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I want to buy some 1x4x3 wall elements for building a skyscraper. What looks better: the clear ones (3507) or the tinted blue ones (3447)? (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Harvey, I certainly can't argue with that!! You're quite correct. Maybe I was seeing the situation from the wrong perspective (sales out the door rather than quality on the hobby table), but when quality is mentioned as a top priority, as it (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Shaun, Beautiful work! Incredible! I loved the model, and this presentation of it is just wonderful, well worthy of a wall poster. Keep up the good work, and may you and Jeroen collaborate for a long time in the future! Peace and Long Life, Tony (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Advice? How about: "Be real nice to Jake, say 'please', and maybe he will send you one..." <grin> JohnG, GMLTC fut off-topic.fun (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) I will probably just take it to a Kinko's or similar print shop. I know they can print large poster size prints for relatively little cost. Can anyone suggest any advice for Andreas in Germany? Jake --- Jake McKee LEGO Enthusiast Webmaster - (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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Hi Jake you said that you will print poster of it. Just with an ink-jet printer or professionl print? if professional thn i'm interessted in wht it will cost. here in germny such prints are a little bit expensiv. Andreas =) "Jake McKee" (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) poster size next week! Jake --- Jake McKee LEGO Enthusiast Webmaster - B.I. Portal (URL) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Shaun, I've said it before, I'll say it again: that is one of the neatest MOCs I've ever seen. And it now graces my XP desktop, something I've never done with a MOC before. (So *this* is why you needed to convert that file!) Jeroen, je heeft (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) (or last years's Walmart blowout... I know I still have a lot left over from that sale) (...) I gave a quick boo: (URL) indeed there are quite a few. I only got one at 50% and none at 75% so may be trying my luck... shipping is going to smart, (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Beautiful Shaun! It must be said again. Your Hudson is a really great model. This poster must be printed out as large as possible (on my A4-printer). It must have been a tremendous job to model it in Ldraw with all the curved flexible parts. (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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"Devin Holmes" <devin@gingerloop.com> wrote in message news:H8yB90.n2v@lugnet.com... (...) at (...) It is most likely the result of people picking them up on clearance at Target. I haven't looked but I would suspect there is a similar glut of 4534, (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I was just curious if anyone has any insight as to why there are so many 4561 sets currently on ebay right now. This set retails for around $130, depending on sales and such. But lately I've noticed that on ebay you can pick one up from $50 to $65. (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Everybody! Jeroen de Haan has once again worked wonders! Given only an LDRAW file, he put together a (if I may be so bold) gorgeous poster of a Hudson 4-6-4 Steam Engine. He uploaded three different wallpaper sizes, in addition to the pdf file (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.publish, lugnet.cad) !!
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(...) Not opening. However, on my Via F unit, it has 2 1x4 tiles on the nose to simulate the door. Problems I can see are that they opened outwards, and are only ~1 stud wide or at most 2. (most had a 2 part door). Hinging would be a problem using (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm terribly sorry for this post! Didn't know this was a violation of Term of Use. Please forgive me. JB (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm not in Trains (nobody's perfect!)except my old 120 (4.5V) but I have two new 7865 sets for sale (or trade). Do not hesitate to contact me! JB (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The Lil' Critter and other assorted choo-choo goodies
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Veyr nice! The detailing is ver good, much better, I must say, than on your first engine. Captures the spirit of the prototype, if not the exact details. -Stefan- (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I have updated www.lgauge.com with 12 more pics of the V-2. Some more detail shots of the bottom and several pics of it on a curve, showing the cab overhang and how the drivers stay on the rails. (...) snip (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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"Kevin Salm" <kdsalm@dreamscape.com> wrote in message news:H8qC36.Do6@lugnet.com... (...) been (...) I'm SOOO far behind in email. I promise to get caught up. Between family, work and this stupid pc crashing on me all the time, I'm behind in (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: the perfect way to sell lego trains
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(...) <snip> It has been my experience that the 'complete working sets around Christmas time' are just exactly that. And when New Years Day rolls around, the train ends up in the trash because of it being so cheaply built. (a little golden (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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I'm sorry, I disagree. This might work well for the railroad enthusiast who is already familiar with such a system, but the average consumer would expect a "take it out of the box and it works" mentality. This is why we see so many complete working (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | The Lil' Critter and other assorted choo-choo goodies
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Before I emerged from my Dark Ages, I dabbled in G scale (large outdoor garden trains), where I had fallen in love with Aristo-Craft's Lil' Critter engine (URL) little engine of mine ran on an overhead, ceiling-mounted layout at the Pizza Inn joint (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey all, I've noticed a detail on EMD Fs, Alco FA/PAs, etc (called Cab units, right?), that never seems to get modeled. The door on the nose of the engine. I know K-Line recently made an E7 with a working door in O-gauge, which is actually where I (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Those are trivial to get, at least in California. I have one. (...) There are probably a lot of other strict restrictions on ordering. For one thing I know that hobby shops can't carry just the trains line, or they would order it from Marz. So (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It's a popular request that comes up periodically. Most long term trainheads would agreee it's quite useful. (...) I haven't heard of any good ways yet but would love to hear about them! (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I've read some of the requests and polls about new train stuff. I haven't been reading this group for long, but one thing I haven't seen much discussion of are (non-motor) electrical pickup wheels? Has anyone heard of any plans by TLC to make such a (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Rob, I like it! I wouldn't change a thing. Kevin (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.trains)
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I posted my first set of instructions to get the feel of all this great software you gurus are coming up with. It is an end of line bumper for the end of a train track. Feedback is welcome whether good, bad, or ugly! (URL) on the "Creations" (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I may have found a DCC dealer website that will be willing to do this work. The prices for their DCC equipment seem very reasonable. and they even do installations of equipment that they didn't sell although at a slighter higher price. I (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Copenhagen Metro subway station!
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Great model, Esben. A pitty that you have to tear it down so quickly. Would you not like to build something and show it for real at the next European meeting of LEGO fans? See how much fun we had: (URL) friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) [snip] A very fine example of your own MOC progression and valuable input from web-peers fused together. What a dramatic improvement already. This model is absolutely beautifull! With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) pictures of the next upgrade you have described. And of course I like to see it with a break cab next. Kind regards, Ben (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LUCNY@GATS in Syracuse this past weekend
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(...) inspiration. I like your version! I like how the roof goes higher then mine. I am curious how you executed the overhang? I can't really tell in the pics but it looks like your roof overhangs 2 studs? In mine I overhanged 3 studs, brown plates (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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While we're posting resources, this one (linked from the Engine Shop) seems a good spot to start when looking for fallen flags for club logos (URL) all the names are right and most of the images are B&W but it's still useful having many collected (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Found Webpage of Engine types and Grapical Rep.
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(...) I've went ahead and added it to the sidebar (under Non Lego Train Sites)... I agree with Steve, it's a great resource! (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Wow, what a gold mine! Gives a great quik glance of color schemes. SteveB (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I found this web page called The Engine Shop It has what looks like to be a good representation of all makes and models. (URL) Reynolds (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) A Belgian person named Ludo Soete has a part of his homepages devoted to DCC, it's in English language. Go to: (URL) and click on link DCC. With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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This latest version incorperates some of CAL's ideas and some things that James Mathis sugessted. Acutally, this photo is even old now. I removed the lowest plate that kept the bogie 1/2 plate below the green 1/4 rnds's and the bogies now rest (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Joe, Yes you are right the Ambulance and Fire Engine are indeed modeled after FDNY units. However the design I followed was first done by Sean Kenney. See here for his designs: (URL) elongated the ambulance and changed a few details on the (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) OK- lets see if I can answer some of your questions: As far as buying, there are 2 real choices- an expandable system (Digitrax/Wangrove/CVP/Lentz) or a simple system (MRC comes to mind) Amps of decoder: 1 Amp decoder is what I would suggest. (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: B&O V-2 Hudson Steam Engine
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(...) Just a bit of advice from the peanut gallary- I'd run a track voltage connecting wire between the 2 motors if it is possible. I'm up to 4 (or 5) different ways of wiring the motors for DCC. Some with the track-connector still, some with a (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Kevin Salm writes: Snipped... (...) Kevin, Those are great pics of the layout! The models are excellent and it looks like you guys had a great time. As for the Fire Dept., I especially like the detail on the engine and the (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LUCNY@GATS in Syracuse this past weekend
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Snip (...) switchyard until it required 4 people to set it up and I still think it should have been bigger! I'm glad to hear it's not only us with that problem... Beautiful layout!! Robert Powell SCLTC (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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| | More Syracuse GATS show pics are online
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Ed McGlynn posted some pics at Brickshelf of LUCNY's recent GATS show. Note that the images are a bit large and may take time to download --> (URL) galleries that have just made it through moderation are here --> (URL) while Wayne Sardullo did not (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I want to point out for the record that Kevin made me aware of his intent when we were talking about show prep stuff, (I think we were chatting on BL) and I encouraged him to go ahead. I thought I gave him the names of the people that did the (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Kevin ,like i said in other post I didn't think it was worth copying.... but to each his own:-)I'll send you some windows with the police stickers on it so it looks right:-) Chris (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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...forgot to add to previous post: I had intended to properly acknowledge my effort at copying other's designs for the benefit of a public layout. These recent show pictures got through moderation faster than I had expected and I did not have the (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yep it has three sides so it can face inside of our downtown and have a good side facing the crowd. (...) Cool Kevin...I had no idea anyone liked any of my buildings enough to make a copy...I was just surprised to think it's worth doing...as (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, Chris is right. His police station WAS at the recent GATS show. I liked his building so much I copied it almost 100 percent. Actually, I think his had windows on three sides while my version only had two facades. Our train station is also (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) My police station from a train show 3 months ago (URL) A building from your show show...(URL) they could be twins...same design sqaures etc...same colors...wow... (22 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Progress with DCC and PC
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(...) Hi Rob Take a look at Tom's Lego Stop at (URL) are a number of good sites including a couple related specifically to Lego and DCC. Just do a Google search for 'Lego trains DCC' should point you to what's out there. I probably should not repeat (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Progress with DCC and PC
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Alright John, forgive me but I'm looking for the website named "DCC For Dummies". Well, its not REALLY named that, but I have no clue of what brand to buy, what amperages of decoders to use, or how to get out the cheapest (currently taking up (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Progress with DCC and PC
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I am finally making progress with my project to control DCC systems from a PC. There are systems out there but I wanted to do my own. My idea has been to generate the DCC packets in the sound card and I have finally managed a reasonably simple (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: B&O V-2 Hudson Steam Engine
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The pilot truck pivots behind the second axle of the pilot truck and the trailing truck pivots in front of the first axle of the trailing truck. This makes the pivots points as close as possible to the drivers so they do not swing so much. The (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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OK, look before you post. Now I get it. I was so busy trying to fit what I was seeing into the floating truck solution that it didn't make any sense. Now I clearly see the pivot points etc. BTW can you post a couple pics of it sitting on a curve :) (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I was wondering where your leading and trailing truck pivot points were. Are each of these pivot points still between the axles of the respective trucks or in front and behind? I'll also go back and look at your pics. Would you mind if I used this (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, the drivers are attached to the frame, for the reasons Shaun explains above and because that's how the real ones are built. By making the pilot and trailing trucks pivot closely to the drivers, I was able to keep the drivers over the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, the loco is very "clean" - it was inspired by European designs of the day (not very American looking, I agree). Right now neither tender truck has DCC. The plan is to swap out "stock" motors for DCC motors which would mean that there (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Looks like you got off to a GREAT start... thanks for sharing. Your flyer came out great. (it's been put in my collection) xfut trains.org (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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LUCNY held it's first public display at the Syracuse Oncenter Convention Center in Syracuse, NY this past weekend, January 11th and 12th. The show was the first time GATS had stopped in Syracuse, and we took advantage of the great location to get (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train(ee) newbie wants to know how large table?
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(...) We got the new Intelli-Train (3335) in Billund this summer - it is actually quite fun, we're considered letting the cat play with that.... aj-ml - who has to complete Harry Potter 2002 before all those new train-sets arrives in the stores and (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm not expecting to have everything up, just a smallish layout, I'm trying to be realistic. :) (...) Thanks, I'm already addicted to LEGO I'm just engulfing more and more themes. In six months I've "discovered" Star Wars and Trains. What's (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Tobbe, Tobbe.... In August 2000 me and my SO was in Billund, and we bought our first 4561 at an auction there, for DKK 610. Already then did my housebound say: "We can afford one train, but not the consequences of starting to collect trains". (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) If I might pipe in, I think that the drivers are indeed affixed to the body ... my experience has been that this is an important feature with a lot of working-piston systems. Having the drivers move means that you either have to (a) have the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My g/f expressed a wish to have a rail long enough for the train to vanish out of sight for a while. I think I need a bigger apartment even *before* I move in to the new one :) Not to mention a increased budget for all that rail... Why is that (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) At first I thought you meant executed then I bothered to look assimilated up and I think my g/f is the one who's most thrilled (which is a *very* good thing since she's not bothered to touch my bricks previously). Now she's been (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sounds logic enough. (...) It wont be a train in the classic sence. I wont say more :) I think most expressions are world-wide but I wanted to be on the safe side (better safe then sorry - that's not a Swedish saying). Thanks. /Tobbe (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: TLG ad in Model Railroader
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Yes, this is basically a dream come true. I recall dreaming of the day when you could do a GATS. Then a complete fantacy was that LEGO would ever be consisdered legit. And now... the ad and the rag says it all! SteveB (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Tom, Very nice job. I love the simple lines. Yet has plenty of detail. I guess I'm on the other end of the spectrum from Larry on that point! I am working on a 4-6-4 right now too, so I have a couple questions. Are your drivers attached to the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Calling for BricksWest train sessions
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Final seesion list: LIST OF SESSIONS: The Making of a Multi-Dimensional Train Layout - Robert Powell *Beyond LDraw: The Making of a Train Instruction Book - Steven Barile *Detailing in LEGO - Jeremy Rear Design Study: New Track Geometry - Ben (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I like it, I like it....... Thanx, Mark Millere Visit Milissa's Lego™ Store, GoB - Millere's Spares™ www.BrickLink.com/st...p=MMillere -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Tom Cook (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Very cool. The pilot and tender detail are very nice. And of course that linkage. On a seperate note, neat wagontop hopper. It'll look great behind the steamer! -Stefan- (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That you got the mainrod and connecting rod to work is nifty. I found those rods to be a bit "heavy" for the model's scale. Dunno about that gray coal though... :-) This ain't the Phoebe Snow road, it's B&O! The locomotive is rather (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ya, ain't it awesome? I take it you must have got your copy at the newsstand, subscribers reported this a while back (and it made close to top highlight at the time I think): (URL) particularly (for the better ad scans): (URL) so rocks it's (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Actually, Michel, this ad has been scanned and discussed before, (see this thread: (URL) ) but it is still great news and worth hearing again. -Kevin (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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A new era is upon the model railroad community! The Lego Group has taken out a full page advertisement in the Model Railroader magazine, showing off the Santa Fe engine and cars. It is on page 61 of the February 2003 issue. Michel Magnan (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | lgauge.com update
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www.lgauge.com has been updated with rendered instructions (thanks to Lpub - Kevin L. Clague). See the "Building Instructions" menu item. I have also completed five more instructions: Bulkhead Flat Car Battery Box Tank Car Sliding Door Box Car (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Poll // Train History / Set114
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(...) Thanks a lot for your input Klaas! So 114 should have been sold in the Benelux countries as well. It's the same with 115: that set has never been available in Germany, as far as known. (...) I got some infos on set 080 a while ago: inside the (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | B&O V-2 Hudson Steam Engine
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I finally finished my B&O Railroad "Lord Baltimore" V-2 Hudson (4-6-4) steam engine. Pics can be found at www.lgauge.com . Feedback welcome. (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Poll // Train History
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(...) That's correct, Thomas! Waggon wheels have a cylindrical shape for perfect running behaviour, the loco wheels are conical to avoid sliding-off of the rubber bands. Ben (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Tri-axle Prussian State Railroad Coaches
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(...) Here's a quick MLCAD sketch of my version: (URL) like yours though, as it adds flexibility to the end axles. Mine is still limited by the separation of the two outermost axles, like any two-axled wagon. Perhaps a better method would be a (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | train mass
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I only have a few models out of storage, but I decided to weigh them the other day. I only had access to a 440 g max balance, so I couldn't weigh my observation car, but I could weigh my caboose, my GP30, my SD40-2, my new LEGO Santa Fe. Of course, (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: IndyLUG Inaugural Train Show Jan 18 and 19
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(...) (URL) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: IndyLUG Inaugural Train Show Jan 18 and 19
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(...) I just got the classic streamliners special publication from Kalmbach and was trying to get my money's worth! (actually it was a great read)... (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: IndyLUG Inaugural Train Show Jan 18 and 19
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<various bits of snippage...> (...) Yep, John Neal already mocked up some logos for us. We are going to use the top right one: (URL)"MONON, the Hoosier Line" (...) LOL! I knew that, but I had never thought about it in those terms. Steve (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Poll // Train History
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(...) wasn't that the reason? as far as i remember the loco wheels had a different angle to the runnung surface so that the rubber bands would not slide of so easily. thomas (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Poll // Train History
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(...) I think you might be right Ben, we have been collecting Lego trains since 1972 and even bought a few used sets at that time. My trains have always had train wheels, initially with four studs (as you say) and later spoked. Some of the Lego (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Poll // Train History / Set114
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(...) Hi Ben, From my childhood I recall we owned this set, and we got it together with 113, from a frieds father who was a kind of marketing-employee at Lego-Holland. I'm almost 100% certain Set 114 did NOT have any instructions at all! Also not on (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Tri-axle Prussian State Railroad Coaches
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Some photos of the ABS version. I'll try for some better pics later today outside (it's actually sunny in Portland today!). I wish they all looked like the 3 Bay First Class coach w/cupula... I was in macro mode, did I shake or was the autofocus not (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | IndyLUG Inaugural Train Show Jan 18 and 19
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IndyLUG is pleased to announce our first public event: The Indianapolis GATS show. January 18 & 19, 2003 11:00am to 5:00pm, both days Indiana State Fair Grounds More show info: (URL) will be displaying among other things 3 running loops, 3 large (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.indylug) !!
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| | Re: 12V lego train device electronics FAQ?
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(...) from looking through the plug holes it looks like a resistor is in there. It's definately not just two led's in any case. Esger (22 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train(ee) newbie wants to know how large table?
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In lugnet.trains, Tobbe Arnesson writes: <snip> (...) Hello there Tobbe, I live in a studio apartment and have room to mount my layout on a 30"× 72" banquet table w/folding legs. Featuring an oval with a passing siding, I intend to incorporate a (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train(ee) newbie wants to know how large table?
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(...) along (...) hehehe... you will be assimilated! (...) range (...) a (...) probably (...) Good advice from others. Bear in mind: You need 30" width of table for the track to turn 180 degrees. If you have 2 tracks running parallel, you need more (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train(ee) newbie wants to know how large table?
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(...) I make my modules 30" x 45" (2 x 3 large gray baseplates). I like to orient them 3 baseplates *deep* so as to give plenty of room to model after having 2 mainlines. I found 30 x 30 to be a bit small, requiring a lot of tables. 30 x 60 can get (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train(ee) newbie wants to know how large table?
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(...) Is there any standard that's more used then others, as in likely to be picked if Sweden ever gets a train club? (...) Hm, baseplate geometry - but of course! Thanks! (...) Modularity is good. However, Sweden is a handful of AFOL's and we're (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 12V lego train device electronics FAQ?
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Larry, You hit the right spot! (...) Current, diodes, resistors etc. values for all possible 12V devices. I want to put current into these devices myself by using analog circuits found in some model railroad books.... Guido PS. There is no FAQ on (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 12V lego train device electronics FAQ?
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Hi Esger, The I2C bus is just a way to talk to electronic circuits (IC's in fact) in easy way. There are only a few commands that you need to know in order to talk to the IC's. These IC's (made by philips and some others) have this I2C protocol (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 12V lego train device electronics FAQ?
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Hi Ben, Thank you for the link to the opened 12V switch control device. It is very informative. I measured, without openening, the resistance of the coil (if I remember correctly it was about 55Ohms) but I couldn't really conclude if there was a (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train(ee) newbie wants to know how large table?
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In lugnet.trains, Tobbe Arnesson writes: <snip> My advice is to check out the online resources for table designs... scan the club websites. At least PNLTC and MichLUG and the Brickish Association have their table designs on line. After you do that, (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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