 | | Re: 12V Train System
|
|
Yes, it can be made to work; my 12V system works just fine here in the US. I just got another 7863 to up my number of remote controlled points to a whopping 4--I need to set my system up sometime soon again :-) Since the 7864 was never sold in an (...) (24 years ago, 15-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: 12V Train System
|
|
Do you mean you need an adapter from 230V 50Hz to 110V 60Hz? I'm sure something exists. Alternatively you could try and source an American 12V Lego Train Controller. Nicholas Allan Lars Brandt <lfbrandt@home.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Andy's Train Creations
|
|
(...) Not so new; I have been building my trains SNOT (Studs Not On Top) for years. The only stud visible is when I pose with my MOCs[1] <g,d,&r> [1] If that joke escapes translation, LMK and I will explain:-) -John (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | 12V Train System
|
|
I have a 12v lego train system: train, track, switches, and controller. I got them as a kid in Germany. Is there any way to make this system work in the American electronic system? I'm not an electronic guru, but Radio Shack doesn't seem to have a (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Andy's Train Creations
|
|
Hi again, I have read all your comments and questions. I am not sure, but I think Andreas doesn't post on lugnet ;-(( But I will contact him by E-Mail and give him all your questions! Andreas build another 8-wide engine, see pictures on his gallery (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: My Big Hook is back
|
|
unless the flange on the middle (...) My dad did, with my new loco...oh, wait, that's not lego :) (The engine at (URL) the first 3 photos. He kind of had a accident with it, and it went down to the ground...broke the flange off one wheel, so he (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: My Big Hook is back
|
|
(...) Sorry if I seemed overly critical. Stretching the borders of what TLC did and revising/extending is how you learn. You're doing fine, don't worry. Keep it up. I do think you ought to see if you can't get all your crane folders with one picture (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: My Big Hook is back
|
|
(...) and (...) Being relatively new to LEGO trains and cyberspace as well, I am still learning. In the case of my crane, I am simply using the available parts in my LEGO inventory to enhance existing sets. However I am building original stuff of my (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: My Big Hook is back
|
|
(...) Fair enough. Of course, my Hiawatha is 8 wide:-) I just wanted to chime in the fact that one could move them apart and still have them work in turns. One full stud apart doesn't work, however, unless the flange on the middle wheel was trimmed (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: My Big Hook is back
|
|
John Neal <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in message news:39E77D30.91241D...est.net... (...) don't put (...) my (...) together (...) I agree but since the whole six wide thing looks "toyish" I figure I might as well be consistent with my models :) jt (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Train show web page
|
|
Greetings! I have finally got my web pages about our September train show participation past all the local critics :-), so I'm announcing them here. They can be seen at: (URL) also put up a little page for Lego fans that are also geeks: (URL) Don't (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Are the new Duplo trains a sign?
|
|
(...) Sigh, I meant north America. We all know of the *FINDS* to be had over seas... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Are the new Duplo trains a sign?
|
|
"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:G2E8ty.GFt@lugnet.com... (...) prices (...) stores (...) Stores in Sweden do as well. I found both 4555 and 4532 in a toy store in Kista. They had track as well. Mike - (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Are the new Duplo trains a sign?
|
|
(...) Which is a regional thing. I was just at a ToyWorld here in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK, and they have track, both kinds, and points. Ripoff Britain prices of course, but stores in the UK do indeed sell the train line. As did stores in Germany and (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Modified 4565 engine
|
|
(...) Sadly the Akasa Server died this morning but my tech ensures me it will be online again tonight. It would seem it was just bad timing on your part. heh heh. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
|
| |
| | Re: Modified 4565 engine
|
|
(...) Robin (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
|
| |
| | Re: My Big Hook is back
|
|
(...) *Actually*, I have successfully used 3 trucks separated by a half stud in my Hiawatha tender with no trouble in the corners. The 3 wheels right together looks too toyish.... -John (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Are the new Duplo trains a sign?
|
|
(...) The only issue is LEGO's refusal to allow stores to sell their train products... (...) I agree. I like the Duplo Trains. They are cute. (...) I agree again, Most of the 2000 line is looking quite good. The Adventures Dino stuff is GREAT. (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Are the new Duplo trains a sign?
|
|
(...) This phenomenon seems to be not unique to Lego. Around where I live it is quite easy to find the Thomas trains or the Brio trains in the toy stores, while you have to go to special hobby shops for the sophisticated stuffs. To me the new Duplo (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: My Big Hook is back
|
|
(...) Oh yes, of course... Silly me. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
|
