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"michael dickinson" <melmicks@bigpond.com> wrote in message news:I0sEzE.16v9@lugnet.com... (...) lego (...) the (...) There are currently two options that I am aware of. 1) TrackDesinger: It was written by Matthew Bates a long time ago. The source (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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check out this pic if you need to make a crane... I got these when I was looking around to make a crane for my minifig scale Maersk Freighter. (forgive me if they don't automatically hyperlink)... (8 URLs) (this is a good one!) (7 URLs) some nice-hi (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi can anyone help / tell me where to download a copy of this or any other lego 9volt train track program?? I used to have one a long while ago but lost the copy. michael. (20 years ago, 13-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) In addition to what the others have said, it looks like an image from Ebay, the logo looks the same as the ones Ebay adds. Tim (20 years ago, 13-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I just had a new train motor (10153) that was missing a rubber tyre off one of its wheels. It's quite a difficult fault to spot by eye, but my 'commissioning test' (running new motors round the track for a few laps) showed that this motor was (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jul-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Since they're shown on a table with a LEGO logo, they're probably officially made parts. Whether they're prototypes, custom parts for Master Builders, or part of an upcoming set that we haven't seen yet, I couldn't say, but they were probably (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) James - You might be able to reach the owner at: (URL) (20 years ago, 12-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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At BrickFest this year, attendants will have the opportunity to purchase 2 different containers, a BrickFest 2004 commemorative container & a ITLCO container. To help us with our planning process, please sign into your BrickFest account: (URL) click (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org) !!
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Anyone know where (URL) these pieces> in these colors came from? The parts look same-shaped as the nose and windscreen from the new high-speed train set 4511, but they are red and trans-white, respectively. Thanks. later, James Mathis (20 years ago, 12-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | A Call for Clues (Mindstorms RCX and Train Layout Automation)
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Hello friends, I've been searching high and low for some web pages and pointers that describe some of the automation that LTCs are putting on their display layouts. (I remember seeing a few discussions here in LUGNET/Trains, but these were light (...) (20 years ago, 9-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Mathis and Raves BNSF loc ( Re: Color me surprised...)
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(...) My bad, I had updated my Gallery but forgot to upload the image itself to the proper directory, this has been fixed now, both you, James and others can grab the image now! :-) Greetz, Anton (20 years ago, 8-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.1000steine-land, lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) The poster version link is broken. :-( Russell BayLTC/BayLUG (20 years ago, 7-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.1000steine-land, lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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A while ago, Anton Raves and I worked on this model of a BNSF loc, but we used black instead of dark green: (URL) and Raves BNSF loc.> I started the basic design and color scheme layout, and Anton finished it up. Very fun collaborative project! (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.1000steine-land, lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) model (...) I still read the group...but, I haven't been building nor designing much lately. I have had nothing to do with whatever secret is hiding in Jake's sneak peak colour stack teaser. I haven't got a clue about what that might become. (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.1000steine-land, lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Superb, you see what a little bit of trans-atlantic team-work can yield. (...) Agree, I think this sunny snapshot shows the BNSF Heritage 1 scheme rather nicely: (URL) With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (20 years ago, 6-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.1000steine-land, lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | New, Modern BNSF Loco From TLC? (Re: Color me surprised...)
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(...) Of course you are correct! (the part about James remains to be seen). Also, an "SD" might be questionable, because of the added complication of adding the extra axle, so I would guess a "GP". But you never know.... I didn't quite understand (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.1000steine-land, lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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The North Georgia LEGO Train Club (NGLTC) held it’s first of three open houses at it’s Discover Mills Club house on June 26th. It was a very busy day at the mall thus making for a good crowd at the open house. Here are a few pictures from the event: (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general)
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(...) or something. Mr. Mathis hasn't been saying much lately... (URL) and look at the Heritage 1 scheme. There are better pics out there... (...) Ditto. Dark green is a sweet color. (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jul-04, to lugnet.events.1000steine-land, lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes;-) It really depends upon what you want to build. I have employed all three ideas: (URL) Here> is an example of using a 6 wide train baseplate (you can just see a hint of the gray baseplate). (URL) Here> I used basically just 6x8 plates. (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | One week left - more pics from BayLTC Pleasanton Show
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Since June 12, the Bay Area LEGO Train Club (BayLTC) has had a layout on display at the Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society and Museum in Pleasanton, California. There is one week left until we take it down next weekend on July 11. This (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jul-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, FTX)
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(...) I custom build my baseplates using regular plate, 3 layers thick with 2x4 technic plates built in to accept the bogie pin. I place the technic plate length wise on one layer and sideways on the other. I find the 6x train bases too resticting (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) For short trucks with four wheels I use a standard 6x24 baseplate with 2xn plates along the edges (see brakevans from the link below) and make the single pairs of wheels rotate a bit with small belts to pull them back to straight. This is (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hello Adam , There are a few ways ,it can be done! If you are building no longer than 28 studs. Then use a 6 wide train base and put 2 wide plates on the edges of it. That would be the easiest way. I have used a 6 wide train base in my 8 wide (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Ladies and gents, I am hoping to build some 8 wide trains, but I'm curious as to what the best method for 8 wides in terms of the base. Do you use a regular 6 wide train base or make your own 8 wide train base or ??? (20 years ago, 4-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I like the SD50. The outer circuit main line of my layout measures 13.53m (90 straights + 16 curves). The speed of the train is 2mph around this circuit, a scale speed of 78mph in 8mm:1ft scale (the maximum speed at which no derailments (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Distance? Doesn't every LTC have at least *one* Mindstorms little speed/distance computer, built into a train car? :-) Remember the PNLTC Guinness World Record event in 2000? I guess, from now on, we'll have to build up a car to measure the (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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"Bill Ward" <bill@wards.net> wrote in message news:I01Cus.1vIB@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) history (...) operating it (...) it up (...) minuts (...) what (...) We (NCLTC) have done two Christmas layouts at a local mall. The first year (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm lazy too, let's get that straight, but I am also a numbers man.. a very, very, extremely, conservative estimate would be 600 miles. More realistic is 1400 miles. This is based on number of show days (40+), minimals hours/day (5), and (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) ...mmm... ...bridges... Bridges need to have lights on top for aircraft avoidance, and if they're across navigable channels, marker lights at the span bottom for the ship traffic to know where the channels are, and streetlights if they're road (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) BayLTC is currently in the midst of a month-long display at a local history museum that is running a special exhibit on trains. Since we are operating it five days a week, much of that unattended except by museum docents, we set it up on a (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I'm definitely not going to look at normal "mods" with the same enthusiasm now. You're right... (...) It took a month of drilling and wiring working on it about 5-6 hours a week. I'd say there are about 100 elements that have been touched by (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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rtlTers: Sorry for the cross post to rtlT but you'll see why! (...) "The Plastic Dust is Normal"...(1) but the squeaking isn't! (...) 1 - (URL) (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It will make everything plain now. How much drilling and cutting did you have to do to make it all fit? -Lenny (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) They said that they turned the trains off at night, but I am still not sure that they did. I probably should have kept the motor as it was... or maybe photo-documented its condition. It was really dirty with black dust; and it squeaked. I (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Too bad! Would have been much cooler to send it to Consumer Affairs, I bet they would love to do some analysis on it back in Billund. I THOUGHT it was you guys that would have the record (for now...) (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I am not sure what the total distance was, nor would I want to calculate it (1); however, it was my metroliner that ran the outer loop at the shrine show. Nearly 40 days, non-stop during the operating hours, same direction, almost full (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) At last year's Festival of Trees here in Atlanta, the NGLTC had a small 6'x6' (URL) loop set up under our tree display>. I had originally thought that the festival would shut down the power each night during the 9 day festival, thus giving the (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) So you're not counting stops, just total distance travelled? MichLTC tends to rotate trains in and out of service a lot so that no one train runs the whole time, making us not a contender. But if total distance travelled during a show is the (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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The GMLTC was in Moorhead, Minnesota for the 27th Annual (URL) Hjemkomst Festival> last weekend. We had a straight-line layout, they had us set up in a long hallway so we used six straight modules with a couple empty tables, and left two corner (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) i'm really frightened...run little bricks, run ! :) (...) Your mods are cool Rob. This one is another great one applied to buildings. This time more room (space?) to put the batteries ! Mods are maybe not for purist but when they are "clean" , (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) One of our club members (Kenny Paul, BayLUG/LTC) has set up a similar kind of light show using standard LEGO parts only. Well, just the marquee part. Remember the fiber optic elements used in the UFO space sets? He put two of them together to (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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After a couple months work, I am proud to announce the latest mod from my scary laboratory... Jim Davis loaned me one of his MOC buildings to add few lights to. Little did I know it would end up with 41 lights in it! It's gonna make the rest of the (...) (20 years ago, 28-Jun-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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(...) great work ludo. Links to real train pics : (2 URLs) Didier (20 years ago, 26-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) They look awesome! Specially the AM66 really managed to capture the look of the real train. This reminds me, I need to go do some railscouting in Belgium soon, before all is repainted. (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sorry, the folder isn't moderated yet, so we can't see them. Can you post deep links? The "i=NNNNN" url is not a deep link - we need the ".jpg" url. Thanks! (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, I posted this evening some pictures of 2 Belgian commuter trains. Those are both verry familiar, but have some minor differences. The commuter trains are the AM66 (Red) and AM70 (Blue - with labels). Both are stil in service, but most of (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It is reported by someone that does own it that no such provision has been made. (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well I don't own the set yet. If I had to fathom a guess, I would assume the wheels are on a technic plate and are attached with a pin to the base so they can rotate freely. Of course, if that doesn't work, you could always rely on the classic (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Magic. (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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Anyone know how this tender: (URL) supposed to go through curves? I just tried a plate with three wheelsets, each 1 brick apart, does not work. Paul (20 years ago, 25-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Like this (even without yellow windows, but with moving rods!) (URL) small, not so simple but very easy to recognise! Clue: add a technic motor with a wire to the train motor and use 8:24 and 12:12 ratios to the back wheels :-) Keep up the (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: VR S Class Diesel / T.G.B.S.L.I.L.A. entry
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(...) Hello Chris, Thanks for the interest in my trains. I really like the windshield design on my diesel,but this idea is not mine. I asked Dirk/Rolling bricks how he built his windsheild on his 8 wide Santa Fe Super Cheif, and he emailed me (...) (20 years ago, 23-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Teunis, They look great, and Mattias is right. The details on that you provide about the construction are great. There are too many details to comment on, but I thought your solution for the windshield for the diesel was an oddly interesting (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Thanks for your feedback Eric. The problem with printing a book is that once it is printed, that is the final result. With a CD, I have a friend who is a computer wizzard (owns his own company) and plans on putting this together as a CD (even (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Trailers (was Re: Event kit update and request for data)
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(...) Our trailer is 8' long, and it seems to hold our stuff pretty well. Since our tables are 40"x40" I'm able to fit all 18 that we currently have with ease, and when we finish the next 8 tables that we are building, there is no problem with room (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Trailers (was Re: Event kit update and request for data)
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"Stephen F Roberts" <wubwub@wildlink.com> wrote in message news:6.1.1.1.2.20040...ink.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) in and (...) trailer (...) [ ... snipped ... ] This reminds me of our GATS 2003 set up. One of the vendors started yelling at me (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My First Train MOC
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(...) 8-wide! <grin> JohnG, GMLTC (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks for the words of encouragement! Now to try my hand and something bigger. :) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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While we're on the subject of German words and trains, here's a wonderful dircetoty of German rail terms with English translation. (URL) Thrill to some really excellent words like: Funkenfanger Schlafwagen Kesselwagen Bremsen Blattfeder The list is (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.events.1000steine-land)
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John, thank you for this link. Seems to be a bit expensive but at least it's a start. I'll try to get some more information from 1000-Steine, as Tim David also mentioned. If I get any information I'll post it here. Best regards, Michael "John" (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I've given this quite some thought and have come up with: Krankenwagen which means ambulance. I was born in Germany and emmigrated to Canada with my parents when I was quite young, but that did not stop me from being sent to German school on (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.events.1000steine-land)
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(...) What about "Streichholzschachtel" (sorry if I got the spelling wrong...) which, according to my sources, means "matchbox" -- Anders Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: (2 URLs) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.events.1000steine-land)
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| | Re: Announcing new comprehensive book on Lego on CD.
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"Gary Istok" <istokg@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:HzJ6u0.1nG7@lugnet.com... (...) released (...) about 80% (...) most (...) Sounds cool. Could folks please reduce the crossposting though? I'm not sure discussion of this book needs to be in (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Innovative Train MOC on Brickshelf...
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Have I missed this technique in the past? (URL) This is an amazing technique and cheaper than the old-classic-wheel I was toying with buying. Anyone have any experience with this? Do these wheels work through points? Thanks, -John (20 years ago, 21-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build, FTX)
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Gary, This is great news. However since you're asking for feedback I hope you can take this into consideration. I would strongly prefer a printed version. In fact, I just discovered the printed 1974-2004 Playmobil collectors catalogue, and promptly (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Gary Istok wrote: <announce impending CD snipped> Gary - I am very much looking forward to this CD/book, and thanks in advance for compending your knowledge of the hobby for the benefit of all. As an AFOL, the prospect of a new work of knowledge (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) "Fairly easy to recognize"?? I think it's more than that!! Nice job, the yellow windows really work well. A good first train MOC! JohnG, GMLTC (20 years ago, 20-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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It sounds like a work of scholarship that is long awaited in English. Having translated some texts from foreign languages I surely appreciate not having to jump through hoops to make any sense. Can't Wait! Any thoughts on a companion to the above (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I beleive these are (URL) part 35 wheels> with custom turned rims. The German AFOLS seem to use these quite a lot, it might be worth asking on (URL) 1000steine> Alternativly, as mentioned in John's reply, there are the BBB wheels, which have (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) If plastic only is okay, then you will be excited to see this: (URL) JOHN (20 years ago, 20-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi, I saw some realy nice wheels for a steam engine on (URL) are made out of plastic and brass. I wonder where they have been used from Lego, and if they are available somewhere. I would be happy to have some bigger wheels for such mocs, even if (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Brian, yes it is a little small. The main reason I did it that small was so I could use those wheels. There's no bigger wheels (AFAIK) with spokes like that, and I think they make the model. ROSCO (20 years ago, 20-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) <Snip> Gary, Outstanding! I've been dreaming of a book like this and can't wait to get a read. I got my first LEGO sets in the early 1960's and they didn't survive my younger siblings' abuse, alas, they are no more. So it will be great to see (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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That sounds like an awesome project and I would be interested in purchasing one when made available. I'm always looking in toy catalogs for old lego toys and their worth but haven't had any luck. I'm sure that much of the LUGNET community (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Announcing new comprehensive book on Lego on CD.
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Could you please say something in your reference about collector value being different in other parts of the world compaired to North Amerika? We would hate to see prices here being off as a result of what you are going to state in your "standard (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Announcing new comprehensive book on Lego on CD.
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(...) Sounds like a surefire winner. Am already excited to see it. Danny (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Well thanks for the encouragement folks! The main reason that I came out with this information early was that I could get feedback from AFOLs. One possibility would be to give you folks an option, by coming out with both a book and a CD. Also (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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For my first train MOC, I wanted to do something small, simple and fairly easy to recognize. It is based on the recipe from the ILTCO website. (URL) let me know what you think. :) (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) That looks very nice! I like it a lot. I think you've done an excellent job of capturing the essence of an old steam tractor. My only criticism is that it seems too small for minifigs. This page (URL) has some pictures (about 2/3 of the way (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Congrats Gary! Following up on Lindsay's question, if you do decide to make a .pdf available, within about 10 minutes you could have a book available on cafepress.com. Just upload the .pdf and cover graphics (JPGs) and you'll rake in free (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Mini-fig Scale Maersk Ship...
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(...) Well, this is the hard place! (URL) This container is 40ft x 8ft x 9ft6in high, the size I see on lorries in the UK, built to 8mm:1ft scale. You could drive a model of a 5ft wide fork lift truck into it or two minifigures could walk in side by (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.boats, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hey, this sounds very interesting. As a Mac (not MAC) user, I am a bit curious about the format. Will it be a PDF? That would make the book available to people using any operating system. Also, what sort of price are you estimating? If the CD (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) First of all, great idea. I hope this works out for you! You are doing the hobby a whole lot of good here! I do want to suggest though that you reconsider your above statement. There are some lines that came out after 1994 that are very (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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In lugnet.announce, Gerhard R. Istok wrote: --snip-- (...) -snip- (...) Wow Gary, sounds very interesting. Almost like a "must have" for AFOL's :-) Great work! I'll be looking for the announcement of where to order the CD. Mark "must have!" de Kock (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Your project sound very interesting, but I would much rather have a printed version! (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) (snip) Wow, Gary. Just wow wowowowowow. I've been wondering "Where's Gary been?" and now I know. What a wonderful piece of news! I'm very, very interested. Are you going to .pdf the text, so that the interminable bibliophiles among us can (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) (snip) (...) Good luck, Gary! I can't wait to get one (And I'm sure you meant "Bricklink";-) JOHN (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) Now this I could use. Anything that can help me get a more accurate number to give to the insurance company is good :) Only problem is going to be converting from USD to AUD :) (20 years ago, 19-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: Mini-fig Scale Maersk Ship...
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(...) Not really if you model a European railway... Before the standard 20/30/40' containers the Dutch, German and most likely some other railways experimented with door-to-door transport using special freight boxes, which were around 1.5*2*1.5m A (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.boats, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Agreed. This is a known issue with the standard (as designed by LEGO) minifig scale container, it's too small. We're stuck between a rock and a hard place though, either we abandon the design (and lose compatability and not have a use for all (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.boats, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Wild West links page
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Hi all, Aargh! I can't help myself. In poring through Brickshelf for the animals list I made recently, I keep finding great creations to catalog. So, in my ongoing obsession to organize things, I present this links page of Wild West themed MOCs: (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.western, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: What's Your Favorite German Word?!
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(...) My favourite German is Christian K ;)... oh word... well, just like Adrian, Kartoffel, that amuses me... As I'm currently learning German, I find a few words amusing or interesting, (even while recently being over there) 'Frühstück', which (...) (20 years ago, 17-Jun-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.events.1000steine-land)
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(...) Oh how disappointing! Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) LOL. Actually Janey, I think she's showing him her camera. But I could be wrong.... ROSCO (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Nicely done Rosco, great steamer! I like the grooved bricks as hay bales, but I have one question, what is that female fig and male fig on the back doing??? They arent kissing are they? Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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...or steam tractor, whichever you prefer. (URL) I built this some time ago but never posted the final pics. The tyres on the rear wheels are made from slices of bicycle inner tube. All pics (URL) here> after moderation. Enjoy! ROSCO (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2004 Sessions Notes...
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(...) Yes, I'm with JT here... We really need some train sessions folks! Robin Werner (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Brick Built Beasts volume 1
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Hi all, I've updated my catalog of brick-built-beasts with more creations. Again, please e-mail me (bnh at chem dot ucla dot edu) with any additions or corrections. Bruce (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | BayLTC Opens Museum Exhibit
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The Bay Area LEGO® Train Club (BayLTC) has opened its latest exhibit, at the Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society and Museum in Pleasanton, California, now through July 11, 2004. This layout represents several "firsts" for the club: first (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, FTX)
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(...) I think that would be a great idea. Those clubs that can't physically bring a table could put together some documentation explaining their designs. Anyone want to take on this and organize a session on Train Club tables? jt (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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