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(...) After we cleaned the tracks with steel wool, disassembled them, transported them to the road show and reassembled them, the coupler magnets still picked up a copious amount of steel wool fibers. I certainly wouldn't want to get *that* stuff (...) (21 years ago, 22-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I was thinking that as long as we are modifying the motors in a manner to perform better, I was looking at the possible places we could open the motor box to allow ventilation for the motor. Perhaps we could cut a hole on the bottom directly (...) (21 years ago, 22-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) At the Indianpolis LEGO Road Show this past Friday, we ran the same layout as John referred to at the top of this thread. All the heavy locos that ran the outer loop experienced the exact same symptoms as he mentioned above, to the point where (...) (21 years ago, 22-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) What I meant was: Maybe you can use the simple bricks at the ends of the roof, if you're just a bit short of the more sophisticated ones. (...) Yes, If all goes well. I've registerd for all 5 exibition days of the event, but not for the (...) (21 years ago, 21-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Track Designer models a pair of monorail upper and lower ramp parts as a single piece. Do you view this as a feature or a restriction? I can't recall seeing half of a ramp unconnected to the other half in a layout. Have you found a need for half a (...) (21 years ago, 21-Aug-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.trains)
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(...) The total wieght of those bricks is higher than the 6081 and plates on top. Leaves also enough room to put lightbulbs (or white LED's) in the top of the roof, witch can't be done with the 6215 bricks. Just thinking a bit ahead ... Regards, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Also be chary of changing the RATE of climb too fast or (in my view, although this is a bit controversial) changing the rate of climb on curves. See the FAQ: (URL) leads you to this excellent resource: (URL) that helps. (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) From what I understand the most you should slope the track is 1 plate per section. I've heard of people pushing it to 2 plates per section but it can lead to traction problems. Mike (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) They are actually stiff but you are able to move it around the connection. You can build a ramp though, however it does put stress on the motor letting you pull less cars. I'm not sure of the grade for the track is, I only operate a point to (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Hey guys, I am thinking of redesigning my arctic base and want to place a train in it. How flexable are the tracks? Can I make a ramp with them so that the train can go up and down without placing to much stress on the track pieces? Thanks, Larry (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains)
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Motorized Point 2 is undoubtedly my best work yet on trains (not saying much!) (URL) have a couple pics to add to version 2 which shows the track installed on the apparatus. (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Whoops, replying to my own post. OK, I put together a quick version of the single clutch machine. This one works on easy-to-move points. If it doesn't work well, you should just use the double-clutch point machine instead, with which I've (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm having a low-energy day. I'll throw together an LDR file and put the steps on Brickshelf shortly. Since I don't have them handy, I'm working from memory, so I'll get the key bits right and leave the rest as an exercise to the student. (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, the commuter train IS red, the orange look comes from the overlighting from my digital camera. Perhaps i should make a new picture for upload. The only Orange car is the partial build passenger car witch can be found at : (URL) painted (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) them (...) Gee, I thought I might get an answer sooner than that! :-) Too early to tell with any certainty about BFPDX, but I did run it by my NLSO and she's OK with being in Portland on Valentine's day, so hopefully everything else will fall (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, this is Jeff Elliott's design. We used them very successfully at the NMRA show this summer. Unfortunately he's very busy preparing to move, so probably won't be able to post details anytime soon. I've got copies of the easy throw model at (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Was it the one in the trains 2 room? I did snap some pics of that, because I'd love to have automated switches :) (4 URLs) that helps! (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The problem is, I saw it, held it in my hand, but was far too distracted to remember all the 'intricate' gearing and connections... Was tres sweet, though! I believe it was a JeffE design(tm). Dave K (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Following close on the heels of the inaugural show of the Central Ohio LEGO Train Club (COLTC), we had our 2nd display at the Mall on Tuttle Crossing, in Dublin, Ohio. Set up was on Friday night & the display lasted 2 days. Now to the picts! We have (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains) !!
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(...) Keep doing what you love James. I too have done a solo gig where I had put on display a 32' long cable-stayed bridge in a window at a toy store. Yes, a lot of work!!! When I was done and standing outside admiring it, a couple walked by and (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.boats)
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