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(...) As to the first question, there are 2 Duplo train sets currently available at Zany Brainy around here. They carry both of the brand-new Duplo trains: (2 URLs) train set I have is this one, the old freight train: (URL) isn't in the catalogs any (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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"Tony Hafner" <hafhead@PANTSplanetquake.com> wrote in message news:G4G2Et.5Jt@lugnet.com... (...) (at (...) around (...) I've been looking online; are DUPLO trains still available in stores? I think that engine is *so cute*. When you touch the (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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| | Pics: Train Station and Interlocking Tower
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I decided to finally take some pics of a couple of train buildings I have built-- in the snow:-) Didn't take too much time to set them up, but I think they turned out fun just the same. (URL) favorite is the shot of the icicles that actually formed (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | a new kind of draw bridge
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And they call it the "blinking bridge". See (URL). Cheers, Hao-yang Wang (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not at all- it really is pretty cool. And the track is extremely cheap (at least compared to 9v). If you are looking for a train that will run around a Christmas tree and be able to handle prying little fingers, this is the way to go. And even (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks- I had thought about doing this with Mindstorms instead, using a light sensor to detect the train. I was very happy to be able to come up with a *much* simpler and cheaper solution. Now I have to work on powered points! (...) (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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"Tony Hafner" <hafhead@PANTSplanetquake.com> wrote in message news:G4EnC7.4Et@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Znap (...) from Germany in about 1994; it had an image of the "New" at the time DUPLO trains, and I remember thinking how cute they were. Is (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap, lugnet.build)
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| | Re: New Train fellow at The BrickShelf
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(...) So we have a trekkie eh? (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Perpetual Duplo Motion
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Tony, This is pretty ingenious! I really like how the train moving the lever makes the button on the battery box get pressed. :-) A neat mechanical solution. -Andy Lynch In lugnet.trains, Tony Hafner writes: <snip> (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap, lugnet.build)
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| | distribution of show money
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Hello again experienced train heads: Two months after our (NALUG) first train show we have received a cheque for almost $350 canadian. This was totally unexpected, they didn't even give us a hint that they would pay, let alone give us a formula for (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Potential Group photo of trains (was:Re: New Train fellow at The BrickShelf)
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(...) I've kept most of the train I've built. Some of the trains built 3 or so years ago have been disassembled. For the Amtrak Cascades I had to take "steal" from two of my green three-axle passenger cars. I needed more black train windows and (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New numbers - 45XX out?
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When I looked at the 2001 catalog, I noticed the use of the numbers 4567 and upwards. (URL) does support rumors of something new later on, like 2002, with new numbers. We will see.... Sonnich (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: YATTTE - Yet Another Thomas the Tank Engine
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(...) (URL) I retrofitted him with his new 12 volt motor and finally took some pics. (...) I *do* plan on making up some stickers for Thomas, James, and my other characters....eventually:-/ -John (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) James, you are *way* too modest! Just remember, "there is nothing new under the sun". Of course it is your creation, unless you are following printed instructions (*that* would be MOI); whether it is based on reality or not is, as Seven would (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, but the color scheme is just an imitation. I think the color scheme is nice, too, but we must acknowledge whoever works for Amtrak. This brings up the point of MOC's. The more I build LEGO models of "real-life" trains, the more I (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Heh- sorry about the wide distribution, but this fits into a lot of categories. I have a new creation up on my site, a device for defeating the timer on the Duplo battery trains. This uses Duplo Trains, Technic, and a critical Znap part. I call it (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.duplo, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.technic, lugnet.znap, lugnet.build) !
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(...) Hey that is nice, I hadn't seen that one yet. Very nice work James, I didn't even think it was LEGO at first. Love the color scheme. jt (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (URL) work James. (I'd say all you need now is one of my bridges, but if you said "sure send me one" I'd be without my prototype.) ;-) SRC StRuCtures (Brother can you spare a thousand black beams?) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Just saw this new trains posting to The BrickShelf (URL) Toni Laaveri. A nice collection of LEGO train set from blue track through 9volt. later, James Mathis (24 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: YATTTE - Yet Another Thomas the Tank Engine
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James Powell wrote in message ... (...) were (...) (URL) this engine isn't the same class as the one Thomas is based on, it's very similar. There's a picture of a model of the LBSC E2 tank engine which James mentioned in a previous message that (...) (24 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)
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