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(...) Have you seen these wheels after they've been "de-flanged"? For a 2-10-0, you could use four wheels 'as is', and 6 that had been their flanges removed. This would allow you to shorten the frame considerably. I know Ben is working on a way to (...) (21 years ago, 5-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Well I got my set a few days ago and have been playing with them to see how well they fit in. First of all, quality is very good! Color matches almost perfectly, the Technic axle fits perfect, the hole for the Technic pin is also perfect size, all (...) (21 years ago, 5-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Transparent Black Hinge Panel 2 x 4 x 3 & 1/3
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(...) If it ever does get made in trans-black, it will be part #44572, but if it had been made prior to last year, it would have been part #2582. Escape From Privet Drive was the last set released using the old finger-hinge version. Oddly enough, (...) (21 years ago, 5-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: TRAIN RIDE
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(...) Neato Steve! We @ SCLTC have a FEW layout loop video's, including being a minifig as an 8wide train passes pulling 1/2 the layout's rolling stock, but I don't think they have been posted yet so I'll post to the group begging for them to be (...) (21 years ago, 5-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, FTX)
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| | Re: Transparent Black Hinge Panel 2 x 4 x 3 & 1/3
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The part number in question would be 44572 if this part existed in Trans Black, which it currently does not. It's a new part that is only available in a couple of sets at the current time. Hopefully, we'll see more available in a wider variety of (...) (21 years ago, 5-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It is most certainly a 3D model. I'm studying to be a professional at it and there are certain hallmarks about it that "give it away" for me, such as the shadows and lack of reflections in the windows. Stunning render, though. -- Mark Nelson (21 years ago, 5-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Getting Started With LEGO Trains - it's almost here!
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(...) Congratulations, Jake! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy! To everyone considering buying this book - I had the opportunity to review it during production. I highly recommend it for both new and experienced train enthusiasts, and I (...) (21 years ago, 5-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Transparent Black Hinge Panel 2 x 4 x 3 & 1/3
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(...) Clifton: You may want to consider cross posting instead of multiple posting next time. This thread in trains and a parallel one in space ((URL) had the same set of followup question asked, the same answer by you pointing to the rendered model, (...) (21 years ago, 5-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Transparent Black Hinge Panel 2 x 4 x 3 & 1/3
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(...) and the other tools to make really great renderings, and his renderings often look a lot like the real thing. Hence, the window may not exist in that trans black color after all. If I am correct, this may be the first example of a rendering (...) (21 years ago, 5-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Getting Started With LEGO Trains - it's almost here!
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After many months of hard work and waiting, my new book "Getting Started With LEGO Trains" is almost here! As we speak, the bulk of the books are on a ship on its way to San Francisco, and should arrive any time. I'll follow-up with a final release (...) (21 years ago, 5-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce) !!
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| | Re: Transparent Black Hinge Panel 2 x 4 x 3 & 1/3
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(...) (21 years ago, 5-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The windows were used in a custom train car posted on BrickLink: (URL) (21 years ago, 5-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Neither Peeron nor Bricklink list this part as existing in trans-black. (URL) you sure it's transparent black? Tim Strutt (21 years ago, 4-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That comes in the 4547 Club Car (and the re-released 10002) jt (21 years ago, 4-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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CAn anyone help me to idnetify what set the transparent black Hinge Panel 2 x 4 x 3 & 1/3 comes from? This may be part number (2582). (21 years ago, 4-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) $120...Yeah right. That's just a little too steep. I wonder if it comes with a speed regulator and/or any straight tracks. I would only consider buying it if it was on sale. Joe (21 years ago, 4-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) We had a non-9v on our Layout at GATS this last weekend. We could motorize it for a lot less than $120.00. I bought the set #4708 at the outlet store from Brickfest last year for $14.99 in a damaged box, but the set was perfect. (URL) GtwLUG (21 years ago, 4-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) My bad, I didn't know they were available in 4719 ((URL) ...never mind :) jt (21 years ago, 4-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) -Bryan (21 years ago, 4-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) hey, I think $120 is just a little steep for a train set that size but then again I paid $130 the Railway Express #: 4561. I also think that TLC upcharges a lot of things. maybe you can find it on E-bay later if you want if for a cheaper (...) (21 years ago, 4-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm not sure which ones you mean. To me these look like the 45 degree 2 x 2 convex slope ((URL) These are available in sand green. Heck, I used 60 of those in my latest skyscraper (pics next week after GATS, no preview!!). Paul (21 years ago, 4-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) So what color do those roof slopes look like to you? On my monitor they look like sand green, it would be nice to get sand green corner slopes. They teased us with sand green corner slopes in one of the dino sets but didn't actually produce (...) (21 years ago, 4-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Hogwarts as 9 V set
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(...) I got this info at 1000steine.de Apparently, the set will cost $120, not too bad (for parts that is..., or as part of a train wreck scene..) Paul (21 years ago, 4-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Hogwarts as 9 V set
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(...) Sweet! And they even added a tender behind the locomotive! I'm sure the GMLTC will have a few of these show up as "Guest Trains" on our layout... *grin* Good parts in the station, too. JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 4-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Has this been posted yet, if so, sorry for the duplicate. (URL) (21 years ago, 4-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Signing off...till March
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Seems like I can post again. I wanted to comment this, that I have tried something like this, taking parts with me. It works, but limited, as when I am building, I am also contructing, and since I only had some limited parts with me, my projects (...) (21 years ago, 4-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: TRAIN RIDE
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I am thinking about a tunnel also. The problem is the file size. The colors have to be reduced to keep the size down and the more detail I add the less reduction frame to frame I get. The file right now is 356kb. How (...) (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation)
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| | Re: GATS Display
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Good Morning, here is a link to pix of our 1st Great American Train Show this last weekend: (URL) you enjoy. We are planning to do 3 more this year. Our Layout is a 8' x 12' table and we have plans to increase it to 12' x 12' with a 4' x 4' open (...) (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.mo, lugnet.loc.us.mo.kan, lugnet.loc.us.mo.spr, lugnet.loc.us.mo.stl)
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| | Re: TRAIN RIDE
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(...) Oh, and can you add some people waving as the train goes by?(1) And a car crash. That would be nice. Just make sure nobody gets hurt. :-) More seriously, trees do add a lot.(2) The MTW signature image (3) uses them to good effect. (for which a (...) (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation)
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(...) And some trees by the side of the tracks. :) (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation)
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| | Re: TRAIN RIDE
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(...) It was cool. Thanks to Stripes for posting a reply so I remembered to go check. While one is in the vicinity of that folder, the trench one is worth checking out too. Here's hoping that you, Steve, decide to write up a tutorial on how you did (...) (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, FTX)
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Dude, that was really cool :) -Anne (...) (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation)
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| | Re: My ISCC3 entry : Hengelo Bier
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(...) Dear Jan-Albbert, I really enjoyed your entry for the ISCC III! That nice truck and the window above the entrance are my favorites. Very well done! Leg Godt! Ben my entries got finished last minute as well: (URL) was so under pressure - I (...) (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: Looking for Christoph Eisenring - Jeroen, you have mail......
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(...) (no info about mail adresses here...) (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: TRAIN RIDE
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(...) Sounds cool. Got any deep links? Else... color me "can't wait till this is moderated, hope I remember to go back and check!" (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, FTX)
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| | TRAIN RIDE
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Ever wonder what it is like to ride your railroad? (URL) low resolution for dial up (URL) If the pictures are jumpy (large file) try "save pacture as" and play from your computer. Enjoy Steve (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.animation, FTX)
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| | Re: My ISCC3 entry : Hengelo Bier
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(...) Nooo...ooo. Czech. Czech. Czech. Best beer is Czech Beer. Best beer is Czech Beer. Best beer is Czech Beer. Pilsner = from Pilsen. Pilsen = German name of Plzen city. Plzen = town in Western Bohemia. HtH ;*) (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | COLTC to dispaly at GATS, Feb 7-8, Columbus, OH. Our 1 year anniversary!!!
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Coming weekend, the Central Ohio Lego Train Club (COLTC) will have a 25x25 foot layout at the Columbus GATS, at the Ohio Expo Center (for directions visit www.coltc.org or www.gats.com). Show hours are 11 AM - 5 PM both days, Adult admission is $7, (...) (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.castle)
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| | Looking for Christoph Eisenring
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Hi, Can Christoph Eisenring or anyone who knows him please contact me direct on info at digitalbricks dot nl? Thanks! Jeroen (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Definitive Spamcake
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(...) Hey, I recognize that sector... (...) Hey, now everybody likes parfait. I ain't never met someone who didn't like parfait. You never hear someone say, "Hey, you want some parfait?" "Heck no, I don't want no parfait!" -Sean the Donkey (21 years ago, 3-Feb-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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