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(...) Umm - Isn't that essentially the same thing? You're just using <Cntl> C instead of <Cntl> PrintScreen. I suppose it might save a bit of editing out of screen edges, but really a "Save As Image" function along the lines of a print preview would (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Can you get it to me within the next two weeks? SRC StRuCtures (24 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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Ben, Great job. Its all those little details that make it interesting. And now we know why all your MOCs look so good... your railroad supervisor sits at his desk all day invoking spells to build the railroad! :-) -BMW (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Hi Ben, Great work! I'm a big fan of those little details, it makes a creation so much more alive :-) I especially like the stairs: (URL) good use of that piece. -Frank (24 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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Hi Folks, I have added some more details to my engine roundhouse from late 1999. It got now doors from Legoredo®, a side building with a furnace and especially lots of details in the inside. I have uploaded some first pictures at Brickshelf: (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build) !
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Thanks for the input :-) Heiner Berg has some nice signal poles I'll build. Holger's telegraph poles gave me the idea of building a scene where the poles are being build. I also like the billboard idea! I have the rest of the week to build so ideas (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Why not attempt something a bit more unique? Consider events or history related to your region or community. Maybe a unique industry or festival. If there's an upcoming flower or Spring festival, why not have everyone turned out for a parade? The (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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in article G7xG78.6B2@lugnet.com, Frank Buiting at frank.buiting@infopulse.nl wrote on 1/29/2001 7:59 AM: (...) Pop machine. newwspaper rack. Telephone booths, with sound baffles that can be pulled down over the figs head (to muffle the sound of the (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Didn't need to, like retainers on a real train, the whole thing was set into action before hand. I suppose, one could use a rcx with the rotation sensor to sense the speed of the train, and apply the brakes in proportion to the speed of the (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ah. Very neat. But, do you have a way of triggering it automatically if the train starts to run away down a slope? Jason. (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"James Powell" <wx732@freenet.victoria.bc.ca> wrote in message news:G7w3zt.CJw@lugnet.com... (...) from (...) which is (...) one...but, I (...) (too (...) I tried to follow that same idea. Way back when(RTL days) I asked if anyone came up with a (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) A coal park, for refueling your steam engine can be build very quickly, just some walls, a dump a pile of loose black bricks in it, and put one of tose small cranes from set #4565 Freight & Crane Railway next to it to make it look realistic (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Without the small Pnumatic cylinder, I Ldrawed the trucks for my brakevan. Note, that this only shows one side of it fitted with brakes, whereas both must be fitted, and this requires lots of fine adjustment (as regards to gearteeth) to get it to (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Frank, Congratulations! Showing your MOC's in a libary sounds very good! And your ideas to go into LEGO train and technic history is very nice. I would like to visit this libary, even if I couln't read any dutch ;-)) I build an easy telegraph (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) In this case, there is no need to. I'll see if I can Ldraw the trucks this afternoon, its a snow day. (...) (URL) photos of my 2 cities in Victoria. The 2nd one was in a 1 bedroom apartment, and it filled the living room (about 4 4x8 sheets (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I would suggest to take a look at a model builders magazine or the Märklin catalogue. Some nice ideas to be copied are for e.g. on Heiner Bergs homepage: (URL) this ones: ;-) (URL) take a look at his genious trees: (URL) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, The local library invited me to do a LEGO display (their display cabinets will be empty while waiting for the next exhibition material and they asked me do fill them in the meantime). More details about the display: I have access to two glass (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) So how did you convert from train wheels onto a technic drive? (...) Oops! (Sorry Adrian!) I got lost in the message threads. (...) So, if Adrian's reading, how steep is the rise on the Limacion? (...) through that stuff. (...) I meant I'd (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ah, I was wondering about reversing the power setting too. Thanks for the info. Chris (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'll sit down and Ldraw some of it, but not right now...I just don't have all that much time. It uses a small Pnumatic cylinder mounted in the car, driving down through a 2R curve (the 2x2 macaroni bricks, stacked) pivot point, to the Technic (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, James Powell writes: I tried most everything in the way of developing brakes for (...) A working brake van? I'm fascinated. Please explain. Fantastic layout by the way. It took a while for me to spot the (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Na, all I need is a hole in the ground, with a house covering it :). I used to run the trains downhill at - throttle settings (in reverse), but the limit of traction could be reached with heavy trains. The good thing was that the grade was (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sounds like you need some dynamic breaks. I assume you kill the power on the downhill, but I was just wondering, what if the uphill and downhill parts of the track were separate from the mainline, and a resister was attached across the rails; (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think the best amount, if you can afford it in distance, is 15 bricks from base-first hit thing. This will give about 14 bricks clear from rail, which is enough to run all the stock lego stuff (including 4552). I had 12.6 on my current (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, you could use roof lights from a 'Light & Sound' set, with the appropriate coloured cap on. Build it half in and half out of your rear wagon. It may flash a bit fast, and I'm not sure how it would work with track power so it may be best (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Very impressive. How much room do you have between one layer of the spiral and the next? I've been toying with multi-layer layouts and I'm not yet positive just how much room to leave between layers. Also.. how long are you going to leave that (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I also agree with Larry, and the steering wheel is actually the parking brake wheel (to prevent runaways on sidings and in hump yards). For those who are into the technical aspects of EMD's GP-15 model, here they are (this is something I love (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Same for me. I like it. I agree with everything Larry said. The one thing I wonder about is the steering wheel in the nose hood. Thanks for sharing that cool model! Chris (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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The main reason for the 5/8 was so that I could attach folding metal legs to the bottom. I did the bolt on legs for a year and they just got to be too much. They took to long to set up and tear down, plus they ate up a ton of space in the van. I (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think I like it! There are some very nice touches here. How well do the trucks swivel, and do you have trouble with those body mounted couplers not adhering to truck mounted couplers on cars being pulled? I'm not sure what to think of the (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) can come without using stickers or tape, I expect. I think there's merit in spacing the windows farther apart the way you do (I tend to go with them tight). The flag containers, were those at the PNLTC GBoWR show? ++Lar (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) layout that resides in his living room. I don't think the foam will stand (...) crack 1" foam by putting too much weight on it. It's _very_ easy to put a hand through 1/4" beadboard, especially when one falls, and the layout ends up under you (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) They are definitely longer than mine :)/ I've fired off my stuff to Steve, including the FP loco. I didn't get to fitting a fuel tank to it (I haven't yet come up with a good way to make one...), but it was finished apart from that. It too (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(Brian Stokes is posting this message using Brad's computer) This is a GP-15 in the Union Pacific color scheme. You can find pictures on Brickshelf on the link below. (URL) was built around a month ago and took about 5 hours. A neat aspect of the (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)
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(...) Also, I loved your pictures of the LRC. Those are awesome shots! I've always thought the LRC is North America's most aesthetically pleasing train. The nose is so wonderful! I really wonder if it would translate well into LEGO. Don't forget to (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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(...) at: (URL) their homepage, click on "Get Started Now"-link in the top-right corner of this page. Read the page you are transferred to obtain some background information, then proceed by clicking the "New User"-link at the bottom of the page, (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I too have made a lego VIA model (engine only ) (URL) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Compression should be minimal unless you manage to create a fairly concentrated force. Using baseplates on top would eliminate most of the possibilities of the LEGO causing localized damage. (...) They look about the same to me. On the other (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, you do need quite a bit of force to break it but it could happen, especially at a show situation. Another issue I ahve with foam is that it could be crushed/compressed making it a poor building surface. (...) dense blue (or was it pink- (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) For the curious, I'll wander by the foam plant on Monday, and see if I can grab a spec sheet on Dowboard. I know they measure for torsional stress tolerances, and horizontal shearing strength, and other technical terms. :) James (there are (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think you have to work pretty hard to break it, though perhaps the 3 layers of 1/2" foam is significantly stronger (there is glue between the layers which might serve to strengthen it somewhat). My tables have had QUITE a bit of abuse and I (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) 5/8" is WAY thicker than you need, and particle board is heavier than plywood. The 3/8" that PNLTC specs is probably a good choice, though 1/4" is thick enough also. Frank (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Where can I get LDraw ???? Michael Pratt (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G7spqq.H3E@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks. (...) of (...) I'll admit, I did use some reference from a book titled "The Way Things Work"(I honestly don't know if it's still being published, (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have built a table similar to the one you describe for my dad's N-scale layout that resides in his living room. I don't think the foam will stand up to the abuse put forth by building with lego on it. It's pretty easy to crack 1" foam by (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Doug Pegram" <DPegram@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message news:G7twMo.Cu5@lugnet.com... (...) FRED! Flashing Rear End Device. Maybe that's just a Canadian thing, though... I prefer FRED to "EOT". :) Iain (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) On freight trains in the US(specifically the FEC RR and probably others) they use an "End of Train" device that appears to onlookers as a small box with a slow flashing strobe light, although how you would configure the flash is beyond me. (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Article from Tommorow ("Switchtrack") < Warning Speculative!!>
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<Warning!! This post contains speculative musings on possible new products. These are enclosed by <FUTURE></FUTURE> tags..> (...) <FUTURE> One of the 'technical' differences between Marklin's system and Lego Mindstroms that the joint design tema had (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Re-Read what was said in the orignal message!! (...) <FUTURE> So Hopefully The only thing that will need changing on exsiting non DCC-layouts is the pointwork although A question put through to the Ask TLG? service ('Will you be working on (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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Currently our tables are made with 5/8 particle board tops and are about 3'x6'. We recently did a show for the Atlanta History Center and had to carry these beast up two flights of stairs to the room where we were displaying. I tell you after that (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ludo Soete has put together some designs of this at his web page: (URL) well, Andreas Stabno (URL) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Mike Horvath" <mikehorvath@juno.com> wrote in message news:G7t6F7.58v@lugnet.com... (...) Hi Mike - Unfortunately, LDraw in its original format is not going to get updated. The reason is the original files are the property of the Jessiman family, (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: 'Article from Tommorow' < Warning Speculative!!>
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(...) Yeah, I still prefer using the original version of LDraw. MLCad uses too many of my system resources. I wish someone would update LDraw!!! Mike (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) The table I built for an HO train layout used this kind of foam board. I built a frame out of 1x3 lumber. The top was anywhere from 2-4 1/2" layers of foam (I couldn't get the 1" thick material it would be a little stronger). My table was (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I don't know about the foam material you mentioned, but at home for my trains I use 1" thick corrigated cardboard sheets (aprox 3' x 6') that sit on square wood supports. This material was sold by Charrette, the design supplier, for use by (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Even if LEGO should develop a DCC system with kids in mind, it's far better to control more than one engine and a few points (turnouts) than none at all. We must be grateful for what we do receive, in my opinion. -Harvey (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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I don't know about other groups but the biggest pain for me with our club is the loading/unloading of the heavy tables. Recently there has been some talk on my local NMRA discussion group about lightweight foam top tables (Styrofoam --EXTRUDED foam (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey all, I just finished uploading some new and modified train creations of mine. 1) I finally got the parts I need to make my GG-1 electric engine completely red. I also made some modifications that some people suggested. (URL) some new spare parts (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) vote on which is the better VIA train (since JamesP is sending his also.) The only two VIA LEGO trains I've ever seen anywhere - BOTH at Canada's largest model train show. This is getting exciting. I just hope the weather is as nice in three (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains)
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(Sorry, SF Bay Area folks, or BA ex-patriots will get the reference. It's from an old milk commercial. ;-) So, my vacation last year (OCT 2000) took me through a bunch of Canada, riding the VIA train #001 "The Canadian", but I also took a bunch of (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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"Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G7sn2K.Aun@lugnet.com... (...) I *did* try doing this about a month ago... I mounted a 2x2 cylindrical brick with axle hole on top of the direction-changing element/track piece. Then, I (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The reflector lets you "beam" light directly at the sensor, I'm not sure how well it will work without it. You can get one in the (URL) 3801 Ultimate Accessory Set They also are in the Studio Movie sets... Time Twisters etc... I've got a few (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Adrian Egli" <aegli@san.rr.com> wrote in message news:G7sLr2.7Ky@lugnet.com... (...) First off - Adrian, cool stuff! I saw it on Brickshelf before you posted. Kidvention II - I've heard nothing about it so far, but someone at Shows & Events is (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains)
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That's really nice. I've made attempts at train bridges before, but never been very successful. Out of curiosity, did you copy a real bridge design, or did you design it yourself? I'm especially interested in the double-spiral on the one side of the (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains)
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They had tons of track at the LEGO Imagination center at Disneyland. (URL) Carnell <carnellm@palmettobug.com> wrote in message news:9032C9B52carnel....63.236... (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, I just aquired some monorail parts and I'm wondering about remotely controlling the station points. It seems like you could mount a micro-motor to the station point to get it to remotely turn. It seems like an even cooler idea would be to pair (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Holger Matthes" <matthes@fh-aachen.de> wrote in message news:G7sEvH.Asy@lugnet.com... (...) in the (...) Thanks! The larger ramp(outer) is the uphill one. I thought by making a longer travel, it would be easier on the motor. And the inner is (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains)
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"Stephen F Roberts" <wubwub@wildlink.com> wrote in message news:gdh37tshbegikv2...4ax.com... (...) YES!!! (...) image (...) post (...) "seview.jpg" (...) I should. One other thing I've thought about doing with my digicam is create an animated (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains)
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(...) In the US they only need headlights Josh (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Adrian, that all is great!! I needed a while to sort out which way the trains go in the spiral! It's very compact build to reach an enourmous hight! And the pictures showing the bridge and the harbour are just beautiful! That'S what LEGO should (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains)
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(...) ...Beautiful! You've got to make a mpg of a train going around the "seview.jpg" spiral! Excellent beam design on the bridge and under track trusses. --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com www.sitcatsit.com <-- a guy and his cat www.wildlink.com <-- (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains)
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After long delays, very annoying ones : { but I finally got it built! YES!!! and it works! You can check it out at (URL) I had a TD 2.0 image up of the original plan but I made a lot of revisions and I'll try to post the revised plan up soon. Your (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains) !!
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| | Re: Article from Tommorow ("Switchtrack") < Warning Speculative!!>
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(...) Why not post these things to lugnet.dear-lego if you want LEGO to look at the ideas? ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Article from Tommorow ("Switchtrack") < Warning Speculative!!>
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(...) though..> [snip alot] Nice ideas, but not too probable since Lego uses 9V direct current and Märklin always used alternating current... I think there would be no advantage for these two companies to develop a new dcc system. If Lego ever does (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) The cool thing is that if done right, you will still be able to use all your track. Your existing turnouts will need to be manual, and you may need to rig jumpers for some layouts to provide continuous power to the whole layout, but everything (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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Hum... I trully trully trully hope this never happens. Don't get me wrong I the idea is great but I've already invested too much in 9V track and switches to have to reinvest in more track again. (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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<WARNING This post contain sepculative ideas on new products.. It should not be regarded as fact. Hopefully TLC/TLG might listen to the ideas in it though..> " (...) Well According to the Brickshelf scans of the Fall-2002 preview catlouge, the new (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(In my best Montgomery Burns voice) Excellent! Steven Barile wrote in message ... (...) finished...I (...) clear (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Do you know that plastic silver reflector's part number or official name? Zhengrong (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I was under the impression that white light(s) at the front of a train and red light(s) at the rear were a legal requirement, at least in the UK if not the rest of the world. In fact, I've been on one isolated private restored line that just (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What kind of engine's have tail lights? I'm aware of some light rail/passenger type trains with white and red lights on both ends, to run either way, but I haven't seen different colored lights on engines other then marker lights which aren't (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Better yet, use the 'Small Fonts' font in Windows, then pick the point size for the height of letters required in pixels. 'Small Fonts' is actually a set of custom-designed fonts at precise pixel heights, unlike the True-Type fonts (e.g. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I think you can study from dot metric LED, for example, 5x7 dot metrics, basically use 1x1 bricks, maybe use 1x2 sloped bricks in corner, so that you got the same size letters. Zhengrong (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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I thought is made by metal. Anyway, is it possible if you don't use it, I mean if the light sensor is still activable? Zhengrong (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Use basic bricks/plates and lay them on their side. Obviously this works best if your layout has "depth", i.e. isn't just baseplates on plywood. The advantage is that you can put in your own center/edge lines, crosswalks, handicapped parking (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Metal Condenser??? If you mean the plastic silver reflectors, yes I used those. OTher then that it was just a 9v power source. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 25-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I would just use a DUEL LED for that. A RED/YELLOW if I can find one. I couldn't find anyplace that had clear LED's where I am. I picked up YELLOW instead. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 25-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) But (...) But it has another advantage - if you use one red & one clear (white) at each end, you can have automatic head / tail lights on your engine. ROSCO (24 years ago, 25-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, that would work, I've used that several times like in my Road Crossing. But two LED's gets bulky. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 25-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Nope. I've got your track and Z'nap bridge, though. Steve (24 years ago, 25-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) LED (...) Or use two LEDs in parallel, with opposite polarity. ROSCO (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Check out Matt's Train Depot for more ideas on how to do this. The 2x2 turntables work quite well, the GMLTC uses them whenever possible. (URL) GMLTC (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Here's possibly another good (IMO) reason for ballasting: using tiles and occasional 1x1's, you should be able to fasten down curve tracks. Even on "plywood and baseplates" setups. Hmm, I'll have to play around with this... Steve (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) They are quite expensive though. 3225 might be better value, especially if you can find a discounted one. (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk)
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"Jason J. Railton" <j.j.railton@cwcom.net> wrote in message news:G7oC6H.982@lugnet.com... (...) along (...) I have a few new motors split from 4560 - £10 each all in. LMK? Jono.oO (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I don't think so... (...) I think I found a possible explanation for why It didn't work for you guys. It has something to do with the way you connect the 1 x 4 Liftarm to the switch. Look at this: (URL) tried this at home and when I connect (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic)
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"Jason J. Railton" <j.j.railton@cwcom.net> wrote in message news:G7oC6H.982@lugnet.com... (...) along (...) Your best bet is to go for the train chassis pack available from S@H. Huw (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) [snip] (...) 3225 is in fact not up at brickshelf, but these sets you can try instead: ftp://www.hobby.nl/a.../3000/3225 nearly all other missing instructions can be found there too: (URL) a bookmark!!) Regards, Ben (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) How *DO* other groups handle parking? Do you make parking lots? I didn't do the drive-thru for my McDonald's because I couldn't bring myself to spend that much on just tiles. So what do people use? Peter (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for the quick reply. I tried Brickshelf, but there weren't any instructions up there for these sets. I just wanted to check that they come apart for spares. Jason. (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
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