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I am after a way to build a usable train magnetic coupler using this part (along with a magnet of course) (URL) it be done? It needs to be able to handle around curves & it should be such that it provides enough clearence off the ground. It will be (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I am still working on the design, but check out my locomotive couplers: (URL) makes it around curves, is at the right level and looks pretty decent. Jake --- Jake McKee AFOL LUGNET Member #211 (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I wanted a nose-mounted coupler for my Acela High Speed locomotive. I had to work a height issue due to the fact that the nose opening was higher than the standard LEGO designed buffer/magnet coupler. I used some technic elements and the (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I've noticed that the ends of the wheels sets have the stud openings on the bottom, and a 3x2 plate w/ rounded end ( (URL) if attached to the bottom they will be the same higth as the standard lego coupler. Josh (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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