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Re: train idea book
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Tue, 11 Dec 2001 04:37:41 GMT
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Zhengrong,
Thanks for the compliments and the idea. I'm currently hesitant about
including RCX automation in the first one, simply because of the space
requirement for the potentially long instructions. There's also the
issues with programming (which language do we publish the code in, etc).
The current idea book plans come in at 64 pages. Maybe a simple RCX
project like a train detector could be squeezed in. I think individual
models should take no more than 2-4(maybe 5) pages of instructions.
Come up with something and it will be considered.
We could also do a special idea book devoted to train automation (a
subject that is definately worthy of a book in itself). Hmm...
interesting possibilities. :)
-chris
Zhengrong Zang wrote:
>
> This is a great idea.
> I think you should consider RCX Controlled Train layouts with a lot of
> addtional automaton equipments, for example, Auto Switch Point, Bulk
> Load/Unload Station, Container Load/Unload Station, Passenger Station and so on.
>
> Zhengrong
>
> -----------
> RCX Controlled LEGO Train Projects
> http://legochina.virtualave.net
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> In lugnet.trains, Christopher Tracey writes:
> > The idea of a fan-created train idea book has been floating around these
> > groups for a while now, but to the best of my knowledge a final version
> > of one has never been produced. I decided today, that I would like to
> > spearhead (1)the production of a train idea book, if there is enough
> > interest from the community.
> >
> > What I would like to do is produce a book in pdf format that we can
> > distribute for free on lugnet and possibly print up a bunch so that the
> > various LTCs can use them as a fundraiser at events(2).
> >
> > I think the book should be divided into sections: Here's some tentative
> > ideas for sections:
> > -locomotives
> > -freight equipment
> > -passenger equipment
> > -MOW equipment
> > -trackside structures (signals, towers, etc)
> > -larger buildings (e.g. roundhouses, freighthouses, stations)
> > -details
> >
> > I would like to use rendered ldraw images for the instructions along
> > with photos of the finished models(3).
> >
> > So if you have any comments, criticisms or models in any of the
> > following areas and you want to submit them to the project, get in touch
> > with me.
> >
> > -chris
> >
> > 1- if it's ok with anyone who previously tried an to work on the idea
> > book.
> > 2- i know some venues have rules about this
> > 3- what would be great is the model in a finished layout setting.
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