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Thanks HoMa and Ben for the reference to the photo of the real-life Schienenbus and Carsten's other creations. I've enjoyed visiting his home page before. Very nice. (more below) (...) Thanks. The scenery details help the Eurotram "fit-in". Photos (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi all, there are more recent sets that contain that brick: (URL) all have two ,yellow) this piece has been recently simplified and can be found also here (1,yellow) (URL) here (two,grey): (URL) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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"James Mathis" <thakius@nmt.edu> wrote in message news:G3xw8u.B93@lugnet.com... (...) Excellent. I have been toying with the idea of a tram too. And you have 'sunken' the rails as I had though of doing. Have you thought about how your sunken rails (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wow, what a surprise! <grin> A LEGO layout takes people's choice. Whodathunkit? Congratuations. Well done. That said, this seems to be the *usual* outcome. People LOVE our hobby. Next time, make sure they're paying you an appearance fee. You (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Carsten has also a good (but still small) homepage concerning Lego trains: (URL) Godt! Ben BTW: James, your latest creation rocks! (and there are nice details in picture background again...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi again, just another link to the Märklin model: (URL) have to correct myself: The Schienenbus wasn't only run in the city of Wismar, it was BUILD in Wismar! Sorry for that mistake. HoMa (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi James, Carsten posts at the german 1000steine.de/forum regularly. I don't know, if he posts on lugnet? I will ask him. I just found a picture of the "real" Schienenbus. Schienenbus means literaly Track-bus/coach - a mixture between bus and train. (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi James, I am speechless!!! That Tram looks so great!! And there is something about it which you might not know yet!! The colors DOES exist in a similar style in real!! It's Tram in Cologne (Köln) an this one is covered all over with the vertical (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Browsed recent additions at BrickShelf and found this model by Carsten Luetjens. In case you miss it or Carsten doesn't announce it here: (URL) have no idea what the prototype "t41" looks like, but the LEGO brick model looks very nice...7-wide. I (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I just got back from the Train show where my Crossing worked Perfectly! I've got video footage of it and will convert it very soon. I'll also have some stills put up this week and I'll put the NQC code for it. It's pretty well documented. Stay (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Greetings! Today, November 12, 2000, a milestone was reached in the short history (so far) of the Vancouver Lego Club. Today, after a couple months of painstaking planning (as can be attested by the number of posts recently), we debuted at the (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org) !
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This model attempts to look a little like the Siemen's Eurotram. The real Eurotram may be seen here: (URL) a lack of enough of the same color...I got a little crazy with the color scheme. As you can see, the real life Eurotram is bronze(?), white, (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains) !
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I think JW is making fun of your syntax, which IMO is rather harsh for a guy who only recently discovered the shift key and punctuation in general.... Should read "Sets that contained this part" -John (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Sorry to ask this foolish problem as I am new both in train and eBay. I found many sets or parts in eBay, some of them are MISB or NIB, some of them are used or missing some parts, I wan to ask expert of train and eBay, how can I decide if I need to (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey, I can't help the part is an antiquity, I just answered the question. And I've used past tense on purpose :-) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ROFL :) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This part was quite common in the 4,5V/12V days, it emerged in sets from the time period 1969-1972. There was also a non-train set using a single instance of this part: #378 Tractor. In Ldraw it's part 3145 Tipper End see (URL) that this part (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Do you mean the Tipper End (URL) ? If so, plase mail me direct (chris_w_dee@hotmail.com), as I may be able to help. Chris (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I found a brick in that page, its shape looks like a trapezoid with two small sticks, I don't know its name or number, I want to know which set includes it and where I can get it. (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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HI all, a quick reminder with more details, PNLTC is exhibiting with Seattle GATS Nov 18-19, NMRA 27th Annual Nov 24-26, and OMSI (in Portland) Nov 24-Dec 3. GATS is actually in Puyallup, 20 miles south of Seattle and just east of Seattle, at the (...) (24 years ago, 11-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I will not! Besides, the 2 wides I posted were entirely the work of my son, not me-- so *he* will have to move over;-) -John (...) (24 years ago, 11-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Congratulations, Steve, your 2 wides are marvelous! I like the fact that they are compatible with minifigs. I showed your site to my 2 wide building son and he enjoyed them as well! -John (...) (24 years ago, 11-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) UP locomotive front modeled last year... ;-) You've taken the 2-wide train idea to a whole new level, with a small train that minifigs can ride! (Now I know what I can do with all of those dolly wheels from last years advent calendars! ;-) (...) (24 years ago, 11-Nov-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) 2-Wide rules! Move over Mr. 8-Wide! Frank (24 years ago, 11-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Welcome, The Legoville Live Steam Club would like to welcome visitors to their new website: (URL) Legoville Live Steam Club, founded in January 2000, is a model train club devoted to modelling in one quarter to one half scale of the trains of (...) (24 years ago, 11-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains) !!
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(...) Old Toyota commercial (You asked for it, you got it....Toyota!) (...) lol You've been working in 6 wide too long:-) Reminds me of when I first went on my 14 wide binge. I built in 14 wide for a couple of months and got so used to the scale (...) (24 years ago, 11-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) And, then, to build two BOB's in 8-wide and figure out how to link them nose-to-nose! They really do this. I have seen photos of two BOB trains coupled together. (...) I think the 4533 to be so small as to get crushed by the Palantine steamer. (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MOW siting! "Omaha" Snowplow! (was:Re: Palantine Steamer with Wagons Set)
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(...) outrageously (...) for (...) This sure is a nice model; and different, too! Quite a complex curve you modeled very well. Now, if I could only send some snow your way, Jim, I'd be more than happy to. later, James (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hello, Toyota ?!? Yeah, the overhang over the drivers as I've built in 8-wide isn't possible if built as 6-wide. I would have to just leave that part off; and, that might really detract from the look and appeal of this locomotive. The size and (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Agreed, "normal" way works well for this train. And, what an inovative through-way between the two cars. later, James Mathis (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) And apparently neeeded a 'clean_room' level of dust removal to work effectivly... (...) I wonder what the Tech Model Railway Club do in regard to thier DCC system? (The TMRC being the Model railwy group at MIT- According to one source they had (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) DCC has from the very start (back when Marklin made it only) had a RS-232 connection capability to your computer. There are a couple of other options available if you want a computer controlled layout, such as (Bruce Chubb's???) computer (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | RE: More train picturues and MOCs
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When I was I germany I noticed these cars with the driver cab. I think it gives the same idea. I saw them in red, white and blue, but never in orange. I would like to build another one with 2 floors , so I will need 3 Clubcars to make a "bigger" (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) AFAIK, it is designed to control trains. In fact, it does not just control the motor, but can also control lights, whistles and trackside objects. -Frank Followups to lugnet.trains (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Micheal, There is no organize club meetings planned at this time, but KK and I are thinking of getting together to take some picture of MOC. Also Dennis, Nick and I will probably be getting together to construct some new display sections for (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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I am not sure about DCC, can it control automatically? Zhengrong (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.trains)
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Well, I'm looking at a slightly different method. And please note I have no train stuff yet, so none of this has been tried, and isn't likely to be soon... First, I split the layout into "sections" by isolating between track pieces. Then I write a (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I am not too sure. Robin would know better than I. I live to far away from Tampa to participate more. Though therere is a GATS Dec 16 and 17 in Tampa according to the GFLTC Event Calender. Follow ups to lugnet.trains.org. Doug (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) My backorder was with S@H (supposedly through Nov. 15), but I actually got it in the mail yesterday. All set up and running now! :) The problem that I'm now having is that the track is too short for two trains, and they also don't move at the (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, I'd been planning to pick up a Freight & Crane Railway for a while, to put around my christmas tree and get started with LEGO trains. After seeing your backorder (I'm not sure from where), I called S@H this morning and ordered a Freight & Crane, (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Connected streets( was: Re: Choose your building site for the train layout.
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Nice work, Eric K. One comment... "regular" MR layouts often don't connect all the streets. Since what you are doing is a seris of scenes, you often get better visual separation if you have streets run off the edge of the "map" and not connect to (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) We would be better off with DCC. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Are there any GFLTC meetings between 18th November and 1st December ? Michael Pratt (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I want to use RCX or Scout in TRAIN series ASAP, but RCX or Scout is too big and sometimes too complex, I hope TLC can make mini-RCX or microi-Scout for TRAIN series, these two don't need baterry and the power can get from outside: Idea1: Mini-RCX, (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.trains)
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Well done. Your solutions are elegant. The front window looks great, and it is done very simply. The floating black box is a great solution for creating a diaphragm too. The roof made of plates instead of slopes is a very good compromise. Thanks for (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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Dear Sonnich, well done!!! The "nose" of your latest creations is very nice. That shows that realistic looking trains could be build in the "normal" way (No SNOT-technique)! If you might build the Metroliner in white with an orange stripe, you will (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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Dear friends! I have update my pages and added some more pictures of my trains primary. Take a look at (URL) or go directly to My creations (URL) you will find My new commuter train (URL) Metroliner based passenger trains (URL) there is of course (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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Well, its me the elusive lurker again. I recently attended the GATS in Orlando and took a couple of pictures. One of the nice touches was a really neat Halloween themed train since that holiday was fast approaching. It was black, so of course it was (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl)
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| | Re: Trains are fun!
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(...) No, it was only $40.00 more than buying the extra track and speed regulator separately... Chris (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | MOW siting! "Omaha" Snowplow! (was:Re: Palantine Steamer with Wagons Set)
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Jim- Shame on you for burying your cool snow plow in another thread! That outrageously shaped plow is a killer to model, but you have done an excellent job! Thanks for posting it:-) -John (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) lol I am sorry for not replying right away to this post; I have had internet connection issues for a few days:-( But wow, call me Toyota, James, this train is cool! Although all of your trains are cool, but I'm especially gratified that you (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I am also a new in LEGO train, I bought some sets from eBay, but I still have't gotten them as they are on the way. You said it is only $40 in kbkids.com, I checked some times, it was $89.99 last week, now it is $95.99, when did you find it was $40? (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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James, Send some snow to NJ. I want to give my new plow a try. (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Just wait until you get into switch tracks and all that. Then the fun really begins! Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: train show for january 13-14
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(...) I'm sure we will. Next time we will know what to expect too. And we can hammer out some layout rules for future... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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PNLTC uses black costume taffeta picked up at fabric stores -- right now it's a steal as it should be on close-out after Halloween. Also confirming, we've never been asked to show a fire rating -- and that's displaying with a great range in nature (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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In lugnet.trains, James Mathis writes: I just HAVE to chime in here briefly... Palantine ROCKS! Very nice work, James... (...) Truer words were ne'er spoken! ++Lar (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) OK.So I'll build it as 8-wide,one day..... :-)) Ciao Gianluca PS: since you've got snow,today,why not let your Palantine train push the 4533 Train Track Snow Remover ?? :-))))) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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A couple of weeks ago I posted a message asking how to get started with LEGO trains. Thanks for all of your replies! I ended up buying a 4565 (Freight & Crane Railway), but it's still on backorder. However, instead of buying a speed regulator and (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: train show for january 13-14
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Dan Parker wrote in message ... (...) Sounds interesting! Depending on whether we have fun this weekend or not, I guess :-) Kevin (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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my name came up in the other fork of this split post but thought I'd recombine for simplicity..... 1. heads up to the BC gang: TTOS (toy train operator's society) may be getting ahold of you shortly regarding a summer2001 national convention to be (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Ahui - I've noticed your changes to this program, and I've got a couple of questions, if that's OK. 1. What will it take to reduce the polling time to get the response to user input down to under a second? 2. How about a stop feature on a button (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Ahui - Yes, I think I had to scroll around on my computer at home - let me check quick again here...yup. It really doesn't detract from the portrayal of information. Some of the text is off-screen, but the flow charts are fully viewable. I think on (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) There is no discounting inspiration for any person no matter how small it may be perceived to be. (...) of (...) I wish to have two more Ninja doors. I hope they are still available. We have usual bright and sunny days in New Mexico, but these (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Nooooo! 8-wide..... ;-) Yes, it certainly is. I have you to thank for the inspiration given by your 8-wide European creations; in particular, your 8-wide wagons are strikingly realistic with the dual slope (45 to 33 slopes) roof lines. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think my responsibility wasn't that big it had to be mentioned here.... (...) small details, by the clever and really new use of the Ninja doors sideways as sliding doors and by the impression of the whole model as it stands under the blue (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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wow, you're quick Tom :P (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc)
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I have created another version of the 2 Button RCX control train software. It's called 2 Button 3 Function RCX controlled train. I've fixed some of the limitations to the first version and added some more features. See full details at my webpage and (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Palantine Steamer with Wagons Set
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(...) as (...) James, I'm speechless!!! :-)) I was going to say "even if it's only 6-wide,it's marvellous",when I looked at the 9 studs on the roof....It's 8-wide!!! I think it's your best train ever,even more beautiful of the BOB train (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Layout Help
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jrosco wrote in message ... (...) be (...) place (...) Were you planning on having any buildings on this layout, Jim? There's not much space for them between the roads and tracks. The two switches in the top right and top left look as though they (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (Some Snippage Self-Evident) Now THAT is some intense design work. I'm not usually one for euro-style rolling stock, but I gotta say what you've got there looks really really good. I love the door on the boxcar - brilliant idea with the (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Vancouver Lego CLub to participate in Train Show Nov 12
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Cross Posted to lugnet.trains & lugnet.trains.org Followup to lugnet.org.ca.vlc (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Hmm...you don't have enough room to manage double ended access. (at least, not with that layout). On a curve, Matt gives 1 plate/lenght as recommended max grade. If possible, I would stick to that. My max. grade is more like 1.25 (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, I have a room in my basement that is 9 x 14. There is a door in the bottom left. The only entrance! I would like to have a walkway into the room and be able to reach the whole layout from above. This is Version 1. (URL) help whould be (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Jumping from the latest "high speed" rail model, I have now tried an older fashioned model. This train set is modeled after the Palantine steamer and wagon set. A Maerklin model of the set is shown here: Steam Locomotive: (URL) you can see, this set (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Welcome to the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area LEGO Train Club. (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc)
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Welcome to lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc (group and hierarchy): WAMALTC: Washington (D.C.) Metro Area LEGO Train Club (U.S.A.) lugnet.trains.org (group and hierarchy): National and (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc)
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| | GFLTC at the Mindstorms Mall Tour last Saturday
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Hi all, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club had a display at the LEGO Mindstorms Mall Tour in St. Petersburg, Florida last Saturday (Nov. 4). We (KK and I) had a great time and had allot of positive feedback from the public and the LEGO people. Here (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl) !
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| | Re: train show for january 13-14
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James Powell wrote in message ... (...) live (...) at (...) spread (...) Well, talk to us Vancouver and Victoria people... if this show we're doing next weekend goes well we'll probably want to repeat the experience! Kevin (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: train show for january 13-14
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(...) OK, I am going to ask someone who has done a Lego show to add freely! I have only been to one show as a exibitor with lego. That was with PNLTC, and not on my own. Dan Parker was "the man" for it, and it was not a GATS or any other similar (...) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | NGLTC at November GATS
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Once again the North Georgia LEGO Train Club is presenting a layout at this years Great American Train Show in Duluth,Georgia at the Gwinnett Civic & Cultural Center on November 11th and 12th. Show times are 11am - 5pm. The layout will not only (...) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.loc.us.ga.atl, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: train show for january 13-14
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(...) How did your lego exibit go?Do we just contact them and ask for space?(Kai has a sheet with number i guess i could call) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: train show for january 13-14
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Ah yes i forgot about that! Misread the paper thanks for correcting me! kai (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: train show for january 13-14
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(...) No, GATS _pays_ for you to attend. It is somewhat "by invitation", in that they are more like a giant flea market than a hobbyist run show, but still, they pay the layouts that they do select attendance money. (we need a FAQ for railway (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Canadian Lines...
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(...) I'm working on CN and VIA as we speak. But I'm still waiting on my ton of train windows and doors to arrive... Bulk corrugated in all colours please LEGO... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Canadian Lines...
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(...) So why didn't you stop and say hi? ;) (...) There are some places from which good pics can be taken of the train yard, but they are none of them nearby. It takes a good telephoto and a tripod to get anything that isn't a long helicopter shot. (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train widths
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(...) tracks (...) bridge? (...) I remember a photo in Model Railroader once of a bridge which was really only a single track bridge had two tracks crossing it, the 2nd track was interleaved with the first, something like this horrible ASCII (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Canadian Lines...
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(...) Just 2 words: Old VIA Old VIA colours was _blue_ with a yellow stripe. Now, what does this bring to mind? To me, FP's, Blue window and door packs from S@H...and presto, one train! James (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train widths
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(...) No. While technically that should pass 6 wide trains, as the track is 8 studs wide, it's not prudent. Many 6 wide trains have things protruding out (my PCC is 8 wide at a point) and if you have any curves anywhere near the bridge approach, (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: thanks for voting me cool lego site of the week
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You should have this chance! This is because your design is very beautiful! (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: thanks for voting me cool lego site of the week
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"David Zonker Harris" <frenezulo@esperanto.org> wrote in message news:G3HFyu.MHM@lugnet.com... (...) solution is truly inspiring! It was a very simple solution really. And very easy to build The large plates for the roof are just held in tension by (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: New TGV pics.....
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(...) big event. I have been very happy with my new color scheem and will try to make it many cars longer. I almost have enough parts to make another car. But since I use gray train plates it tends to be hard to make more cars for it. Hopfully I (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Table Skirts (was: Re: NELUG Table #1)
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You know I hear this fire proof stuff a lot from people here on LUGNET but have never been asked to provided fire proof skirts at any shows the NGLTC has done, Greenberg, GATS or even the NMRA shows. Maybe the fire standards are slacker in the south (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: thanks for voting me cool lego site of the week
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(...) Thanks for posting a note about this. (Sheesh, I go away for a few weeks, and loook at all of the stuff I miss! :-) The terminus building is FANTASTIC! I'd seen some interesting roofing done with the ZNAP, but your Technic solution is truly (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Train widths
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I'm designing a bridge that I'd like to later be able to convert to a rail bridge. I'd like to design for two 9V tracks but I don't know how wide people are building trains. Six or Eight? In other words, is it safe to lay two tracks touching (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New TGV pics.....
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(...) train running at the PNLTC event, and see how the rubber bands and the sliding truck bits worked as it went from a straight-away, into some curves, and back into the straight-aways! (I think it even wound up on the PNLTC G2K video! :-) -Z- (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Acela Nose L-coupler matches standard height
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In lugnet.trains, James Mathis wrote (in part): (...) Wow James! I've always enjoyed seeing your creativity with LEGO parts. Thanks for posting (articles and pictures! :-) -Z- (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Canadian Lines...
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Hey, Vancouver and Alberta Clubs...what are you waiting for? ;-) I just got home from a trip across central Canada, mainly by rail. (Ottawa - Toronto - Winnipeg - Edmonton - Jasper - Banff - Calgary!) OK, modeling The Canadian (VIA #001 and #002) (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Is it possible to make trains in automation?
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Hi Zhengrong, The Mindstorms units would work great for this. Thw WAMALUG folks have also experimented with using DCC units in LEGO locomotives. While I may add some DCC to my motors, I'm also only looking for a a couple feature to add ease-of-use (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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