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(...) Congratulations! I assume the G stands for "greater"? Looking forward to seeing a club logo, web site, etc:-) (Added .trains.org) -John (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Hey, looks great Eric, except for the *&%# buffers (my favorite pet peeve- buffers on US cars) That is, unless you are *trying* to model eurotrash.... BTW, enjoy the last few minutes of life as you know it-- it will be forever changed as soon (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Well waiting for our baby which is now 3 days late I started brainstorming about a new car design to go along with my boxcars. I decided to try a Gondola and threw together this prototype last night. (URL) is far from finished but before I continue (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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the GBLTC is a new Italian LTC (B stands for "Brianza", in the north of Italy) and counts 2 members now, me and Carlo :)))) Ezio -- Lugnet member: #476 Ebay ID:ciondolo Brickbay store: (URL) Maino <ezio.maino@itlug.org> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) In my listing writeup I say that my model is based on an american prototype. Jan-Albert Van Ree, my Dutch factoree, was kind enough to send me the following link: (URL) you click on the "PCC" link you will see some cars that have PCC (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thank you. Don't be so hard on yourself <removing tongue in cheek to type rest of post> (...) Easy cowboy, or someone might think you have your "J"s mixed up..... (...) ?? I'm all ears.. -John (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) If the *entire* GMLTC were into self promotion as much as some members are, we'd have a bigger web site than LUGNET... JohnG, GMLTC (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I'd rather build too, but it's hard to sneak my bricks here into the office and build, that fine sound rattling ABS always gives me away. (...) And the check book behind it... (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Touche. A well placed arrow. I ought to dump that whole unsorted mess and start over. However, that's not HIS website is it? Else *you* get a reaming for the GMLTC site, a pathetic rag of a limp, unfinished work. (as we know, the GMLTC would (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I have never been one to say that we don't need the NMRA. After all, I was the driving force in getting BAYLTC to the NMRA. I think that we need publicity and the NMRA can provide that. Until people don't come by and mention that they had no (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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Hello friends, I've just done a conversion on my SW8. Added a cabless booster to it, rounded the roof, and recessing the intake grilles, I've subsequently created a TR6. EMD built 12 sets of these between 1950 and 1953, deriving 1,600 HP from two (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey, pal, you could learn a thing or two from James yourself. IMO his website ( (URL) ) is the nicest looking LEGO train site on the net; not like that monster of confusion located at: (URL) <g,d,&r> -John (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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Hi all, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club will have a large display at the H & R Trains Fall Show, October 6-7-8 2000 in Pinellas Park, Florida. The main layout is 25ft long x 3ft deep and the second layout is 16ft x 3ft. The main layout will (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl) !
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| | Re: Aztecland internet controlled LEGO train
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(...) Sure it's functional. The function is that the lamp overheated and burned out the camera. :-) ++Lar (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Good point. But not a problem for the thread originating model which has no couplers and therefore doesn't really have to worry about friction losses cutting into pulling capacity. The increased symmetry of having the spacing between the truck (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ya, you might learn something. ++Lar (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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Carlo - This one's a winner in my book! 7-wide, set back from the sleepers, direct driven, rear exit wiring, etc. Nice. ...more below... (...) Why the alarm mode if it's that reliable? (...) ...my standard as well for RCX layouts, but not for (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey, I missed something! The "GBLTC"? Ezio, please elaborate! -John (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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Carlo Ottolina <kruntz@tiscalinet.it> wrote in message G1Est9.3Ks@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) (...) Great job! Hope to see this small masterpiece at the next GBLTC exhibit :) Ezio GBLTC member (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.it, lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snip> (...) <snip> (...) Actually, a couple of the NMRA brass-types admitted to me that this is a real and significant problem they're experiencing. Sure, benchmarks continue to be raised but there is a measurable vacuum at the entry level, (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) Wow. From the sound of all of these excellent suggestions, I'm sure it will be a very interesting presentation! *And* Powerpoint?....I may have to book a flight and attend myself! :-) -John (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Thats a great idea for a clinic, maybe after I do my presentation for NMRA I can scale it down and make a clinic out of it for future shows...cool. I'm also thinking of taking a laptop and LCD projector so I can display some images from past (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: GATS Show Questions
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In lugnet.trains, Larry Pieniazek writes: <snip> Larry is spot-on. PNLTC's first event may have either Contest or Guarantee, but second and all subsequent events have been the latter. Currently, we request $250-400 depending on the number of (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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In lugnet.trains.org, John Gerlach writes:<snip>What should James do to (...) PNLTC invariably conducts workshops at venues, especially GATS as they pay $10 a session and it's a gimme. We call it "Care and Feeding of LEGO-brand Trains." Spend 5 (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Yes, contest means you're up against the other layouts to win the crowd pleaser award (which is easy for us) or one of the others (much harder). Guarantee is just that, money in your pocket if you show. Here is a suggestion to ALL train clubs (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: LEGO Shelf Railway - Take 2.
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Just make sure to add in a powered door if you cut a hole in the wall - otherwise, you'll get too much sound transmission between the rooms. You can do it all Lego with a Mindstorm brick, or just be lazy and use a switch, timed relay, and Lego (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) in (...) so (...) together! (...) get a (...) hour (...) I was planning on at mentioning the 6 vs 8 wide "debate", so that the people there know that the LEGO train community has it's own internal infractions just like many of the other scales (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) That's good advice, J-1, except for the last part....I bet those guys would get a kick out of it because now it's starting to get up their alley (Besides, an hour is a loooong time to talk...;-) And why not include a 4 wide and 14 wide? (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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NCLUG is planning on participating in a GATS show here in Raleigh next summer. I received the information packet in the mail yesterday and I have a couple of questions for those of you who have done this before. Can someone articulate what "Contest (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Here are some of the features I would point out to people when I was working at the LEGO Imagination Center: Ease of track connection - it simply snaps together. Reliable - trains will run for hours non-stop. Flexible - because you can use (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: LEGO Shelf Railway - Take 2.
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(...) Now *that* would be about the coolest thing I ever saw in a house. Your railway is getting up there as it is. eric (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thats a good idea, matter of fact I had put contacting LEGO on my list of things to do for the presentation. I'm open to suggestions for the presentation, I have a pretty good outline in my head, now I just need to start putting it together. I (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: LEGO Shelf Railway - Take 2.
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(...) <snip> (...) Well on the serious side having an old Victorian is pretty cool and in terms of the Shelf it made for some "interesting" angles (To the eye not to the saw blade ;-) The biggest benefit though is the High Ceiling which gave me a (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think you should contact LEGO directly and ask if they have any sort of 'presentation' materials you could use. This could end up being a thread all its own - "What should James do to impress the NMRA folks?" :-) JohnG, GMLTC (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Train Purity (was Got NMRA? (was....
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I may well be a unique voice within PNLTC but one never knows..... Actually, PNLTC is nearly 30 members now and thus many opinions are represented. We concur on many issues. Btw, I view it as currently convenient to model 6- wides (maybe it's the (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) if (...) Yea, no reason Kadee couldn't do the box themselves. The advantage I was thinking of them basically doing a joint thing is that it would be more attractive to purists since it would now basically have TLC's blessing (and probably say (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | RE: More 4 Wides!
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Scales HO 1/87 4 wide N 1/160 ~2 wide Z 1/220 ~1.5 wide My $.02 Mark M -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...ugnet.com] On Behalf Of Tim Courtney Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 10:18 PM To: (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snip> (...) Yes. My list was an e.g. not exhaustive. (...) if (...) Maybe... is Kadee that incompetent of a mold maker though? I do know of at least one example where TLC might have made something for someone else but that's all I can say (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Got NMRA? (was Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes)
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(...) Defiantly? Are you expecting armed resistance from the Lionel camp? :-) seriously, your outlined approach seems spot on. ++Lar (who has been getting better at resisting the urge to pounce on typos but this one was TOO funny) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Nice sig. It made me laugh. Thanks, Chris (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) That's funny, the picture make me wish I owned an old victorian house. Chris (...) PGP public key available upon request. (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wouldn't you also go for wheels? Howabout an uncoupling ramp to go with the Kadee couplers (hey, I want nothing less than the best for couplers, if were going to go non-LEGO there, let's do it right). In some ways, the things I see most likely (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Got NMRA? (was Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes)
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Larry Pieniazek <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:G1IyAx.Lrw@lugnet.com... (...) December (...) to (...) you (...) are (...) (clips, (...) stripe, 4 (...) in (...) parts, (...) Well that would be just cruel to take only bricks...I'll (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Got NMRA? (was Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes)
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(...) Nice job. Make sure you bring lots of plates and slopes and small bits, if you just bring 2x4 bricks and some wheels they won't be impressed by what they are able to create. Except for boxcars, train cars just don't *use* many bricks qua (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Got NMRA? (was Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes)
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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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| | Re: Aztecland internet controlled LEGO train
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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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| | Re: Aztecland internet controlled LEGO train
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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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| | Re: Dirty little secret (was Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes
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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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| | Re: LEGO Shelf Railway - Take 2.
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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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| | Re: Train Purity (was Got NMRA? (was....
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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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| | Re: Got NMRA? (was Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes)
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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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| | Re: Got NMRA? (was Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes)
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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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| | Aztecland internet controlled LEGO train
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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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| | Re: More 4 Wides!
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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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| | Re: Train Purity (was Got NMRA? (was....
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In lugnet.trains.org, John Neal writes: ....whether or not someone would accept non-LEGO (...) Hey, the concept of 'purity' itself could be greatly debated. What's the difference between string supplied in the Pirate sets and track used for train (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: More 4 Wides!
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(...) Or the son was bright enough. Er, that is: Or the SUN was bright enough. Bright enough to warm up the ABS and bend the ladders into a nice smooth curve. Not that I would ever advocate doing that, mind you. ++Lar (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Got NMRA? (was Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes)
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(...) I was never formally associated with the NMRA, although I grew up with model trains (my dad had a Marklin table layout) along side of LEGO. Never really remember seeing a LEGO train until about 1986. But as far as the NMRA goes, here is my (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) On behalf of my son, thanks:-) (...) lol Funny you should mention that-- my son was trying to create curves with the ladders this morning and wasn't having much luck;-) I suppose it would work if the radius was large enough! -John (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes
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(...) I think the competitions at the shows are a separate issue from the value of the organization itself. The value I see from the NMRA is exposure to the model railroading hobby as a whole, and the potential growth of our segment of the hobby, (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I'm in the "we don't need the NMRA" Camp too. I'm a member of 2 independent clubs (The Platelayers, and The Gangers) which are members of BRMNA, but BRMNA is far looser a group than NMRA. (as is the UK overgroup, HMRS). Having been to enough (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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Cool. Way cool. Now, let's see some curves! Steve (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) yours will not work for anyone else or even for you after your session/context expires. Deja is making it really hard to give references to particular posts, not like it used to be in the old days before they realised they had to make money. I (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) One thing I'm curious about is how many of those who feel we don't need to be part of the NMRA have been involved in model railroading outside of LEGO Trains? As a model railroader, and someone who truly hopes that the hobby will continue (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes
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(...) There's a reply now, your URL didn't work, the URL I got from the search is: (URL) like you're off to a favorable start. (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: NALUG Train Show - Mission report
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Chris Gray wrote in message ... (...) over a (...) one (...) I took a few photos of some of the other displays. They'll be available as soon as I find time to make some scans... John (remove the obvious to reply) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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"Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:39CFD2F7.7DE1@m...ing.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) What Frank really needs is a bigger house! ;-) Mike - mike_walsh@mindspring.com PS: This probably doesn't belong in .trains (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: 8 wide trolley??? (was new interurban/trolley from MTW
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"John Neal" <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in message news:39CFCFC2.A51B3B...est.net... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) that (...) Well its a lot to me! I have a bunch more smaller piles lying around my office in these square plastic picnic plates (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: NALUG Train Show - Mission report
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(...) Mine are still not uploaded. I've been busy catching up here, and watching Kevin's videos. I'll let you all know when they are up, but having looked at the other two sets, I doubt there is much extra, although I do have one or two of the (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) <KNOWS he's being trolled but can't resist rising to the bait anyway> Oh, I have the *ability*, I just don't have the *desire*. Why bother with the crutch of the larger amounts of detail possible in the larger scale, when I'm so darn good at 6 (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think this is good advice for teardown or cleanup sorting. However I think it's BAD advice for parting out sorting. The kids and I sorted 74 soccer buses and 30 or so Siths over the course of the week in the evenings last week and what we (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) the (...) er, ah, c/loudest and most argumentative/brightest, hardest working, most photogenic, most eloquent, and just plain nicest pair of/ All kidding aside, it's not really 8 wide, I was just stirring up trouble... As you say, many "6 (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: NALUG takes 2nd at Great Edmonton Train Show
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(...) Big Red is my fave engine from your group... nice and beefy. Just don't tell me it's 8 wide. LOL. (...) Remember how I said every club needs a Thomas? I'm thinking every club that has the space ought to have a JJMP on their layout. What a (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Hehe, did I miss you posting YOUR show report? We saw a lot of pictures but not a lot of talk yet. Gotta agree, though, NALUG rocked the place. Nice work guys, especially for an inaugural show. The hits (GMLTC, PNLTC, NGLTC, WAMALUG, (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: New Interurban/Trolley model, perfect for those downtown scenes
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In lugnet.trains, Larry Pieniazek writes: <about my "PCC", of which I am pretty darn proud in case you can't tell> I decided that this model was good enough to submit to the withering gaze of the rec.models.railroad crowd so I posted something. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) No flaming here, J-1, because of course you are correct, sir! Just because someone slaps something on their train car that sticks out on the side doesn't make it a bona fide 8 wide.... (hey, I like the sound of that:) The real litmus is (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I can definitely second this. I use two stage sorting when sorting new sets. Actually, in some cases I use single stage sorting. Certain parts go through single stage sorting, I have three trays from 1298 which have 24 compartments each. Many (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I realize that I announced this once before but that was a more limited announcement as the Shelf Railway was not quite complete. Anyway I have now applied the final coat of paint to the shelf that supports our LEGO Shelf Railway and I slightly (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.fun.crafts, lugnet.trains) !
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(...) Krike! If I had that self imposed rule at my house, I'd never play with bricks again! Right now I have (mostly thanks to my kids) prolly 5 times that in loose bricks to be sorted:-( -John (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, I forgot my camera, and it's not as good as Chris', Kevins, and James', so I guess it's up to me to use words instead of pictures. Friday I leave work early in the hopes of having enough time to finish getting things ready for the show. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) We've spent about 150 (?) man-hours dismantling and sorting so far, we've got 6 sections - of 14 - pretty much done. We build scenery mostly out of 2x2 and 2x4 bricks, so those are sorted by color into large bins. Smaller pieces we were (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm not sure there is a flame suit strong enough for me to stand in between the two loudest and most argumentative GMLTC members, but being the fool that I am, I'm going to dive in here. How are we measuring width? Widest part of a locomotive (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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"John Neal" <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in message news:39CFB496.1769C5...est.net... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) resorted.... (...) Purely out of curiousity, how long (man hours?) do you expect it to take to dismantle and resort the layout? I have a (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) well, now that I'm awake, I'll give it a shot. :) The layout was 90" by 120", pretty small, really. As a result it was a bit cramped, especially for whoever was operating at the time. Next time around we should be able to get more layout space (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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Your model is very nice and has very good detailing. I don't know the original, but I know a good LEGO model when I see one! Fredrik (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) "Technically" 8 wide??? Hmmm....just wondering how that is different than just plain ol' 8 wide.... Freddie Mercury couldn't have said it any better.... (Another one bites the dust;) (...) Yo-- 8 wide is 8 wide:-) (...) Moot point for sure, (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Very nice, Larry. Thanks for posting the images. I'll be interested to see how well it sells. later, James Mathis (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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PS This model is "technically" 8 wide. Hear that John Neal? I say that because it has steps at the center and the bottom step, below the door, sticks out a stud from the body. This is prototypical, but it makes the body 8 wide, just in that spot. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well I guess I wish they were a bit shorter but it's not that bad. Proportionally they are about the right length compared to the width of a minifig (A PCC truck is something like 8-10 feet long) but I had to compress the model overall length (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Has anybody used the Duplo tunnel 2939 in a 9V layout?
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(...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains)
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