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(...) I'll bite: what's the difference? JOHN (12 years ago, 24-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It is the same in Denmark. (I must admit that I am bad at remembering which colour wire goes where, which means that I occasionally trigger the safety breaker when mounting ceiling lamps.) Play well, Jacob (12 years ago, 24-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I know that flex track is a love hate topic. But I thought I'd post a new item I spotted! Plus some links for comparison... Fisher Price Thomas & Friends (aka GeoTracks)(URL) Current LEGO Flex track (URL) Prototype LEGO Flex track (2 URLs) (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My facts are from Sweden, but I suspect we are following the euro norm. Old wiring is two wires - 'phase' and 'earth' - that's 220 (or rather 230) Volts in one wire and 'return' in the other. New wiring, old outdoor or wet room wiring have an (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, it is OK in the US to pull wires horizontally. If they are more than 1 1/2 inches (about 3.75 cm) from the edge of the stud (which is 3 1/2" thick on interior walls) they they need to be protected by a metal plate so that screws or nails (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) [ apologies for being a geek ] Is it okay to pull wires horisontally in walls in the US? In DK the only place you are allowed to pull wires in walls is vertically in the space directly above and below a visible wall-plug or contact. Play well, (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I had a couple suprise guests a week or so ago. The first out-of-towner AFOL to visit the LMC was Dan Parker from Seattle. The second was Abner! After a nice visit and tour of the LMC we were driving away and I had a thought, so we turned (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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"Photos or it didn't happen." OK here's some more photos! :) Both major walls in place and wired (mostly). The garage door is visible too! Off to the side you can see the 36" door waiting to be hung. (URL) Photo from the other direction. The Display (...) (12 years ago, 23-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I will quote Larry P. on this: "Photos or it didn't happen." :p (12 years ago, 22-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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The LMC (LEGO Man Cave) is coming along nicely. I have all the walls built and installed (save one small one). 250" of electrical wire pulled, 20 outlets & 4 switches. Garage door opener installed and clearence worked out. Next steps: hang the door (...) (12 years ago, 22-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Just wanted everyone to see this super cool train photo taken downtown Portland! (URL) SteveB (12 years ago, 22-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I think Dan is bringing this to Bricks by the Bay. I can't wait to see it! Russell (12 years ago, 11-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) I'm afraid to ask, Dave-- what else is there??? (URL) (...) Thanks! (...) Yeah, I just finished a building for Brickmania's new super cool Vietnam diorama, and I've dropped 8 Lifelites into that, and I've got another building to go! Maybe I'll (...) (12 years ago, 10-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Oh now you're corrupted! the drilling holes won't be the end of it--not by a long shot :) The landing pad looks fantastic! nicely done!! And now that you're on this long road of lifelites, prepare to drill more holes all over the layout! :) (...) (12 years ago, 10-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Steve. As you already know all too well, the credit goes to Ross! (URL) The interior lights and the subway lights are the same; I found them on ebay. (URL) is a link. We run about 3 of those off of a 9 volt transformer. JOHN (12 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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Hi John, How are you lighting the subway. And then on the next couple videos it your layout at "night". What kind of lights are you using to light the building interiors? Very nice BTW! SteveB (12 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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I promised two updates this week, and so here is the second one for this week, and it actually involves more (URL) Lifelites>. We had already (URL) Harold up> to make his (URL) rotor spin>, and that is cool, but we decided that we needed to light up (...) (12 years ago, 9-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Modern UV protective treatments on windows should reduce that problem significantly either built-into new windows or in after-market applications. (12 years ago, 8-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) At our Halloween events last year, we discovered that trans-neon green (anti-freeze color) bricks glow wickedly under black lights! Trés cool effect! Just another thing to make you go, "hmmmmm". (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 8-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Black lights in the LMC, hmmmmm! ;-D (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Steve- Watch out for that natural light - I have found that UV light is a huge contributor to yellowing of the brick. Maybe it isn't such a problem in newer brick, but I got quick yellowing of Lego with UV light from the barn layout when I was (...) (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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LMC (LEGO Man Cave) update – Electrical / Lighting All Photos at BrickShelf (when approved) - (URL) (via old school communications!) Bruce Chamberlin brought up that I should have at least one power outlet per wall and proper lighting. I totally (...) (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Dude, you are going to town! It's fun to see the progress. Keep up the good work! JOHN (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi Tim, Thanks for the names and links! It is vital that the appropriate people get credit! And Thanks to all the guys out there building layouts and pushing this hobby forward! I'll be shamelessly stealing as many ideas as I can! SteveB (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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LMC (LEGO Man Cave) update – Framing Build Room Wall All Photos at BrickShelf (when approved) - (URL) (via old school communications!) Hi All, Last night was very productive. I designed, purchased materials, and built the inner most 2x4 wall that (...) (12 years ago, 7-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Steve, 1 and 7 are me (with Mike Pianta for 7, gambort and scruffulous on flickr), 5 and 6 are Dave Stannard (brickhead on flickr), 9 is Tony Sava (SavaTheAggie on flickr). As for further inspiration... I'll blow Mike and my trumpet for (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I have uploaded some inspirational photos for my future layout. I don't know who did these MOCs so feel free to claim or identify them! I picked them from various places. If you have links to inspirational images feel free to add in replies, (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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LMC (LEGO Man Cave) update - insualtion Photos at BrickShelf - (URL) (via old school communications!) Hi All, Well got a lot done this weekend! My son and I tried to carefully remove the sheet rock from the exterior walls, I was hoping to rehang the (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey James (long time...) Originally I planned on double doors. In fact a coworker just today mentioned the same, but with a twist. I have windows in the garage door and to let the natural light in, he suggested double French doors. I don't (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Larry, Great question. Simple criteria, the exterior walls that are not already insulated. I may insulate the interior wall between the build room and layout room as well. Since I'll be heating with space heaters and mostly in my build room (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Last week I didn't get a chance to post a weekly feature, and so I'll do two this week! This one picks up on a (URL) little project I posted about a while ago>. I ordered my (URL) Lifelites> (thanks, Rob!), they came prompty, and I promptly dropped (...) (12 years ago, 6-Feb-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) New York. Really? Why are they even called "New York", seeing as how they play in (URL) Jersey>. (URL) JOHN PS. I already know what the best part of the game will be: when (URL) THIS> aires! LMAO (12 years ago, 5-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hey Steve, You might want to consider some double doors in the wall behind the garage rollup door. This would allow for large items to be moved in and out of the display room with out a lot of issues ( like going around corners ). I can imagine if (...) (12 years ago, 5-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey Steve, You might want to consider some double doors in the wall behind the garage rollup door. This would allow for large items to be moved in and out of the display room with out a lot of issues ( like going around corners ). I can imagine if (...) (12 years ago, 5-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ya know, After doing some research I am going to have to recind my last statement. I think that New York wont stand a chance, and that really its going to be the Patriots all the way till 2013. Oh crap - I did it again. Sorry for taking the (...) (12 years ago, 5-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey Steve, Gosh, I am sorry about your last thread. Didn't mean to hijack it. Anyway, just wanted to say that I think for this years Superbowl, I have to go with New York. Steve, what do you think? Best regards Chris Pie Judge B.E.D. (12 years ago, 5-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) In your initial post you spoke of some walls getting insulation and some not. What's your criteria there? Thanks. (12 years ago, 4-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I'm using a different name for this new post: "LMC - floor plan", so that the new posts don't get lost in the Facebook like chatter! ;) I'll use "LMC - subtopic" when I move to new posts that aren't follow-ups. Here's a link to Brickshelf (...) (12 years ago, 4-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Nothing gets past you! And I didn't even give it away with a follow-up! JOHN (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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whatever could draw me west? ME! (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) NICE!!! I see what you did there. Chris Pie Judge B.E.D. (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) (URL) (...) I hate it when that happens! What a waist! JOHN (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) LOL! Wow, I do believe Steve just tried to goat me into a trip west. Nice try! I hear we have a LEGOland in Florida now, whatever could draw me west? Janey "I have a new GPS, and I am not afraid to use it" Red Brick (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'll pay big bucks for footage of all Step 3 successes. (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Very nice layout Ben! I hope to be in Europe this summer some time. Maybe I can stop by and get a "in-person" tour! And of Course you're alway welcome to visit my place too! Steve (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Now that is what I like. All the events I attend end up like this (URL) Judge (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Ben, that is a fantastic set-up! So many details, all so beautifully packed together! Well played! Schleim on! JOHN (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Well, I've already chosen (URL) LMC-warming present>.... (...) Only giant patsies would watch TV this Sunday... JOHN (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) BUSTED!!! You are correct. Find is a code word. Thats why I was hoping if Step 3 fails, you would help out with the Find2.0 plan. Chris Pie Judge B.E.D. (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ohh, now I know what to bring you for your grand opening of the LMC: (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) NOW you're getting the idea. Hey did you sign up for Brickfete yet? I hear there will be a Pie Contest, and an Auction for a coveted Pie Judge Position Chris B.E.D. Pie Judge (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) He did it to himself! I was there plotting. I mean playing the dirty brickster game. Chris BED Pie Judge (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) LMAO When we get the actual, uh, set, when we get the piece, it’ll...it’ll follow exactly these specifications. I mean even these contours and everything? Um, I’m not understanding it. What do you mean “the actual piece?” Well I mean...I mean (...) (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Maybe I should install the brass pole in the center of the room before the carpet! ;-) SteveB (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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The "man" in "man-cave" is a non gender specific use. Like mannequin... I guess we could say girlequin. ;) Regardless, men and (preferably) women are both allowed in the man-cave (as if you'll ever touch Portland soil!). SteveB (...) (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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I will be inheriting a large number of 3"x3" pieces of lightly used industrial carpet. It's a short Berber like pile. Also it is meant to lay directly on cement and has a bit of a cushion to it so I'm good to go! I was wondering if I must/should (...) (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks. The display is still there, in it's approximate current form in Strasburg, Pa. We (WAMALTC) will be going up there sometime this month [Feb] to do a refresh of the installation. They are closed for the season, and will reopen (I (...) (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi John, he has already succeeded in this. With my (URL) 3.4x4m² (10x13ft²?) room> I feel pretty dwarfish now.... Good success Steve! Hopefully I will have the chance to visit your cave at any time in future. Until then I look forward for (...) (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) You snipped #2, which was for steve to give Chris his credit card. Maybe you can play "Dirty Brickster" and "borrow" Steve's card from Chris. :) Ben, who watched Steve B. be a constant victim of Dirty Brickster at 2011 Brickfete. (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) snipped (...) OMG I will pay big bucks for footage of all Step 3 attempts. Unless "find" is code for kidnap. Janey, "Apparently no longer responsible for picking up the babes" Red Brick. (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) For my space, I converted my basement into a combination bar / Lego room. Dubbed "The Brick Bar", the drink corner includes numerous accents of Lego-related art. While meant to inspire more building, it has also inspired more of steps 3-6 only (...) (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Steve, Steve, Steve, You have it all wrong, all that sun your getting is making you soft. Glad I saw this post in time, and its not too late. Here is what you need: Step 1: Invite Chris Magno to build and construct a REAL (...) (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Are you OK with the straight concrete floor? You may want to consider a thin wood floor over it. That can be much easier on the feet. -Chris Gray (up in supposedly frozen Alberta) (12 years ago, 3-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Great idea, Steve! You are going to make a lot of male AFOLs trés jealous! (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 2-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) And the progress pics, if posed properly, could hang in the "Chick Cavern." Towanda! (12 years ago, 2-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) snipped (...) Hmmm, time for me to start the "Chick Cavern" since some boys dont share well! Sounds like a cool plan, I await progress pics! Janey "Is that a crowbar" Red Brick (12 years ago, 2-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi All, I was wondering where to post this rambling... I don't have a blog, I'm not on “The Facebook” too much, so I remembered this old place! ;) I just noticed the New Year's resolution thread to post more so here I go... I'm about to start (...) (12 years ago, 2-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains) !
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(...) Sweet! We'll be at Brickworld and Brickfair. Cale (12 years ago, 1-Feb-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) I think I know about which bridge you speak;-) Yup, Brickfair and Brickfête. AND Brickworld. Hopefully Brickscascade. But mostly as a vendor selling Brickwear. But I'll bring some Brickmocs, too. That's a lot of bricks! JOHN (12 years ago, 30-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Wow! I'm going to need to borrow a bridge from Paul to support that monster. Also, Your coming to Brickfair? This is going to be fun. Cale (12 years ago, 30-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) LOL, well, I'm definitely coming to Brickfair this year, so I'll have to see what I can do. Maybe I'll bring (URL) this trolley>. That ought to do some damage! JOHN (12 years ago, 30-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, I have vague recollections of trolleys crashing down onto our PennLUG layout at that show. And it was a lot of fun. Maybe we can do it again some day. Lately the only trolleys crashing on our layout have been our own. Cale (12 years ago, 30-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Just don't let her navigate through Detroit.... ROSCO (12 years ago, 30-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Cale. Oh man, you remember that??!! Yeah, touch sensors aren't the way to go with that set-up. We did it that way because we couldn't fit the backside of the layout in the car! That was a good show; we had a great time. JOHN (12 years ago, 29-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Awesome, though bring Janey; let her do the navigating;-) JOHN B.P.E. (Brickfête Pie Eater) (12 years ago, 29-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Now that I own a GPS, and work gave me some time off (over the next few months) I could SO see this happening! Regards Chris BED Pie Judge (12 years ago, 29-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the kind words, Chris! As for transporting the layout: not much of a chance there. We are on permanent display at the Brickmania Toyhouse, and we will have just moved into our new space as of April 1st. It is going to be an awesome (...) (12 years ago, 29-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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Yes, I agree; the mosiac is quite lovely! He did good work down there! We put our favorite movies into the posters-- gotta admit that This is Spinal Tap was my favorite. (URL) I will have to post better pics of the subway cars-- they are vary nace. (...) (12 years ago, 29-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Really nice. But then I should expect that from you and Ross. The ping pong subway looks to be working really well. A lot better than your trolley set up at the NMRA show in Philly a few years ago. ;) Cale (12 years ago, 28-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Ross, John, As a guy who rode Toronto's subway system for many many years, I have to say this. WOW!!!! Very very cool! Nicely done. Ross, Those subway cars are even more impressive than the stations. Together, that display looks amazing. I (...) (12 years ago, 27-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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(...) Very nice. Excellent details all around - specific call outs to the mosaic in Ross's version and the advertisements on the wall. (excellent inclusion of Spinal Tap). Subway cars look nice too. Jonathan (12 years ago, 27-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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Okay, fans, this week I'm featuring three things really: Ross' new subway cars, and our two subway stations, (URL) mine>, and (URL) Ross'>. Mine was built about 10 years ago; Ross' is much more modern (note the dark tan tile floor:-) Ross just (...) (12 years ago, 26-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX) !
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Okay, this is the first installment of the our weekly feature to show off various sections of the TCLTC layout. This week's feature is the Thomas Branch Line, created by Ross. See it in action (URL) HERE>. He used 2 RCX 1.0 bricks to motorize 4 (...) (12 years ago, 19-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: New Year's Resolution #1: Post to LUGNET more often!
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(...) Hehe: Old Fart Wars! (URL) Reminds me of the (URL) Four Yorkshiremen>! JOHN (12 years ago, 17-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Year's Resolution #1: Post to LUGNET more often!
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(...) I knew about RTL before I got into computing with a 28.8k modem split 3+ ways, over the winter of 2006/7. I think Matt can claim providence over you though, since he was involved with PNLTC with Ben & Dan before that. Just think, I was the (...) (12 years ago, 17-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Year's Resolution #1: Post to LUGNET more often!
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(...) I must admit that by that definition I'm definitely old. ;-) Play well, Jacob (12 years ago, 16-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.people)
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| | It's Friday the 13th! Open House Tomorrow, though!
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The TCLTC, along with the GMLTC, will be having an open house tomorrow at (URL) Brickmania Toyworks> from 10:00 to 4:00 pm. It's free, and one of the last open houses we will be having before our big move into a larger(!?) space. I'll be taking some (...) (12 years ago, 13-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: New Year's Resolution #1: Post to LUGNET more often!
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(...) Wow! You guys make me feel young. I've only been hanging around here since the start of the new millennium. Cale LUGNET member #271 (...) (12 years ago, 11-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Year's Resolution #1: Post to LUGNET more often!
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(...) I still have my treasure trove of old love letters from Ms. Williams in a file. Has she officially retired from Lego? I don't remember hearing from her recently. Surely she is too young to retire... (...) stretched to an hour or more... thanks (...) (12 years ago, 11-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Year's Resolution #1: Post to LUGNET more often!
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(...) Would being a founding member of one of the worlds oldest(1) lugs count as old? Cause I'm not old.(2) Regards Chris Lugnet member #91 B.E.D. Prez rtlToronto 1. with this post - rtlToronto was born (URL) who am I kidding. I'm an old fart (12 years ago, 11-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Year's Resolution #1: Post to LUGNET more often!
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(...) Yeah! And here might be the quintessential example: You've received a letter from LEGO, personally signed by Susan Williams herself! (URL) (12 years ago, 10-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Year's Resolution #1: Post to LUGNET more often!
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(...) ouch! guilty of both of those. ...and don't forget lou zucaro's 'Pause Magazine'. ..joseph g (12 years ago, 10-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: My Latest Little Project
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(...) Gahh! Maybe I should just ship it to a professional modder! Know a guy? (URL) JOHN (12 years ago, 6-Jan-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: My Latest Little Project
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Snip... (...) John, get ready to drill lots of holes! (12 years ago, 6-Jan-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: New Year's Resolution #1: Post to LUGNET more often!
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(...) Yikes! If I didn't know you, I'd guess that you were older than dinosaur dirt! (URL) (...) LOL Yeah, thanks for that stroll down memory lane. More indications of dinosaurhood would be if you ever heard the term "Fibblesnork", or took pictures (...) (12 years ago, 6-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Year's Resolution #1: Post to LUGNET more often!
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(...) Hummm... my first train was 182 which was battery powered on blue rails... I was around for all that other stuff except ATL, which had just been abandoned. So I'm somewhere pretty near dirt I guess... Sure it nice to see everyone here though! (...) (12 years ago, 5-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | My Latest Little Project
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A few years ago I contacted (URL) Steven Asbury> because I wanted to copy (URL) one of his excellent Fire rigs> that he has posted on Brickshelf. He graciously sent me some more pics of it so I could get a better idea of how he built it (a lot of (...) (12 years ago, 5-Jan-12, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, FTX)
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| | Re: New Year's Resolution #1: Post to LUGNET more often!
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(...) Yeah, I did a few months on RTL before I joined LUGNET, but then there are those who would say that they participated on ATL, so it is relative, but it doesn't go back much further for online oldness! Now, if you say that you started in LEGO (...) (12 years ago, 5-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Year's Resolution #1: Post to LUGNET more often!
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(...) I never participated in Auczilla, but I joined Brickbay a month after it was founded. I remember when BZPower and FBTB were founded. When Brickshelf was the only place to find pictures of MOCs. Guess I'm old But then again I never participated (...) (12 years ago, 5-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New Year's Resolution #1: Post to LUGNET more often!
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(...) Listen, old man, if you ever participated in an AUCZILLA, or signed up with Brickbay, you are OLD! (URL) Just saying' JOHN (12 years ago, 5-Jan-12, to lugnet.trains.org.tcltc, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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