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(...) No, there is no apparent decline in the sensitivity of the reed switch when it is encased in LEGO. In fact, the switch that I bought from Radio Shack was originally enclosed in a plastic housing, which I removed to reduce the bulk of the (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Whatever happened to the idea of a custom lugnet.trains Idea Book? I know there was a tread about this a while ago... Bryan "sebarile-MOBL" <steve.e.barile@intel.com> wrote in message news:G56BsM.7AC@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Bob, These instructions are great. Thanks for sharing. I plan to print them out on quality paper and make into a nice, custom booklet for my own reference. Bryan "Bob Hayes" <bobhayes1@aol.com> wrote in message news:G55Kz7.CAy@lugnet.com... (...) (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Frank, Thanks for your input on this. It seems that a new transformer could be the "backbone" of an expanded 9-volt line with automated everything... Bryan "Frank Buiting" <frank.buiting@infopulse.nl> wrote in message news:G575zq.J4C@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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There might be a pretty good reason for this: The current points switch the current as well, and for an automated layout it is not very usefull; so new points which DO NOT switch the current are needed. Maybe things make sence anyway. We can dicuss (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) spring-loaded, (...) Thanks for sharing these pictures! In fact a very clever design. Leg Godt! Ben (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi James, thanks for sharing your technic to couple your passenger cars together!! The pictures are really good - now i have an idea, how to build and use it. I am a bit busy at the moment, I will work it out later! After X-Mas we have a huge (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: lugnet.trains FAQ
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(...) Many thanks! sheree (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: End of 9V train line?!
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(...) In one way this is good news. A new transformer means that trains will continue in one form or another. My guess is that the 'new' transformer will include some expansion port like the grey 12V transformer. This matches with other rumours I (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Cary, Thanks for the effort to create a Trains FAQ! The list of questions you have posted is very complete, there was no question I could think of that wasn't already listed here. I have added some notes to a few questions: (...) In most (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Sonnich Jensen writes: Latest news on points and crossings (one member of the www.1000.steine.de Forum phoned with Lego® marketing): - both sets will be discontinued (transformer also) and only a new transformer will appear in (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Add things such as Co'-Co' to the list.... or maybe a list to such explanations. Looking forward to it. Sonnich¨ sheree rosenkrantz <srosez@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G56AoD.4L9@lugnet.com... (...) on (...) thousand (...) pointers (...) the (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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sheree rosenkrantz wrote in message ... (...) phrase (...) This is a good idea, but how about a link to the must-already-exist railroader FAQ's on this kind of subject. Why re-invent the wheel! Here we go: (URL) page gives the wheel arrangement (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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That's so assume that you posted these! This level of quality of instructions should be gathered and documented on the web. I have several waiting for a green light. Anyone gonna bite, Kevin? Not to mention an instruction book! It looks similar to (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Todd, could a link to this upcoming section of Cary's FAQ also be listed on the front page of the Train Newsgroup? (...) <snip> Cary, I would be particularly interested in any posts that define *Train Terms*. An example would be 4-4-0 (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Cascades Mono Coupler Details Now Showing
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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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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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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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(...) 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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(...) I would certainly be interested in seeing these. eric (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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