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Nice quickie review, James. I know it makes me look forward to getting it. It is a bummer somewhat about the "click-hingification" of those parts you mentioned. A question though; does the red hopper-ish car have a rotating center? It looks like a (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi Mark, Thanks for your answer. It works fine with the remote control. (...) This works fine for functions of type on/off, but for effect type of functions (like blowing the whistle on F2) the calls ldcc_function(1, 2, 1); and ldcc_function(1, 2, (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I recently bought some 4.5V and 12V train parts, including two 80s 12V motors, but no grip tyres. The engines slip a lot with just a few cars (mostly the steel axle trainbases from the 70s) Does someone know a good alternative for grip tyres. I (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 4512- thoughts
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I've gotten my first copy of 4512, and are reasonably impressed with it. As others have noted, the box showes 1/2 straights, but the set doesn't include them :(. The loco isn't too bad (fairly close to that of 4564, but not the same). New snowplow (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Roller Doors into a Baggage Car
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(...) <snipped loads of description; a good read> Excellent execution to this challenging design. I don't have the time right now to discuss. Gotta run. But, that gives me some time to think about working from you mods. Thanks! later, James Mathis (21 years ago, 18-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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James Mathis wrote: > Excellent! Thanks for taking the time to investigate this > construction, finding and reporting its real-brick faults, and > tackling some corrective design approaches. No problem - it's fun! >> The channels created by the 2x1 (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hello Alastair, Your original post was clear and I appreciate the feedback. I added the reply to point out a detail that is not very clear in the pictures I posted. I actually considered glassing in the grills but thought a little ventilation (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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hi! Here is a layout that puzzled me as a child. It took me some time to accept that they seemed to have cheated. (URL) and rebuild this in Track Designer. It won't work. Have a look at the level crossing at the right and the track to the top of the (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Excellent! Thanks for taking the time to investigate this construction, finding and reporting its real-brick faults, and tackling some corrective design approaches. (...) Oooh, 1/2-brick length change. Maybe going for two side-by-side roll up (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The original REALLY doesn't accept 8-wides. Of course, like yours, it accepts the 6-wides with railings, etc, but a true 8-wide... (URL) exceedingly tight squeeze, indeed. :^) -Stefan- (21 years ago, 18-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It's a great idea, but needs refining. I've tried building it, and there are a few problems. The channels created by the 2x1 panels have too much freedom - the door can slide left and right in a 10 wide, but the garage door won't fit in 9 wide (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I should have worked that one out! If it weren't for the Gulf Stream, we'd be in a similar position. In case it wasn't clear in my original posting, nice job, Mike! Alastair (21 years ago, 17-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Revision: BF 2003 LTC Container swap call for participation
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There have been a few changes discussed and agreed upon by many valued people in the community, so I am pleased to (re)announce the container swap at BF 2003! Robin from GFLTC has posted the latest revision of the "master list" for the original (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Yes it will, but only if its exactly 8 wide. NO overhang. My six wides have railings tacked on the outside and they just squeeze through. I also found You have to have at least two straights in front on either door or the train clips the door (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Here in Canada glassed in windows is a must, lest you have ice cubes instead of workers. I did leave the grills open at the top for ventilation. Mike (21 years ago, 17-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Part 824
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(...) spoked wheels. (Unfortunately, some of the wheels have seen better days.) :( After further investigation (aka digging through the lot) :) I found another piece that appears to identify what I have as coming from a #113 - a decorated blue 1 x 6 (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Part 824
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I believe it appeared in set 153, too (see the Lugnet note from Ben). Also, I have a picture of the actual part in my Vintage gallery: (URL) that helps, Clark (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Part 824
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What set(s) used part number 824? ((URL)) I obtained some of them in a lot I won on eBay. I've determined that one set they were used in is #113. (< (URL)) Pictures of that set shows them fitted with 4-stud wheels, the ones I have are fitted with (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Trainshed version 2.0
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Impressive - although more than a rebuild, at three times the size! (...) Maybe, although most UK train sheds are that colour - well, more like sand red actually - brick. (...) Sizewise it feels like a real trainshed, as might be seen in a UK city. (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Display cards
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What are you bringing to BrickFest? Although bringing your LEGO creations and something to the show is not required, it is highly encouraged. If you can’t bring very much because of your travel circumstances then don’t worry. Ship it up or you can (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.trains) !
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| | A&M LWorks Presents a Andrzej M. Szlaga's Koef 3 Switcher Engine BIs
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A&M LWorks is proud to present Andrzej M. Szlaga's Koef 3 Switcher Engine Building Instructions! This is a wonderful model and best of all it's *SO CUTE* (according to my wife). =) Without further adue you can get the BIs either in LDraw or Flash (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.inst)
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| | Re: BF 2003 LTC Container swap call for participation
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Being that the NILTC is an 8-wide train club I would personally rather build 6 stud wide 24 plus stud long containers verses the LEGO company’s version of 4 studs wide 8 studs long. The 8-wide train version is more realistic and provides more room (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: BF 2003 LTC Container swap call for participation
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(...) I know Robin W. did a great chart on what clubs had what at one time, maybe he can make that public. I think it would be a great help in figuring out what clubs need what. I am tempted to make a new set of containers for the 2003 year, kind of (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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I better put an oar in. I asked Rob to coordinate this rather than trying to do it myself because I've got a pretty full plate and because he's from a club that wasn't in on the first one... I appreciate him stepping up to this task! (...) I asked (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: BF 2003 LTC Container swap call for participation
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To better explain the thought process behind this particular container swap, I have decided to reply to my own post with some more details. This swap was planned to be an entirely new swap. My thoughts were to hold an annual swap an treat the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | BF 2003 LTC Container swap call for participation
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I will be heading up this year's LTC container swap. If your club is interested in participating, please reply with your club affiliation and email address here. Or drop me an email at rob@msltc.org with your information. If participating, please (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | [rtlToronto] rtlToronto at the Maple Leaf 2003 NMRA Show
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NMRA Maple Leaf 2003 Train Show July 19-20th, 2003 Saturday 10AM-5PM Sunday 10AM-4PM International Centre 6900 Airport Road Mississauga, Ontario Adult $10 Kids under 6 Free Kids (age 6 -12) $4 Seniors $8 (URL) folks, rtlToronto will be presenting (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Roller Doors into a Baggage Car
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(...) I haven't real-brick-built this design. I'm not sure how far they might roll up-- maybe only a couple of bricks height? At most only half the height of the rolling doors if one where to allow the top part of the door to roll down on the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Impressive. You mentioned they don't roll up all the way... How far do they roll up? Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) MichLUG> (21 years ago, 16-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Roller Doors into a Baggage Car
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(...) Very nice solution. It looks great! Niels (21 years ago, 16-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: koef3
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Andrzej, Please email me at "jediagh@yahoo.com". The email address that I have for you is giving me errors! I just used it last night and it was okay. =( In any case I'm almost done with our project and want to get your okay before it becomes (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Roller Doors into a Baggage Car
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Here is a potential method of inserting (URL) roller doors into a baggage car>. For some time I have wanted to get the town garage roller doors into a baggage car. I do realize that the proposed configuration linked to below would not roll up all (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | BayLTC at GATS this weekend!
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FREMONT, CA - This is just a reminder that the Bay Area LEGO Train Club is displaying at the Great American Train Show this weekend in San Mateo, CA. All the details are on our web site: (URL) Clark Co-Founder, BayLTC/BayLUG Club Representative, (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jul-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Did I miss something? What is so intresting about a 1/2-track segment???
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(...) I know I'm chiming in a bit late in this discussion, but I've recently perfected creating solderless 4 and 8 stud long straights and curves. The secrets are removing the rails before cutting the plastic and conductive aluminum tape placed (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Did I miss something? What is so intresting about a 1/2-track segment???
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"Reinhard "Ben" Beneke" <ben@1000steine.SPAM-block.com> wrote in message news:HI18Iz.1qGs@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) AFOLs (...) Everytime I see a reference to these pages I have to go back and look at Ben's April Fools catalog: (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Did I miss something? What is so intresting about a 1/2-track segment???
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(...) Hi Jeroen, as the others told already: you need it to fix geometry problems with odd angles. And with the straight-curve-strai.....-system, you can make up lots of new curve radius', with half straights. I would(*) even suggest quarter (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: LDCC + LokSound = true
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Hi Thomas, Glad to hear LDCC is working for you - with a new brand of decoder and sound, no less! :-) With version 1.05 of LDCC (the current beta), you can use the RCX remote control to activate functions F1 through F4 in addition to the headlight (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | LDCC + LokSound = true
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Hi everybody! Many thanks to Mark Riley for giving us LDCC!!! This weekend I tested LDCC with an ESU LokSound2 decoder, and it is fabulous. Now I have a steamer which puffs and cuffs around, and it runs very smooth. My wish for a new LDCC version is (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | MANFRED, read this please!!!! (10001/(4558) & 10002(4547) Club car)
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(...) Hi Manfred, I tried replying to your email at least three times, but everytime your server rejects my email. So here is the reply. Hello Manfred!! Yor pictures are perfect - THANKS A TON!!! :-) Perhaps it's just me, but I always like how the (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Did I miss something? What is so intresting about a 1/2-track segment???
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(...) You're alright so long as you always build corners that turn right-angles every time. When you start skewing tracks using curves, or laying tracks through cityscapes at various odd angles, you sometimes end up short by a little bit. (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Did I miss something? What is so intresting about a 1/2-track segment???
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"John" <John@TCLTC.org> wrote in message news:HHxwno.1508@lugnet.com... (...) True, I should get out more... (...) want (...) guess (...) then (...) don't (...) middle (...) All very well, but I don't see the pro's of half a track; bigger radius (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Large Red wheel turned into train wheels with Homemade sleave put on !
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(...) If you contact me I'll send you an email address of a fella, Stefan, in Germany. If you ask nicely he may make you some in his next batch. You may have to wait but he's very friendly and made some perfect rims for me. You cannot pay by paypal (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Large Red wheel turned into train wheels with Homemade sleave put on !
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I've been looking at alot of the train pictures at the FGLTC site.On your custom made steam trains . For the drive wheels ,you have metal sleave put onto the Large red spoked wheel.I like this idea,for the drive wheels on your steam trains.They look (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Trainshed version 2.0
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(...) Oooohhh... Pretty!! (Or "handsome", if you prefer! *grin*) I especially like this picture, it feels like you're inside a real-life shed: (URL) GMLTC (21 years ago, 13-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Did I miss something? What is so intresting about a 1/2-track segment???
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(...) lol Jeroen, you've been building virtually for too long;-) In the real world, and especially when creating a large train layout, you want the track to go where you want it to go, not where it wants to go. I guess that there would never be a (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Trainshed version 2.0
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Cool MOC. The light streaming through the windows also adds a nice air to it. The color is nice too. But will it fit 8-wides? :^p Just kidding. Cool redesign. -Stefan- (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Did I miss something? What is so intresting about a 1/2-track segment???
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(...) It allows for different track configurations. For example, you can extend a track by only half to set it differently relative to a baseplate. Or, you could make a siding fit into a space a bit better, etc. -Stefan- (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Trainshed version 2.0
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As much as I was impress with the Trainshed - 10027 I felt it had some short comings. First was that no matter how you set it up, open or closed, it was only half a building. Second was that it was too short. Even opened up it was too short for two (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Did I miss something? What is so intresting about a 1/2-track segment???
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"Bruce S. Chamberlain" <sten@woz.org> wrote in message news:EE00913A-B42F-1...woz.org... (...) Why would one want a half straight track? Jeroen (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Did I miss something? 1/2-track segment in 4512?
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James, I just checked the box of my 4512 set and the picture is the same showing 2 half track straight tracks, but my set included 17 curve track, three straight track and a switch. I hope half straight track are coming. Bruce (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Did I miss something? 1/2-track segment in 4512?
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(...) Klaas, Thank you for your aptitude in both German and English, and your willingness to visit Lugnet, as well as 1000Steine. Thank you very much for the summary on this subject. best regards, James Mathis (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: DCC party
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(...) How it's looking for me tomorrow (saturday) I go for coffee in the morning with the buddies. Discuss hair, nails and such... Then I need a haircut so to my sister-in-law's house for that. Then I have work stuff to deal with--I'll unload the (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Did I miss something? 1/2-track segment in 4512?
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Hi James, I do read German (and participate daily at 1000Steine) and this is what the thread was about: these prototypes are indeed pictured, but NOT enclosed. Nevertheless, it's a sign that our half-track wishes have the attention of the Firm! (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Did I miss something? 1/2-track segment in 4512?
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Whoa, that is interesting... I just got the Summer 2003 catalog, unfortunately it doesn't show much track, just one full straight and the switch and curves in the set. That's definitely a half-track though, you can see the locks on it. Since those (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Did I miss something? 1/2-track segment in 4512?
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I'm guessing this topic came up in the 1000steine forum, but I don't read German language. Has this topic come and gone here in .trains, and I missed it? Sandy Kostow highlights what appears to be (URL) two 1/2-length (8 stud length) 9v train track (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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| | Re: DCC party
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(...) I've never claimed ANY electronics experience. In fact, I regularily tell people like Mario I have ZERO experience in ANYTHING. Statements heard from me include: -Which direction to you put the resistors in? -Boy, this SQL stuff is so (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thank you for the advice, it's definitly appreciated. I'm off to George's Trains to night to pic up the decoders, and other supplies. I'll definitly be getting one of those curved exacto blades. I'm hoping Calum, with all of his claimed (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Grade Crossing Question
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(...) house-under-construction if you don't mind, it looks like it might work with slopes, and I always have to do weird roofs for a lack of slopes. (...) nice use of those Final Duel corridor-thingies. (...) Indeed! I wouldn't be trying such a (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: DCC party
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(...) talk (...) going to (...) Since you're having a nail... er, umm... *DCC* party, I thought I'd pass along a few useful tips: Before cutting the tabs that hold the bottom motor plate on, place some tape on the bottom plate so that you don't (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1000Steineland 2003 images
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Hi Bryan! (...) They were all build by René the webmaster of (URL) .. he is a big medival and castle fan! (...) Have you seen the growing collection of pictures at (URL) allready? Check "Modelabschnitt VI" for René's and Jojo's scene. (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 1000steine-Land in Berlin - a review with pictures
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Looking through all the pictures of this event has left me rather depressed! Sometimes seeing others amazing models is inspirational and at other time you just think, I could never do that, might as well give up! Oh well, try to be positive (not (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 1000steine-Land in Berlin - a review with pictures
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Hi Ben! many many thanks for summarizing all the great aspects from our 1000steine-Land in Berlin. The whole event wasn't only a big get-together of some of the finest European MOCs, it also was a big step into more personal contacts among fans and (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | 8-Wide 0-Series Shinkansen
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I built an 8-stud-wide 0-series Shinkansen. The whole model started from an idea to use the 2x4 wedge plates as a windscreen. I tried it and it looked good, so I did the rest of the model. I must acknowlege Dave Fossett, an endless source of (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Grade Crossing Question
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Stefan, here's two ways that I've tackled that problem... (URL) you can also do this too (URL) the easiest thing to do is not have a street crossing the curved railroad tracks! LOL! Anyway, hope these 2 pics help you with some ideas! Ray Silva SPLTC (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Grade Crossing Question
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Hi all, Did a search but couldn't find anything, so... Does anyone know of any curved grade crossings that have been done (I know Lego hasn't made any obviously, I mean if any MOCs exist)? Thanks in advance. -Stefan- (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1000steine-Land in Berlin - a review with pictures
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(...) Ben, Thank you very much for the excellent description and chosen highlights of this unprecidented German LEGO(R) fan event. What a pleasure to be received into the company headquarters in March and to receive such nice cooperation and (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.de, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: 1000steine-Land in Berlin - a review with pictures
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(...) Thanks for that comprehensive report, Ben! I am simply amazed at all of the pics from 1000steine-Land 2003! It is easily the most impressive collection of AFOL MOCs I have ever seen -- Totally Ehrfürchtig Dudes! You are all to be congratulated (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.de, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | 1000steine-Land in Berlin - a review with pictures
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Hello to all LEGO Fans! As some might have seen in a few highlighted Lugnet-postings, there has been "our" 1000steine-Land in Berlin/Germany last weekend. I just wanted to give a short show report here and share some insight views from a (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.de, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.general, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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| | Re: 1000Steineland 2003 images
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Things around Lugnet are really slow. I'm surprised that more people have not commented on how amazing the 1000Steinland exhibits are. I really like the multi-colored medival houses by the port: (from Ben's gallery) (URL) shot alone shows what you (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.de)
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| | Re: 1000Steineland 2003 images
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Hi Jan-Albert, It was really nice to meet so many LEGO AFOLs. And we especially enjoyed the austrian, hungarian and dutch LEGO fans. We had so much fun! Not only that this event was really H-U-G-E! It has so many details and perfect models, I`ve (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LDCC and Boosters
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(...) is the (...) sends a (...) comnand to (...) know of (...) Actually, LDCC sends out what is called an "Accessory Decoder Packet" to control the switch motors. This is a different type of packet than those sent to the mobile decoders in the (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LDCC and Boosters
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Yes (to the second question :), the booster code will cut power if the polarity of the track power hasn't changed for 10 milliseconds (or if no power is detected). Basicly, the command station is always sending out packets by flipping the polarity (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: LDCC and Boosters
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Well done! and THANKS! I tried Sunday night to use lacc as both a decoder and booster, but I didn't have a proper "sensor" (couldn't find my second 9v light), and none of my jury-rigged versions did the trick. I'll pick up some resistors and build a (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Just curious: Would it also work if the booster is powered by an external source and the LDCC RCX draws its power from the track? Or does the booster have to sense the presence of the DCC controller before it supplies power? (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) (URL) Thanks Jan-Albert! You have been faster than me once again.... I wanted to do a Lugnet posting this evening, but now I see you have already told nearly everything we have seen at the 1000steine-Land 2003 in Berlin. Maybe I should add a (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, lugnet.events, lugnet.space, lugnet.events, FTX)
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I gotta ask, since I dunno which way I'm going here, SCLTC, SPLTC?? Are you guys going with an 8 wide layout? I you are I'd rather be a memeber of SPLTC cause I build 95% 8 wide... Its all up to you if you want me though... Josh (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I am pleased to announce the formation of the Southern Pacific LEGO® Train Club (SPLTC). We are based in the southern California region and plan on doing shows throughout the southwest. Our website will be up within the next few weeks at (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, FTX) !!
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(...) Danke für die Bilder. Ich konnte leider nicht kommen, da ich am Montag eine Klausur geschrieben habe. Die ich aber nicht hätte mitschreiben brauchen. grrr :-|| CU Bernd (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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I have 2 AC RCXen. Jeff E (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Well I already returned Sunday night from Berlin, but needed some time to catch up on sleep, sort out the stuff again and upload the pictures but it's all done now... (URL) note of the following WONDERFUL train MOC's: - The huge railwaystation from (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.de) !
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Ok, I think I have it fixed. Apparently, nqc doesn't like .srec files that have gaps in the memory sequence. So, I just added some zeroes in those spots to makes things copacetic... :-) I tested it with the Win32 version of nqc 2.4 a4 and it seems (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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1.04beta isn't working with nqc 2.2r1 for Linux :(. After the download completes I get a SOUND_FAST_UP then the LCD goes blank and the RCX is completely unresponsive. I have to pull the batteries to reset it. This happens with both lacc104.srec and (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) you (...) Yep, I just tried it: I fed the track power straight into the RCX 1.0 power input jack (and to the lamp brick "sensor" attached to sensor port 1). The switch motors do operate slower, probably because they're seeing something like 7V (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I was wondering if there is a DC component to the DCC signaling such that you could actually draw the power from the track to power the decoder RCXs? SteveB (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) K, tested the new firmware of Marks in 2 RCX's--one 'master', one 'slave'. Used the lamp bricks as the resistor as well. Works mighty impressive. My problem is I only have 1 AC RCX right now so the slave was running off of batteries. I can see (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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"Stefan Garcia" <sastrei@netscape.net> wrote in message news:HHG848.1wCG@lugnet.com... (...) see what (...) I don't know what the other 100 set numbers are but I do know why the mixup was made on the new Level Crossing. When Jake sent me the (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, that's correct, the decoder RCX still needs to be powered, but it doesn't have to be AC, you can use batteries since the switches aren't drawing lots of continuous power. (...) That would be great. They're not cheap, though. The ones my (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Just got my first electric train! 10001/(4558) & 10002(4547) Club car
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(...) Ah. This golden tip is too late for you, but you could pass it on to others: Some train sets contain the regulator + adaptor pack + train lead, therefore people collecting LEGO trains generally have more of these than they can use for (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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First of all thanks for your in depth answer. :) (...) I also noticed they changed a pigtails to a ponytail. (...) No, I was only wondering for less fortunate parents who might want to buy one for their kid but can't afford all that expensive (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello all, Interesting news for green engine builders: The new Belville promo set #5873 containes a green 9L Technic Flex System Hose. I've found this polybag in a C1000 store, this is a Dutch supermarket chain. With friendly greetings, M. (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks! :) (...) If you will build my engine I'll be very happy. Maybe you will improve it? I'd like to see some pictures! shgg. (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Cost reduction. These sets were orinilally Shop at Home exclusives, and their first attempt on the "LEGO Ledgends" line to re-release admired historic sets. Back then they could not know for sure how successfull these would be! (...) I guess (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Thanks Anne and sorry for the delayed reply (I'm enjoying the holiday weekend). I'm actually a Guacho (UCSB) but I do cheer for the Bears during football season. B. (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.edu)
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| | Review of new Grand Central Station (4513) set
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Set: 4513 Grand Central Station Pieces: 344 Price: $50 Main Model: The main model is a modern looking train station. This is a significantly bigger station than the older "red" station, and also has much more interesting architecture. In fact, I (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.reviews, lugnet.trains)
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This is great. I have one question. I assume that the DCC stationary decoder does need to be powdered and it can be powered by either batteries or AC/DC 9 volt adapator. Have you thought about using a soundtraxx decoder to add sound to the engines (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Ok! Here it is: (URL) B. Alano" <throwaway@insightbb.com> wrote in message news:HHFAID.23LF@lugnet.com... (...) by (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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"Stephane Simard" <plague@videotron.ca> wrote in message news:HHH4ut.Lpu@lugnet.com... (...) 10002) :-) (...) Yes, You can use the Lego battery box or Lego Solar. You will not have any regulation though. (URL) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Just got my first electric train! 10001/(4558) & 10002(4547) Club car
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(...) Nevermind that question - I just checked, and I actually got all clear train windows. :) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Just got my first electric train! 10001/(4558) & 10002(4547) Club car
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Hi all train fanatics. I just received my first electric train: the metroliner kit (10001 + 10002) :-) I quickly scanned through the contents of the box. (I usually only buy Technic & Town) A few questions: 1) Why are the boxes black and white? (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Pictures of SCLTC's latest show!
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SCLTC finished its latest show, which ran June 27-28, 2003. We displayed at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, CA. (URL) let the picture the rest of the talking (insert overused cliche here). (URL) - Thomas Michon (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.us.lugola, FTX) !
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