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(...) ...A down-the-tube looks way cool, but can't be used functionally for a train to run on... a side view (the one I was marginally working on) allows a small loop of track for the train to run around (with the back side of the track hidden)... (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
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(...) As the automatic doors on the Starship Heart of Gold would say, "Glad to be of service!" :) --Karim (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Mindspring is just fine (I can access it from work). (...) Ah, now I see. I may use that for a few containers which open. That solution won't work for the Selbulba tile though since the thin walls aren't split in color, and it doesn't manage (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) I have a feeling I'm going to go with 6 wide. TLC is making more and more 6 wide trucks (now if only they'd make some truck wheels suited for double wheel arrangements other than the 2x2 hubs - technic or standard). I only have a few of those (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) I just emailed you a GIF instructions sheet, but to your mindspring account... should I email it to your work account? (...) Nope :) It's what I like to call an IES* There is no actual piece that holds the tile at 90 degrees... it's the (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) I may end up doing that, though I would like for the containers to be able to be stacked beside each other. Of course I haven't seen a solution yet which I have all the necessary orange parts, my solution so far comes the closest (since I (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Well there's nothing like saying "can't be done" to shake out the solution... (...) Ooh, naughty... :-) Could you generate a JPG or two, or just describe it? (I don't have a way to look at .DATs at work). Hmm, I just tried to look at all the (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Wrong! :) :) Check this out. I just whipped this up as a solution to your problem. As far as I can tell, it matches all criteria mechanically. The only thing I'm not sure of is whether or not the 1x2x2 panels come in orange... (...) (the ">" (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Thanks for the comments... The whole structure will be underground(as a subway should be), there will be a wall that blocks the outside structure from view. I designed the fin-like structure on the outside to channel light(1) into the actual station (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
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This is really cool. I love the arching roof structure. Captures the style very nicely. I look forward to seeing further construction. later, James Mathis (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
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This interior rocks. Looks kind of dodgy from the outside but what the heck. Looks like it will consume massive quantities of parts (click hinges??), though, and if you do the arch all the way around, not be very visible. Perhaps only 1/2 and (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
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(...) If you mean an articulated doublestack... There are at least three examples extant. PNLTC members have one, I have one, and I forget who else. Mine is on my "containers" page. Like you I'm an ex MR and container crazy, it's one of my favorite (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Sure is a lot of corrugated. Wow! Kevin has made a really nice train set with this train. (...) I like the dark gray inverse slopes. Have you tried installing the same 1/4-curved-top bricks that you use for the roof on underside of the train (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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IRL name and logo plates are often welded onto the rib bulges so "appear" to stick out. However they don't actually do so due to clearance reasons. If you're not going to be stacking your sebulba container next to other containers and not going to (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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I made some 6 wide trailers way back when I was first playing with train LEGO. But since then I have been mostly 4 wide. Not because it's right. It isn't. IRL trailers and boxcars are almost exactly the same width, (10' 6" I think) and 6 wide (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) I think I see one thing which doesn't meet my criteria, the tile will not be flush with the surface of the wall, it will stick out 1/2 plate thickness. My solution leaves it flush with the surface of the wall. I don't mind not having an (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thin walls. Here's my solution, only problem being it requires a 1x2 orange thin wall. I don't think they exist (yet). I just built this on a 4x4 plate to try it out, hopefully you can follow along. On your black 4x4 plate at the center edge, (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Here's a few shots of a study I did for the next WAMALUG layout, a model of the WMATA Metrorail system. We have been talking for a long time about adding a model of the metro system to our layout. If our plan works we will start work on special (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
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Larry, I thought you were a six wide truck guy? I guess I was thinking of someone else. I have been wondering the same thing; should I make containers 4 wide or six wide. 4 wide means I am ok with the old style containers and I can continue using (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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I've had the luck of being allowed access to the Local Harbors here thru a few nice Steveadores (Wish I had their jobs thought. They pay good money.) and I've learned that Containers come in all shapes and sizes. I have nearly 200+ Reference Photos (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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