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(...) Or, just electrically isolate the two sections, so each transformer is powering its own section of track. The easiest way is to leave a 1 stud gap between two lengths of straight track, and use a 4x8 plate to tie (no pun intended!) the tracks (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Come on. There are some very talented people working for LEGO who can design what ever they feel like designing. Unfortunately, it does not seem like any of those talented people work in marketing. Chris (24 years ago, 8-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Even though I said that I wouldn't be doing any coach work for a while, I built an observation car. It is almost done, but I decided to put up three preliminary pictures anyway. I need to buy some doors, some windows, and a few chairs to finish it (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) If you put a loop on 60 feet table a suggest that you put your transformer about in the middle of the table and set 1 connection on boot side of the loop at that point (about 3-4 feet apart across the table), by doing so you cut the length of (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello, I was wondering if you could share your experiences with our group. How often, either in track pieces or actual measured length do you add an electrical connection to your long lengths of track? Is it better to hook up transformers at (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I agree with John, that it would be best if you had atleast two separate loops of track. (I still like Chris' "law" that the continuous loop(s) not run along the branch of a switch.) With a layout that size, if only one locomotive can run at a time, (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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"Mike Walsh" <mike_walsh@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:G6E5t7.A6H@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] I have iterated on my Santa Fe Warbonnet locomotive again. Added an interior, moved one of the SNOT coupling locations so it isn't (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Well, I will probably get Flamed over this but, oh well. I finally got my catalog yesterday and read the Train contest. Sounds to me like they can't build quality trains so they need someone else to do it for them (just look at the last two trains). (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Probably not all that exciting. I said my piece already. I do market my designs (www.miltontrainworks.com) and I consider results so far a modest success but not a huge one. I also said that while I personally won't be entering I can see merit (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hmmm - Larry vs. Tony - This could be interesting. 8-) SRC (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That's the only thing I don't like about this layout - It's one HUGE loop with tons of sidings. The main "problem" is the three main tracks running the length of the main section. There could be one "loop" for each cross-over, but that would (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What's "a car" & what's a "digital picture"? (was:Re: LEGO Trains on trial?)
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On Thu, 4 Jan 2001, James Mathis (<G6nuu2.GE7@lugnet.com>) wrote at 23:06:02 (...) Haven't read the rules, but perhaps they mean 'no CAD models'. (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Thanks for the link.. good to see something other than whats in my thoughts. The version I am working on however has both the 9V as pictured on his train, and it also has the 9V that comes with Lego trains and conducts from the tracks via the (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) A quick suggestion that will save you some time: Pre-assemble your straight track into 4 piece long segments. You should be able to find a box large enough to carry them. That way, when you're setting up at the show, you'll be able to do it (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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"Christopher Masi" <cmasi@cmasi.chem.tulane.edu> wrote in message news:3A54B70F.76B095...ane.edu... (...) thinking (...) do so (...) so I (...) Good point. The copyright subdiscussion in the train contest thread has really made me laugh. In all the (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Yendra" <yendra@nebi.com> wrote in message news:G6ps81.Ev9@lugnet.com... (...) Train. (...) Check out Heiner Berg's page: (URL) I JUST (...) school, (...) Welcome to the club :-) -Frank (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I like your yard, Steve. James' yard was less dense, but it did look nice and tidy. I just realized that there is only one loop of track. With a layout this size, it would make sense to have several things moving around simultaneously. Otherwise, it (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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(...) (URL) shot is of the "industrial side" with the switching yard and the container, oil and auto depots/yards. The empty spot in the lower corner is for hand-outs - there's a matching one on the "town side". SRC StRuCtures (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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(...) True - there's no shortage of _floor_ space, and I can always add more tables, but at $1/foot out of my pocket (hopefully reimbursed but no garauntee) I'd like to make maximum use of space. Also, I have to stay within reach of the edge of the (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yeah - I noticed that AFTER I'd posted it - there should be another switch in there, plus there's still more to add to the totals. Between Michel and I we have almost 250 curved segments which should be plenty. Straights are another story (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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