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| (...) Cool. I think that this is the key to getting DCC into wider use. After all, there are only so many trains that will fit onto a layout unless it is truly massive. But there are a lot of potentially motorized items on a layout that could be (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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| In lugnet.trains, Chris Phillips wrote: snip (...) I'm just going thru my mind (which is always a bad idea), and this would be, as stated, very easy-- My DCC chip has motor out, and 2 light wires out. Connect 'em to a electric plate and we're good (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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| In lugnet.trains, Chris Phillips wrote: snip (...) snip (...) I know that I was one of those 30, Chris--sorry about not getting back to you. I d/led it but never actually used it yet :( So busy just getting a layout up and running--making buildings, (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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| (...) I have been working on a different project toward the same end-- improved train layout automation, and I have had similar questions as to whether it is worth the effort for the small number of people who might actually benefit from it. Since (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Digitrax DZ123
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| (...) of (...) I just (...) that this (...) the (...) sites (...) Here's a link to Loys Toys (in Arkansas!!!) and some "street" prices: (URL) (also from Arkansas!) LOL (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: Roundhouse project
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| (...) The idea is solid. However if I check the pictures of the first models the height is too low for many models... I'd make it at least 2 bricks higher, the LEGO Caboose might do nice as a try-out, or the 4551 with panto's up. Also, what happens (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
| | | | | RE: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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| (...) Dave, don't take ALL the fun out of driving your trains :-) How about being able to focus on just one train that you control, but automate things so the OTHER trains don't hit yours? Your description was great, except that it involves MANY (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
| | | | | Re: LEGO Track Geometry page
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| (...) This is great. It's so great I put it in the header of the newsgroup. however I think it's missing some other info, specifically some of the diagonal stuff that was asked about recently and a few other tricks. I'd love to see it enhanced to (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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| In lugnet.trains, Ralph Hempel wrote: <snip> (...) Now here's a thought--a truly automated layout, such as the following-- The RCX has sensors (either light or magnetic/light (as Jeff Elliot made up) to detect the trains as they pass) connected to (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
| | | | | Trains, DCC, and pbForth
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| All, As I've mentioned before, I have a version of pbForth firmware for the RCX that allows you to control trains modified with DCC controllers. The benefit of pbForth is that you can write, test, and debug your application interactively using (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics.rcx.pbforth)
| | | | | Roundhouse project
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| I've always had fun building various roundhouses for my trains. Now for something bigger - The Roundhouse Project. I've developed a standard design for a single bay. Each bay can be connected to another to make a roundhouse with two, three, or as (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: LEGO Track Geometry page
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| (...) Interesting stuff. I wan't aware of the 12-straight model. Mathematically, I can see this works because of two things: 1. The two curves at either end do the job of a thirteenth straight aligned on this diagonal. 2. The result is a 5-12-13 (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Holiday shopping? Think about Train Power Stuff...
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| Note that Target likes to clearance all their "Winter Holiday" power cords after Xmas, often just because they're green. I picked up several of the "cross" splitters January for about $.25-.50 if I remember right. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: LEGO Track Geometry page
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| (...) Hey, Thanks for posting this. It will prove usefull when it comes to planing my next layout. thank you for throwing this together. OnDrew NILTC (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
| | | | | LEGO Track Geometry page
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| I've put together a page with some of my thoughts about LEGO track geometry. Please take a look and tell me what you think! (URL) --Bill. (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish.html, FTX) !!
| | | | | Train Track
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| Jake, In light of the changing shade of gray, I'm sure many Train Clubs will not care for multiple shades of track, so is there any possibility of: a) providing the "old" stock of track to train clubs for a discount, or b) creating a new track kit (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: Pantographs...
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| Fraid I can't answer most of your questions but: In the UK nearly all electric locos and multiple units now have the single arm type pantograph. They all have only one so the direction the pantograph faces does not seeem to matter, They run upto (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: The RobRail Yard at LIC Orlando
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| Ok GFLUG guys I'm coming down to Disney next week (11/23-11/26) and I'll be checking up on your display at the LIC. jt (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
| | | | | NELUG displays at 11/03 Greenberg Train Show in Wilmington MA.
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| NELUG showed one of its most changed layouts at the 11/03 Greenberg train Show in Wilmington MA. About 80% of all the buildings were new to the layout. Pictures can be found at. (URL) Kingsley (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
| | | | | Pantographs...
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| Hi all! A friend and I were talking about pantographs the other day, and we have a question which you might be able to answer... The old style, with 2 sides, is common. /\ \/ As well are "sleighs" and round pantographs for trams. The new one are (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
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