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(...) Very nice. Might be a good idea to build up the ground next to the water on top of the hill though, to make sure the water flows down the waterfall! (One plate above the water will do). I'm aspiring to make scenery like this myself, but I'm (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Small mountain with train and road tunnels
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I made a small mountain that fits on three baseplates arranged corner style for a quarter circle of train track. I was running out of gray bricks/BURPS, so I added a curved roadplate as the corner baseplate, making a tunnel space for that as well. (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Low floor light rail train scene
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Hello, In february, british transport group Arriva announced a light rail project along the outer ring road (Ring 3) of Copenhagen, Denmark. When I saw the model pictures of the future light rail train, I just had to build it in LEGO! Having built (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.dk, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc) !!
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| | Re: power supply
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(...) The short answer is yes, you can add wires & track connectors further from the lego power box. There are 3 options, and you have layed out 2 of them- adding wires from one power pack, seperating the track into 2 or more sections using (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi is there any way to keep the power level's up to my trains on large lay-out's?? I seem to loose power at the outer reacher's and have wonderd if i can add multiple power supplies or at least track conector's to one control box. (21 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | New POV-Ray locomotive
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I have generated a rendering of my SD40-2 in a snow storm at night. The snow was created from POV-Ray code that I found on Paul T. Dawson's web page. There is a link to Paul's site on my site. I used the media and media attenuation to get the (...) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Question about point/switch modifications.
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My observations: 1. Dremel disks break. Get a good pair of Safety Glasses _AND USE THEM_. How do I mod track? Jewelers saw, Dremel, File, 5 min epoxie, small soldering iron, 2x6 lego brick, 2x4 lego plate, solder & rosin flux. Take saw. Cut plastic (...) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 4-6-2 Wheel Formations using BBB wheels
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(...) Hello All, I have just put some pictures of my 4 6 2 chassie ,that uses 6 BBB drive wheels ,on Brickshelf. This is my first time putting pictures on Brickshelf,and the picture are a bit big 2288 * 1712 res. I will learn how to make them (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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I've sold a few of my custom crossovers on eBay so I thought I'd chime in about cutting tracks and other track mods. I always remove the rails before cutting and my cutting is done with a single edge razor blade, making a rough cut first, then (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) [snipped] My first couple track modifications, I used a scroll saw. This works very good for the ABS... but poorly for the metal rail. Later, I learned that using a cutting disc/dremel on the metal rail was much easier. I then run the track (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My pics from MonLUG's 6th train show
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(...) Replying to myself, I've made a mistake. The pictures are in this folder: (URL) Sorry! Pierre MonLUG #1 (URL) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: Question about point/switch modifications.
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(...) There are other options available. Rotary tools come in three standard groupings: single speed (on/off), multi-speed (2 or more fixed speeds), and variable speed (low, high, and everything between). Mine is a Craftsman-label manufactured by (...) (21 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That's what's put me off so far. I don't have a very steady hand and a dremel goes at minimum of 10,000rpm. I'd be likely to shatter the disc, slice the parts in the wrong places or chop into my hand! At least the table saw you showed had a (...) (21 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: New train MOC pictures
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(...) Larry, you wanted to see some more pictures of the Pendolino. Tony Priestman took this last year, showing the bevel gear mechanism at each end of each coach: (URL) 6-wide frame doesn't tilt, but supports the bogie below and the body either (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Question about point/switch modifications.
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Hey, Does anyone have any links? Build Well Erik Bush (21 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Cutting straight?? Are you serious???? ;) (...) Done. Easiest modificaiton to date. (...) A good friend in rtlToronto made one. I may attempt this at some point. (...) Done, but on my way to ripping 'em apart and making them into the '3 in (...) (21 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm not that good on the first cut--precision doesn't quite work for me. I lopped off the end of the switch just after the third tie (third would be including the half tie at the end), I cut up a curved track just on the outside of the center (...) (21 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) OK thanks - I wasn't looking closely enough. Do you have any more pictures from the procedure? Although I presume you did the same to re-attach the bits as you did on the new procedure. I gather you're cutting the branch off immediately after (...) (21 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | My pics from MonLUG's 6th train show
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Hello, Last weekend, MonLUG participated in its sixth train show. As always, it was a great success and our best layout ever, we were as popular as ever with visitors (around 9000 people). Here are my pics: (URL) (after moderation) There’s 3 pages (...) (21 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.town)
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| | [Press Release] MichLUG to show at Curious Kids Museum
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Contact: Jason Spears jason@michlug.org 269.556.1989 (home) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Benton Harbor Area, MI - The Michigan LEGO Users Group (MichLUG) is pleased to announce that it will be displaying at the Curious Kids Museum in St. Joseph, MI. This (...) (21 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space) !
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| | Re: Question about point/switch modifications.
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(...) Are you sure you really need these? (just about?) Everyone else that has done turntables has just left a 1 stud gap and everything worked out fine. The larger the radius of the table, the less trouble you'd have, I would expect. (21 years ago, 7-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MonLUG's 6th Train Show, April 3rd and 4th
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(...) It's good to see some pictures with trains in. Of the exhibition pictures I've seen on Brickshelf from recent postings, there have been plenty with track in them but too few with trains! Do we Lego photographers need to think more about (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: Question about point/switch modifications.
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(...) I'm following your mods with interest. Since I know it's not commercially viable for TLC to make all these track shapes, I wondered do you make any of the following to sell: Half straights Half curves Diamond crossings (2 straights at 22.5 (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Question about point/switch modifications.
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(...) My first modification was exactly that--one piece switch in which the curved section is equal to 2 standard curved sections. Look lower on the page-- (URL) a pretty simple procedure--cut up a curved piece and cut the end off the switch. Stich (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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I'm impressed by the quality of these modifications, but can anyone direct me to anyone who's done anything simpler. I'm talking about converting the branch so that it's equivalent to two standard curves, whilst keeping it all as one piece. Making (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MonLUG's 6th Train Show, April 3rd and 4th
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(...) area came out nice! So did the bus terminal, and the castle area is really really well done. My only "complaint" is that much of the castle area uses MB brickwork. You can't get that rounded corner effect with LEGO, but still... (21 years ago, 7-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: New train MOC pictures
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(...) Larry, I built a tilting train about 4 years ago but that was based loosely on the 4559. It used the same principles (slanted truck pivots) with tune-able lean angles and could snake through S-bends at reasonable speeds. Only reason I broke it (...) (21 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Custom Curved Switch in our layout
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(...) Rats! You beat me to it! I was looking at the pics at work today and thinking, "Hey, if I do this mod to another switch, I can do the double switch thingy!!! I'll do it when I get home, get pics up for tomorrow! Then it'll be perfect!!" But (...) (21 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Custom Curved Switch in our layout
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(...) (Another comment, if I may) I don't think you mention it on your site (sorry if I missed it), but couldn't you take two of the switches you modified (the April 5th version) and that parallelogram bit of track and create a crossover? This would (...) (21 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Custom Curved Switch in our layout
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(...) You and I had talked about a side transaction regarding these (I have a pair of Jeff C's crossovers already). Listing them on BL may be a lot less hassle from a tracking/collecting perspective so I think you should! (21 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Custom Curved Switch in our layout
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(...) As Ralph mentioned, hot glue really doesn't 'dig into' the plastic. But for the train rails, that's okay because there's that rather large hollow space under the rails for the hot glue/reinforcing LEGO piece. When the pieces are together, I (...) (21 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Custom Curved Switch in our layout
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(...) I made some switches like these for last year's shows; (URL) used PVC pipe cement which is basically MEK with some filler. Works great if you can take the smell !!!! Also, make sure you really file the cut edges of the track cladding super (...) (21 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Custom Curved Switch in our layout
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(...) I have not tried the hot melt glue, myself, but use 3M Super Strength Adhesive... containing MEK. I like the result; strong, not brittle; just a bit rubbery. For the reinforcement, I use plastic coated wire. The glue bonds well to the coating, (...) (21 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | RE: Custom Curved Switch in our layout
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(...) I've got one word for glue for ABS - Plastuct. You can get it at any hobby shop. It's basically a solvent glue. Hot glue grips fairly well, but doesn't really adhere to the ABS as much as fill in spaces to make a solid joint. Cut away enough (...) (21 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | TrackDraw available for download
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The TrackDraw alpha candidate v6 is now available for download at (URL) . Features and bug fixes are detailed in the Yahoo! group messages. The Yahoo! group is now open for anyone to join; no moderation required. The TrackDraw sources are available (...) (21 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town) !
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| | Re: Custom Curved Switch in our layout
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(...) Great mods, Dave! I can just imagine the wonderful smell of all that freshly sawed ABS permeating your basement... :-) I had a question: I've nevered worked with hot glue before, how well would you say it grips the ABS? Thanks, Mark (21 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: MonLUG's 6th Train Show, April 3rd and 4th
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Well, I made it this time. Kevin D, my son, and I travelled down to Montreal Sunday, braving the poor weather conditions, to see the MonLUG train layout. I hear a couple other Ottawa folks made it down too on Saturday. It looked great. I know you (...) (21 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: Custom Curved Switch in our layout
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<snip> (...) As promised-- (URL) was that fun. I woldn't want to do it everyday, but for the cost of 2 curve track pieces and 1 switch, it wasn't so bad... The possibilities continue Dave K (21 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Bric'Mania for AFOLs
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A french message follows... Un message en français suit.. Dear AFOLs I have the joy of announcing the launch of (URL) Bric'Mania> This event is organized for you, AFOLs, and come to show us your MOCs. Bric'Mania will take place in Grenoble (France) (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.fr, lugnet.loc.eu, lugnet.loc.be, lugnet.loc.de, lugnet.loc.it, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.events, lugnet.technic, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: New MOC: Double Track Train Bridge
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(...) I agree, but unfortunately my computer does not! My CAD version of the Sydney Harbour Bridge now exceeds the ability of my somewhat antiquated computer to render it (even in MLCad). So until I upgrade, it remains about 3/4 complete in a bunch (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains)
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