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It looks as if the bases are 32 studs long - which is a new size, we have had 24 & 28 before. David (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ...I remember your ghost train and thought it was beautiful and the addition of the Pumpkin Coach is sooo appropriate and a _great_ rendition to boot :-) Cant wait to see it in person again :-) (...) --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com jains.has.it (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Wow, I love them! And I think it's a good strategy by Lego Direct to create 5 different cars but put the bricks in just 2 different sets. Kind Regards, Ben P.s.: I know Lego Direct cannot do new moulds, but this set would have been even much (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Holy Cow!! *That* would be AWESOME!!! Also, it appears to me as if the end car uses *clear* macaronis, as I have done here: (URL) also would be cool:-) -John (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What I liked about this was the new "grain elevator" model they have for you to build on the bulk packs pages. I agree, new ones would be nice. But this model is a nice consolation prize. Even with built in letters! PS, trainheads will notice (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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I can go either way I guess. My first idea was to do the same as James and modify the existing train motor with a new electric motor. I was also playing around with the ideas of which both of you described here...I would assume that powering the (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Santa Fe Car Sets #10022 and #10025
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Hello Huw, (...) There's another picture above the scanned part where the cars are in a 3D-view. So, yes, it's right, the roofs are built with 3x2 curved bricks. Also the windows are clear panels 1x2x2. There's the slogan "All New Silver Bricks!" (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Way cool. Of course I'll need more than 5 of these because they need to be "stretched" quite a bit. Something like 50% more should do the trick... that will give room to expand the trucks a bit too. (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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"René Hoffmeister" <rene.hoff@gmx.de> wrote in message news:Gyn28A.13H@lugnet.com... (...) _OR_ (...) Excellent news! Let's hope and prey that the roofs are made from 2x3 curved bricks. Can you tell from the brochure? The look like they might be (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello@all, I didn't found something about #10022 and #10025 in the LUGNET, so I think this is interesting for train fans: (URL) will be two new sets for the Santa Fe Train available in September: #10022; 411 pieces; $34.99: For building a Dining (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains) !!
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One of the MOC's I plan on displaying at BrickFest this year is my train The Ghostline Express. I had planned on eventually building an orange colored "Pumpkin Coach" for the train but the appearance of the new curved slopes in medium-orange-yellow (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Whoa. What YOU describe is even more radical. My hypothetical is powered by the 9V supplied by the rails. It just uses some other sort of 9V motor, transmitting motion to the rails some other way than a train motor body/gearing. YOUR hypothetical is (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Awwww, I got ya. When you were saying "power to the track" before I kept thinking electrical power, but now I understand what you are thinking. Very interesting concept and I agree with you that maybe there should be an unlimited division to include (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What exactly is a "modified train motor" ?? Here's a hypothetical to make it clearer what I am asking. Suppose I construct something that can get 9v power from the track (wipers, a gutted 9V motor perhaps, whatever) and mount a large electric (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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MSE allows the racer to modify the standard LEGO train engine pretty much anyway that they want. The track will not be modified and will still only supply the standard 9volt current. So the racer must keep that in mind and design his/her (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) MSE rules are what? ANY mechanism for transmitting power to the rails is OK as long as it's powered by 9V supplied by the rails, and as long as there is no more than one electric motor involved? Or just that you can modify existing train motor (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Cool! Sounds like we have our first MSE race, this could get interesting. jt (...) apart and switch the wiring. (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Tim, There really isn't a rule for the length of the track since each club could be dealing with different space requirements. The track we use is 15' approx 35 pieces of track for each side. jt (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Dang, now you've got me getting back into the mood of making the modified class. Challenge accepted. See you at Brickfest... -Rob www.msltc.org "James J. Trobaugh" <james@ngltc.org> wrote in message news:GyLrFq.9AG@lugnet.com... (...) engine. (...) (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Train Station Update - Less than 2 Weeks to go before Grand Rapids Michigan GATS Show!
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To All, I decided to post on my continuing project to build a 3 brick high module for my train station, since it was at GATS in Novi Michigan back in January. This project is for the July GATS show in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as part of the MichLTC (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: Modified LEGO race train motor (it's a screamer)
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(...) Good luck with the race. With a motor like that, it looks like you could be sweeping the competition. We were chatting about Railracers at our last club meeting, and I perused the site, but I couldn't find any info on the length of the (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | What about track/layout modelling?
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Hi, For now I have seen some great engine/cars models made by the train community. I am wondering why there is so little on modelling of track and realistic layout. I want to make a somewhat permanent railroad/layout (which should be operated by (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Modified LEGO race train motor (it's a screamer)
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I finally found a victim to be a part of my mad scientist scheme to become the first modified class Rail Racer(TM)[ (URL) ] engine. I have taken a 9V train motor and removed the standard electric motor inside and replaced it with an oversized (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | BI Portal going offline temporarily
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All, Just a quick note to let you know that the Building Instructions Portal (www.bricksonthebrai...tructions) is going to be going offline for 24-48 hours, as I upload and test the major overhaul of the site. When it comes back on, be sure to look (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, lugnet.castle, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: A train's simple wish...
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"Kyle Keppler" <kindustries@attbi.com> wrote in message news:GyK1Ez.73C@lugnet.com... (...) Thats a riot. This is actually the first thing I said to Tim when he messaged me earlier. Ha ha ha, 'train humor'...so silly. -Jon (space.) -- | The Shipyard (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.fun, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: New MOCs, Santa Fe FP45 and Alco RS-3
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(...) Cool models Robin (+ great pictures KK)! Details that caught my eyes have been the bufferless front end of the Santa Fe. And another really great idea is the exhaust in SNOT of the Alco engine. Simple but very effective. These have been my (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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What it's really trying to say is "I'd rather be a spaceship". Space. (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.fun, lugnet.space)
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| | A train's simple wish...
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Info is coming on the latest NILTC show this past weekend soon, but until then, one of our trains had an all too common wish: www.zacktron.com/tem...therbe.jpg :-D -Tim (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.fun)
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| | Re: Rio Grande SD40 MOC version 3 (and then there were two)
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Wow, James they look great! Super job on the cab design of these units, I will have to play with this idea. Build on... Robin Werner GFLTC (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New MOCs, Santa Fe FP45 and Alco RS-3
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Here are some pictures of my Santa Fe FP45 Cowl Unit and Alco RS-3. If your in the south Florida area, you can see them in action at the NMRA National Train Show. Special thanks to KK Quah for taking the pictures: (URL) me know what you think... (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Micromotor Point Switcher (!)
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(...) Hi Rick, I guess you 'discovered' the egg of Columbus ! Nice solution and NO modifications at all! Just great. Regards, Ludo (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Rio Grande SD40 MOC version 3 (and then there were two)
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(...) Brilliant work James - This is an example of how a prototype can be modelled 6-wide to great effect without the added length of the (dare I say easier) 8-wide option. Cab windows are the key - our eyes are always drawn to the cab windows which (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Amtrak's in the news again...
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(URL) Hendrix www.msltc.org (22 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Rio Grande SD40 MOC version 3 (and then there were two)
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(...) Hello James, these are really impressive models. I love the 'snotted' cab-windows and the overall appearence of these impressive engines. Cool work and excellent photography (nothing is better than daylight)! Leg Godt! Ben (22 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Rio Grande SD40 MOC version 3 (and then there were two)
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JT, this is the one I saw you working on when we met, right? Well, I recognize it and it looks great, what a nice train! Realy good looking design. Good deal. e (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Rio Grande SD40 MOC version 3 (and then there were two)
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I have completed two of the three SD40T-2 Rio Grande Engines I'm building, as soon as I get the back ordered decals I'll finish number three. For now here are a few shots of the two of them together: (URL) J. Trobaugh North Georgia LEGO Train Club (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 10020
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(...) There are three ways. 1) Buy the 1x2 tile piece from someone at www.bricklink.com, 2) Buy the 1x2 tile piece from someone at www.ebay.com, or 3) See if someone is willing to trade his piece number for something else. The A##### series was (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Intelli-Train by LEGO(R) Explore Logic...
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Former Duplo IIRC... Josh (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Updated the neat images on the front page
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I was so taken by Kevin's 1592 that I asked him to upload a small pic somewhere so I could use it on the neat images part of the front page. He did and I did. :-) Enjoy! I didn't have the heart to take Ross's steamer down yet as it's pretty nifty. (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 10020
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Hello All: I have get a 10020, and how can I know the number of my 10020 (like yours A####)? thanks!! Fan Chung Wah (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | DAT file(s) wanted
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Can someone please send me the DAT file for the 4564 locomotive window frame? I have updated my MLCad files, but this piece is still missing. Also, does anyone have a complete version of the 10016 Octan Tanker? If so, could someone please send me it (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Intelli-Train by LEGO(R) Explore Logic...
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Not sure if this is old news, but this train set/system is new to me. I'm talking about set #3325 for ages 3+. (URL) doubt the above link will work to show this set. Here is a text copy from the site: "All aboard! Get ready for the ride of your life (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Great MOC! By far the coolest part was how you reinterpreted the original castle to be that crain. Very original thinking. Bruce (22 years ago, 26-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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No problem. Please add them to the "hall of fame"! :) Kevin (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Good book - Cheap!
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Just a quick note to mention a cool book that I picked up at Barnes and Noble this weekend... cheap! Railroad Stations, Depots and Roundhouses by Michael Golay It was $7.99, and worth it! It has some great photos and information. Jake --- Jake (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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Hi Kevin, I really enjoyed your train variation of 1592. Very nice to see that inspirations never ends :-) Is it ok to add these pics to "the hall of fame"?? Kind regards, HoMa (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Nice! Captures a similar happy spirit of the original 1592. There's nothing like the classic style minifig faces. And the out of the box thinking shows that its impossible to run out of 1592 ideas... Mark (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) an incorrect term. ++Lar (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1592 train
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(...) Thanks Larry. In all it only took a part of Sunday afternoon and about 4 hours Sunday evening to build, but the idea had been stirring in my head for a while before that. My favourite parts are the statue: (URL) the jigger (Is that what those (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1592 train
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(...) That's what I was going for - I really like the grey era set style. I tried to be careful to not use any new minifig faces/torsos and stick to the basic style... although a few 9V items slipped in. The tricky part was figuring out how to lay (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm with Mr. Wilson on this one.. Cool, in spirit, and well done to boot. Bravo. Enjoy it I certainly did. I am NEVER going to get to do one of these if I don't get moving, all the good ideas are getting taken! Nothing wrong with that of (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1592 train
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(...) Now that is one COOL moc. I think that, other than the 9-volt track and perhaps a few of the decorated parts, it really captures the spirit of the Golden Age of lego train (the 4.5v/12v grey track era) (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Seeing the other 1592 variations has inspired me to create a 1592 alternate in the best theme of all - TRAIN! Also it uses alot of minifigs with my favorite torso pattern. (URL) Enjoy! Kevin (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build) !!
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| | Re: Class 320 EMU - my first MOC
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(...) Thanks - but the doors ARE only offset by half a stud! It doesnt look like in some of the images, but i used a 2x1 plate with a centered stud to offset them. I did a lot of copy and pasting in MLCad and it doesn't always leave the bricks (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: S@H Train Shed @ lego.com
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Here is a link to some of the images on my brickshelf account: (URL) (22 years ago, 24-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My first locomotive MOC: 4-4-0 "American" with tender
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(...) Thanks! I just wish LEGO would produce wheels that would be suitable for making this a functional train. I know someone made "aftermarket" metal rims that can snap onto this type of wheel, and I thought about getting some. But I'm a purist, (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My first locomotive MOC: 4-4-0 "American" with tender
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"Bill Ward" <bill@wards.net> wrote in message news:Gy7DAI.A9H@lugnet.com... (...) when (...) (from (...) It is nice to see a train that is a "look at". Beautifully crafted! Congradulations. (...) -- Bob Fay THE SHOP (URL) (22 years ago, 24-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Class 320 EMU - my first MOC
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(...) very nice, I think you have captured the feel nicely. One improvment I could think of would be to inset the doors by half a stud rather than a whole one, This still gives the door outlines a more subtle inset appearance. Keep up the good work, (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: FAO James Mathis
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(...) but part of an electric unit, the car with a cab that Simon has modelled it actually an unpowered driving luggage van (DVT) and there should be a double ended electric loco on the other end. None of this is to put down Simon's model, it is a (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: FAO James Mathis
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(...) Thanks for that. I've seen that website before, but I had lost the link. Cheers. James H (22 years ago, 24-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Class 320 EMU - my first MOC
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Hi everyone. I've created an EMU in Strathclyde livery, and It's 8-wide. I did start off with it being 10-wide, but it looked just too ridiculous :) (URL) I have no lego of my own any more, having foolishly sold my collection about 12 years ago. (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | My first locomotive MOC: 4-4-0 "American" with tender
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I should say up front that this is a display model only; it will derail when it finds any curves or switches, since it uses the old maxifig wheels (from my childhood collection). This is a classic steam locomotive from the mid-late 1800's. Lots of (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains)
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| | request for scan (s)
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i need a scan or either the left, or right 1 x 3 door with yellow and red stripes. does anyone have them so i can do them? a 600dpi scan will do dont care what size. also requesting scans from set 4549, all 4 panel pieces (octan, <-0->, shipping (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: FAO James Mathis
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These belong to Simon Robinson (Simon, are you still out there?) See (URL) Wed, 19 Jun 2002, James Houston (<GxyLMI.4q4@lugnet.com>) wrote at 15:27:54 (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Train Wheels
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Hi John, Hi Josh, and all other train fans, sorry, John is right. It is very easy to post in 1000steine. So usually I post a lot in 1000steine. But in Lugnet it is very awkward to post. I have to use my old Outlook Express. This is not available at (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train wheels! WHO BE HIDING???
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In lugnet.trains, Josh Baakko writes: Dirk is German, so I doubt he's hiding; he probably just hangs out in 1000Steine more often than here in LUGNET... -John (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Train wheels! WHO BE HIDING???
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Checkout this gallery I just found today! (URL) (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Namibia pictures makes 2nd prize (slightly off topic)
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Hi trains folks, a long story started with a LEGO Train MOC ... you might remember. After my fantastic trip to Namibia a friend told my about the surfers' gallery at www.agfanet.com and asked me to send in one of my pictures. That was in March. And (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | GALAXY ENFORCER CONTEST 2002 IS GO!
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LUGNET. Your time is now. The contest will end on the 17th of July. The winners will be announced on the 20th of July. (URL) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains) !
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| | Re: S@H Train Shed @ lego.com
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(...) I have images on my HD of this station that was re-done by www.my-own-beach.com for auction on ebay. The model is VERY VERY similar to what the s@H images are. There are a few exceptions (primary the inside stuff workbench, etc..). I've (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: S@H Train Shed @ lego.com
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(...) I don't know this. (...) January 2002, page 53. later, James Mathis (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: S@H Train Shed @ lego.com
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I know that larger pictures where scanned in from the S@H catalog and uploaded to Brickshelf. Does anyone have the link? And which S@H catalog was it in? I could not locate it last night. Thanks -- Bryan "Ahui Herrera" <jedi_agh@yahoo.com> wrote in (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | GFLTC at the National Train Show®
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The Greater Florida LEGO® Train Club (GFLTC) is proud to announce that it will be displaying at the 2002 NMRA National Train Show®. The show will take place at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA on July 19-21, (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: Modular Engine Shed: 99% Bulk
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(...) Thanks. In a way, I guess LEGO(R)/LEGO Direct(R) is producing non-juniorized "sets" again. Showcasing the January 2002 catalog train diorama red/black engine shed on their website is a nice interactive way to allow folks to realize a basic (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Looking for a picture of a bridge
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(...) This layout is really impressive. But, I must say, I was not prepared to see this photograph of the control electronics. Amazing. (URL) this link doesn't work, look for the "interface" picture in the "Diverse" catagory. later, James Mathis (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: FAO James Mathis
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(...) Yes, I found them on a website and copied them to my hard disc, but I've forgotten which website it was. So I just made my own gallery and stuck them in there. I also like the livery on these models, and the way they've created the windows on (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Looking for a picture of a bridge
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In lugnet.trains, Tim David writes: Yes! Thank you so much, that's exactly it! I've never seen the website, so that's even better. Simply amazing. This bridge image has been stuck in my head for weeks. I remember looking at it for literally (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Building Instructions Portal Updates and FAQs
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(...) At this point, there isn't an edit mechanism... I'm hoping to add that (which would require a user login/management system) after I have gotten everything else running 100% solid. For the time being, the best way to get that fixed is to (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, lugnet.castle, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Looking for a picture of a bridge
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Is this what you are looking for? (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Jake McKee wrote in message ... (...) Hey Jake, is it possible to edit a submitted link? I'd like to categories my instruction links under the "Buildings" subcategory since it didn't exist when I originally added them. Kevin ---...--- NEW tan facade (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, lugnet.castle, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: FAO James Mathis
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(...) pictures elsewhere and posted them to your gallery? I have seen this 125 set and pictures before well before I had tried to model one. Beautiful set in the Virgin livery. later, James Mathis (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm hoping someone in .trains can help me out before I try out 1000steine and brave the mostly German forums over there. Anyone have a link to these photos? --Calum ---...--- I'm trying to find a set of photos on BrickShelf and I haven't had very (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Building Instructions Portal Updates and FAQs
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Continuing to work on the Building Instruction Portal, I have fixed a few bugs, added a few features, and planned a few more. I have included a few details on these updates towards the bottom of this post, if you are interested. Thanks to everyone (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, lugnet.castle, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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| | FAO James Mathis
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Here are the pics I have of the 125 in Virgin livery that someone made (apologies to whom it may concern). They're not great images and you can't see the profile of the nose, but the livery is excellent and the coaches have a realistic look to them. (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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Nice models, I was just surfing through the new items on brickshelf when i saw this. I feel that these are some of the models that capture the feal and solidity of the prototype realy well and got the details just right. tim (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | "Acht"tung, Baby!" (was:Re: Swiss SBB wine freight car)
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(...) Ausgezeichnet, Dirk! This is a really handsome car you have created, along with some others you have posted recently! I love the textures and attention to detail-- really nice:-) I also like it when you give us links to the prototypes, so we (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Swiss SBB wine freight car
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Hi, me again, on sunday I've built an swiss SBB wine freight car. The idea is from the 2001/2002 Märklin catalogue (page 505). See here for a picture of the Märklin catalogue: (URL) version is black instead of gray, because I needed more than 200 (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains) !
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| | Re: Modular Engine Shed: 99% Bulk
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James, I really like this. It really shows off what you can do with a couple handfuls of traditional Lego bricks. It is also a good example of the type of non-juniorized Train theme buildings that I would love to see Lego produce again. With a few (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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the pics are here: (URL) 4-4-0 is the same model I posted a while back to lugnet.cad.dat.models the flatcar is basicly a drop-bed flatcar with my ute on the top. (22 years ago, 18-Jun-00, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Modular Engine Shed: 99% Bulk
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In an effort to get back to reality, I've tried for a bulk brick building effort. This construction is still only CAD-based, but it is constrained to the readily available assortment of bulk pack elements, excepting a few parts. Even so, I haven't (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Who's cars are these?
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Sorry for the long delay... I do have more pics and I will update www.lgauge.com soon to include them. (...) <snip> (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | GMLTC in Moorhead, MN, June 27th-30th
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Calling all LEGO Train fans in the Fargo/Moorhead area! The Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club will be at the 25th annual Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival June 27th - 30th. Come out and meet some of the members of 'the most disorganized LEGO train club (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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James, I really love your roof idea. I live in southern California, so I see this style of construction all the time. I just wish it were actually possible to get enough of those curved slope piece in real life to achieve what you've done in virtual (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Track Bed Ideas
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Thanks for the information. I will have to do some experimenting. - John Eric "Christopher Tracey" <ctracey@enviroweb.org> wrote in message news:3D0D29CB.403050...web.org... (...) rectangular (...) a (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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John Eric Voltin wrote: > How do you handle curved track? I don't believe that such a rectangular > arrangement will work with curved track. I considered using tiles, but a > large supply of gray tiles would be hard to get. Any thoughts? this fuzzy (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New site
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It is actually an IC4 - 4 cars EMU - IC3 is a 3 car DMU The difference is also, that IR4 has the "red part" from door to door on next car, while IC3 only have red doors (not in between). See the trains here: (URL) type of trains are in use in (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pics: 3 more buildings
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In lugnet.build.arch, Bruce Hietbrink writes: Is there anything holding in the (...) Now there is:-) After looking at James' solution, I came up with a variation here: (URL) only thing that isn't obvious is that the element directly under the upside (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains)
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How do you handle curved track? I don't believe that such a rectangular arrangement will work with curved track. I considered using tiles, but a large supply of gray tiles would be hard to get. Any thoughts? - John Eric "Christopher Tracey" (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jun-02, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yup:-) (...) Actually, it does just rest in there; I built this shed years ago before I was clever enough to figure out how to mount it. Now, I'm still not clever enough, except to study James Mathis' work here: (URL) and mount it adapting (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Pics: 3 more buildings
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Hey John, You're right, those train engines do steal the show. :) Nothing against the building, they're just some of the most amazing models I've seen. On the red building, I really like the round window above the entryway. I'll have to try that (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.trains)
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