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Re: train signal
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 3 Dec 2002 19:06:30 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Cary Clark writes:
That is one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time! I totally *love*
it, and want one for *my* layout!!!
Great idea, and great execution Cary! Awesome!
-John
> Of course I'm kidding. The sign was built for the NCLTC train show in Cary,
> North Carolina (USA). Here's the sign at the full nine foot height (thanks
> to Mike Walsh for the picture):
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=280728
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> The sign is mostly LEGO except for the 110V light bulbs, sockets, lamp wire,
> microswitches, PVC pipe substructure, and guy wires. That is, the post,
> cross arms, lenses, light cans, sign, and control box that makes the lights
> blink are LEGO. It's unglued, for better or worse (ask Mike about that).
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> The lenses are made of 1x2 trans-red plates, held in place with 2x2
> trans-clear tiles.
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> The control box (the red box with the blue top in the first picture)
> consists of a Technic motor turning the gears and cams that make the lights
> blink and turn the lights off altogether every few minutes. It's powered by
> a train regulator. The box has one side made out of clear windows so I can
> confirm that it's still working without taking it apart.
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> There are about 1500 white 2x4s making up the main post, and around 3000
> parts altogether. It is a bear to move. It took about 3 hours to re-assemble
> after moving it to the mall the first time, but only an hour or so to
> re-assemble after the first accident. I'll let you know how long it takes
> after the next accident. :)
>
> Cary
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| "John" <John@TCLTC.org> wrote in message news:H6K52u.8ss@lugnet.com... (...) *love* (...) [ ... snipped ... ] Here are a couple more pictures of Cary's RR Crossing Signal. (URL) Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring.com (URL) - North Carolina LEGO Train (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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