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(...) That was my initial thought, but in the photos, the curvature of the arch appears to vary, (hence it couldn't be curved rails) but it must just be an optical illusion from the lens curvature. As for arches, James Trobaugh's and Reinhard "Ben" (...) (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) But, you see...there is already a 1/2" scale. In fact, there are 2 widely modeled 1/2" scale's (LGB, and 1/2" scale/2.5" gauge) So, it would confuse the issue. I think Lego gauge is best, since it does fit all (offical) lego trains ever made. (...) (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Larry Pieniazek wrote: <snipped> (...) Speaking of civil engineering, the American Society of Civil Engineers produces a 'Bridges' calender every year that features some very interesting and unique bridges. I have the 1999 and 2000 ones and I have (...) (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) So we could call it "1/2 gauge". :-) /Eric McC/ (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I wanted to say we don't "kit-bash" but "scratch" build, but I have seen modified Metroliners, Train Stations.... so, we do both! As for guage, I tell the story that "L" guage was determined by the original LEGO wheel set back in the 1960's. The (...) (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Gauge on straight track appears to be 1.494" This makes it around .25" bigger than O, and .25 smaller than Gauge 1. Right up the middle...what a Lego answer... James (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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For all intents and purposes, LEGO trains are "O" scale, which is 1:48. The track gauge for O is 1.25" (32 mm) while LEGO track gauge is about 1.5" (38 mm), so they are close. Now check out these dudes: (URL) you can see, they are about the same (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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In my perspective as a model railroader, LEGO is close to O but the "mini-figs" are WAY off on proportion. I have seen a person convert an O track into a lego track(doesnt look good). The voltage is different on O from Lego, he just used an adapter (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Though you can run it on batteries (but doing so will electify the track). It would be good to show how the electrical connections work and demonstrate a lighted engine. (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'd call what we do somewhere between kitbashing and scratchbuilding. Another term sometimes used in the MRR hobby is kitmingling. To use a single term which would easily be understood by model railroaders, I would just say it's very much like (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I keep meaning to check it out, but I think you're right that it's close but not the same as O-Guage. Best thing to do for the modelers is to tell them this, and to also provide the measurement between the insides of the rails. (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) straighten that term out, but I take it to mean that a modeler starts with a car/kit and changes the things in the kit to turn the kit into the model they want to make. I saw a very good conversion of a steamer to a cab forward steamer. The (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think it's very close to "O" gauge, but I'm sure someone out there will have a more exact answer. JohnG, GMLTC (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Basicly this is going to be a two part clinic, first an oral presentation with pictures and notes (intro, history, MOCs), then the second part is going to be interactive. I'm bringing track, power supplies, engines, train wheels and tons of bricks. (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thats what I told the folks at the Greenberg show last weekend. Many of them ran off with a piece of track to measure it but I never asked what they came up with. Just say its "LEGO" gauge because Minifigs aren't to scale with "us" anyway (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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As I had mention a few months ago, I'm preparing a presentation to my local division of the NMRA on LEGO trains next week. I have most of the presentaion done, but would like to know if anyone knows the real gauge of LEGO track. I know it's "LEGO" (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) To be honest, I don't think any AFOL has specific knowledge of the future of LEGO trains....yet;-) But I do know this: that rumors of the demise LEGO trains have been greatly exaggerated;-) I don't even know if they are keeping the 9 volt (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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(...) They have people that used to work for LEGO amongst them, so I'd say Ya they know someone :^) One thing about the train line, they don't seem to follow the 'normal rules' for themes. It usually has less sets in the theme and the theme runs (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Gee, I hope LEGO carries on with their line of trains. I'm just glad I'm back in! -Harvey (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, what I want to see is DCC with automated everything. That would be the holy grail IMHO. I would gladly buy all new motors, points, transformer(s), etc to convert them over to DCC. Steve Martin martinsa@mail.com (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains)
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