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(...) <snip> (...) Once again, FANTASTIC!! I'm still trying to suss out how you made the circle using cheese slopes. Not quite getting it, but I'll try some stuff tonite :) Just looking at your trains inspires me to actually dig out (or rebuild now (...) (13 years ago, 15-Aug-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(2 URLs) Gallery> Texas State Railroad Ten Wheeler (4-6-0) Engine #201. From the TSRR Website: Engine number 201 is the oldest locomotive operated on the line. This engine was built in 1901 by the A.L. Cooke Locomotive Works for the Texas & Pacific (...) (13 years ago, 15-Aug-11, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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(...) Great! I look forward to read it. Thanks for putting in all the work to create RAILBRICKS. Play well, Jacob (13 years ago, 20-Jul-11, to lugnet.trains)
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Good news! RAILBRICKS Issue #9 is now available for download. You can find the latest issue on the RAILBRICKS website: (URL) Issue 9> Printed versions are also available for purchase at (URL) MagCloud.com> Enjoy! (URL) -Elroy (13 years ago, 19-Jul-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish.railbricks, FTX) !
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(...) That's beautiful! I really appreciate the structural/engineering dynamic in making everything appear to float! That's fantastic! Very nicely done! Dave K (13 years ago, 7-Jul-11, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Cool! (...) And very cool! One thing I thought of while watching the video: Would it look more "realistic" if you had built some kind of bridge under the tracks all the way around the loop? (...) Lots of great stuff! Play well, Jacob (13 years ago, 7-Jul-11, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Bonjour Eric, Verry nice done, especially the floating train ;). Must be a challenge to keep it all together. It's a completely different presentation of what we usualy see on shows. I know that Freeluggers aren't afraid of chalenges! I look (...) (13 years ago, 6-Jul-11, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hello, During the French Comic Con / JapanExpo event at Paris this last week-end, we (FreeLUG members) presented a Steampunk layout, with suspended floating rocks. That was the first part of the challenge. (URL) The second part was to add a train (...) (13 years ago, 6-Jul-11, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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In lugnet.trains, Chris Gray wrote: > On 11-06-22 11:11 AM, ludo soete wrote: >> Hi, >> >> Here 2 renderings of my new cereal transport wagons. I made them first in 7 >> wide,based on the original model from Helos, see: >> (URL) >> but all my trains (...) (13 years ago, 23-Jun-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) They are quite different from anything I've seen here (western Canada). Here we have a more rounded grain car. -Chris Gray (13 years ago, 23-Jun-11, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, Here 2 renderings of my new cereal transport wagons. I made them first in 7 wide,based on the original model from Helos, see: (URL) but all my trains are 6 wide and they couldn't pass under a overhang on my warehouse. So i decided to rebuild (...) (13 years ago, 22-Jun-11, to lugnet.trains)
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This year, for NALUG's annual train show, I've ended up building a weird custom train car to carry a Space Shuttle solid rocket booster (SRB), along with a factory to build the SRB's. Not exactly realistic, I know. :-) See: (URL) Gray (NALUG) (13 years ago, 11-Jun-11, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Cool! Play well, Jacob (13 years ago, 9-Jun-11, to lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc)
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(...) Thanks, Janey:-) JOHN (13 years ago, 3-Jun-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Gahh! Well, they have been moderated now. Enjoy. JOHN (13 years ago, 3-Jun-11, to lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Deeplinks, Brother John, Deeplinks! (13 years ago, 3-Jun-11, to lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(URL) After reading about this locomotive in an article written by Tim David in (URL) RAILBRICKS 8> and seeing (URL) version> built by Gavyn Rogers, I decided to give it a go. After all, it is the only true LEGO locomotive. (URL) I used pics that I (...) (13 years ago, 3-Jun-11, to lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX) !
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(...) Wow, sounds like you have been busy, looking forward to the pics. The trolley is awesome, love the use of the fences and the shaping you did around the front, and the lower part of the sides. Cheers, Janey "Red Brick" (13 years ago, 2-Jun-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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Wow; looks like I missed May. So, a quick recap of May: We decided to recreate Rice Park in St. Paul, MN, complete with The St. Paul Library, The Landmark Center, and, of course, the Ordway Theater. I've already nearly completed the library; just a (...) (13 years ago, 2-Jun-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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Just wondering if anyone has seen this in any Australian store? Preferably in Brisbane? I know Myer has had the steam train around sale times, but I thin that was about 12 months after it was released as an exclusive to the Lego webshop. (13 years ago, 30-May-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Need Help Designing a Train Table
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(...) COLTC has folding tables. For the most part they are great. They do offer a lot of flexibility for setup and arrangement. Ours fit 3x6 standard baseplates, with a half inch overhang that has never been a problem for the train tracks. We even (...) (14 years ago, 12-May-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I read your post and was trying to figure out how your tables were connected to the other club tables at NMRA (2006), but I realized after checking the photos from the event, your tables were part of the stand-alone display. Buying the COSTCO (...) (14 years ago, 11-May-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I think John raises a good point. I have a number of tables that match the wood tables my club built (they were built at the same time as the first batch) and they're sturdy and reconfigurable, but the folding tables are very attractive. They (...) (14 years ago, 4-May-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Rather than the custom-built-wooden-tables route, we ((URL) TCLTC>) took the folding table route, specifically (URL) THESE> from Costco (They are cheaper to purchase at the store itself). The nice thing about this table is that it can adjust (...) (14 years ago, 2-May-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Clifton; (...) We use two- inch spring clamps to connect the tables on the underside. Two per side on each side where two tables are joined: (URL) spring clamps hold the table together without damaging the wood. Our tables’ legs are attached (...) (14 years ago, 2-May-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Clifton; Thank you for that info and the links. My table is only for personal enjoyment, will not be traveling, and I have a limited space in my garage. I had considered leaving a space in the middle, but your modular idea is really great. (...) (14 years ago, 30-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, since the Me tracks are compatible with the standard Lego Track, you can just use the standard parts in BlueBrick. However, I guess soon or later a BlueBrick part contributor will create these Me track parts and add them in the BlueBrick (...) (14 years ago, 30-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Power pickups (Was: ME Models Metal Rails)
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(...) Eventually...yes. As we have said from the beginning, our ultimate goal is to provide a complete "L" Gauge rail system. Unfortunately, I can't give a timeframe on that as of yet. (...) Absolutely, Scott. We're going to do this and we're going (...) (14 years ago, 29-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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Damon, You should first determine the purpose of your train tables and your long-range goals. Are the tables train tables only for your personal use, or do you anticipate using them as part of a club display. If the later is true then you need to (...) (14 years ago, 28-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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I am hoping to finally move my Lego Trains on to a proper table so that the kids and I can actually enjoy them, instead of just admiring them (if you know what I mean). I currently have a 4 x 8 plywood set up on some saw horses and its just not (...) (14 years ago, 27-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Power pickups (Was: ME Models Metal Rails)
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Hi again Eric, Are you going to be offering power pickups? When running RC or PF trains, the track can simply supply the power, since control is delivered thru the RC or PF controllers. This would eliminate the need for batteries. Some track layouts (...) (14 years ago, 24-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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(...) Not exactly a clone brand. A clone brand is one that seeks to just copy LEGO's products, most like to make a quick buck. Clone brand products can be easily used by themselves. Not quite so with ME Models's metal rails, though you could if (...) (14 years ago, 21-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Oooooh, cool idea. I like that, custom switches out of the metal track. Definitely keep us posted with your creations. Benn (14 years ago, 21-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Touché, Dave! (URL) JOHN (14 years ago, 20-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) diehards embracing a clone brand! (14 years ago, 20-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sounds like a nice product, I look forward to getting hands on with it so I can explore making switches and interlocks with them. Having track loose like this really opens the door to new switch geometry and more realistic and functional (...) (14 years ago, 17-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Anything is possible but the problem is, if we went with a full channel underneath, it could potentially weaken the metal too much. We haven't done enough testing or research on that aspect, but what I can tell you is that it would be a (...) (14 years ago, 15-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) All of our curves will come in 22.5 degree sweeps. In short, if you lay them out 8 studs apart, you will be able to draw a radii line from the center of the curve that will intersect all of the junctions. (...) I will put them up on the ME (...) (14 years ago, 15-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: April
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(...) It might take me until the May open house to recover! We guestimate between 1500 and 2000 people between 10am and 4pm. This was the first time we had to station a doorman to limit the number of people in the space, because it was so packed as (...) (14 years ago, 10-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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The Open House yesterday was more like a MAD House! (URL) TV news story> of the GMLTC/TCLTC re-aired early Saturday morning, and 1,000s of people came out to see us. The wait to get into the space (we max out at 300 people I'd say) was over an hour. (...) (14 years ago, 10-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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(...) I noticed that too, Larry, just by looking at the pics on RailBricks. The connectors have a certain patina to them that sets them slightly apart from a LEGO-produced plate's gloss. (...) Me too. Ed (14 years ago, 9-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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(...) Bluebrick supports full, half and quarter pieces of both the curved and straight track elements. If I use these elements in the design of my layout, and purchase the ME components, will they marry up? For instance a quarter track piece from ME (...) (14 years ago, 8-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The old 4.5v curves just had a channel if I'm remembering OK, they had just one one anti-stud halfway along as well as one at each end - allowing for very flexible sleeper placement. Would something like that be possible? ROSCO (14 years ago, 7-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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(...) For those of us who add ballast and individual ties to our track the placement of holes along the curved rails will be a key point. (URL) From what I've seen so far ME has put a good deal of thought into this product and I have no doubt you'll (...) (14 years ago, 7-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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(...) The poly bag sets as well as the longer sections come without the 2X8 plates included. We have thrown in the connector pieces with every kit. You are free to use them if you want, but removing them from the kits will not really save you any (...) (14 years ago, 6-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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There has been and there will be a lot going on this month. The TCLTC layout will be on display at the Brickmania Open House this Saturday from 10AM to 4PM, and an (URL) AtlasObscura Day> after-party will be hosted there as well, from 7PM to 11PM. (...) (14 years ago, 6-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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Subject matter says it all really-- I am going to use the TCLTC NG here on LUGNET as a blog for all of the day to day goings on with the club. JOHN (14 years ago, 6-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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(...) Q: Are the rails available separately? That is, w/o the sleeper pieces. I have considered getting LEGO trains for the past 2 decades, but never bought a single train set. Therefore, I have no track in my collection. Except for a bunch of 4.5v (...) (14 years ago, 5-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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(...) Me too. Cale (14 years ago, 5-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Woohoo! My checkbook awaits the next big announcement. (URL) JOHN (14 years ago, 4-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) The ends, right now, are in dark bley and reddish brown. If there's enough interest, we can do them in other colors as well and maybe offer them as an "add-on". Quite frankly though, unless you're connecting to existing LEGO track, you don't (...) (14 years ago, 4-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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(...) Numbers are: R56, R72, R88 where R40 is LEGO standard. Number corresponds to radius of curve on center of ties. The pattern CURVE-STRAIGHT-CURVE...IGHT-CURVE will match up with 4 sections of R72 perfectly. (14 years ago, 4-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) end ties will be produced in? I'd like to see light bley, as well as brown, and possibly tan? ROSCO (14 years ago, 4-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yup. What I'm hoping is that they are making a radius that matches the radius of the straight-curve-straight-curve corner, so we can simply drop them in and laugh:-) JOHN (14 years ago, 4-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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(...) TCLTC and PennLUG are in the same boat John. Our steam fleet will look fantastic on the new wider ME curves and will run much better too. This will probably be the first part of our layouts to be converted to the new rails. Cale (14 years ago, 4-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) use a clumsy straight-curve-straight configuration for our corners; are the numbers on what those geometries are public information yet? We look forward to the Good News;-) JOHN (14 years ago, 3-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I'm not sure if I fully understand your question here, but I do have the additional geometry available for use in track draw, meaning, I should be able to convert it to BlueBrick (but I haven't played with it much). (...) I should be able to (...) (14 years ago, 3-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) when using CAD based track designers like Bluebrick? The full, half and quarter lengths of both the straight and curved tracks? Does the future also include renditions of the switches are crossings? (14 years ago, 3-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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(...) I have a sample and the edges, while crisp rather than rounded, are not sharp enough to cut. There may be a bit more wear due to the metal corner, not sure. But I'm not too worried about that. The adapter piece is a little less shiny than (...) (14 years ago, 2-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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(...) Our manufacturer of the rails runs the rail through a "de-burrer" machine. Basically there is a wash and bunch of ceramic stones. The unit vibrates and a unique smooth finish comes about when each rail comes out of the bath. There are no sharp (...) (14 years ago, 1-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) make this announcement... Neat system, but I have a concern that the plastic wheels against the sharp inside edge of the rail will wear down the wheels faster than usual. If I buy some, I might have to round off the top of the rails just a (...) (14 years ago, 1-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | ME Models Metal Rails
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ME Models has just released metal L-gauge train rails: The video: (URL) review: (URL) (14 years ago, 1-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains) !
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| | Re: Texas State Railroad Engine #400
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Anthony Sava wrote: <snip> (...) Hey, Tony- This is a fantastic build, and I must say that I totally love your project of building all of the steam engines of a museum. They all look great together; what an exhibition they (...) (14 years ago, 31-Mar-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Love the details in the cab. Very nice. Looks like the cheese slopes are your friend big time. (14 years ago, 30-Mar-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(2 URLs) Gallery> Texas State Railroad Mikado (2-8-2) Engine #400. From the TSRR Website: This locomotive began its career on the Tremont & Gulf Railway, a Louisiana short line. Wearing number 30, it was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in (...) (14 years ago, 30-Mar-11, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Check out what you can make with 750,000 LEGO bricks
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Check out what you can make with 750,000 LEGOs From Kare11.com website March 20, 2011 MINNEAPOLIS -- Local LEGO-builders have a new way to let visitors get a look at their one-of-a-kind creations. "It's extravagant. You come in and it's a huge (...) (14 years ago, 21-Mar-11, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.fun, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.mn, FTX) !
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| | Re: C&NW Bi-levels, take 2
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(...) Thanks for the kind words John and Cale. The CN&W bi-levels are still among my favorite cars (though of course nothing can compare to dome cars). I like the single level cars that C&NW added a fake roof to so that they could run even with the (...) (14 years ago, 5-Mar-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Maersk Train Set Release Date in US: APRIL 1st??????
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(...) Just got my VIP eNews, and it's listed. Can even find it in the Shop-At-Home catelog (of course, not available yet). ... Is it April yet? (14 years ago, 3-Mar-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: C&NW Bi-levels, take 2
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In lugnet.trains, Benn Coifman wrote: <snip> (...) I love the dark green, Benn! And I love the (URL) Twin Cities 400> line; it was the major competitor to the Hiawatha line. Speaking of the Hi, I have pretty much completed mine, after only about 8 (...) (14 years ago, 1-Mar-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: C&NW Bi-levels, take 2
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(...) YOU said it, not I! (URL) JOHN (14 years ago, 1-Mar-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Railbricks Issue 8
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Download the latest issue of (URL) RAILBRICKS> now! (URL) 8> is now available for download! In this latest issue we focus on yard services. There’s an overview of what keeps those steam trains running, a look at cargo containers and how they’ve (...) (14 years ago, 1-Mar-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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| | Re: C&NW Bi-levels, take 2
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(...) Awesome train Benn. The C&NW colors look great. The dark green is a huge improvement over the older version. I could make some kind of dig here and say something about not being the right width but I hold my tongue. ;) I love the choice of the (...) (14 years ago, 1-Mar-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Maersk Train Set Release Date in US: APRIL 1st??????
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(...) lol That may be true, but you aren't the (URL) BEN> in question, here! (URL) JOHN (14 years ago, 25-Feb-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | C&NW Bi-levels, take 2
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(4 URLs) full gallery> My first attempt at the C&NW Bi-levels was nice at the time, but now looks clunky. The prototypes are designed for push-pull operations, with a cab car on the rear end. But because I used the drop train base for the cars, I (...) (14 years ago, 25-Feb-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: New Maersk Train Set Release Date in US: APRIL 1st??????
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(...) Ask me April 2nd (grin). It does have my signature five long cab after all. Benn (14 years ago, 23-Feb-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 10219 Maersk Container train set
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(...) So, has LEGO yet figured out that the Canadian dollar is valued higher than the U.S. dollar, and is expected to stay that way for some time? GAAAAAAHHHHH! (14 years ago, 22-Feb-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10219 Maersk Container train set
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Just to update the information. Set was release at the LEGOWorld 2011 event in Denmark. LEGO Exclusive set for LEGO, Trains, and Maersk fans. LEGO set #10219 Maersk container train. Copyright set year: 2011 Train cars: 3 (1:Engine, 2 freight/flatbed (...) (14 years ago, 20-Feb-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | New Maersk Train Set Release Date in US: APRIL 1st??????
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(URL) Ben, if you are behind all of this.....> (URL) JOHN (14 years ago, 19-Feb-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Texas State Railroad Engine #8
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(...) You know, I've read the Wikipedia article on the MRS-1 already, but somehow I missed the part about the variable gauge trucks - that's awesome. --Tony (14 years ago, 8-Feb-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Texas & Pacific #610
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(...) Thanks Benn. The camera was one of those rare lucid moments where I had pieces on the table and a photo in my hand and things just clicked. As for the suspension... I'm terribly tempted to go back on most of my other steam engines and add them (...) (14 years ago, 8-Feb-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Texas & Pacific #610
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(...) Thanks much! #610 has had a rich history, and one I feel should be told, which is one of the many reasons I modeled her. --Tony (14 years ago, 8-Feb-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Texas State Railroad Engine #8
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(...) Ah, the MRS1, those were a cold war wonder. Built for the US government with variable gauge trucks. More (URL) here> (14 years ago, 4-Feb-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Texas & Pacific #610
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(...) Nice work. Clever use of the camera and the suspension on the drivers is great. Benn (14 years ago, 4-Feb-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(2 URLs) Gallery> (URL) Texas State Railroad ALCO MRS-1 Diesel-Electric locomotive #8>. Built in 1953 by ALCO and General Electric, the locomotive was first owned by the United States Army, and then later by the United States Navy. I have not been (...) (14 years ago, 1-Feb-11, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) tony i'm not a die-hard train fan but that is a gorgeous, well-detailed model. the informative background text is a nice touch..great job!! ..joseph g (14 years ago, 31-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(2 URLs) Gallery> The (URL) Texas & Pacific #610> is the sole surviving example of the earliest form of the super-power steam locomotives built by the Lima Locomotive Works from 1925 to 1949. The super-power locomotives were the first to combine a (...) (14 years ago, 31-Jan-11, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Hey all, I have been getting a few emails asking if i'm still making custom track so I just wanted to share a big Yes I am!! photos of my work - (URL) Please note: All prices are for labor only. I no longer have access to 9v track for modification. (...) (14 years ago, 30-Jan-11, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: candy and ***** size: was Re: 10219 Maersk Container train set
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(...) --snip-- (...) I'd just like to highlight that the cool ideas were Dave Eaton's, not mine. Wrong post quoted ;) Tim (14 years ago, 29-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) We've actually had surprisingly little trouble. We do have a loose rope barrier around the layout, and we always have a group member at the "grabbing" spots. In fact, we usually have to invite the kids to grab candy. Some are fairly picky (...) (14 years ago, 27-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) sorry, easier access: (URL) (14 years ago, 27-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) thanks very much for the follow-up. Nice loco. though others may, I have no problem with clones. (URL) red facade on the red building are mega bloks. It is to good a color to pass up IMO. Jonathan (14 years ago, 27-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Sounds like a job for the (URL) BrickModder>! (URL) JOHN (14 years ago, 26-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Now don't be silly. One just has to MOD the new containers down to classic 4 wide standard Lego shipping containers. Just like one has to MOD the Maersk container ship's containers up to 4 wide standard to fit in a classic town/train harbor (...) (14 years ago, 26-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Well if the set is like the Emerald Night and does not come with the track and motor parts, I could see this being in a similar price range. After all the flat beds and yard-tractor (truck) aren't significantly more than the tender and dinning (...) (14 years ago, 26-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: candy and ***** size: was Re: 10219 Maersk Container train set
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(...) I can build that train in 8 studs. Because 8 is better. (URL) Cale (14 years ago, 26-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I'm suddenly reminded of "Name That Tune". Except in LEGO studs: "I can build that train in 6 studs!" "I can build it in 4 studs!" "Ok, build that train!" DaveE (14 years ago, 26-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, some of us are big enough-- at least, that's what she said! (...) lol, it's too bad that I'm not further along with my 14 wides, because when I get rolling, I'll be ramping up the rhetoric BIG time! JOHN (14 years ago, 25-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That was pretty close to what I thought when I read the post. Extra fun for all! Tim PS. Although a real man with no need for compensation would do it in 6w. (14 years ago, 25-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You're a braver man than I. As I think about it, though, that's a totally cool idea! Imagine if you could get it to be some sort of automated hopper delivery system... Put a trigger on the side of the train that opens up the hopper as it goes (...) (14 years ago, 25-Jan-11, to lugnet.trains)
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