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(...) 7835 is 12V. The track is not compatible since it has plastic outer rails. To use it, buy a box of straight track (4515?) and rebuild it using 9V track. Since this crossing is manually operated, you'll be all set. Or, buy a new one and sell (...) (26 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, I believe it's called a handcar. And, I believe gandy dancer is slang for a track worker. So called because the process of setting ties, laying tie plates, dropping rail, setting spikes, and driving them home, when properly executed by a (...) (26 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I have a 7851 Curved Rails that has been sitting in my closet for a few years now (no idea what possessed me to buy it since I have no Lego trains). Would anyone be interested in buying or trading for it? Here's the data from Lugnet: (URL) me if (...) (26 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I usually refer to it as a gandy dancer. The game LEGO LOCO comes with one. There are also instructions to build one in the 7777 Train Idea Book: (URL) the way, if anyone wants to sell a 7777, please let me know. Russell (26 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I usually refer to it as a gandy dancer. The game LEGO LOCO comes with one. There are also instructions to build one in the 7777 Train Idea Book: (URL) the way, if anyone wants to sell a 7777, please let me know. Russell (26 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi I'm new to both this newsgroup and Lego train. Recently I bought a 4559 train and I have an old 7835 level crossing. I'm just wondering if they work with each other and if not, how can I work ith the 7835 set so that the rail will actually work (...) (26 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I took out my 4564 out of storage a week ago and noticed an oily film on the motor. I wiped it off before placing it on the train and track but have wondered if anyone else has had this happen? I keep all my trains in their original boxes while in (...) (26 years ago, 10-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: List of Current Available Trains??
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I would go to (URL) for a definitive source of train info... (...) (26 years ago, 9-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) #4559 - Cargo Railway #4552 - Cargo Crane #4565 - Freight & Crane Railway #4525 - Road N' Rail Repair #4532 - Level Crossing #2126 - Train Cars #3225 - Clasic Train I'm sure that this isn't all available, however, it will get you started. Hope (...) (26 years ago, 9-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Welcome to the wonderful world of Lego trains. Where your trains are limited by only your imagination. That's coming from a guy who has built a twenty legged dodecapede insectoid train and even the Evil Knievel Stunt train. Sorry, no picures, it (...) (26 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Yes, to my wife's chagrin, the bug is bad... Thanks for the tips... Bryan John Neal wrote in message <3696499C.52A62C31@u...st.net>... (...) ! (...) creative (...) up (...) Lego (...) (26 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Sounds like you got the bug bad, Bryan...excellent! (spoken like Mr.Burns) ! My suggestion would be to go the PNLTC's website and, when you've finished drooling, start clicking on links for ideas- these guys are way more creative than TLG has (...) (26 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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You know... On a railroad, what is that two man car where the guys pump up and down to make the car go called? Any pictures or instuctions for a Lego version? (26 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I built a red train station last night... my first building in about 15 years. Here is my wife's commentary... "Why does it look like a hospital?" I guess too many red and white bricks. Back to the drawing board... Bryan (26 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Having just gotten into Lego trains after a long hiatus I have some cash burning a hole in my wallet. I just got the 4559 for Christmas and want more cars, engines, track etc. But Lego has not yet sent a S@H catalog to me. Can someone tell me the (...) (26 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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(...) Gary Louie and I talked about this offline. That's the way I'm betting too. But if not, a bulk buy will be organized. Wait 6 months, then watch this space for details. (26 years ago, 7-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, like I said, I don't know if the two trains are based on some real life train somewhere (which I suspect they are) so I can't accuse Lego of doing anything wrong, but I still think they have copied what Playmobil have done. Technically (...) (26 years ago, 7-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm doing an SW-xxxx (probably a 1500 because it won't have top rounded windows) and I decided to do it in C&NW colors because yellow and green aren't used much in existing Train models. But I've discovered that I'm short (or have, but don't know (...) (26 years ago, 7-Jan-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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(...) I'd bet that S@H will get these sets sooner or later. Steve (26 years ago, 7-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Matthew Bates wrote in message ... (...) that (...) Lego (...) SNIP I don't consider this accusation fair, since there aren't that many ways to build a small steam locomotive. I'm convinced *any* toy designer would come up with roughly the same (...) (26 years ago, 7-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Matt, to add ammunition to your arguement, PM trains utilize allot of LGB components and this basic LGB passenger car/van design has been around for some time, I believe. [side note: PM track is actually LGB track.] It is a corporate mystery when (...) (26 years ago, 7-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I want one anyway! (...) The important point is, how can I get one. The closest I can come is a friend in Iceland, and the postage would be more than the sets, even if he can find them. So do you have a contact in the Netherlands that is (...) (26 years ago, 7-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: UP engines (was Re: New pictures of 700, Potential challenge to big red
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Thank you for the history lesson Larry! As usual, you are a plethora of information and a good guy to have around. You guessed correctly how I managed the trucks: one attaches to the frame and the other hinges upon it. I used four motor because, (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Indictment of Lego
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You go, Matt!! (translation: good work, keep it up!) What in the heck is going on in Europe?! This is pathetic and hilarious at the same time! Dare I say conspiracy??... Item: New theme for year 2000: The Conspirators. "Help the lego faithful as (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That had crossed my mind, and for that matter look at this one: (URL) suspiciously like the black and yellow double tipper car in set 2126! Matt (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Matthew Bates wrote: <good theory> Man this is scary!! Take a look at this one: (URL) that be the germ of 4561? it's a lot farther apart than the scary congruence of PM 4020 and TLG 3225, but.. it has a sloped large windscreen/canopy at the end, the (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | UP engines (was Re: New pictures of 700, Potential challenge to big red
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(...) Well, I'd love to see pics. UP as a firm is a source of some of the most behemoth engines ever... They are always trying to get more horsepower into one engine package than anybody, because they use more horsepower per train/ton than anybody (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) redo (...) When I said articulated, I mean that the body itself is hinged (ala 4551 or Eric Brok's green Croc), not that there are hinges or joints in the wheels. So my Big Red, which has a small articulation in the trucks to allow them to be (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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You're right, it would be painfully ironic- I think Lego needs to get out into the real world and see who actually IS the market for their trains- are there really that many more 4 year olds than adult enthusiasts such as ourselves? I don't think (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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While thinking about Playmobil vs. Lego trains I took another look at the Playmobil catalogue and I was rather startled. Take a look at.... (URL) then compare it to... (URL) a rip off!! [1] I hadn't noticed the similarity before. I'm assuming that (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) think, (...) I don't think anyone here is going to argue that Lego isn't the coolest construction system, that's why we all love it. And we all know that Playmobil isn't a construction system at all [1]. But that wasn't the point of my (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Not to start a "mine's bigger than yours" war or anything but... I built a UP EMD DDA40X a while back (which was, I believe, the longest loco ever built at 98'5") which was 70 studs long and could take turns (but with no articulation). Sadly, it has (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Finally, (Thanks to Steve) some new, cleaner pictures are up on the PNLTC webpage of my SPS 700 4-8-4 Steam Engine. (URL) was browsing Larry's designs and he seemed to note that Big Red was the longest non-articulated engine around. Hmmm, perhaps (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 5 Unit articulated container car
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As promised... Tail end of Containers page now has a few snaps of my 5 unit articulated container car. This baby is huge. This one car goes all the way around a semi circle of track with some spillover. 12 axles, 6 bogies/trucks, 10 articulation (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Which Hopper? (was Re: Wheels and Tires from 5571 anyone?
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(...) Steve, which one are you referring to? The only one that uses wall sections is the big white/black one (and the little one it mutated from...) That one has been up a while. Should I date my pictures or date the sections or something? That (...) (26 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Thoughts on 1999 Train Sets
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I agree that variety is good, but details... One of legos strongest points, I think, is that the same piece can be a tail light, or a hamburger- is Denmark a great country or what?! (...) (26 years ago, 5-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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(...) Agreed. I'd characterise it as a suspension bridge, though, as I saw no sign of a mechanism. The plate is being unloaded from the truck by hand. I have no idea what the fig on the top is doing, though. Perhaps he's a vandal, getting ready to (...) (26 years ago, 5-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Rural Station, New Freight cars
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(...) Thanks, Steve. Very true, especially in white... I have to tell you that those parts gave me fits, though, as the whole assembly is rather fragile until you get plates on both the top and bottom of the plate like section that sticks out of the (...) (26 years ago, 5-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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John Neal wrote: <snip> (...) Well, the new Playbobil trains are RC trains, which I think is a great idea! The plastic track lets the train run inside or outside. All in all, I think Playmobil did an excellent job at designing their new train line. (...) (26 years ago, 5-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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a couple of thoughts: whom are we kidding here? If a set contains only a few new and useful pieces, we're all gonna buy it- TLG has us over the barrel. It doesn't matter how cool the set is; if I already have the pieces, I'll just build it. Most of (...) (26 years ago, 5-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Nice stuff, Larry! Good use of the round-top half-arches (especially since they are easier to get than the stepped-top half-arches). Steve (...) (26 years ago, 5-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Nicely put comments, Matthew! I especially like your simply-stating ratings. I like the new sets because they show a great deal more diversity than has been typical of the recent LEGO sets. Which is a good indication that Trains will continue. So (...) (26 years ago, 5-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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(...) Never mind, I found it. (URL) And the thing I thought was a set, I'm now assuming was a "you can build this from your LEGO sets!" type of insert. Interesting-looking swing bridge, I think. Steve (26 years ago, 5-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Matthew Bates wrote in message ... (...) Too bad it's isn't a sheared crossing, lik the DUPLO one. (...) it (...) set (...) DARK (...) They sure look dark grey in the catalog. Like the Res-Q base. Eric (26 years ago, 5-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Chris- I too have pondered the scale dilemma. We all know that the given constraints of the pieces themselves are hopelessly out of proportion (bigger wheels, is anyone at TLG listening??). Even so, some pretty creative and realistic models have (...) (26 years ago, 5-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New Rural Station, New Freight cars
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I finally got round to making a bit of room and posting some of the pics of some of my more recent work. If you surf my site, at the bottom of the buildings page you'll see my rural station. This blue/white station is intended to capture what a (...) (26 years ago, 5-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, lugnet.publish)
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(...) You're right in that they probably won't simplify the building of them in the same way as the Town Jr sets but that's only because the train sets are inherently 8+ sets because they require the use of the AC adapter. I meant more that the (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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(...) It's interesting. There are a whole ton of rejected messages from a John Neal in the dead-articles file on the server -- none of them ever showed up in a newsgroup prior to Kurt's posting. The only way Kurt could have known about them is if (...) (26 years ago, 5-Jan-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I don't think that's it. I think it's more that they want more "futuristic" looking trains. I really can't see that 4559, with some 800 pieces, has been juniorized. It just doesn't look like a real train. (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 1999 sets and beyond
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How can we encourage Lego to create some new sets that have some spunk to them? I really like the trains and would like to add onto my collection. I hesitate to add any of the new sets as they do not even fit in the general theme. Some person had (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Thoughts on 1999 Train Sets
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Here's my opinion on the new sets (in descending order) 1. 4519 Cross track. Very cool. Really the only 99 set that is in the same league as the original 1991 train sets. A Must Buy 2. 4557 Container Crane. Nice set, with almost no Town Jr (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train Jr?
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(...) I think it's a small black technic wheel with black rubber tread. (...) No, I think it's because it includes 9V track pieces which are considered as electrical parts of the 9V train system. This makes it incompatible with previous train (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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(...) Argh! I can't find the URL for those scans! Does anyone have it handy? There were one or two other train sets, besides the ones referenced by Todd. Steve (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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The sets are very disappointing. I was very excited by the Austrian Rail Car, which I was never able to find, and sets like the Metroliner. The Metroliner at least looked sort of real and had a general transportation theme. Now, we have all sorts of (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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Todd Lehman wrote in message <36902568.13481231@l...et.com>... (...) It's different (heard that before) but why are they using a green baseplate instead of a grey one? I guess it's a case of juniorization. (...) I don't think it's that bad looking. (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train Jr?
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Ben Fleskes wrote in message ... (...) to (...) I had a look at the cat in hand. Looks like a regular 24 tooth gear in black. (...) Suppose so, but strange because it seems to slip. That (...) the (...) No! Probably just means it's part of the 9V (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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(...) Kurt: I haven't the foggiest idea what your posting has to do with LEGO trains, or where you see any postings from a John Neal anywhere on this server. If you have some kind of complaint to register, please do it elsewhere. Send email to (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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lego trains (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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Lego trains (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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John Neal a user from Minneapolis is not very understanding of the Newsgroup way of communication. He has sent many messages from odd addresses and we need to show him how to do them. Any one that knows how to find him?? Help him or get rid of him. (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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I do not like the new sets. I do not think that Lego is doing anything new or exciting. The company is going away from sets that represent new ideas or complex designs. (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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(...) This image is better than the one we had before, (mirror Spock's) and it is now clear, to me anyway, that the unit is not powered, but that the middle wheel picks up motion from the track. Again, Will C. did it right, this is a bit of an (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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Here are four 1999 non-U.S. train sets available in the Netherlands: 1. Snow remover on the track: (URL) 2. Train wash equipment: (URL) 3. Train station: (URL) 4. Container crane platform: (URL) contributed by Paul Wolters. Source: 1999 NL catalog. (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | NO auction postings here (was Re: Auction/Sale of 6399, 2x7740, 7777 and 6285 Update for 03/01/99)
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(...) Mark, DO NOT post auction updates in the lugnet.trains newsgroup -- the ONLY place for auction updates is in lugnet.market.auction. Please review the Terms of Use (URL) which you agreed to when you signed up to post here. Here is a snippet: (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Auction/Sale of 6399, 2x7740, 7777 and 6285 Update for 03/01/99
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It seems that interest has waned again so I'll declare the current high bids as sold on the 5th January 1999. If anyone is under the impression that I am going to lower the price on the 7740's, sorry, below these prices they are worth more to me for (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | S@H: RR track nomenclature
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Here's something that's been driving me crazy for years, and finally I have to vent: In the S@H catalog, whenever there's a reference to a length of track, it's always "7 [or whatever] feet of running track". Am I insane, or is the proper expression (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | 118 Electronic Train
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Hi all, I recently picked up this set as part of a collection. It was missing one piece, a whistle, black in color with three rows of 2 studs on top. It seems that the train is controlled using a sound sensor which starts or stops the motor when it (...) (26 years ago, 1-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Lego Train Scale
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(...) Hi Chris, pull up a lawn chair. (BTW, has anyone made a lego version of a lawn chair yet? Doesn't have to fold up, but t'would be awesome if so. That'll give me something else to do.) Due to selective compression found in Lego (1), I don't (...) (26 years ago, 31-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Lego Train Scale
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Hello all! I have been reading the posts on Lugnut for sometime and decided to jump on in. I have admired many of your websites regarding trains and 9V setups. I have even done a few of my own conversions. Does anyone use a particular model railroad (...) (26 years ago, 31-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Set 3442
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(...) Hey, good idea, I'll try that when I get home. Jimmy (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train Jr?
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It looks to me as though the middle wheels, which are small technic wheels, are meant to ride on the track and rotate. Given this, it seems simple enough to drive the big dish at the front when any powered train is used to push the plough unit. (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) And here's one link for European Trains: (URL) of pictures of all railways in Europe. Mark "WinErr:01E Timing error - Please wait. And wait. And wait. An" (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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Well, here is a good link for people looking for prototype sources. (URL) links to railroad sites! (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Set 3442
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(...) 75, but I believe that the promotion is over... 30 November was the last day. At first you could sweet talk the S@H reps into giving you N of them if your order was greater than N*75, then they limited it to 4 per order max, then 2... but it (...) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train Jr?
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(...) If this set has a new element that allows power pickup WITHOUT motor drive that would be awesome indeed. (think lighted coaches...) Closing the loop and providing a way to get drive power to wheels that did not themselves pick up electric (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train Jr?
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(...) If you look at the right-most wheel, it seems to have metal on the flanges. That could be a pickup for power to the plow. (but it could just be reflections) ____ |oooo| Cheers, |oooo| Wouter van Wageningen ¯¯¯¯ (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train Jr?
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(...) A bit? Wow, that's an understatement. That ridiculous station is the most worthless piece of garbage I have ever seen. I didn't notice a price but the thought that it might be priced at anything near the Retrostation is sickening. I've now (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Narrow Gauge Lego trains
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(...) Wow, this is cool. Did you actually get the track to loop all the way around into a complete circle and close the loop? (you commented that you were off by one for each length of track on the inner rail) When I first read this I thought (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train Jr?
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <36843F34.63799E19@c...AM.com>... (...) While I certainly agree that the train line has been infected with the Town Junior syndrome, at least the line hadsn't been discontinued like Pirates. (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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Have to get a closer look when I'm at work with a T1. I did have a chance to notice the snow plow. It looks like there is a special wheel between the other two. Perhaps it is used to drive the blade on the snow plow? That would be cool. Also the (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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Has anyone ever built a narrow gauge Lego train? I tried my hand at it. the following link has a couple of pictures. (URL) let me know what you think. Ben Fleskes (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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Maybe it's just me, but after seeing the scans that MirrorSpock just put up and looking at the train wash, the new container crane, the rotary, and especially the new station, I am left with the feeling that Train has been a bit Juniorized. That 3 (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Site found RMR link (was Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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OK, just one more, this site is a treasure trove of good stuff: (URL) out the transfer table, which appears to be operational, the Conrail color scheme switcher, the water tower, the engine house (with signals, roll up doors, and skylights), the (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) It may not have been the best time to post what with the holidays, etc. But there are responses already. One bore fruit! Check out this Conrail engine... (URL) anyone recognise the cab side windows? The trick of using a gear for the fan is a (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) --- Long post snipped --- It will be interesting to see what reactions you get from the model railroaders. (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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(...) The above should be rec.MODELS.railroad. I cancelled and reposted. Whoops! I also put up a message in that same group, crossposted to RTL, to wit: (Comments welcome!) -- start -- To rec.models.railroad readers: I'm a long time railfan, had a (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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| | Prototype sources (was Re: New MOC Engine: DB V140
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A repost from RTL. I said this (and cross posted to rec.model.railroad) in response to Bruce asking for prototype sources as a result of seeing James' model: (...) Walthers is a good source, but the catalog now costs 20 bucks per scale, it is so (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) diesel (...) I read with anticipation... (...) One of the aspects of LEGO that makes building all the more interesting, if not frustrating at times. But, that's part of the challenge. <snipped comments about small drive wheels> (...) The (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) One of the local Target stores (Twin Cities) started their LEGO clearance already! I bought a 4559-Cargo Railway on 122398 for $77.90 (orig $129.99... 40% off) They had 14 of them at 09:46, I told my friend—he was there within an hour and they (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes please. Sounds like your mechanism may be similar to Steve Barile's... (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) that (...) I don't have any new train tracks, just the old grey kind, so I used 2 new technic motors to drive my Christmas tree train. The steam engine has Model Team wheels turned inward without the tires so that the very wide part is hardly (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wow. Any flaws I could mention would only detract from a magnificent model. But you know me, here they are. :-) Every single one of these is due to a limitation of the media. 1. The drive wheels are too small. But this just points out (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Got inspired to work on a model of the German Federal Railways DB V140 diesel hydrolic locomotive. Primary pieces to make this model of the DB V140 come from: 1. 4551 9v train locomotive a. the two cab faces b. red-ribbed 2x2 bricks 2. 5571 Model (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yes. I was powering the RCX from the train speed controller wall wart. (...) Dunno. It did not seem to. I would not use multiple train motors as a load, though. (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains)
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(...) LOL Isn't it comforting to fall asleep at night (...) SOL (Sobbing out loud...or something else?) (...) Yeh...I sort of thought of trying that, but it was too late last night to pull out the roofing bricks to see. Thanks. Rob (...) (26 years ago, 15-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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Does anybody have one yet, or are they backordered until July '99? Is it "Train, Jr." (is the undercarriage only one piece)? How well does the platform stay horizontal when in the raised position? And, how come so many of the New For '99 sets/kits (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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I've been playing with Lego Loco and have figured out how to change the text of postcards and the names of the characters (all in the art-res/postbag/Eng/easter subdirectory, btw). I'd like to be able to change the pictures on the postcards and (...) (26 years ago, 22-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm sorry. LEGO '98 bricks are not backwards compatible with your old outdated plates. We suggest you upgrade to DirectBrick7.0 technology and reinstall. Isn't it comforting to fall asleep at night knowing there are idiots ruining the company? The (...) (26 years ago, 22-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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Hey all. I just bought 6453 Com-Link Cruiser. Something about it yells "THIS is what you wanted for that monorail design!" Okay, great. But I'm trying to build it up a bit in the front, and I can't find pieces that match the angle. I guess that's a (...) (26 years ago, 14-Dec-98, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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