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Ever since the GMLTC became one of the first clubs to build our trains 8-wide, we've run into problems trying to run long trains. Simply, the LEGO magnets aren't strong enough! Try to pull several 8-wide cars around a 180degree corner, and we'd (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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YEESH! Looking good guys! (URL) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yep. I've done it before. It even works with a regular Lego magnet in between the two, because then it is a "more powerful" magnet force holding the two cars together. Works well with the engine to first car magnet- if you needed more than (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Neat find. Thanks for sharing. I am thinking that judicious use of these would allow very very long trains to be run. (...) I hope you do! (21 years ago, 5-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hello John. I could even imagine replacing some of the original magnets in some of my couplers, provided I can find magnets that I can mechanically fit into the LEGO plastic ring. It would also be an interesting experiment, whether the 12V (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have absolutely NO idea what their original purpose was! The store is a "surplus store", that sells odds & ends - you never really know what you're going to find there. I'm going to pick up several dozen of them this week (for someone who (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Such magnets can usually be found in any electrical component supplier. UK residents can order them from maplin.co.uk (search the A-Z listing under magnets). They come in a range of sizes - 10mm diameter by 5mm depth should be about right and (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I had not thought of that, so I went to 'froogle' and found these: (URL) sure look like the ones I have (and at a cheaper price that I paid, too!!) JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Check out LeeValley.com They are a woodworking supply store and they deal with high end goods. They have an umconditional 3 month return policy and they are great to deal with. You can order on line and browse in Canadian or US dollars. Check (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well, in my experience they dont actually "work", they just "try" ;) but (from head) the principle is that when activated by a "switchmotor" a mechanism rises that will push/slide the magnets off each other by colliding with the little poles (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Here's one: (URL) C. (21 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Ah yes, but thats cheating ;) that one isnt set 7862 (it isnt even 12V track there..) Esger (21 years ago, 11-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You can't buy these magnets any more from these people - does anyone have another source? Thanks, Mike (18 years ago, 14-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yup. I got mine (URL) here>. HTH, JOHN (18 years ago, 14-Dec-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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