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As I look at what I am putting together, I realize there is way too much to give justice during a one hour presentation. If someone could bring a lockable display case (or two or three - or even one that just latches), I would be willing to leave a (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have one of these, so if you can bring them, that would be cool. (...) I already have secured this item, plus a color copy to pass around (if anyone has a color copy of Der Lego Motor for passing around that would be cool - my copy is (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) although I don't plan on coming, if these items are really needed I can provide them (I'd have to send them and get them back!!!) (...) some early 70's (...) yes, MISB (...) yes, 118 & 138 & 139, all used (...) yes, MISB (...) yes, used (...) (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi John and others, I don't know the exact length in studs, but it's as long as 7,5 straight track pieces. The maximum wide is 12 studs at the cylinders. This Big Boy is quite heavy, very tricky to lift it form the track. (Therefore I build (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I might have these somewhere. (...) I have one of these, if you promise to guard it carefully :-) (...) I'm fairly certain I have these somewhere too. (...) No problem (...) I think I have a 118 somewhere - would that work?? Any interest in a (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.trains)
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Very nice! Quite a piece of engineering. I like your boiler method for the black area. Very easy to mount pipes to and more rounded. Very cool! -Stefan- (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This works perfectly. Thanks! Very nice. My favorite little detail is the coal in the coal car. Bruce (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I (...) Hi Mac users, I am sorry that the side doesn't work correct. The link I gave you leads to the big boy side which is part of the frameset. The frameset is automatically loaded afterwards. Its a javascript. I have never heard that it causes (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Oops. Okay, sorry for the confusion, and thanks for the correction, Ben! JOHN (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) same here, I'm running MacOSX, I.E. It looks good, but I'd likely appreciate it more if I can view it longer than 0.4 seconds.. Paul (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Holger, I'm having a problem with your website. When I click on the link you give, the page starts to load, then it seems to automatically forward me to another page, which starts to load, but then it forwards me back to the original page, in a (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi John, just a short hint: that other Big Boy is not a MOC of mine, but was displayed in Hattersheim by a fellow, whose name I simply missed. I am really sorry about that fact, but all of the people around seem to know nothing about that guy (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) In lugnet.announce, Holger Matthes writes: (...) Fantastic, HoMa! It is a BEAST:-) We need stats! (how long it is, etc) I was comparing it to Ben's puny Big Boy <wink, wink, Ben> Very interesting. You should take a close look at Ben's pilot (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Another Big Boy - This time a HoMa model in 8-wide.
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Hi all! Wow, this engine rocks! Have a look at it here and follow the link to HoMa's homepage (BTW: it just got the Cool-Site-of-the-Week-award / Congrats Holger!). (URL) Regards, Ben P.s.: the last Big Boy had just appeared at the FGLTC end of year (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains) !
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"Ace" <no_onions@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:H9CBtz.As1@lugnet.com... (...) looks (...) like (...) came up (...) trains (...) [ ... snipped ... ] The black train window came in 4564 (x2). Mike -- Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring.com (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That's a neat bridge Brian! With regard to sag, I wouldn't worry - you'd be surprised how much real bridges deflect under load! ROSCO (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.znap)
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(...) It's from the 4564 "Freight Rail Runner". (One of my favorite sets!) hth! JohnG, GMLTC (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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great model! orange has always been one of my favorite LEGO colors and it looks fantastic on your model. one question: where oh where did you get that black train window? it looks like the santa fe window in black; peeron has no mention of it and (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Oh, we can only wish, D-red first please... (...) I tend to differ, they have light in the back for backing up and yard work. The pictures I worked from have lights in the back. All though I should add some red lights somewhere to the back... (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) guys, wish I could be there! Going back to look at more pics now... Robin W GFLTC (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (yet!)... The dark grey does capture the feel well, though. One very minor 'nit': You've got headlights on both ends of the locomotive. I'd replace the ones in back with red. Definitely worth a highlight! JohnG, GMLTC (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wow, if anyone can you can, don't make me try to build your GG1! It looks great too, thats a lot of wheels:) Thanks, Robin (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, I must be nice to see them in action... All I ever see around here in St. Petersburg/Clearwater are old Geeps (GP38, etc) in faded CSX colors;( Robin (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, Dave... The letter and numbers are stickers I got at Office Depot. The Stick on Letter brand come in red, white, blue and black. I see three different company names on the package, "Headline Sign" "U.S. Stamp & Sign" and "Geographics (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, Paul, I will get a better picture of that part of the engine, so you can see how the vents are built... this was the engine I was building when the ditch lights (bing) came on over my head:) Robin (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, I also think the dark gray have a green hue to it. My first version of this engine was black, but I think the d-gray looks better... Thanks, Robin PS I'll bring it to BW... (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thank you for you commits... is that what the CSX folks call it? Robin (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, Devin, I'll have to get a better picture of that part of the engine, so you can see how the vents are built... Robin (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Robin, Very nice. Will try to build one from your pictures. Bob In lugnet.trains, Robin Werner writes: [snip] (...) [snip] (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, the cab windows still need a little work, it would be a lot better if it was orange, but I don't think we will see train windshields in orange:( So I will switch to dark gray when the new sets come out and make a twin. I'm not real (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, Robert! It must have been cool to climb up on to one of these locos... Wish I was there:) Robin (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Peter G. has posted some pics of our train show this weekend. (URL) (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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My latest block includes a dark red building.(URL) (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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(...) *snip* (...) Robin, your model is an excellent rendition of the very same trains I watch in the yard every time I'm visiting Temple, TX. There's a recently restored Santa Fe station there right next to a working and busy freight yard. I (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm with everyone else here--this is one sweet engine! I love the colour scheme. By the way, what type of stencil did you use for the letters--they almost look 3D Nicely done! Dave K (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snip> (...) Robin, Great MOC! I like how you did the sloped vents in the roof/back. Nice details. Now we see where you applied your clever idea for ditch lights! -Paul (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Robin Werner writes: <snip specs and links> Nice work Robin... spotlighted. I thought these were cascade green and orange, or am I misremembering... it's true that the dark grey does seem to have a little green in it, though! (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) <snip> (...) Captures the spirit and shape of those 'lightning bolts'...looking forward to seeing it at the show. -Harvey (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Robin, As others have said, Beautifully done! I'm curious how you got the vents at an angle like that. Looks like about a half stud in height above the side. I did realize that there are light gray sides to the trucks. Very nice. Devin Holmes (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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In article <H9Ax4A.EuK@lugnet.com>, "Robin Werner" <robstormer@cs.com> wrote: Robin, That looks great. There are a lot of things that look cool. A few of the things that stuck out for me were the upside down brick on the top, the vents on the top of (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Beautiful job Robin! I was fortunate enough to get a tour of one of these at a show last year and I think you captured it very well. Robert Powell SCLTC (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Train fans, Just completed construction on my new C44-9W (Dash-9) Diesel Engine. This six wide MOC of a BNSF Engine was inspired by the February issue of Trains Magazine with it story titled Blank Bullets. The Blank Bullets story features many great (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains) !!
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(...) Looks great. As far as the "sagging" goes, use more diagonals in the boxes under the arches. That should help it. (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.znap)
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| | Re: Building a three-foot bridge
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(...) Hello Brian, The NBLTC has displayed with two such bridges, both made of technic though. The first one is of an arched design and spans 6 straight track lengths. I can vouch for it's strength as my 2 year old daughter tried to walk accross it (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.znap)
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| | Re: New Creations: Remote Switch, Remote Decoupler, End of Line Bumper
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Hello Nate, Just for your information, are you familiar with this ingeneous remote switch solution designed by Rick Clark: (URL) ? With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (22 years ago, 25-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Thanks, everyone, for showing me some of the bridges you've made. Here are some photos of what I finally came up with: (URL) uses nearly all the black and green Znap that I have. It sags a little when a train's going over it, but I ran the heaviest (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.znap)
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| | New Creations: Remote Switch, Remote Decoupler, End of Line Bumper
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The journey down the long and winding road of trains.... Earlier this month I had the opportunity to participate in the GATS show in Syracuse, NY with LUCNY. This event really kicked my entrance into the Train aspect of LEGO into high gear. I had (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Brian, Here's my znap bridge I did. It's pretty sturdy, albeit somewhat heavy as well due to the amount of plates I used on the base.. It's a double 6-wide train bridge. The trick that I did was using the 2x2 brick and half stud pieces combined with (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.znap)
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| | Re: Need to borrow stuff for Train History Session at BricksWest
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(...) Great. Thanks. I will probably bring one of each track component for the session just because I want to have as much stuff as possible all in one place. Frank (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Shaun, I would be glad to see even the small (without the LSynth parts) LDRAW file. This is really a beautiful model, and I think I'd learn a lot peeking into the LDRAW. TIA ----- Cheers Carlo Lugnet #24 (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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"Cary Clark" <cary@corp.nospamwebtv.net> wrote in message news:H96p3M.I6q@lugnet.com... (...) run (...) Here are a couple of pictures of the ZNAP bridges Cary built along with one I built. (URL) built the two bridges that cary the trains across the (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.znap)
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Frank, I can bring the My Own Train and the Santa Fe engine and cars. I can also bring 9v track. - Wayne "Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:3E2CBD35.12B69B...ing.com... (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Any Ideas?
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I know that this isn't the best place to ask but, since its train related I figure it the best place. Anyone know where I could get my hands on (or know someone) that has damaged Cheap 9v train points? I know I can buy them but, I'd rather have some (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, Brian, I can say one of my 60 inch long ZNAP bridge twisted and collapse at a train show, with the GFLTC (no pics). Two trains fell 30+ inches to the ground out side in the dirt! The best bet for a ZNAP bridge is to support the track on (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.znap)
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(...) Well there's Wayne Hussey's bridge which was built out of znap (URL) it's a bit longer than you need, but I imagine it would've been impossible to use if it had a twisting problem. Maybe you could adapt his deck construction technique? Also I (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.znap)
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Here is one photo of my lift bridge that has a 32" span (approximately): (URL) holds up very well, and i assume that you could make it even longer if you needed to. -Rob www.cei.net/~rhendrix/lego.html www.msltc.org "Brian Kendig" (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.znap)
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(...) ... Brian: I've built some ZNAP and Technic bridges of similar lengths but haven't run into the twisting problem. Any chance you can post a picture of what you have? That would help a lot. Cary (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.znap)
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| | Building a three-foot bridge
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I want to build a bridge to cross a one-meter gap between two train platforms. The bridge must hold two straight lengths of track, spaced with one trackwidth between them (the distance there would be if you snapped two cross-intersection track (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.znap)
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(...) Nice pics! Looks like a great layout! Awesome job on the detail. I especially like the campsite and the graveyard (the morbid part of my nature) The MOC Santa Fe engine looks great as well! Good job! Dave K (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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For everyones enjoyment here are the pictures I took for the show. Also we won 2nd place in the competition. And had tons of good comments by the model railroaders. And it was awsome to see the kids reaction to the LEGO. We were in two papers and (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: New Train Poster: 4-6-4 Steamer
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This rendering is amazing and now is my desktop background image. The folks at the office are always amazed when they see it and I tell them of its origin. -- Steven B. Combs, Publisher Bricks in my Pocket (BimP) (URL) Submission Information: (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: train4 pics posted...and lugnet page also...
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(...) I believe that's a Jeff E Original :) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Iain (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Link to the Brickshelf Folder: (URL) to my Lugnet LEGO Page about this event: (URL) hope you enjoy these pics, and that they provide a complimentary view on what others (Dave, Pics; Calum, Video) have already posted or will post later on. Thanks, (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Roger that. I didn't mention it but it (and the James Mathis poster) are up on the .trains front page now. (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: Which 1x4x3 is better for skyscrapers: clear or transparent?
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(...) Oh my that is big! Putting size aside for a moment. That is a great looking building. Unfortunately, I must admit that I find the logo on the top of the building a bit distracting. Love the work, and I think the trans blue windows are better (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Train Poster: 4-6-4 Steamer
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(...) If you want to count, I downloaded a jpg :) Actually, it looked so good that I decided to render more of my models. I stopped after noticing that they didn't look nearly as good. Both the model, and the poster of the model are fabulous. Chris (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: A newly discovered part... (Ditch Lights)
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Cool idea! I hadn't thought about how great of a new bracket these pieces are. Time to build... -Stefan- (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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"Robin Werner" <robstormer@cs.com> wrote in message news:H91nzM.C0p@lugnet.com... (...) See now I have a reason for getting these sets. The smaller "foot print" of this part compared to the "bracket" one or even the headlight part makes ideal for (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: rtlToronto show pics (was Re: Oops, fergot to post to .trains--rookie mistake :)
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(...) Well, it wasn't Chris, but there was an RCX in the vicinity... so the expression may have rubbed off on Jeff VW ;) As the day progressed, Jeff VW got the crane working pretty well--it was a joy to watch. Then a kid got his hands on the remote, (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | rtlToronto show pics (was Re: Oops, fergot to post to .trains--rookie mistake :)
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(...) So what's the story behind all the containers in the bay? Something about the container crane going crazy, or was that some sort of "hey mister" activity or ?? (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Oops, fergot to post to .trains--rookie mistake :)
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Hello all, rtlToronto has a LEGO Train Show this past weekend at Lillian H. Smith Library. A good time was had by all. There were approximately 150-200 folks who took the time to have a boo at our layout. The layout was done by Derek, Jeff E, Jeff (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A newly discovered part that may be useful to trainheads, et al
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(...) Based on the brickset pictures, this part may also be available in (White) 4620 A.I.R.Operations HQ (although this appears to be a more costly source) and (Yellow) in 4617 Dual Turbo Prop. Ray (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Train Poster: 4-6-4 Steamer
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WOW!!! That's amazing :-) I wanna see one at BricksWest... -Tim (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: A newly discovered part that may be useful to trainheads, et al
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(...) 4615 Red Recon Flyer. Not in the guide database, until someone updates it. I note that at least one other JS set, A.I.R. Patrol is also not in guide. This stuff may be frowned upon by most of us, but it should at least be in the lugnet Guide. (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: How is the 4533 done?
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Thanks, looks very much like my design. My guess is that it is not too stable on tracks. I'll try with some other technic wheels. (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A newly discovered part that may be useful to trainheads, et al
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(...) Ciao the red "wing like" parts are coming fron the jackstone series, I am sure that they are in red in the 4615 Red recon flyer, but I am sure I have seen those in different colour (white) in other jackstone set, but jackstone set have no (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Need to borrow stuff for Train History Session at BricksWest
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I've got most of the stuff I will need for the train history session, but there's a few items I'd like to borrow if possible. I will be focusing mostly on the evolution of the parts and such rather than sets, though I will have some representative (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The Lil' Critter and other assorted choo-choo goodies
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(...) That's an interesting question to pose. Simply put, the journal boxes (whether they be roller-bearing or solid) were on the inside of the wheels, as opposed to being on the ends of the frame (outside of the wheel face) as is the general (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A newly discovered part that may be useful to trainheads, et al
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(...) Ray, what set is that from? I scoped a couple of the pics but am on dialup so didn't see them all. Great idea for a rounded end vehicle (a trolley perhaps?)... ++Lar (also diggin' that Ditch Light that Robin posted about elsewhere in the (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A newly discovered part... (Ditch Lights)
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(...) Thanks. later, James Mathis (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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Great platform idea Ray! I am going to try it... I have been meaning to post another part idea, I came up with last week... After getting all four of the new mini-SW set I found this little part in 4486 - Mini Snowspeeder and AT-ST. Part x226 (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) gray/red livery fits your growing similarly liveried stock very well. (...) Both the Lil' Critter and the new Shell Tanker are wonderfully compressed to realize the originals' namesake and blend a distinct "cuteness" to the models. Well done, (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That is very nice. It looks like a lot of fun. What do you mean by "inside-bearing wheels"? Chris (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Blue panels are far superior in appearance, but be sure to not use blue bricks for your walls. Here's an example of blue panels in a skyscraper I did a while back. (URL) this helps with your choice of aesthetics! - Thomas Michon www.scltc.org (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A newly discovered part that may be useful to trainheads, et al
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"Tom Reed" <tdreed@NOSPAMtxcyber.com> wrote in message news:H91G0p.ACL@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) I bought one of those (for $1) just to see if it had any parts worth buying. I had written it off because of the pins - I may have to see (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Ray, That's not a bad idea! I ended up with about 20 of those after the clearance sales. I was thinking that there should be a good way to use them. I may have to try your method and see what I can do. Thanks for passing it on... Tom (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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While breaking down some sets from a recent clearance run, I came across an interesting new part... 42607. It looks like a wing 12 x 6 with notched corners, but it has the distinction of having a technic brick (2 x 4) molded into the inboard end. (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.trains)
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(...) It was discussed before. Have a look here: (URL) luck! Jeroen (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, First I'd like to thank everyone for the kind words. But I also would like to say that the poster was done with as much input from Shaun as from myself. He provided ideas, pictures and technical drawings and of course a very fine model. The (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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Hi! I was trying to do the same thing as in 4533 ((URL) with the technic wheels. It seems to be more on those wheel than on the train-wheels, tilting on one of the train wheelsets. Is it so? I wonder how is the 4533 done? Would anyone be so king and (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Shaun Sullivan writes: SNIP (...) SNIP Are you saying there's a plastic connection? Andreas (URL) off-topic.fun (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) I agree - Jeroen really produces jaw-dropping work. It was an honor and privelage to be able to collaborate with him. (...) It really is an amazing little program. Actually, Kevin just recently produced the next version of the program, which (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Thanks Jake! Actually, that's how this project got started. I looked around the LEGO room, and realized that I needed some more LEGO-type decor. Although it looked to be considerably more effort than simply going out and buying a poster of (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Hiya Lynsay, Thanks for the nice comments! Yup, this was what my file conversion question was for. THe line drawing schematic of the Hudson was in .dxf and .dwg (and even .dwx) formats, and I was trying to make them into JPEGs or the like. (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Thanks Mattias! The curves and flexible parts were definitely the challenge! For some of them (the cowcatcher and some of the side tubes) I simply used the flexible hose segments in LDRAW to simulate flex-tubing. For the rest (all of the (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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(...) Jeroen: Your presentation style and accompanying graphical artwork is refined to excellence. (...) Going to have to familiarize myself with this. So cool! (...) I can't say enough about how awesome it is to enjoy the cooperative nature of the (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish)
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| | Which 1x4x3 is better for skyscrapers: clear or transparent?
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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.trains)
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I was leaning towards the clear ones since they're a "neutral" color. Do the clear ones make the skyscraper look goofy? "Amy Hughes" <lugnews@amyhughes.org> wrote in message news:H8znBt.JF@lugnet.com... (...) one (...) the (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Which 1x4x3 is better for skyscrapers: clear or transparent?
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(...) I've used both in my buildings, but the blue ones are most visible in the one tower I built. I think the color helps with scale. In a real building, in the sunlight, you can't see inside very well. (URL) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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