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(...) It was (...) are to (...) for (...) instruction (...) surges (...) The CPU instructions can be anywhere from 1/8 to 1 microsecond (or longer) in duration. Assuming you could sync up to within 1us, you'd still be off by ~2% since the pulse (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have tried hard to make a bogie pickup with out success, mainly due to the difficulty fashioning a metalic pickup that is reliable. There is a disadvantage in powering the lights direct from the track (which of course is possible) and that (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I don't think you can, because there would be no sinc between the boosters. :( (...) I'd like to see this written into the code. It seems to be the only way that it would be possible to do it. (use one RCX as master and multi as slaves, all (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm wondering how you could possibly get the signals synced closely enough for this to work without a physical cable connecting the two RCX internals (clocks??? I dunno). What is the cycle timing on these compared to instruction clock rate? (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) So, they're 10K, not 1K as they appear. Anyways, I'll be doing a write up of this sensor and the slave code soon. Mark (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) to (...) use a (...) you (...) connecting (...) I haven't really looked at commercial DCC boosters, but I have been looking at the various homebrew designs on the net. Haven't gotten past the "contemplation" phase, though. :-) (...) was (...) (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Has anyone had any success using DCC Boosters with LDCC? There are ways to connect Boosters of different brands to command stations (e.g., you can use a Digitrax Booster with an EasyDCC command station). Although to do this, you need to know which (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have installed several Digitrax DN142's. I really like the "Back EMF" load compensation function. It helps with voltage droop on curves and hills. Also, shortly I will be getting a couple TCS M1's. These are cheaper than the DN142's and have (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Good question, here's a list of decoders I've heard of being installed inside a train motor (any others, anyone?): Digitrax DN121 Digitrax DZ143 Digitrax DN140 (discontinued product) Lenz LE0511W MRC AD330 Also, these decoders seem likely (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) for decoders, most of us are using digitrax decoders of various types. But, any DCC compatable decoder will work. The LDCC setup uses the mindstorms remote control to operate. For more info on DCC search lugnet.trains, and look at Tom's site (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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"John Hill" <johnhill@cnd.co.nz> wrote in message news:HGyE9L.3DI@lugnet.com... (...) DCC (...) programs. (...) about (...) I have (...) (which (...) feed (...) This is the bit I'm wondering about. What decoders and controllers are used? What work (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) There is nothing especially 'Lego' about the controller. Once you have installed the decoders in the train motor you can use any DCC train controller, there are a number of these and also some computer programs. When you look into this further (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) When you say LDCC do you mean DCC for RCX, or something else? If DCC for RCX, have you checked the header of this very newsgroup in web view? It has a link to Mark Riley's site... (URL) that helps. If it didn't, can you ask your question (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, I was wondering if there were any website that may contain details on the setup and control of LDCC. Are the RCX units required to control the trains or can this be done by a computer? Thanks, Peter Young. (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Steven, that is a really beautiful gallery full of wonderful MOCs! Among the models you show the passenger car is my favorite: very impressive, even in "standard red" this would have been an eye catcher! Thanks for sharing your links. Leg (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi John, what is the advantage of Ross' design against a design like this (without cutting parts)? (URL) Is the friction reduced? Or is there no special thought behind it? For most of my own designs of trucks I have ended up with a design like (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(Crosspost to technic, because my reply is more technic releated) (...) Back in the eighties I had a neigbour who was short of technic pistons (nr 3652 on peeron) and created several out of 2x2 bricks. He removed some abs from all sides to make the (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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Warning - I like to modify bricks. I understand the - now you've modified it, there's no way back - syndrome. So please allow me to make a suggestion. I try to "make" the parts I need out of parts that are so common that the act of modification (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) A search on bricklink will reveal the price of dark-red, and more importantly the dearth of parts available in that colour. Good luck with it anyway ... you'll be needing a lot of plates!! SteveH (BeLUG) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Studs Now On Bottom is just a (sarcastic?) variant that I've seen posted before! SteveH (BeLUG) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Actually, it was Ross' idea to use just one, but here is why I wouldn't use 2. Cutting the wheel out to me was no big deal. I would never use the element as it was. Now, cutting the brick is another story. Now you have committed its use for (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Don't you mean (URL) SNOT> (Studs Not On Top)? I've never heard of SNOB building before. (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow. Stunning work. The "crowds swarming on" scene is a favorite. I am going to have to try SNOB out, it seems a great idea for stretching limited colors farther. Toastercat seems to be a little, er "tanner"... than usual... Spotlighted! (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I wanna know how much that Dark red cost cause i was thinking of building a GP38-2 (8wide) with dark red & light yellow... Josh (21 years ago, 21-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) John, I just thought of something. Since you are taking apart 2x2 wheels, why not use two of them. If you snip off one of the loops that holds the axel on, then the two 2x2 axel bricks will sit flush to each other, and you have a 2x4 axel (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Another type of internationalisation! An Alco WDM2 of the Indian Railways is shown in a typical dark-red livery with yellow highlights. It is shown with an old-style coach, also in dark-red. This is a studs-down design (sometimes referred to as (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains) !
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(...) Thanks for these - I'll check it out. SteveH (21 years ago, 21-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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As promised, I posted pics of the revised version of my son Ross' Bettendorf truck design. They start (URL) HERE> (URL) JOHN (URL) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) LMAO, good one! Josh (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The funniest thing about that picture of you (at work) is that your colleague is playing solitaire in the background! ROTFL SteveB (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Well, I'm not OC, but I have this vice about mutilating. Actually I have a vice, and a drill, and a dremel tool, and... MWAHAHAHAHAHA -Rob (URL) Barile" <steve.e.barile@intel.com> wrote in message news:HGsH9y.1o37@lugnet.com... (...) ILTCO? (...) (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The bevel made him do it! JOHN (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) or two... (URL) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ["cockpit" SNOT technique?] (...) And if not in SNOT, possibly some black stickers would mock it up? (...) haha, :-)) It's always the same with any Lego® car: I can put my elbow on top of most standard limosins - Lego®-figs can't even look (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) lol! (...) I had taken some step by step photos, but pulled them because we made a slight variation that pulled the coupler in closer. I'll retake some and post them in Ross' folder. (...) lol We'll see about that! JOHN (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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In lugnet.trains, Steven House wrote: (snipped SHOCKING details) (...) Every committee, even an Organizing Commitee, has to have one black sheep. :) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Is this the kind of behaviour we should expect from the committee of ILTCO? (...) Any chance of an ldr for this? - the black in the photo is hard to see and the version on your 14wide pages appears not to be lego at all. (...) Provocative. You (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Sick AND wrong. (...) Don't let the dark side seduce you (further). Turn back now while you still can! (...) There really was no reason for this mod that I could see, other than to show that you're sick and depraved, you brick mutilator, you. (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm actually working on cleaning up the Rail Racers logo for some bigger decals, when I get it done I'll put them up on the web site for downloading. jt (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I'd like to make a few Railracers Boxcars with the Logo's for my Lego train layout, maybe a few containers, anyone have decals/stickers made up of the logo I could get? Josh (gonna build the railracer also, but...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yes, I would like to have some vertically oriented plates to frame the "cockpit" windows. Too much wrap-around glass in this current v1 form. (URL) (...) le Shuttle version 3: (URL) (...) I definitely appreciate the criticism! Go! (...) Yes, (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Oh, this is a great picture! Thanks. I was wondering if this was the case, but none of the pictures I'd found showed this Bo-Bo-Bo configuration so nicely. I'll work on trying to change the wheels out. le Shuttle is evolving. I've tried to (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That one is great, James! I like the nose design, the built logo of Amtrak and the colour sceeme. Maybe the "cockpit" could be done with some more details by any kind of SNOT technique? (URL) (...) (URL) (...) Without too much critism, but (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I like the models, epecially the Sikorsky but the Eurotunnel loco should be a Bo-Bo-Bo, i.e. it should have three bogies see (URL) This would make and interesting challenge to build to cope with Lego curves Tim (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) indeed, the construction of this beast may be very different (e.g. metallic contact, 0 resistance... and a lot of bounce almost completely avoided with conductive rubber) Philo (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) Congratulations! You have probably found one of the best shows to do. The Train Collectors Association is one of the kindest and most courteous group of people I have ever dealt with. Their yearly convention was in Chicago last year and the (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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The Southern California LEGO® Train Club is pleased to announce our second appearance at the TCA 49th National Convention at the Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, California ((URL) ). The Ontario Convention Center, is located at 2000 Convention (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sbe, lugnet.announce)
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Thanks Philippe, I wasn't sure of the characteristics of the Cybermaster touch sensors. Also, I didn't want anyone thinking it was OK to use this guy: (URL) checking the resistance (yeah, I know it looks different, but you never know... :-) Mark (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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(...) All touch sensors I measured have a "pressed" resistance between 400 and 600 ohms (depends on touch sensors and on pressure, more pressure meaning lower resistance). Actually there is no separated resistor, you get the internal resistance of (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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Gggggeeeeeettttttt readyyyyy toooo Rumble!!!! It's Rail Racers® at Brickfest 2003!!! This is your chance to show the LEGO world what you are made of. We will be holding a head to head competition of Rail Racers at this year's Brickfest. You will be (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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With some time to browse the train galleries recently, I've tried initial design concepts for three trains: (links should take you to MOCpages) 1) (URL) United Aircraft's (Sikorsky) Turboliner in Amtrak livery>: (URL) 2) (URL) Eurotunnel le (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Not using power leads works great. I came up with a couple solutions last year, including one that uses a Bic pen clip, is super cheap, and is very low profile. Also, you don't have to damage your track (!). (URL) More info at: (URL) Rick (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) oops, here's the deep links: (URL) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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Here are 4 more pictures, taken by a visitor (Scott Lytlle, NGLTC) of my church, the first picture is of the now finished interior (benches, tile floor): (URL) one is an overview: (URL) pic is a side overview with the (8-wide capable :) ) train and (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, it does -sort off-. The switch only turns power on/off for the two inside rails. the two outside rails always remain electrically conductive. Since the outside rail goes all the way round, you would create equal polarity on the track that (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, it does -sort off-. The switch only turns power on/off for the two inside rails. the two outside rails always remain electrically conductive. Since the outside rail goes all the way round, you would create equal polarity on the track that (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi All, One of the features of the LDCC firmware is the ability to read the configuration variables out of a DCC decoder installed in a train motor. In order to do this, you need to connect a small circuit consisting of one or two resistors from the (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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I was thinking about setting up my second LEGO switching layout, with this one based on a prototypical track layout which features what amounts to a reverse loop. The loop area serves several industries and the lead into the loop goes to a yard, (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I (...) I use mostly mutilated pieces of track with a wire soldered onto them for my power connectors. Otherwise, it gets expensive feeding every 40 pieces or so. James P (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Thanks to LEGO, we're happy to announce that we just put up the inventory for the new High Speed Train set (4511). See it at (URL) and Jennifer Boger (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.inv) !
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(...) And a not too bad one, Stefan..... I have tried that last year on my (URL) renewed turntable> (and yes, there are some further modifications done to the track next to the turntable - in 12V it worked fine without these, because one could (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) What about soldering the leads to the rail? That way they wouldn't come off. The heat would be the only concern, though I don't think it would damage it alot. Just an idea. -Stefan- (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Gasp! Without consulting Conan first??? (the electrical guy). Hey, keep me posted as to what you find-- it sounds like a good idea. I will be having my leads in some mountain, so nobody would see the, err, mutilation anyway:-) (...) That why I (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Four? I count five, and that's not counting the one I have for my Husky Stack...:-) (...) Thanks for the props, Stefan! The trucks are my son's design. JOHN (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Have you tried not using the power leads at all? I haven't tried it, but it would seem that if you cut a 'normal' 9volt wire, split the end and strip a short section of wire -- you could pry up the metal part of a rail enough to slip the wire (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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John, these are absoulutely awesome. But FOUR Maersk conatainers?!?! :^p I like especially the use of the technic bars for the bracing, it nails the effect. And the bettendorf trucks look nice. -Stefan- (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hello Niels, The buffer plate (the part that comes in contact with the buffer of another wagon) should pont towards the -Z direction, because this is consistent with existing official part #4022 Train Buffer Beam (see picture): [LDrawPart (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That's what I'm just asking the community. Where should I put the buffer or bumper (or how it should be called in English ;-P ) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains)
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Hej Niels, I only just began creating parts myself, but here's my thoughts. The origin between the studs sounds oki, that'd make snapping it to the grid much easier. On what side the buffer is, is not that important I think. Perhaps there is some (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Just to avoid any misunderstandings: Is the bumper at the front? /Tore (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains)
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I am about to create the single train buffers into LDraw. What orientation shall I use, e.g. where to put the buffer: * -X (left) * +X (right) * -Z (front) * +Z (rear) I thought about putting the origin between the two studs. Niels (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains)
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(...) No, you are absolutely correct-- I forgot to put them on! I had taken pictures of the car and after posting them on Brickshelf, I noticed that 1 ladder was missing-- so I reshot them. Then I noticed the handbrakes... I didn't have the heart to (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Rarely do I post comments, good or bad, about people's MOCs, but this is a really great design. However, after working for the RR and climbing up and down on this type of car for years I have to notice that I didn't see any handbrake wheels on it. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Bill! Ahh. I forgot to list the lowlites;-) Due to the nice, low profile, the sides scrape the power leads. I need to shave them (the leads, that is) down in order for it to clear. Due to the semi-shrouded truck design (which is (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) J-2, Really nice! Questions: How does it make handle around curves and through switches? How tall is it with 2 containers stacked (is it less than 16 studs high?) Hope to see it irl when my work schedule allows me to make it to club :) -- Bill (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Whoops! Try (URL) HERE> instead! JOHN (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hello train enthusiasts- I have posted some new pics of my redesigned Gunderson Maxi-Stack III intermodal container car (URL) HERE> (URL) Highlights include: low design bracing (don't ask about the geometry; it was all trial and error) containers (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Nope, you didn't do anything bad -- your links were beautiful. :-) (...) It's conceivable that there might be a really poorly written miscreant newsreader/e-mail client in existence out there somewhere that get confused and think that the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Chris, :) Not to be picky, but actually, all of the URLs that Steve gave are perfectly valid and legal URLs. (...) His URLs don't contain spaces. The spaces you see are legal terminators of the URL, and the stuff after the space could be (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) That would be going to the wide-side then!!! SteveH (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) lol His malapropism was probably some subconscious 8wide slur:-) JOHN (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) Good Laud! That's raily funny. JOHN (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) Cool! It's a lot better than a censor! (...) Couldn't agree more. SteveH (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) We all know I need an editor! These discussions are what we hoped for. The worst casse would have been deaf ears! It helps us better communicate the goals and intensions for ILTCO. If ILTCO does not stand for, support, and properly represent (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) Man, I need more caffeine. I thought that first sentence was "Your aims as stated are very laughable"... Don't go there! *grin* JohnG, GMLTC fut john.is.a.geek... ;-) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) OK, I that's understodd - I just thought this needed to be clearer. On an earlier point you mentioned "descent" (I presume you don't mean I've gone to the dark side!!!). I meant to promote discussion rather than express dissent. SteveH (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) lugnet.trains is and will continue to be the discussion resource for world wide communication for LEGO train heads! ILTCO has no aspirations to be that and we have communicated our non-intensions to Todd specifically on this topic. The ILTCO (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) (disclaimer: I'm not on the ILTCO organizing committee) I don't think lugnet.trains is any more that gathering place than people make it, and I fully support ILTCO in their goal of becoming a resource and communication medium for LEGO train (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) All in all these hopes and aspirations sound great and I for one am keen to see it work. As a further point how do you intend to delineate between what happens on Lugnet/trains say and what happens on ILTCO? After all Lugnet/trains is the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) Good morning, Sunshine! JOHN (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) Well, by rights if even one Canadian LTC is a member than that would make the organization "international";-) Even still, we already have individual members from the UK, Germany, Netherlands, and no doubt more countries on the way. As a web (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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I guess John wakes up earlier than I being two time zones over. :) Thanks for the questions. We are planning to have a 6th executive member from Europe to be installed after we get through the boot strap period. I think there is a mention of this in (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) I think now I should have addressed this posting to all those interested in the ILTCO ... (...) Does the ILTCO have a public discussion forum? I thought LUGNET was best whilst the ILTCO was in its genesis phase. (...) You chose to use (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) Though I am not president of the ILTCO, I was a part of the group that formed the ILTCO constitution, so I will presume to try and respond to your questions. We tried to make everything about the ILTCO as simple as we could. When you start (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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Train Clubs Members! I am curious about the Club Cars that many of the clubs have. I am a member of the North Georgia Lego Train Club (NGLTC) and I frequently see James' impressive collection of club cars. My first question for the clubs is, "Do you (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Dear Mr President, May I ask the follwing questions concerning the constitution of ILTCO? 1. You have a huge lot of Bylaws, Policies and Procedures and TOS to get through during the joining procedure for a club who aims not to be (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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(...) I'm guessing that Chris must be receiving the post either via news or mail, rather than over the web interface. This sort of confusion does seem to be on the upswing now... not sure whether anything can actually be done to remediate it. (all (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.admin.suggestions)
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All the links worked for me when I previewed the post and also in the web interface to the lugnet.trains list. I believe that the spaces you are refering to might be the spaces between the <link label> pair, defined by FTX formating. Of course I am (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Not to be picky, but none of those are legal URL's. URL's are not allowed to have spaces in them - you are supposed to encode the spaces as %20. Its possible that you meant underscores, and not spaces. I didn't try all of them, but the 3 I did (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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Hi All, Well it's been a long road organizing ILTCO, but we're finally there! The organizing committee (OC) has been at it for 11 months, with about 2000 email messages on the OC list alone. We've had several face-to-face meetings and over 30 hours (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jun-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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