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To anyone interested in the details, I have now photographed the spring-loaded, close-coupled, shared mono-axle, coupler (wheh!) I use in my Amtrak Cascades model. The roof line on each adjacent passenger car is 26 studs long. This appears to max (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: NELUG Train Show Pictures
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I'd say you guys did a great job for your first train show! I loved the buildings and liberal use of tiles. The only thing that bothered me was the unofficial stickers. They were nicely done, but by forcing yourselves to use just the brick (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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| | lugnet.trains FAQ
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I'd like to add a trains section to the FAQ at (URL) but I need your help. What Q&A would you like every new LUGNET member to read before posting to this group? What questions do you personally have, that you know are answered in the group (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New MoC: Wagon repair shop
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(...) was (...) Photos of my 6-wide circular hole with fan. Here they are: (URL) hope you can see enough of the construction. If not, and you're still interested, let me know, and I'll try to take some better photos. later, James Mathis (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New MoC: Wagon repair shop
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(...) I would certainly be interested in seeing these. eric (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New MoC: Wagon repair shop
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"James Mathis" <thakius@nmt.edu> wrote in message news:G54AI8.8w8@lugnet.com... (...) agree. (...) ... (...) creation. (...) Thanks James. It's always a pleasure receiving accolates from someone whose work I admire very much. Huw (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: NELUG participates in December 2nd and 3rd Greenberg Show.
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I'm not to into Lego trains (yet), so I cant really comment on them. The buildings, however, are fantastic. Love the architechture & set up. One thing I have noticed with *these* train show pictures (as well as pix from other shows) is that the (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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| | Re: NELUG participates in December 2nd and 3rd Greenberg Show.
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(...) great, (I've gotta learn to stop punching the shutter button...) but for those of you with a voracious appetite for LEGO pics, it is lunchtime! (URL) show was a great time, and I think all of the NELUG members who attended it are looking (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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| | Re: "No Contact" Homebrew Train Sensor for Mindstorms
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(...) Chris, I was just wondering if there was a decline in performance in the enclosure as opposed to outside of it. The enclosure looks great! Eric Kingsley The New England LEGO Users Group (URL) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: "No Contact" Homebrew Train Sensor for Mindstorms
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(...) I took a few close-ups of the sensor last night, and uploaded them to BrickShelf. Check out: (URL) first picture is the sensor itself with a few "common" objects nearby for scale. The second picture is my reproduction of the exact setup that (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: F40PH Instructions on Brickshelf
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Excellent work Bob. I can't wait to try one! "Bob Hayes" <bobhayes1@aol.com> wrote in message news:G55Kz7.CAy@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | F40PH Instructions on Brickshelf
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I have placed a first draft of my F40PH instructions on Brickself at (URL) say first draft because when I checked the files this morning from work (shh!) they are much darker than they appeared on my home PC last night (gamma correction not set (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Train Cars and Locos
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(...) Ah, my sanity is restored. I couldn't figure out how you could have made a sliding door. Great models, BTW. (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.wamaltc)
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| | Re: "No Contact" Homebrew Train Sensor for Mindstorms
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"sebarile-MOBL" <steve.e.barile@intel.com> wrote in message news:G544x8.FnI@lugnet.com... (...) The web page you are looking for is: (URL) Gasperi (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: End of 9V train line?!
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Bryan Kinkel <helpdesk@loseyourmind.com> wrote in message news:G548Cq.3GK@lugnet.com... (...) That would not make sence. If they will have automated points, then they will _most ptobably_ also have manual. But maybe another version? I remember (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: "No Contact" Homebrew Train Sensor for Mindstorms
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Hi Chris, thanks for sharing this. I had the same positive results with reed sensors in my automated rail station. The station actually detects the incoming train through the well known light sensor + lamp method, but I wanted a way to distinguish (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: What does everyone think of the Freight and Crane Railway?
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(...) No, it is based on some of the Euro engines, IIRC, LGB have a engine somewhat similar in concept. (I think Austrian NG) It's to Lego scale, so figure that it is supposed to be a ~1500 hp engine, so a bit bigger than a 44 tonner (which are (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: michigan lego train club to participate in GATS Jan 13-14
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kai brodersen wrote in message ... (...) SHOW!!!...!!! Man, the Lego Trainiacs are on a roll at the moment! Hope you have as much fun as we (VLC) and NELUG did! Kevin (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: What does everyone think of the Freight and Crane Railway?
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(...) I know this is an old topic, but I have something to say about the engine in this set. I intend to raise the headlights above the level of the end grilles, add an underbelly fuel tank, horns, and different windshields. When I'm done I'll post (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: "No Contact" Homebrew Train Sensor for Mindstorms
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(...) I just looked through my pictures and I was surprised to find that I don't have any that show the sensor. I will snap a few close-ups tonight... I also like the idea of doing a more formal write-up with pictures, schematics, and part sources. (...) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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