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Frank Filz <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:G1Iuqt.EF2@lugnet.com... (...) December (...) to (...) stock (...) other (...) that the (...) think (...) (gee, (...) extra (...) it). Of (...) make (...) creations (...) I'll defiantly start (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Yes. I'd do it. I'd support it. I just wouldn't *like* it as much. But I'm much less pure than I was. If someone made a viable DCC kit that was installable by a guy who usually picks up the wrong end of the soldering iron, I'm there. If (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) to (...) A 2-wide would be N, I believe. Z is quite a bit smaller...1.5 wide-ish, I believe. I've only seen Z once...but its teeeeeny, I have an N set at home. -Tim (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) [deliberately violating the FUT, to include lugnet.org.ca.nalug] It doesn't seem to me like the hobby is in any danger of dying out. Looking at Kevin's magazines, the layouts at the show, and the crowds that came to see them, I'd say its as (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | Re: Got NMRA? (was Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes)
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(...) Cool! If you have any 4.5V or 12V stuff, you might want to bring it and do 10-15 minutes on the history of LEGO trains. I'd also bring any recent stock trains that you have, and some MOCs. Print out a variety of Track Designer plans to show (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Dirty little secret (was Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes
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(...) Nah, when you've bought so many dupes of train sets for the other parts, train motors are a dime a dozen. I have had both of my double trucked engines double motored from practically the start of my collection (not quite - I bought one each of (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The time stamp on their camera image doesn't change either. And it thinks the temperature is 1552 Centigrade. It looks like a neat idea, but not good PR to have a non-functional demo. James (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Got NMRA? (was Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes)
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A funny thing happened while I was reading this thread. I got a call from the local chapter of the NMRA, the SER-Piedmont Division. They called and asked if I would do a workshop/presentation on LEGO trains at their December meeting. I thought that (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I got the same results. I think I'll go back to running my home trains now;-) -John (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That's certainly the best way to do it, but also the most expensive. (...) I'm fairly sure there is a valid Technic_al reason for the spacing. I can't check it at the moment, but contact points with points :-) and especially the cross tracks (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, it is trey cool, Eric! You did a very nice job. Makes me kinda wish my kids were just babies again.....not;-) -John (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Actually, I *tried* running my 14 wides on a G scale layout, but had severe coupling issues (I had tried to make a half LEGO, half Kadee coupler and it wasn't strong enough). I have since purchased G scale trucks that come with arms onto (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wow, Dan, I am pleased and surprised by your response. For some reason, I got the feeling that the PNLTC would be "pure" to the end, no matter what the outcome (or perhaps yours is a minority voice?). I have a feeling that the sentiments of (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) No matter what TLC does, if a third party manufacturer stepped in with a quality product, I would abandon purity in a minute. I don't think I'm the only one either. I think track, wheels, and couplers are the area most ripe for non-TLC (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I might be able to manage one in white and grey, using sun discolored pieces. Frank (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) The organizer for SuperTrain 2001 wanted us to participate specifically because our display was far and away the most popular with the kids. If kids don't get interested in model trains, (so that new members join) the hobby will die out as its (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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I came across this web site during an "altavista" search for "lego train". (URL) is a LEGO train controlled via an internet interface with a picture of the train layout updated every 10 seconds. I've tried it out. I'm not sure the train moved or (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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John, Didn't you originally run this on HO track? In fact I thought you ran these on an HO layout a train show? BTW how about N gauge 2 wides! SteveB (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I got to see this in person and it is just one of those things that make you stand there for 10 or 15 minutes wondering how you can talk your wife into letting you do this in your house! It truely is just soooo cool! SteveB (...) so (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Got NMRA? (was Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes)
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Even though I agree that we (LTCs) don't "need" the NMRA, I do enjoy attending the meetings here locally. I find it very educational and really pick up a lot of good ideas that I might have missed. I do understand that a good bit of the topics and (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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