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Microsoft will be releasing a product called "Train Simulator" in the spring of 2001. Here is some more information with a link to slew of screenshots - (URL) prominently in some of the shots is the Amtrak Acela. It will be interesting to see if you (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Lego train basics
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Some minor disagreements with J2: (...) drive) (...) entirely a (...) Yes, it does matter. If you only have one motor, put it under the heavier end of the locomotive. Weight helps adhesion. It may be that the ends are close, but if you have a low (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Lego train basics
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Harvey, We all look forward to seeing your creations! (...) I do not think so. (...) I do not run my trains for long periods of time, but I have done four motors on 1 power supply. I didn't notice any problems (...) Nope, never thought of that. If I (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Lego train basics
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(...) Nope. I use motors for both trucks to get a consistent look, but it is entirely a matter of taste IMO. (...) Nope. (...) Nope. Sounds good. If it's a solvent, be careful around the ABS. (...) Harvey, Harvey-- no one is here to judge you:-) If (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I have just completeed my version of an ALCO-like diesel switcher and have some questions... 1.Does it matter which end I put the power truck on?(mine is rear wheel drive) 2.My large(three unit) gas turbine locomotive has four(4)motors.Does anyone (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: FOTY - Xmas in July
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collectoritis - aw yes, that is a real interesting aliment. I recently became 9v complete almost accidentally except for the last couple sets. I mean you find a good deal on any train stuff and it a no brainer as to weather you are going to but it (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: FOTY - Xmas in July
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(...) These are rather sweeping statements. I find them to be an interesting contrast to something else you posted recently" "Yup. People who put down other people for their interests are just trying to boost their own egos by putting down those of (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| | Re: FOTY - Xmas in July
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(...) Oh, good;-) At least be on topic in your sojourns through .trains. -John (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: FOTY - Xmas in July
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I'm sending this far from .trains, where it should have been taken several messages ago... JG (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: FOTY - Xmas in July
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(...) Larry, I would love to engage in class warfare with you -- that is, if you ever exhibited any class to war against. -- Richard (nose in the air) (24 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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