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(...) This seems like the best bet. It looks like it's based upon the the 4-4-0 "American" or similar designs (I'm not a train historian): (URL) that the tender is 8-wheeled, like the Emerald Knight, but having just 4 wheels (e.g a 9V motor) is a (...) (14 years ago, 20-May-10, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That's good to know. I haven't gotten one yet, and would like to run it as unaltered as possible. (...) It's called a "tender." (URL) I believe that this is what I will end up doing when I get mine. (...) Given the news of a new PF train motor (...) (14 years ago, 19-May-10, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Technically this engine has very ordinary articulation. The "driver" bogey uses a standard 4x6 bogey plate, and the front bogey is still attached with a centered pin even if it's a bit higher than normal. As for how it runs, another member of (...) (14 years ago, 19-May-10, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I always respected your profound dislike of the blays, though I never quite understood why it upset you so much, Ben. But such is life:-) I just miss the good old days when you and I and all of the other old-timers were a lot more vocal on (...) (14 years ago, 19-May-10, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) All getting a bit worked up over something which is, after all, a children's targeted set ;-) On more practical matters, how about the motorization, and I presume the unusual articulation (mentioned earlier) works fine on actual track. (14 years ago, 18-May-10, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ... (...) Is that for overcoming my blay-phobia, John? Hahha... But I still do not appreaciate this cold color and I never used it in any MOC, although I own the one or other kilogram of that stuff, as I have to admit. Leg godt! Ben P.s.: (...) (14 years ago, 18-May-10, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Bingo. Art imitating art imitating life is going to be prototypically toyish, and therefore perfect as a "toy." This is one set that I wouldn't mind running unaltered on our layout. And greetings to you, Ben! JOHN (14 years ago, 18-May-10, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Good luck is right, considering that I'm nursing a 6 YO Mac (Not Intel based) and haven't quite gotten into Bricksmith yet:-/ I appreciate the response. Cheers to me mates down unda! (URL) JOHN (14 years ago, 18-May-10, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the linkie and the help! JOHN (14 years ago, 18-May-10, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) "The Rechargeable Battery box has tube building interface underneath and studs at the top. The size is 4 x 8 x 4 modules." (So 4 bricks high.) See (URL) for additional info. W (14 years ago, 18-May-10, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Sorry I don't have one yet. But you might be able to work it out by downloading the unofficial LDraw part (URL) here>. I'm at work or I'd do it myself. Good luck! ROSCO (14 years ago, 18-May-10, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Help with dimensions
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(URL) I'm wondering what the height in bricks this battery pack is. Anybody know off hand? TIA JOHN (14 years ago, 18-May-10, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I think you completely missed the mark right there. Given the nature of the franchise, it is probably a very accurate and highly detailed recreation of an actual toy train, with no "juniorization" involved. I bought it, and compared to a (...) (14 years ago, 15-May-10, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi, agreed on toyish appearance, but hey - this IS from a cartoonish source - hence it is perfectly fitting the theme. And that is no city and minifig style theme, so one can't expect this to be a train for a "regular" LEGO train layout. I (...) (14 years ago, 14-May-10, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Toy Story Train comments?
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I see a video review here: (URL) too juniorized for my taste; it kinda fits into the same idea as the Harry Potter trains. The carriages are very short, which is a reasonable concession to the target age and the cartoon aspect of this, but I think (...) (14 years ago, 12-May-10, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Brickworld - Keynote Speaker Plus...
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover 2010: Bricks In Space A lot has been happening lately as we prepare for Brickworld 2010!!! We have a wonderful Keynote Speaker from the upper management of LEGO lined up for the event: Lisbeth Valther (...) (14 years ago, 4-May-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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| | It's another Tequila Sunrise
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(URL) Sava Railways has unlocked the company vault yet again, and the blueprints for the iconic Tequila Sunrise passenger train can now be purchased at (URL) SRW Locomotive Works>. These blueprints are of a Hudson 4-6-4 with Henry Dreyfuss inspired (...) (14 years ago, 27-Apr-10, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Who does this image belong to?
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I will be presenting an Introduction to LDraw presentation at BrickWorld this June and would like to include this picture: (URL) anyone know who it belongs to, so I can get his / her permission to use it? Thanks much, Scott (14 years ago, 16-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Electronic brick (1968) schematics?
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(...) I've recently reverse-engineered the earlier unit from the 118 train set: Circuit: (2 URLs) would gladly do the same with a 139 unit if someone has one open. If anyone has a 139 unit but does not want to open it, please could they post the (...) (14 years ago, 13-Apr-10, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Microscale trains by LDD
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(...) Nice work! Benn (14 years ago, 4-Apr-10, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Microscale trains by LDD
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Hey, After almost 6 years hiatus, here’s my second post to this newsgroup. I downloaded Lego Company’s LDD-software and found out that it’s quite nice one to make microscale train models. Finally I made quite many trains. I felt that building with (...) (14 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Brickworld - Build On The Spot Challenge
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover 2010: Bricks In Space The Brickworld Team has arranged to create and execute our second annual Build On-The-Spot (BOTS) challenge at this year’s event. This challenge will be completed in addition to the (...) (15 years ago, 30-Mar-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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| | Re: Converting an Emerald Night to run on 9 volt track
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(...) My order with 8879 is now "in progress" and 8879 is back in stock. However, some of the other PF stuff is back order until May: https://shop.lego.co...870&cn=587 (URL) (15 years ago, 29-Mar-10, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Brickworld - Premiere Item
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover 2010: Bricks In Space Brickworld is excited to announce that Jonathan Bender, author of "LEGO - A Love Story" will be attending Brickworld this year. (URL) In honor of this, we have made arrangements with his (...) (15 years ago, 28-Mar-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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| | Re: LEGOdometer
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(...) Even with that explaination, I just can't seem to get the spacing and the gearing right between the dials. If you have the time, please, I would like a visual aid of the between walls and the between-dials gearing. When I first saw this, I (...) (15 years ago, 26-Mar-10, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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| | NMRA NTS Show Planning - Milwaukee, July 2010
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As seen on the (URL) RAILBRICKS blog>: "I'd like to invite you to the NMRA NTS mail list. We've migrated to this new mail list service due to troubles with the original ILTCO list. Jeramy Spurgeon was kind enough to host this email thru the (...) (15 years ago, 25-Mar-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: GMLTC to display at La Crosse & Three Rivers Model Railroad Show
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Look at me! I move so fast I'm a blur! /lol/ (15 years ago, 19-Mar-10, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Michiana-LTC to display at St. Joseph Valley Railroad Club Swap Meet - Sunday, March 21st, 2010
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Type: Train Show and Swap Meet Date: Sunday, March 21, 2010 Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Location: BPOE Lodge 235 Address: 3535 McKinley Ave, South Bend, IN The Saint Joe Valley Model Railroad club sponsors two swap meets a year. At our meet you will see (...) (15 years ago, 19-Mar-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug, lugnet.announce)
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| | GMLTC to display at La Crosse & Three Rivers Model Railroad Show
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(URL) The Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club will be showing this weekend at the La Crosse & Three Rivers Railroad Club 29th Annual Model Railroad Show. Come see the GMLTC’s 18’x30’ ever-expanding modular all-LEGO town & 9V train layout. Judy & Bill (...) (15 years ago, 16-Mar-10, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.loc.us.wi, FTX)
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| | Brickworld - 2010 Event Kits & Preorder
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover 2010: Bricks In Space Brickworld is happy to announce that we have designed 2, yes, TWO classic space themed event kits for the 2010 event. The kits are: Moon Rover (URL) Speedster Spaceship (URL) These kits (...) (15 years ago, 11-Mar-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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| | GFLUG at the Orange Blossom Special Train Show
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For Immediate Release Contact: Robin Werner MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA - The Greater Florida LEGO Users Group and Train Club (GFLUG/GFLTC) is proud to announce its participation in the RealRail’s Orange Blossom Special Train Show this February 27-28, (...) (15 years ago, 25-Feb-10, to lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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| | The Bogota Railhead
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Presenting the Bogota Railhead: (2 URLs) Enjoy, -Keith (15 years ago, 20-Feb-10, to lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Who made the Train car with both brown colors?
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(...) That is rather impressive! Expensive too, I imagine. Scott W. (15 years ago, 17-Feb-10, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I believe this might be a (the?) candidate: (URL) contact info is needed, I will be able to provide it. (mailed it too, but decided to post as well for others that might be interested). Cheers, Matija (15 years ago, 16-Feb-10, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New Datsville Train Needed
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The official LEGO Model rjwmetro.ldr has to be replaced by a MOC. Who wants to contribute? See (URL) for terms and details. /Tore (15 years ago, 16-Feb-10, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Who made the Train car with both brown colors?
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Hey all, I recall seeing a Train car where someone used "retired" brown and reddish brown for a nice textural effect. Anyone remember who that was and can you provide a link to the pictures? Please reply to my e-mail if you could, as I don't browse (...) (15 years ago, 15-Feb-10, to lugnet.trains)
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| | SRW Locomotive Works
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(URL) Sava Railways has unlocked the company vault, and four of the Sava Railways steam engine blueprints can now be purchased at (URL) SRW Locomotive Works>. These blueprints are of an American 4-4-0, a Hudson 4-6-4 with Henry Dreyfuss inspired (...) (15 years ago, 13-Feb-10, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | 2010 Brickworld Theme
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(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover After much deliberation, the Brickworld Team is excited to announce that the theme for this year's event is: 2010: Bricks In Space So, let's all try to work something "spacey" into our displays somewhere in (...) (15 years ago, 10-Feb-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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| | Re: Eastwood Ravine
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(...) If you're interested in seeing the bridge in action... well, as much as a bridge can be, I've uploaded a video to YouTube. (URL) --Tony (15 years ago, 3-Feb-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Eastwood Ravine
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(...) Nice Benn (15 years ago, 30-Jan-10, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Eastwood Ravine
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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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| | Re: LDraw Names for Monorail Parts
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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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| | Re: Question about gearing Power Functions-based 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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| | Question about gearing Power Functions-based trains
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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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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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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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| | Brickworld Registration Open
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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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| | Re: 8 Wide Steam Trains
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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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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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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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| | Big Blue 3 - Proof of Concept
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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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| | Re: SCLTC holiday show at Nixon Library
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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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| | Re: SCLTC holiday show at Nixon Library
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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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| | Re: Railfanning
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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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| | Railfanning
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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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| | Brickworld Registration & Brickworld Indy
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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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| | Re: SCLTC holiday show at Nixon Library
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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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| | Re: Converting an Emerald Night to run on 9 volt track
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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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| | Re: Converting an Emerald Night to run on 9 volt track
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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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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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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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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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(...) Definitely. They've got a highly skilled veteran LEGO builder with more talent in his little finger than most AFOLs have in their entire family. Plus his dad. ;) --Tony (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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(...) I got married and moved out there 26 years ago and lived across from Sabino Canyon, but moved back to Minnesota in '91. Won't be moving back to Tucson for a few years, though. I do own land in between Oracle and San Manuel. (...) Yeouch. (URL) (...) (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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(...) Cool - Tucson is a great little town (1) to move to! What part of the area are you moving to? I live on the northwest side not that far from Marana. Just as an FYI, the closest LEGO® brand store is in Phoenix (Chandler) and if you are into (...) (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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(...) However it may be fair to say that TCLTC has resources and talent surpassing that of some small LTCs with >2 members! Do not underestimate the two-man club :) -Jordan (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: 8 Wide Steam Trains
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(...) "Jump on your post?" Jordan, why, I would never...... (URL) JOHN (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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(...) Heh, KeithLUG.... (URL) JOHN (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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(...) And what more does one really need anyway, (URL) ET>? JOHN (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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(...) Well, yes, it is my son's and my layout, but we have had other people "in on the action" as it were from time to time, like the time we collaborated with renowned builder (URL) Jonathan Lopes>. But I am not a club in the traditional sense, no. (...) (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Searching for ' Helos '
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Hi all, I'm looking for the person behind following Brickshelf name : helos (URL) building my first 7 wide cargo cars (type Uapps - Cereals) and would like to know where he found the logo's on the decals used on his version of those cars (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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So it's kinda like KeithLUG for trains? ;) (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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(...) No. It's got John *and* his ego as members ;) (15 years ago, 17-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: 8 Wide Steam Trains
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(...) Well, I do recall you mentioning Ross' creations but that was waaaaaay back then. You were still the author of the post. Right now I'm working on a train bridge that will incorporate the smooth curve rail technique mentioned in RAILBRICKS (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 8 Wide Steam Trains
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Before John jumps on my post, when I said, "The larger the scale, the more parts you'll use, and the heavier it will be," I meant that as "generally speaking." Simple boxcars aren't going to be much heavier at 8- or 10-wide than at 6-wide, for (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 8 Wide Steam Trains
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(...) 8-wide gives you more breathing room for details, too. 10-wide even more so, but as John said official LEGO wheels don't match that scale. Also, the larger the scale, the more parts you'll use and the heavier it will be, so you need to worry (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Converting an Emerald Knight to run on 9 volt track
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(...) Adding it to a passenger car doesn't work very well. The engine is heavy and the internal gearing is being used in reverse, which makes it very hard to push from further back. The 9V motor running at full power can't get enough traction to (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Converting an Emerald Knight to run on 9 volt track
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(...) We had some luck adding a 9v motor to the tender and pushing the locomotive. We did find that it works best if you remove the internal gearing on the locmotive, though, to help cut down on the friction, thereby making it easier to push. -Elroy (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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So, it's not really a club but your personal layout? (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | The TCLTC Changes Its Name
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Since I have relocated away from the Twin Cities of Mpls/St.Paul, MN, I've decided to change the name of the club. Eventually, I plan on moving to Tucson, AZ, so "TCLTC" will stand for "TuCson LEGO Train Club, but in the mean time, I'm going to call (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) It's a myth, perpetrated by the 8 wide-haters! (URL) But seriously, no, not even close, but 8 wides look about twice as nice as 6 wides.... (URL) JOHN (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) YO, ADRIAN! ===...=== (sorry, couldn't resist-- I'm living in the metro Philly area now!) (URL) Thanks for the plug! Funny thing is that Larry was asking about steam 8 wides, and I never really got into building those-- that was Ross' (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hello, Larry! Ahhh, one of my favorite topics: 8 wide! (URL) First, there is nothing really special about building 8 wide; it really is simply a difference of width by 2 studs. The reason one would consider building 8 wide instead of 6 wide is (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Never, never, NEVER apologize for asking a question in this forum, Larry! (URL) We are all here to share information and promote the LEGO train hobby. There's no room for elitism here! <snip> (...) The EN is a push train-- it doesn't come with (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Basically, a 9V train motor doesn't fit this engine very well, in terms of both the motor's size and look. I've thought about using a 9V motor, too, and personally I'd use it as one of the trucks on a passenger car, as close to the engine as (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, I haven't opened mine yet, so this isn't for sure, but a 9V motor really doesn't fit with the wheel configuration on the engine without severe changes. It could be put on the tender, although that has 8 wheels, so you'd have to change (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Please, please, PLEASE excuse this neophyte for such a simple question... I have note been able to even touch my LEGO train in over three years (it's been in storage) and I just learned about the Emerald Knight. The last time I had any (...) (15 years ago, 16-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You need the help of John Neal!!! My suggestion would be to go through Lugnet's train group and look for post by him. At the start of the decade, the train's group was simmering with activity and John N. was (and still is!) a strong proponent (...) (15 years ago, 15-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hello Anthony - LOL - I've just started reading the RAILBRICKS back issues, I've just started issue 3. Thanks for the info you sent me and I'll start looking through it later tonight. For right now, what I'd really like to build is something (...) (15 years ago, 15-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Howdy Larry! The RAILBRICKS website (www.railbricks.com) has many sets of instructions, though I'm afraid they mostly (if not all) 6 wide designs. However, it wouldn't be too terribly difficult to augment them to be 8 wide. RAILBRICKS Magazine (...) (15 years ago, 15-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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The remote is available for sale again with shipping starting April 2010: (URL) (15 years ago, 15-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello everyone! I hope this post goes through. Anyway, I only have one LEGO train set: Lego 4534-1 Express Deluxe that my wife got me for Christmas a few years back. I have been ogling all the trains that you all have built throughout the years. I (...) (15 years ago, 15-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Though I have already praised you for this beautiful pic elsewhere, I'll restate it here as well-- nicely staged and a nice MOC, too! It is certainly calendar-worthy. (URL) JOHN (15 years ago, 15-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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The next installment in my Sava Railways Scenic Tours photo series: "Painted Desert" (URL) Image is a link. As seen in the (URL) 2010 Calendar>. --Tony (15 years ago, 14-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Ha, well, the full train is going to be more like today's tourist lines: a hodge-podge of various cars. I already have a 12 wide Hiawatha car that I have built which I need to convert to 14 wide, and a 14 wide Soo Caboose I built about 10 (...) (15 years ago, 13-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Oh, so that's where all the metallic silver went. John, you're insane (grin). But I can't wait to see the full train set (grin some more). Benn (15 years ago, 13-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Really nice, Tony! Lots of great details in there (Jack-in-the-box? FTW†) As an aside: I really wish that you were into fleshies.... Thanks for sharing, Elvis, and a Merry Christmas to you and yours as well! JOHN †For The Win (15 years ago, 10-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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The next installment in my Sava Railways Scenic Tours photo series: "Blue Christmas" (URL) Image is a link. Merry Christmas from Sava Railways! --Tony (15 years ago, 10-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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(...) Awwww, give us a big hug! (URL) JOHN (15 years ago, 9-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) There's the John I know and love! :) Dave K (15 years ago, 9-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Welcome to trains, Larry! Although the pedant in me compels me to politely suggest that such testing belongs (URL) HERE> Please don't be offended; I really can't help myself! (URL) JOHN (15 years ago, 9-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Just testing to see if this comes through. Cheers! Larry (15 years ago, 9-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not Brass, but they worked. (URL) I later had some steel wheels done up by a local machinist. I've also used some LIONEL 0 gauge wheels. The profile is similar, just a bit wider. Mat (15 years ago, 8-Dec-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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