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(...) have (...) Wonderful work. What else can I say? Rich -- Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ***** Legoman34 (Richard W. Schamus)... (No, I don't work for TLC, but I want to...) Card carrying LUGNET MEMBER: #70 Visit (URL) & (URL) wait is over...) (...) (25 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I've worked an update to my likeness of a German BOB passenger train set. Major update is that the train is now a more realistic full-complement train set of 5 cars. Only three cars have wheels. The cars with red doors don't have any wheels; they're (...) (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi all. It's a boring day, so to brighten it up, and to give some eyecandy to some of you suffering in the last hours of work, here's my version of the Metro Station. It's done in blue with accent in gray. It's got extra wings for ramps to the (...) (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Richard Schamus wrote: <snip> (...) actually, with that set you throw them out the 1x4x3 transparent blue thin wall. -- dave (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) ...It looks horrible! The undeniable taint destroys any other artistic merit there may be.... oh the shame... ...you can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wildlink.com lugnet #160 (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ...No!!! More pollution on our pristine tables!!! The horror!!! I wonder if there is a 12 step problem to cure rich of this horrible affliction. ...you can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wildlink.com lugnet #160 (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Rich, Well apart from the Lego situation its a very nice place. If you ever want a place where you can visit and just think about lego without actually having any, It'd be perfect. We might even let you in on our secrets to thinking about LOTS of (...) (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) does (...) You're still "upset" about the window thing, aren't you Larry. (Sorry, I can't stop laughing right now.... ) Rich -- Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ***** Legoman34 (Richard W. Schamus)... (No, I don't work for TLC, but I want to...) Card (...) (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It has some interesting features, but in general, it doesn't really call out to me as being a US prototype. Sorry. That curved back on the cab and the V shaped windows kind of jar, although there may be some UK protos that have curved back of (...) (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Good luck guys! Knock'em dead. (and the LEGO train club train just keeps rolling on... ) (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.loc.us.ga.atl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.dixielug)
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(...) <snippage, (everyone, go back and read this one> (...) WOW, and I thought we had it bad. Yes, the only thing around in volumes is the blue thingy. It's not half bad, once you do mortgage the house for more than one of them, and take the (...) (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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I just wanted to drop a reminder once again that the North Georgia LEGO Train Club will be presenting at the NMRA Piedmont Division Show this weekend (March 11th & 12th). This will be our first appearance at a Nation Model Railroading Association (...) (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.loc.us.ga.atl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.dixielug)
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Here in Australia, Lego Trains are a joke. Seeing this thread made me register from my Work PC. The newest Offering from Lego (the blue thing that isnt sure of what it is exactly) costs RRP of $350 from Lego themselves, the cheapest I've seen is on (...) (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) <snip> That engine is 99.999999% unadulterated Lego. The minor other few pieces are other detailings, and mods. Rich -- Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ***** Legoman34 (Richard W. Schamus)... (No, I don't work for TLC, but I want to...) Card (...) (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) the (...) turntables. (...) Ok, I'll fess up. They are mine. That is my specialty steam loco. They are not old, they are relatively recent. They are, well, they are, *(cough-cough, mumble underbreath... Mega-Blok)*. I don't speak loudly of me (...) (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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*GASP* That bracket with the 4 holes is a Mega-Blok! -Cheese (...) the (...) turntables. (...) (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hint: there is no logo on the studs on that engine Richard? (...) the (...) turntables. (...) (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Just gotta say that I really enjoy the ton of photos that are available for the pickin' from the WAMALUG 01 Jan 2000 show. I've got a question about some parts that I don't think I've ever seen before. Refer to this picture (URL) see two parts that (...) (25 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I finally managed to put up a web page on this: (URL) fun Jürgen (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains)
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I just noticed that in the Mars Expansion Set contains a few items that us train nuts will love. See the link here; (URL) things to note are 2 black lattice pieces AND 4 black 6 by 16 plates! Dean -- TFM's Home Page: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Scott A wrote in message ... (...) design. (...) I simply mean that each bogie configures it's yaw axis to the piece of track it's on. Just like the real thing. Iain -- tokama (URL) UIN 5362826 AIM Linjerflyg h e n d r y j r AT o x f o r d DOT n e t (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) How about using the FO pieces rased using a pnumatic cylinder? I don't imagine that you would manage to build a hump yard except on a 'special' table, so the mounting wouldn't be impossible, but they would work OK I think for use as retarders. (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yep, if you have a Peco stockist closeby you can see them, they are called "catch points" in English railroading, and are built exactly like that, usually leading into a large box of sand. James P (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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It's a long trek, but I think I'd come to Minneapolis to see a 2200' train layout. And if I came, I'd certainly bring my 60' of straight track. Y'know, I think there's enough people out there with 10' or more of straight track, that this *could* be (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Soon as LegoDirect sells them I'll send you one. (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I believe those are "track torpedoes" which are (were) set out several hundred (thousand) yards behind a train stopped on or fouling the main. They detonate with an explosive sound when train wheels go over them, thus making an audible (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My main use for the buffer stop is to save my RCX Train from smashing someplace unpleasant. This is the same for DCC. If my RCX Train should miss a track command and smash into a sidding I want it protected. Here is the latest incarnation of (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ...But do we really need to be more retarded? I have enuf problems as it is... (...) ....hmmmm humping??... film it :-) ...you can go back to ignoring me now... wubwub stephen f roberts wildlink.com lugnet #160 (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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At the edge of my memory, I can remember, as a kit, hearing a news story about derailers being stolen. It made the news as the items stolen were explosive in nature. I assume it would be a small charge which would be set off by the train/carriage (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ...2 of the springie things are also in the crystal crawler (1728 or 6145, depending on where u happen to exist (also available from the Potomac Mills outlet)) ...I built a very primitive one using a helicopter top (brick with a technic pin on (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Derails also have to be installed on the correct side of the track. If they are on a siding or industrial track they are installed on the rail of that track that is furthest from the main, that way the wheels are lifted up, over the rail, and (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ok, ok. Mr. Pickie... Tony, Larry is right. That is the correct count of clear thin-wall dimensions and pieces. Since Lego used them as "train windows," in #4560/4561, you naturally phrased your question inside the context of this set, and (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Warning, pedant alert. (...) Of thinwalls. Window count is none, I think. :-) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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While we are on the subject of stopping rail cars... Does anyone have any ideas for a pneumatic powered retarder for use in WAMALUGs new hump yard(1)? In real life, retarders are hydralic powered machines that grab the wheels of freight cars was (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes. I believe this is how derails used to be done a long time ago. But doing it this way requires actual trackwork, in that a section of rail needs to be removed, and some very precise relaying of track (with plates below to support the (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, the cybermaster touch sensors have resistors in parallel to the switch, while the RIS touch sensor doesn't. The cybermaster uses the resistors to find out which touch sensor is connected to which switch. If you put them in _series_ and (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, that's correct. The odd 1x4x3 is behind the engineer. Rich -- Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ***** Legoman34 (Richard W. Schamus)... (No, I don't work for TLC, but I want to...) Card carrying LUGNET MEMBER: #70 Visit (URL) & (URL) wait is (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Is this a correct count: 25 1x4x3 trans-light-blue 16 1x2x3 trans-light-blue (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I looked at your "site" the other day - I was very impressed with the design. By "steerable bogies" do you mean the train 'decides' which way to go at points? If not, what to you mean. Scott A (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Scott A wrote in message ... (...) While I'm still rather new to trains (even though I recieved the 7722 in December if 1989), my first train project in a *long* time was a model of the VAL Metro in Lille/Toulouse (either one, both are lovely). I (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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"Oliver Giesen" <ogiesen@mdsintl.com> wrote in message news:Fr3tvq.Hn7@lugnet.com... (...) news:Fr3rqn.4rp@lugnet.com... (...) Is there a difference between a cybermaster touch switche & the RIS touch sensor? Scott A x to .robotics (...) a (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains)
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"Scott A" <s.arthur@hw.ac.uk> wrote in message news:Fr3rqn.4rp@lugnet.com... <snip> This is what the RCX was developed for ! ;) Couple of light sensors for train detection, and a couple of cybermaster touch switches for manual speed control. Cheers (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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"Dean Husby" <nntp@akasa.bc.ca> wrote in message news:38C581C4.DA5407...a.bc.ca... (...) Not 100% related to this post, but I've been think of somehow getting a train do the following when it reaches the end of a line: 1. Slow Down 2. Stop 3. (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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On Wed, 8 Mar 2000, Larry Pieniazek (<Fr34wr.101@lugnet.com>) wrote at 04:10:03 (...) I have an image in my mind of a thing like a switch, but it's just a break in one rail, so that if it's open, the stock will fall off, but if it's closed, it just (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I dug up a photo, but Geocities was stupid last night. (URL) should give you a idea of what I am talking about :) Brownie points...the use of the name has changed, it used to be a bad thing, now it is a good thing...I guess it changed 70's or (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I made some spring loaded buffer stops years ago. Check out my Trainspotters Photos page for photos at the below URL. Allan (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) To the chappie who exulted that I wasn't able to solve this: Mine lasts for 10 strikes. Real ones last for 2. Tell me again how I failed? :-) (...) to (...) Right. US stations (passenger, subway, etc) have these as well. However what actually (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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ps. i'll post instructions when I have the time (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That would be me, like Jenn said they use the spring things from 4559. They hold up pretty well. They DID stop my GP-35 at full throttle(1). Important Safety Tip: Only try this on a carpeted floor. At the WAMALUG show they successfully stopped (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Actually, they are quite prototypical...just not typical installation on the end of a siding. They are used in places where you _cannot_ allow the train to procede onwards, such as dead end stations. Take a look at a photo of say Euston (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, I don't feel so bad now. If the Great Larry has difficulty with the stoppers... Seriously though, I have seen stoppers with springs in RL. I don't expect it to take HUGE amounts of punishment. Just the kind when it's rolling to a stop (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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You could use the 2 x 2 x 2 shock absorber pieces that come in black on several sets, including the BTII vechicle, the aquanauts crystal crawler and at least 1 train set. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (forgive me because I've forgotten) one of the people in our group (wamalug) created some stoppers that have the little spring loaded things that are in the 4559, 1728, and a couple of others... so that when the train hits, it bounces off a (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Bear in mind that in the real world, arresting devices such as described here only last for one or two substantial collisions before succumbing to fatigue and shear. I would suggest building your arrestors so that they "break-away" near the base (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I have played with this problem unsuccessfully. My theory is that something that can take the collision force HAS to be placed so as to be against the ties, and further, shear must be counteracted somehow. Everything I did comes apart after about 10 (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Or more. We would just need to make some of the blocks shorter so people could slow down trains that were gaining on the one in front of them while they were in the short block... but each regular block could have 2 trains on it at once, (...) (25 years ago, 8-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I've been playing around with the end of track stoppers but have yet to come up with something that works. I'd like to hear what other people/groups have come up with. I have the 4553 train wash but find all the impact is on the magnet coupler. I'd (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) WAMALUG). I wish I had the time to get down there and see what ideas I can steal, ...err ... borrow from you all. Hope you take lot's of pictures. Rich -- Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ***** Legoman34 (Richard W. Schamus)... (No, I don't work for (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl)
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Yet, another unique turn of a window element for use as a windshield in the diesel locomotive. Very neat! The mpeg is nice. Looks like your train set negotiates elevation changes through a curve very well. Good work. I look forward to seeing more. (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Very nice Steamer. How did you do the mechanism to get around the tight curves? Got any more pics? "Michael Kay" <Whompalompa@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:Fr1Eq6.4Cp@lugnet.com... (...) places (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snip> (...) But by having electrically isolated lengths of track, you could start one train, and once it had moved onto the next section of track you could start another one. We could easily have ten trains running at once. JohnG, GMLTC (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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try rec.models.railroad for a general model railroad newsgroup. (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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G'Day The rather ambitious project below would be a fantastic way for LegoDirect to provide support. And when it is over they can cover their costs by selling the used track as used track at a discount and recover some of their promotional costs and (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) You *would* have seen me if the show were 2 weeks later-- I will be vacationing in Ft Myers (Sanibel Island). Drat, I cudda hung out all weekend:-/ Timing just a little off...maybe just right for you;-) Have a great show, Robin! -John (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl)
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Hi Jamie, the parabolic 8x8 radar antenna is not chromed. It is just the normal grey coulor of Lego. So you can use it for your project. Leg Godt, Ben (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I was just wondering if the 8x8 radar dish in the Train Track Snow Remover set, set #4533, is a chromed or a solid gray piece! I am in need of a solid gray radar dish my current project! Thanks in advance for any and all help given! (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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hi all, ive just had enouogh time to put together a website of my trains.... the URL is (URL) hope you take a look and give me some feed back..... My site includes a 4-8-4 steam engine that is more than 8 studs wide in places *gasp* :) I also put in (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I hope the show goes well. I'd love to see photos of your Amtrak Superliner train with the GE P42-9PH (Genesis) locomotive. later, James Mathis (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl)
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Hi all, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club will have a display at the Great American Train Show, March 11 and 12 in Fort Myers, Florida. It’s our only south Florida show this year. It's also a solo outing for me, because the Nick has family (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl)
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(...) No, not even that, driver had (this is 15 years ago now :) just a emergency stop button, and the horn button (which was a rased 2" diameter button or so, the stop was recessed). So, the driver is just along for the ride...kind of pointless if (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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James Powell wrote in message ... (...) version (...) that (...) IIRC (...) all (...) UGH!!!!!!! LUCKY DUCK!!!! Yeah, I assumed the SRT was ATC... driver just gives the start command after closing the doors, right? (Can you tell about your (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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No, but if it's any consolation, I am building 14 stud wide trains which are G scale (1:29). I think LGB is something like 1:22.5... No pics yet-- I will have some after the GMLTC show in La Crosse:-) -John (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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My father is really into LGB G-Scale trains. Does anyone know if there are newsgroups or websites devoted to those kind of trains? thanks (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Will Middelaer <betamale@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message news:Fr0x87.Cu1@lugnet.com... (...) best (...) his (...) yard, (...) Actually, track was very recently (and still possibly) $13.25 per box, so that would cut the cost down to $8745, which is (...) (25 years ago, 7-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Guestimate on cost for such a loop of 9V track, assuming no sidings, no yard, and no interesting features other than a gently turning loop. 2200 Feet of Track required, approx 12 Inches Per foot 26400 Inches of Track required, approx 40 inches (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The GMLTC is talking / dreaming about running a LEGO train layout completely around the upper pedestrian concourse at the Metrodome in Minneapolis if there is another Great Create building event. We think it would be around 2100 to 2200 feet, (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, I was joking, but wasn't someone talking about setting some kind of record at the "Great Create". The Great Create is held at a domed football field...isn't it (still joking). (...) Lego, or model train? (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ya, save for the driver on the RT. I've been in the cab in fact, the day that the SRT opened. I have the first _fare paid_ transfer that was issued (at, IIRC 5.57 on the morning that the RT opened. I got to blow the horn, which is all the (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Martin Legault wrote in message ... (...) wheels, (...) the (...) only (...) The statement I made was in reference to switching. The beamway *is* the suport for the running tyres. The rails nested within those running beams serve as a safety in case (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <38C3182A.3A1FFE59@a....bc.ca>... (...) do (...) closing? I (...) Same basic system exists in Toronto on the SRT, so I've got a local version I can relate to (^; (...) are (...) until (...) VERY nice! What sort of chime (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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A scale model is probably impractical (do the math, you'd need a football field to build it in) but a selectively compressed model would be an amazing centerpiece to a very large layout (c.f. Hell Gate bridge which, selectively compressed, is the (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wall Wart, That one took me a second to figure out. Then I laughed. (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, While poking around on other train sites someone saw my name and sent me the address to a Louisianna trains site. (URL) far I have only checked out the parts about the Huey P Long bridge and the train yard that is near where I live, and the (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Iain, This is an ingeneous bit of work! I've looped through the .avi movie several times. I love it! later, James Mathis (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Nope the wheight of the train is on the rubber tires, the beam are there only for protection in case a tire blow out. Thay are also resopnsible for track switching. Martin (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ...I actually had a similar idea to this. But rather than input/output thru the top plate, just run a normal small jumper up thru the top part. On a master engine, the decoder would power it and the motor at the same time (leaving the top (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ...Lol! yes, u got there just before another problem with DCC happened. The shunter was driving a small cargo train and rear ended a stationary train rite on a curve. The shunter and a number of cars took a tumble and the shunter ended up in a (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I hope GATS decides to do this, we almost always had a crowd at our table. Greenberg is also very interested in getting more LEGO layouts into their shows. (...) I am amazed at our amazing start as well, we came a long way since August. Here's (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) The 4560 is cheaper - £44 I think. (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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On Mon, 6 Mar 2000, Scott A (<FqzsKC.4tK@lugnet.com>) wrote at 08:50:01 (...) You can also buy a 4561 from Busy Bee, sans controller, for a reduction in price. (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) My question exactly. But of course in the US we can ONLY get the 4561. I called S@H and begged for the 4560 but that was mostly just to amuse myself, I already knew what they would say. So I have a bunch of extra stuff like curved track and (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Nope, although they and the glass are nice:-) I needed the 4x3 black low slopes for my double stall engine shed (10 came per set). -John (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I aggree, they vcould have made the engine better. How about making an anerical 440 class steam locomotive TLG? -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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"John Neal" <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in message news:38C30982.EE4F5B...est.net... (...) problems. A (...) rule. This stinks. Lets hope TLC get tired of us calling up and asking for replacments - then they may sort the problem out. Why did you (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lar@voyager.net> wrote in message news:38C28072.77256A...ger.net... (...) No. No. No. The 4559 is quite good. Sure it has problems, but these can mostly be sorted. My kids really like this set. So much so that they have 5 between (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) going to (...) like (...) Why buy a 4561 when you can get a 4560? Scott A (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Right, I'll do about a 50car freight train, but I'd like to finish the 20car grey 4558 and the 5-10 car black 4558 before diving deeply into the freight train ;-) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Spoken like a man with terminal Train Jones. Thing is, I have it too, and I probably can hold off somewhat, because, while passenger is nice, FREIGHT is where all the action is. (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ah, no. We've had that debate already. MOST sets have track and a power pack included but it's not required. I think I've been active in MR since before you were born. (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) You'd love the SkyTrain here in Vancouver, BC Canada. It's completely computer controlled. No staff. It's doors chime when they are about to close and if you hold them open it starts chiming more and more until it buzzes. heh heh. Dean (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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