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(...) Nice Benn (15 years ago, 30-Jan-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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For the upcoming TexLUG display at the Healthy Baby and Child Expo in Houston, and to make use of our club's new MichLUG designed train tables, I decided to build a sunken display module featuring my new Trestle Bridge design. (URL) Photos of the (...) (15 years ago, 27-Jan-10, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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(...) It makes more sense for "Monorail" to be a valid CATEGORY than some of the existing ones, so I added it a while ago. The definitive list is at (URL) Chris (15 years ago, 21-Jan-10, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Actually, the 9V motor also had the same issue around corners, but I believe it was not caused by the required wheel slip, but by the increased friction on the flanges when they run at a (fairly large) angle to the rails on the corners. This (...) (15 years ago, 20-Jan-10, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I've noticed that because the Emerald Night's two sets of driver wheels are locked together, the engine struggles to go around corners: the outer wheels have further to turn, so the wheels slip and the engine's movement becomes jerky. Would it be (...) (15 years ago, 19-Jan-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) If John wants my club shirts back, he is going to have to come and get them. Until then, I will be forced to continue to be the rep for TCLTC in the Midwest. Paul (15 years ago, 8-Jan-10, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc)
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The team at Brickworld is excited to announce that registration for the 2010 event at the Westin is now open. Preorder items will be posted on the web site soon (including 2 event kits). The theme is (...) (15 years ago, 1-Jan-10, 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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(...) Until you hit a curve (grin). Seriously though, going from 6 to 8 gives you an improvement in resolution of 33%, so you can get more detail in. But you'll be tempted to make it longer and the lego curves are too tight as it is. The (...) (15 years ago, 26-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Okay, John, you might not be a club, but could you be used as one? And if you were, would I recognize you if you hit me over the head? Benn PS, what about the extended TCLTC members (e.g., Mr Foster) (15 years ago, 26-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc)
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So with much josh-taking-caringings and procrastination-ings and other life-thingings that get in the way of good ol' fashioned lego-buildingings, I pieced together a few monents here and there to put this together-- (URL) (image is a link) Yes (...) (15 years ago, 24-Dec-09, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) of inspiring others. In our case, it was PNLTC's show at LLCA in 2001 that made my family aware of LTCs and happy to help start one when the opportunity arose later that year. Happy Holidays! -Ted (15 years ago, 24-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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(...) Eric- Thanks for the nice comments. It was a logistical challenge to run two shows at the same time, but we did it. The Library has been a wonderful venue. It's ("only") 20 miles from our home in Irvine. We thank the TCA (Train Collectors (...) (15 years ago, 24-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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Mr. Sava! These are always a treat to see. Each one of your recent works are well built and the photos rock! Kudos 2 U. Fine work Sir. -Eric (15 years ago, 21-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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The next installment in my Sava Railways Scenic Tours photo series: "Railfanning" (URL) Image is a link. As seen in the (URL) 2010 Calendar> --Tony (15 years ago, 21-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The team at Brickworld is excited to announce that registration for the 2010 event at the Westin will open on January 1st. We look forward to seeing everyone in Chicago in June. We are presently updating the (...) (15 years ago, 20-Dec-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 contribute much of my return to LEGO as an adult to you guys. The pictures on your website and elsewhere inspired me more than any thing else. Thanks! Scott (URL) (15 years ago, 20-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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Ted! I am always excited to see SCLTC layouts. Very well done! ALWAYS, a pleasure to see. Happy Holidays to you and your family. -Eric (15 years ago, 19-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc)
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(...) Nope. They use completely different IR protocols, unfortunately. (URL) As noted previously, the one I ordered is not expected (...) I'm waiting for my remote, too. :( If you have an RCX or NXT, you can program them to send PF-compatible (...) (15 years ago, 18-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) On another note, will the new PF stuff work with my "old" RC train controller? As noted previously, the one I ordered is not expected until April - or I could shell out on eBay/Bricklink. Also, has anyone tried to use an "IR blaster" or (...) (15 years ago, 18-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Touché. Godt legged! (URL) JOHN (15 years ago, 18-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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