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(...) My first preference would be 16 studs larger radius (which could then be set "parallel" to the smaller radius using the current turnout geometry). If they give us the 4.5V/12V turnout geometry, then we also want track with an 8 stud larger (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: More 4 Wides!
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1st man: Did you hear about John? 2nd man: No, what happened? 1st man: Sigh...he's half the man he used to be. :-P Julie (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Demise of the Trains theme? (was: Re: New Idea for Rail Ties)
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(...) Okay, here is what I'd do if LEGO stopped the trains line. James, since you are already considering "impure" solutions, what would you say to simply adopting "O" scale track and trucks? As you know, I have been building 14 wide trains which (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Idea for Rail Ties
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I wouldnt mind seeing a "y" type points piece. (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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| | More 4 Wides!
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Here are a few more pics of some of my 4 wides. Notice the track on which they sit-- it's gray ladders laid end to end. The ladders work great because they are *exactly* HO gauge (the trucks *are* HO). It was my son's idea, so I told him I'd post (...) (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains) !!
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| | MOC (Small) automated points with position sensor.
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Hello, this automated point sports 1000+ cycles (175 msec switch time) without a glitch. It has to be controlled by an RCX, since it uses a switch to check point position (if the point is stuck, it will retry two times and then go in alarm mode). (...) (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Idea for Rail Ties
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(...) (Curved Turnout) (...) (Three Way Turnout) (...) -27.5% crossing. I'd like to see all of them too...but, my priority would be a larger curved track first. That's the set I'd LIKE lego to make, if not, I might start doing some more (...) (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Idea for Rail Ties
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(...) I agree with this wish list ans would like to add some more specific points : 1) whole english point (this is a point where you can go any way,straight through or deviate to an other track, used in real live in stations) for example see : (...) (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Has anybody used the Duplo tunnel 2939 in a 9V layout?
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(...) You know, I was looking at the Duplo trains (catalog is actually sitting next to me, and opened to that page). I think that they have improved the Duplo trains. I like the new one better than the old one. It has great accessories, another (...) (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Idea for Rail Ties
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(...) Just curious, what exactly do you think the problem is with the geometry of the points. Before you respond I'll say what I think it wrong, and what I think most people are complaining about. I think the problem is that the geometry is limited (...) (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Has anybody used the Duplo tunnel 2939 in a 9V layout?
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"David Graham" <david@graham167.fre...rve.co.uk> wrote in message news:G1Cq31.D44@lugnet.com... (...) it, (...) A few weeks ago Frank Filz, Cary Clark and I met for lunch. With me I had a Y2K Swedish catalog for Frank that I had picked up on my (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Has anybody used the Duplo tunnel 2939 in a 9V layout?
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I saw the Duplo tunnel today, I thaught a 9V train may just fit throught it, also it showed a picture of a track going over the top. Has any one tried it? It is a looks a bit childish, but it could be fun. David (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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MTW is close to releasing a new design. This one will be a set that COULD come with figs. *Should* it? I'm leaning toward yes, and I would populate it from my stocks and from stuff I am buying. None of the figs will be particularly rare, but they (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | $$$ HOW MUCH? $$$
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How much is a lot? How much is too much? How much is a good deal? How much would this MISB 118 will go for? (URL) one time opportunity??? I only wish I found it myself... If you look at: (URL) good ol'sets are pretty in demand! Let's have a contest: (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Idea for Rail Ties
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(...) How to do this:(my thoughts) Have .5 M or 20 inch lengths (enough to cover 2 32x plates). Use a 1" or 2" fixed end at both ends, with a sliding fit into or over the flexable pieces. This would let you have (if you used 2" lenghts, 3" travel (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Prolly. <tie spacing> American practice is to have a rather weird spacing that varies from one tie to the next and which is spaced so that the average distance apart is such that it does not match anyone's stride walking or running. This is (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Idea for Rail Ties
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On Fri, 22 Sep 2000, Larry Pieniazek (<G1AH3y.26F@lugnet.com>) wrote at 12:52:46 (...) Wouldn't it be nice if TLC made flexi track which came as rails and 2x8 sleepers that you threaded onto the rails. You could set your own spacing then, and if (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Idea for Rail Ties
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(...) Prolly not high enough either. It would look better with 1x1 tiles on the outside instead of 1x2s. (...) The coloring is going to be a problem because if we make the ties dark gray, there will be no color distinction between bed and tie. That (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Who owns the stuff, the club or the individaul members?
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"Kevin Loch" <kloch@opnsys.com> wrote in message news:G18oAE.Drq@lugnet.com... snip (...) carpet, (...) belong (...) Actually, I am close to being fully reimbursed. Therefore, I would say that the Club also owns the tables. Is it time for more :) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: New Idea for Rail Ties
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(...) Kind of pretty. I see a few minor problems, though: - the underlayment of black doesn't go out far enough - track ties are never brown. (LGB got it wrong) They start out black and fade to a weathered grey over the years as the creosote leaches (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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