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  Re: New Mathis Train Poster at digitalbricks
 
(...) I love it. So many beautiful MOC's, and all on one page. They look so good against the black background too. But I definitely won't be using the inkjet to print that. Yikes. Thanks for putting that together and sharing all those great MOC's (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  A nice F40PH
 
Here is a nice F40PH that captures the look of it really nicely: (URL) was nice and easy to build thanks to the clear instructions that Mr. Hayes included that I gave it a go a long time ago: (URL) thought I would showcase a nice example of a train (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Cantigny...The rest of the story.
 
The 1st midwest Lego show is history it was very sucessful. Planning has already begun for the 2nd! for the full story please visit: (URL) see all the show pics as well as a few pictures of Cantigny Park and their mechanised armor collection visit: (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
 
  Re: quick note on Ben's "beta" wheels
 
(...) Definitely flaged/blind/flanged, but I can't remember the spacing. I haven't modified the blind wheels for the new experimental closer spacing, so I think it's 5 studs between wheels. I'll probably end up re-de-flanging (John make new word!) (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: quick note on Ben's "beta" wheels
 
(...) Hey, thanks for the update! Nothing beats field trials! What's your current blind/flanged configuration? Still going flange/blind/flange to get the 8 stud total spacing, or something different? (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  quick note on Ben's "beta" wheels
 
I rebuilt my 'Challenger' (for about the 20th time) to use the drive wheels designed by Ben Fleskes. The GMLTC had our layout setup at the Jackson Street Roundhouse in St. Paul, so I finally got a chance to try out the Challenger with the new (...) (21 years ago, 8-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: New Mathis Train Poster at digitalbricks
 
(...) Had a look through it on screen, scrolling across and then down, didn't want there to be an end. Although I've seen a lot of these before to see them all together is great. Now all I need is for everyone in my department to go home early so I (...) (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: New Mathis Train Poster at digitalbricks
 
(...) Thanks! (...) Now, in light of a the UP logo use (which I didn't use), I am left to wonder if UP would hammer me for use of the Union Pacific name and livery. Uh, oh! (...) That NJ Transit design started with some excellent design study work (...) (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: Union Pacific Trademark Battle
 
(...) Plus they're very unfriendly to wannabee licensees and train clubs that want to use fallen flag tribute heralds. I have some personal experience dealing with UP and find them not to be the most fan friendly by any means (or vendor friendly (...) (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: First pictures from Cantigy
 
(URL) alot, I really appreciate you showing the shot of my mecha :) Also, the rest of the shots from the show are great, i love the acme bricks one!!! (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events, lugnet.castle)
 
  Re: Union Pacific Trademark Battle
 
(...) Wow. Dunno if this is more for o.t-d, but here's something-- If a company doesn't protect the trademarks related to their particular company right from day 1, and many years have passed, doesn't history show that they give up said trademarks-- (...) (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Union Pacific Trademark Battle
 
I read in the San Fransisco Chronicle this morning that UP is planning on charging for the use of their logo, INCLUDING any fallen flags for lines that UP has taken over. (URL) Kenny Paul (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Train layout
 
(...) Hi Philippe, Modified switch + motor + clutch + gear rack: (URL) one behind the shed is without motor on the photo. I don't have any detailed photos of it. Basicly it is made of a clutch and a wedge belt wheel on the same axle. The wheel turns (...) (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  First pictures from Cantigy
 
The Northern Illinois Lego Train Club welcomes all to the Cantigny Lego show. With four operating train layouts and other displays this is the largest Lego show ever to hit the midwest! If you can join us on Sunday please do! Pictures from Saturday (...) (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events, lugnet.castle)
 
  Re: New Mathis Train Poster at digitalbricks
 
"Tim David" <talltim@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HpI60K.DAG@lugnet.com... (...) poster (...) (that (...) but (...) message on (...) Hi, Sorry for the error. I have corrected it now. Jeroen (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: New Mathis Train Poster at digitalbricks
 
(...) Tim, I figured out this address for the JPG by guessing on the pdf-link (I also got a corrupted zip file): (URL) Poster! Great MOCs! I noticed you re-did your Santa Fe GE B40-8W in Union Pacific livery. Looks sweet. I also can't help but a get (...) (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: New Mathis Train Poster at digitalbricks
 
(...) went to check this out but the jpg link takes you shaun's shunter, the poster before and I also got a file is corrupted message when itried the pdf (that might be my comp tho) I looked for a a feedbank mail address on the site but couldn't (...) (21 years ago, 7-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  New Mathis Train Poster at digitalbricks
 
I've put together a 45 passenger train compilation poster of some of my MOCs. Jeroen is graciously hosting it for download. The poster is set to landscape orientaion of 3x2 feet at 200dpi. Thanks for checking it-- and all the other posters-- out at: (...) (21 years ago, 6-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !! 
 
  Re: Train layout
 
(...) Hi Thomas, I saw you used a motorized switch point on your layout. Which mechanism did you choose for this ? Regards, Philippe (21 years ago, 6-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Super Cheif Mods Question
 
(...) Thanks everyone! These answers are great and they were just whay I was looking for! I feel better prepared to show people how cool the Santa Fe is. Many thanks, now I shall retreat two doors down to the left. ;) e (21 years ago, 6-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  SCLTC at December Nights in San Diego
 
SCLTC opened its current layout at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum last night (December 5) for the first of two special evening showings from 17:00 to 21:00 as part of the annual December Nights celebration in Balboa Park (San Diego, CA). Total (...) (21 years ago, 6-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Super Cheif Mods Question
 
(...) Yep, the 10020 Santa Fe is a very cool set! If you need a quick impression how nice a Sante Fe with motor does look like, have a look at this tripel unit (sorry, at that time it still came without the light set - in the meantime I added it). (...) (21 years ago, 6-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Call me bragging, but...
 
...I just found and nearly complete (URL) #4534 LEGO Express> for $35 at a thrift store!! Only pieces missing were all the strait track and light. Woo-Hooo!! Be on the look out for some train MOCs! ;) Lord of the LEGO One Brick to Rule Them All! (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
 
  Re: PNLTC festival of trees - LEGO in space
 
<snip> (...) <snip autosig> Lots of wire. Everything on the tree had to be wired to the tree for transportation to the winning bidders house (or wherever else they want it) The FoT is a really nice form factor for LEGO. Plus it gives a lot of LEGO (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space)
 
  Re: PNLTC festival of trees - LEGO in space
 
(...) Nice job Ben. It's cool to see the LEGO clubs around the country taking part in the various FoTs. I'm guessing it was quite a task to get that globe to sit steady on top of the tree. jt ---...--- James J. Trobaugh North Georgia LEGO Train Club (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space)
 
  Re: BBB wheels + availability?
 
(...) Big Ben Bricks LLC is online at www.bigbenbricks.com I was hoping to make a large run in December in four colors, but I've discovered a couple of things that aren't quite right. So I'm taking this opportunity to optimize the design. That said, (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.announce)
 
  PNLTC festival of trees - LEGO in space
 
Lots of christmas trees this year. Here is one with a twist - it has a LEGO space theme featuring sets from the LEGO Space/Discovery lineup. PNLTC also had a 25' x 13' layout at the festival. The tree features: a large LEGO globe as a tree topper a (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space)
 
  I have three 7722 Train door stickers to give...
 
Hello train lovers, I recently acquired three black train doors on bricklink with "DB 7722" stickers on them and I don't need them. I only wanted the black doors! I know this set is old and many people sometimes lose the stickers. Anyone interested? (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Super Cheif Mods Question
 
(...) Eric, Just to elaborate on what Larry said. The instructions tell you step by step how to add the motor and shorten the fuel tank. The set even comes with the gray train motor "decorative sides" so that the motor matches the other wheels. TLC (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Train layout
 
Hi, Here's a layout I'm working on: (URL) requires some modified straight tracks. 6, 10 and 12 studs. I guess it will take me years and lots of LEGO to finish the landscape and buildings, if ever. :-) A problem is that S@H isn't available in Norway. (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  GMLTC to show with Santa this weekend
 
The Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club (www.gmltc.org) is pleased to announce we will be displaying our LEGO train layout at the 3rd Annual "Santa's Trainshop" event at the Minnesota Transportation Museum's Jackson Street Roundhouse in St. Paul, MN. (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)  
 
  Re: Super Cheif Mods Question
 
Hey Eric, did you get lost? I think .mech is 2 doors down on the right! ;P LOL bm (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Super Cheif Mods Question
 
(...) Ahh, I get it, and good idea, I may ask about a demo model for the floor then. Thank you! e (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: Super Cheif Mods Question
 
(...) I believe the instructions in the set include how to motorize it. So if you have one copy around that you can open up and build, you could then show people the instructions. Instruction scans won't be on BrickShelf until after the set is long (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Super Cheif Mods Question
 
[LEGOSet 10020] Friends at Lugnet.Trains I have a question. When I work at the Lego Store some people ask me about the Super Cheif. They want to know if it is motorized and I tell them the model is not, but, it can be modified to run as other Lego (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Under Construction
 
Check out our latest TOMP MOCs from our (URL) homepage>. The building under construction has been going on for sometime though the real purpose of it has been kept secret. (2 URLs) The crane has been built based on the (URL) 4552> set with some (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)  
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
M. Moolhuysen <moom@NOSPAM-chello.nl> wrote in message news:HpCB4D.F1D@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) would (...) Rotor 2 (...) hole (...) Plate (...) the (...) as the (...) around (...) I am sure there is a way around that problem. I just need to (...) (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Track Designer problem and other question
 
In lugnet.trains, Rob Hendrix wrote: ... (...) If you manage to get the source, I'd be interested as well. I'd like to be able to read Track Designer files into TrackDraw, but I don't have time to reverse engineer the files. (...) The Yahoo group (...) (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Atlanta Festival of Trees Setup complete
 
After many weeks of building sessions and getting things in order we finally got the (URL) North Georgia LEGO Train Club> tree set up at the (URL) Children's Healthcare of Atlanta> Festival of Trees. This year we had a bit smaller tree due to (...) (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.loc.us.ga.atl, lugnet.trains, FTX) !! 
 
  Track Designer problem and other question
 
First Question. Why does my Track Designer automatically place elevations under successive curves in my program? I have to reset elevations everytime I add curves to any layout. Next question. Where in the heCK is the source for this program? Geez, (...) (21 years ago, 4-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) Ah, suddenly I do understand what you ment here, but unfortunately this would not fit. A 4263 Technic Plate 1 x 4 with Holes under the 2711 Technic Rotor 2 Blade with 2 Studs (with one hole and 2 studs overlap, and only the other hole (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  BBB wheels + availability?
 
When?! bm (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: MOC 36 Axle Schnabel Car
 
Bruce, is there any way you can post instructions for this? I'd like to take a shot at building one of these and perhaps displaying it at a local train show. -HRH (21 years ago, 3-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) Maybe you could lengthen it with part #2905: Technic Triangle, if you don't mind that somewhere inside or under your nose it's sticking out sideways [LDrawPart 2905:7] (...) I have absolutely no clue what you're talking about here, we probably (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  4410 "steam engine junction"
 
There's a peek at a 2004 train set in the 4408 idea booklet. Sort of. (: -Erik (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.year.2004)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) Yep. I actually use this in MTW-1003 because I want the wobble this gives you (it's a bit taller of a pin than a normal bogie plate's pin which fits into two plates worth of space, this is a full brick thick or 2.5 plates) but the flexibility (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
Instead of a bogie plate you can always use a Tile, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin [LDrawPart 2460:0] This gives you more flexibility with how you attache beams etc. you alos don't have to have the pivot poit in the centre of the bogie. Tim (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
Tim David <talltim@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Hp3116.1Cp@lugnet.com... (...) 1 (...) right (...) between (...) Train (...) stud (...) the (...) 2 (...) that (...) I think it is time that I give my point of view here. I made some tests using (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Broken Train Motors
 
(...) Some silicon grease should do the trick and it doesn't damage the ABS. I use it sometimes on bogie pins with good results. Any decent hardware shop has it. Also, it's almost colorless so it won't look bad. (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Broken Train Motors
 
In lugnet.trains, Reinhard "Ben" Beneke wrote: <snip> (...) One or two of my clips have broken, but always the result of the engine careening off the layout and smashing on the ground. The other clip is still there so I haven't much worried about (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: DCC chip installed in accessory brick
 
(...) This sounds like a great solution if you can pull it off. This, or contacts at both ends with pickup on one end and motor power on the other, are what we'd been hoping LEGO would do in a redesign of the motor but Brad has said not to count on (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Broken Train Motors
 
(...) Hi Erik, I had that effect a (very) few times (**), but each time it has been my fault, that the hooks broke away. If you have parts attached on the hooks, you should not disassable them by bending them downwards. Instead try to pull them to (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: New Trains For 2004?
 
Larry Pieniazek <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:Hp4qKq.1wxJ@lugnet.com... (...) mean? (...) that's all (...) There should come a "real" version of the Hogwarts express in June next year... (ref: other lugnet post; own source) S (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: A couple of new train things
 
(...) I wish I could read German !! Or Dutch ,as my Name is Dutch. (...) Sorry ,I won't be going to brickfest. Were is Portland ? America ? I have just gone out and spent a months Lego budget. Buying a Digital camera. I have 20 new photos of the (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Broken Train Motors
 
On the ends of one of my 9v train motors the little hooks have broken off. Has anyone else had this problem? I store the motors in a safe place when I'm not using them, and it isn't like I broke them off for any reason. If the hooks get weak after (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Modular tables - need info
 
(...) Home Depot cut one 4x8 particle board into 3 ready to use tabletops. I spent $40 on 3 tables, not including 1x4s and screws which I already had, but including better table legs for $1.59 each. Plain 2x2s are terrible for this purpose. I was (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: DCC chip installed in accessory brick
 
(...) Well I was thinking of not actually installing the decoder in the motor - here's my idea: 1. Cut through the conductors under the 2x2 connector on the motor. 2. Connect the power pickups to 2 of the contacts, the motor to the other 2. 3. (...) (21 years ago, 29-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: New Trains For 2004?
 
(...) Beyond 4511 and 4512, the other world city sets, and the engine shed, you mean? Many of those were announced toward the end of 2003 so it's possible that's all we're getting for a while, who knows? (21 years ago, 29-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  New Trains For 2004?
 
Does anyone Know what new the ©Lego Train products are for year 2004? (21 years ago, 29-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: NovaLUG train show
 
(...) Sorry for the delayed response (holidays), and thanx for the kind words. (...) on truck) had clearance issues with some structures at this show. The timing was done with an older set that reads bar codes to program it. (can never remember the (...) (21 years ago, 29-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: OK whats going on here then?
 
(...) Yes please. I'll be glad to see this. I can't see what 7563 actuator is, so I am curious to see your solution. The english version will be an update from the french, where I will include all additional suggestions. Thank you, Philippe (21 years ago, 29-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: OK whats going on here then?
 
(...) Hi Philippe, I took at look at the FreeLug site but I could not see any description of the system I use which is the 7563 actuator, a piece of string (Lego of course!) and a dab of glue! Would you like me to send you a picture of what I do? (21 years ago, 29-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) Actually, not. We Europeans don't mind buffers :-) But the problem intrigued me, and I like to puzzle out technical solutions, so I gave it a try. (...) He wanted 2,5 stud offset. Because the magnets swivel around their horizontal axes they (...) (21 years ago, 29-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: DCC chip installed in accessory brick
 
(...) How about a Switcher with an on board de-coupler? ;O) Mike (21 years ago, 29-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  New Trains?
 
Does anyone Know what the ©Lego Train products are for year 2004 yet? (21 years ago, 29-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) I got the impression that that was what he was aming for, I wasn't certain that it would work tho as the coupling could just swing any which way. You could mount the coupling straight on the rotor arm but it wouldn't be at Lego™ standard (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) Tim, I like these little renderings you've been working up VERY much. I hope I can convince you to make up an FTX page with all of them in it, (which I would then link to from the header) (1) because it's good stuff, good stuff indeed. The use (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: 7 wide locomotive - Feedback would be appreciated
 
(...) A shortage of the new snowplow buffers meant I had to ration to the front only...for now. Mike (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: 7 wide locomotive - Feedback would be appreciated
 
(...) Thanks for the feedback Tim. and I'm definitely a convert. I've already built a passenger car 56 studs in VIA rail colors. and converted my stock car to 7 wide (44 studs) and both look great. I'll post pics once I get a few vital parts in the (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: 7 wide locomotive - Feedback would be appreciated
 
(...) Another 7 wide convert! (its working Ben!) Some really nice details on this model, the grill using (URL) is an original use for a fairly useless part and looks good. I think the triple sloped piece on the nose also works well as you say and I (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) You mean like (URL), very clever, you've done this before, haven't you! I wondered about the strength at first but the fact that the stud on top of the "Technic Rotor 2 Blade with 2 Studs" meshes with the bottom of the bogie plate just adds (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: OK whats going on here then?
 
(...) [...] (...) Well I'll take few days to do it. Please be patient. (...) No I was not, but then you met there a lot of common friends from Freelug. You lucky guys :-) Thank you. (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
Even better: by using this part: Technic Rotor 2 Blade with 2 Studs [LDrawPart 2711:7] you can achieve the desired 2,5 stud offset, by putting two Plates 1 x 1 Round under the part (one in the hole at one of the ends and the other right next to it) (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  7 wide locomotive - Feedback would be appreciated
 
As a challenge I rebuilt one of my 6 wide MOCs in 7 wide. It was a lot of fun to build and the 7 wide geometry lead to some interesting challenges. Centering the trucks and weight bricks were fairly easy as long as your supply of jumper plates (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: A couple of new train things
 
(...) SNIP (...) Both of us and Frank "Pudie" Abel have probably been the most active builders in the FGLTC, so it is no wonder, when I answer now. There are not too much of the Germans active at Lugnet, since we have the great (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) Check. That sort of thing is often done by builders who are putting their trucks somewhat inboard of the car ends so that the magnet can swivel freely and can reach the car end to mate with the next car. Real cars body mount their couplers in (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: OK whats going on here then?
 
(...) I can't speak for anyone else but I certainly think an article that collected several different point motorization schemes would be very useful so if you are willing to translate it and post it, please do! (and let us know about it)... (...) (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) Agreed! This might be the way to do it. It is not strong, but you can add a 1/2 brick technic bush ((URL) ) there - that might do it. (...) Beam - technic beam. Eg: (URL) then attaching the magnet to it. BR S (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) Sorry didn't see the reply to ross when i wrote my other mail how about something along this line (URL) still does not give you the 2.5 stud distance but might be a good starting point to go from. a couple of questions, do you want to use the (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) You need to be a bit cunning to get the coupling the right height but is not very complicated, see (URL) transparent buffer beam is at standard height. Tim (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) It does center it, but it does not give the 1/2 stud offset I need in the other direction. Also: 1) I cannot attach a beam to it and keep in in position. 2) using it as an extension is not an option as it is too wide (2 studs - well 1,5 from (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: OK whats going on here then?
 
(...) Hello, It is just a color shift due to the numeric camera I used to picture the switch point. Take it easy :-) Lego has nothing to do with that. By the way, it is a picture of a motorized switch point by a 2793c01 pneumatic cylinder. All the (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) Have you tried using one of these? (URL) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Bogie design (coupler)
 
Hi all! I am working on a new train, and I am blocked with the bogie design. It is a standard small bogie 6x4, but I do not use a normal coupler, as I do not want the buffers, secondly, the coupler must a bit away from bogie it self, something like (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  A folder full of inspiration
 
I don't think he (she?) posts here but I thought I'd bring this folder to the attention of anyone who doesn't browse Brickshelf (URL) full of great little industrial details, I especially like the pallet trucks (URL) and the powered version (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 27-Nov-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Lessons learned...
 
(...) Yuk. Yeah I've sheared one of the bogey pins before. Well OK it wasn't actually mine, but it still made me sad.... (...) It's the Alice's Restaurant Anti-Massacree Movement, and all you have to do to join is sing it the next time it comes (...) (21 years ago, 27-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: 0-4-2 Chloe
 
(...) That's really cute! I like how you used the red nacelles and wheel to create the body. The fire box is a nice touch, too. The only suggestion I might have would be to exaggerate the roof of the cab a bit (perhaps with an overhang) and make it (...) (21 years ago, 27-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: 0-4-2 Chloe
 
(...) I only had time for a quick perusal but I didn't see any modified bricks. Are you feeling OK? I ask because I care. We tend to worry about you when we don't see modded stuff. It's an, um..., interesting model. I see the inspiration. I think (...) (21 years ago, 27-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: DCC chip installed in accessory brick
 
I'm wondering...... Would it be possible to pull the metal wheels from a dead 9V train motor, and fit them into a standard wheelset frame, and convert it into a power pickup? Seems to me it should be possible, it's just how much work it would be. (...) (21 years ago, 27-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Lessons learned...
 
First lesson-- the DCC accessory block needs an actual motor attached to the motor output in order for the RCX LDCC to detect and program the DCC chip in the accessory brick. This I did not know. Was wondering what was wrong when I had the DCC (...) (21 years ago, 27-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
 
  0-4-2 Chloe
 
I made my first steam locomotive: (URL) on "THE MOCZ" LMKWYT! Rob (21 years ago, 27-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Updates on addresses of sites under ozBricks
 
Hi everybody, Due to few changes under ozBricks server, I wanted to update everybody regarding my sites: 1. The ozBricks links sites new address is: (URL) Links might not work for a while (until the entire changes will be done). Please updates your (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.castle, lugnet.cad, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.trains, lugnet.pirates, FTX)
 
  Re: DCC chip installed in accessory brick
 
In lugnet.trains, David Koudys wrote: So I have this perfectly good accessory brick And I have this perfectly good train motor that will take said accessory brick... and I've been surfing all day, tring to find some inspiration! And so far, a few (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: DCC chip installed in accessory brick
 
In lugnet.trains, John Hill wrote: <snip> (...) Lets see--there's Brickshelf... there's MOC pages... probably lots more but those are two specifically catering to the LEGO community :) I don't use either so you'd have to find info about setting up (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: DCC chip installed in accessory brick
 
(...) I have trouble accepting the destruction of a perfectly good 9V motor so I guess I will not be making many of these. Unless of course I stumble across a few 'dead' motors!! My best 12Volt locos have two motors so the power pick-up bogey has to (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: DCC chip installed in accessory brick
 
(...) Sweet! Love to see pics sometime :) Yeah, the 9v train housing is a strange animal, but I'm pretty much used to it now. My biggest qualm is the lack of 'fake middle wheel' expandability for 3 wheel power bogeys to emulate newer NA locos. Right (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: DCC chip installed in accessory brick
 
(...) Yes! It works, I came home this evening and cut open a perfectly good brand new 9V motor and put a 1.5 amp decoder inside and connected it to the 2x2 electrical plate on the motor housing. Now I have those old 12V locos running again. They (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: MOC 36 Axle Schnabel Car
 
(...) design? (...) Nah, its time for TLC to release that new radius curve they are keeping secret... Rob (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: A couple of new train things
 
(...) Thanks Ben ,for the link to the Rolling bricks site. Yes, it's a 7 wide ! It's funny that you replyed to my message . As I have been studying your trains ,and Holger Matthes trains, for a while now. I copied your design for the 7750 style (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  REMINDER: BayLTC at GATS this weekend!
 
For Immediate Release Contact: Russell Clark rclark@telis.org 408.605.5412 (cell) Please note, some of the information has been updated. SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA - The Bay Area LEGO Train Club (BayLTC) is pleased to announce that we have been (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.sacbb, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)


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