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(...) discussion thru threads before now :-/. But I can say I support the idea and am figuring out now how to make our layout compatible with the modular one. ...We are using table top layouts based loosely on the PNLTC standard. An observation I (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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Hi Guys, I just added a search engine to the PNLTC web site and thought I would pass on my experience. I went to Atomz.com and they have a extremely easy way to add a search engine. You "register" with them, Name, Address... and then give them the (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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Well, it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. I think that legomodular could be claimed as deprecating a brand more than LEGO(tm)-Modular could. Either way, it would seem very silly to have their legal department crack down on a couple (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) When I coined Legomodular I left the hyphen and capitalization out on purpose. Not really sure why except it seemed more suitable. Putting the hyphen back in emphasizes use of LEGO as an adjective. If there is a problem with it though, you (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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Thanx Frank and everybody else I did not check RTL, don't go there much anymore. Milissa said we have 2 6473 REQ-Q Cruiser's I forgot about, so I have 2 black nose pieces.:) Thanx, Mark Millère -----Original Message----- From: (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I think that Lego is getting pretty ridiculous on their protection. Lego-modular describes exactly what it is. What else should it be called? Modular train tables using ABS automatic binding bricks? That opens the door for people to use rivtek and (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I'm certainly not up on all the intricacies of trademark law, but I would think that there is a difference between what you use to describe your layout, and the name applied to a published standard. I'm just suggesting that this issue be (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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If they come to me and tell me that I can't call my Lego train layout that has about a half-million of their bricks in it and costs tens of thousands of dollars a Lego-modular layout, I will retort that they would prefer it to a Megablock-modular (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) of it's trademarks. We probably should either get permission to name the standard LEGO-Modular, or find a different name (but maybe I'm all wet). (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Well, I found the post I was looking for, it was on RTL, here's a pointer: (URL) here's the listing of these parts (as noted in that thread, 4561 has a similar looking nose, but it is integrated with the engine plate): The sets and colors I (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Although it seems to me that I'm active in internet and Lego since ever, it's just a year ago today that I launched my own homepage. It became Cool Site of the Week just one month later and has grown and updated continously during the past year. So (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) when I (...) DB139 to (...) In the 1970's, my 'trainspotting' era, everything was blue with yellow ends. By 1974 I don't think anything was left in green, although several locos have been 'restored' to their original green (but with (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hello trainpeople, It's also in 6493 the Flying Time Parts Pack Vessel. It's light grey/gray with trans blue(I think light,might be dark) glass section......Oh.. I think thats my train, bye -pete.w. (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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The capacitor can be used to run lights in a train if you run an RCX to power the rails - that way, the lights will be full brightness. That's assuming the cap has a diode to allow current only one way, otherwise you'd have to add one to the wire (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) 2 baseplates. The older modules from the GMLTC that most people are familiar with will soon be no more. They have opted for new modules that are 60" wide and 40" deep and will be running all 8-wide rolling stock. The size they chose was (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) So a module is defined as 144 x 96 studs according to your page which is a 2x3 grid of 48x48 stud baseplates, cool. The only problem I saw with the page is that you are using the terms 'wide' and 'deep' to discuss size but haven't really (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Cruiser"? (...) Mm-hmm! The 4559 train had one, IIRC. Might've been a different glass color but same shape. Also, 6479 had it too. -Shiri (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Arn't? What was I thinking? That is what I get for typing with one hand. I'm looking at my 2000 pitsco-dacta catalog (because young minds matter) Here are all the electrical parts, numbers, and prices. Lego Solar Cell #979912 $35 Lego Capacitor (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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James Powell wrote in message ... (...) any (...) other (...) repeat (...) Well, actually, it won't get twice the voltage... There are actually two considerations of crossing a gap: 1. A single motor will temporarily bridge the gap. I'm assuming (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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They arn't on the web site, I have only seen them in the spare parts area in the catalog. They have two different wire paks, two 10', and one with a 5', 2', and 1' (approx). I'll dig up my catalog and post the part #'s and cost a bit later tonight. (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.trains)
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