years ago, 5-Oct-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains, Anthony Sava wrote: <snip> (...) Hi Tony - It's a very impressive line up and recap of your work. And thanks for all your business. In good faith, the train wheels for your next train are your free. Just send me an email with what (...) (15 years ago, 1-Oct-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) While Mr. Sava builds show ponys, I build (URL) Work> (URL). ;) Hardy har har! Cale (15 years ago, 30-Sep-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Grumble grumble... 26 large blind drivers... --Tony (15 years ago, 29-Sep-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks much! I ordered the wheels from you so very long ago, I began to think I'd have to use them for something else. I wish I could take credit for the yellow pinstripe below the cab door, but that's part of the prototype, but I agree it (...) (15 years ago, 29-Sep-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Mild mannered Mr. Sava by day, but by night he transforms into The Steamer! Dreaded nemesis of the goodie two-shoes Cale Lightheart, The Steamer uses his superior building ability to steal all of Lightheart's hopes and dreams for ever building (...) (15 years ago, 29-Sep-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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