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I just had to respond to this subject line... Perhaps the Windows Railroad Club Car will go with the Microsoft Train Simulator Bryan Kinkel mentioned. follow-ups to: lugnet.off-topic.fun (24 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) "Microsoft Train Simulator" comes from the simulations group at Microsoft, distinguished for developing the world's best-selling PC-game software, "Microsoft Flight Simulator." Hmmmm.... Didn't Microsoft *buy* "Flight Simulator" from another (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi ! Does anybody know if the windows for the Railroad Club Car (the above windows - slightly curved) are only available at these set or are there any other sets where I can get those windows (to build my own Club Car) ? thanks a. (24 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Whoa, Nellie! Never advocated *that*;-) This hedonistic approach will result in misery beyond measure IMHO. FUT .debate John (24 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Looks like you have a choice of 9 trains. Here's a blurb from one: · The Flying Scotsman Railways. Enthusiasts chug along some of England's most beautiful countryside in the late 1920s in what is arguably the world's most famous steam (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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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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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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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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(...) 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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