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I get a catalog from Historic Rail (www.historicrail.com) They are a seller of railroad books, art, and memorabilia. They have in the past featured a small selection of HO scale (and other scale models). I just got their latest catalog and they (...) (20 years ago, 11-Sep-04, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Couplings for long overhang 4 wheeled vehicles
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(...) Nicely done, it looks realy authentic. (20 years ago, 11-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Couplings for long overhang 4 wheeled vehicles
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(...) Like this? (URL) It looks pretty simple an effective, you get just a little bit of movement on the coupling shoe pivot but not enough to cause jack-knifing. The problem from my point of view is that its too wide, I am looking for something (...) (20 years ago, 11-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Couplings for long overhang 4 wheeled vehicles
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(...) I have used various methods, including the magnet holder mentioned above, though the method below is the best one for long overhangs: Parts required: Two Technic plates 2x4 with holes (3709b). (URL) One K3 black elastic band, 18mm diameter, (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Motorized Switch using Monkey Motor
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(...) Hi Philippe, You're welcome & thanks! Perhaps Lenz decoders are more readily available where you live? They have some pretty small ones on their site here: (URL) The answer to your other question is "sort of". Most decoders have a DC (...) (20 years ago, 10-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Motorized Switch using Monkey Motor
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(...) Thanks, Eric! Not sure I can take credit for "monkey motor", though. I think I heard that phrase (or one very similar) used somewhere else. I'm not sure. That would be cool if it caught on - it's sorta fun, like you say! :-) (...) I'll look (...) (20 years ago, 10-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Cool design, gets the job done. I also wanted to say thanks for saying Monkey Motor. Its fun like that. Question, I haven't checked yet; did you add this to the Building Instructions Portal? Great post, thanks! (URL) e> (20 years ago, 10-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Excellent insights and explanations, Mark -thank you. "...the whole unit flys up and back and just lays there pathetically where it happened to land." LOL Man, I've been there. It's sad, but funny at the same time. It's like these contraptions (...) (20 years ago, 10-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Motorized Switch using Monkey Motor
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(...) Hi Ed, Thanks, glad you like the design. If you count the number of posts I've made about DCC in the forums, you'll see I'm pretty excited, too! :-) It's hit-or-miss when using the full 9V when operating the switches. Sometimes it holds (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Motorized Switch using Monkey Motor
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(...) ... (...) Hello Mark, All I want to say right now is THANK YOU Mark. Again a very good shot. Now I am lurking around for useless "monkey" motors in the stock :-) The other point is to find Digitrax decoders around here. Can we still use a (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | NWBrickCon™ 2004 Animation Film Festival
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This year, there will once again be a NWBrickCon™ animation competition hosted by Seth Rotkin at (URL). The interest level, both in the animation community and the general LEGO® community, is higher than ever before. LEGO® animatiors have been asked (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.castle) !!
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| | Re: Motorized Switch using Monkey Motor
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(...) Hi Mark - Great design, and the DCC stuff pointed out later in this thread is exciting. I'm curious - your switch designs seem to be updated from time to time to get a better base connection between the switch track itself and the motor, so (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Motorized Switch using Monkey Motor
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In lugnet.trains, Mark Riley wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> Oh My Goodness! I didn't even think of that! I've modified all my switches to have both sides powered, but gettting a 9v wire out to a DCC enabled switch motor--that's extraordinarily (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Motorized Switch using Monkey Motor
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(...) Yep, that's correct. With LDCC you will be able to configure the power as well as the stroke duration (somewhere around 0.1 to 0.2 seconds). Right now, LACC can control stroke duration, but not power, so I'll be modifying LACC for non-smart (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) OK, thanks for the reminder! It sounds like maybe if you DCC-ise it, you would want the control program to issue non full power commands then? (...) I wish we could get track connectors and wires in bulk at good prices. (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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(...) Glad you like them! (...) No, all that is required is a standard unmodified switch. The motor has more than enough torque to throw the switch. In fact, I recommend that you feed a lower voltage to the motor as the motorized switch may(1) (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: Semi-new train sets - 10157 & 10158 (from 4511 World City HS Train)
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(...) Be aware - it is out there. :( (URL) :) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.color)
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| | Re: Motorized Switch using Monkey Motor
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(...) (snip) Thanks for the update! Nice job on the renders for the instructions, by the way... Question: does this require switch modification to de-stiffenize the mechanism? Also I assume that this motor is DCC-able using the technique you (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: Couplings for long overhang 4 wheeled vehicles
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(...) I hadn't seen these, I'll have to experiment, thanks for idea. I actually must have a couple somewhere as I have a 8001 Battle Droid. I had thought of these (URL) 2609 Magnet Holder Tile 2 x 2 but I couldn't see a way of attaching them (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Semi-new train sets - 10157 & 10158 (from 4511 World City HS Train)
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(...) I don't doubt the colour change in the train, but has anyone actually seen the new dark grey in any track pieces from TLC yet? Jason Railton (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Motorized Switch using Monkey Motor
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Hi All, Here's an update of one of my (URL) earlier> motorized switch designs. This design utilizes the new-style monkey(1) motor instead of the traditional Technic mini motor: (URL) Building diagrams can be found at my BrickShelf folder: (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Have you considered using this part?: (URL) 2607 Magnet Holder 2 x 3 They are not expensive, and available on Brickshelf in large quantities. With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Couplings for long overhang 4 wheeled vehicles
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I am currently designing some long four wheeled vehicles ((URL) for example) and am having problems with the coupling design. Because of the long overhangs the couplings need to be mounted on an arm that can pivot to allow the coupling to be more (...) (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Semi-new train sets - 10157 & 10158 (from 4511 World City HS Train)
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(...) Hi, fine, you will get an oldgray 4511 with oldgray track-circle, cause it's launched and produced in 2003 plus 2 newgray 10158s and 8 newgray straights. What a garbage! Hope this set will never be sold in Germany. Regards Ronald (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Semi-new train sets - 10157 & 10158 (from 4511 World City HS Train)
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(...) Juan, all the sets are now avalible in the US through S@H. There is also a Delux High Speed train kit now, which includes 2 extra cars and 8 straight track, in addition to the basic set. (3 URLs) Mat (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A strange warning on the s@h about the kit K4519
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(...) I would never buy K4519, as I said, no one wants an extra box of curves. David (20 years ago, 5-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: NEW Train Set! 65537 My Own Train Classic Freight Train
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(...) I'll talk to the Independent Toy Dealer (ITD) group about this ASAP. In the meantime, if you have a local retailer that you think would be a good bet for the ITD group to contact, email me the name of the store and any contact info/location (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego, FTX)
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| | Re: NEW Train Set! 65537 My Own Train Classic Freight Train
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(...) Interesting set. I'm curious about the "only independent stores will be allowed to order this" comment. Anyone have any guesses if LEGO Train Clubs might be able to order some to sell at shows? At the $80 price point, that's almost in the (...) (20 years ago, 4-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | NEW Train Set! 65537 My Own Train Classic Freight Train
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As seen first on (2 URLs) Click for larger photo. (1) The Ultimate First Train Set: the 65537 My Own Train Classic Freight Train! Here is the ultimate train kit! A very rare official set that you will be hard pressed to find anywhere else! We (...) (20 years ago, 4-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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| | Re: A strange warning on the s@h about the kit K4519
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(...) Can I suggest that the cross track kit be made like set 159 (blue rails), having a pack of straights included with the crossing? Perhaps, to cut the cost of the set, the number of straights would be 2, if that is the minimum necessary for use (...) (20 years ago, 4-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Announcing the NWBrickCon™ 2004 Dirty Brickster Event
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The Dirty Brickster is a fun and exciting event where each participant contributes a LEGO® related item worth approximately $10.00. Each contribution is wrapped to hide the contents from other participants. Each participant receives a number and the (...) (20 years ago, 3-Sep-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.scibrick, lugnet.castle) !!
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| | Re: PNLTC dividing into two autonomous LEGO train clubs
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(...) KEWL! Like this?: (URL) ;-) JOHN (20 years ago, 3-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: PNLTC dividing into two autonomous LEGO train clubs
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(...) Actually, we were thinking of changing our name to a symbol... -Matt :) TNHOTLTCFKAPNLTC and TSHOTLTCFKAPNLTC ---...--- www.auctionbrick.com - username mchiles Matt Chiles 1006 Horseshoe Bend Rd Centerville, WA 98613 USA Phone: 509-773-5724 (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PNLTC dividing into two autonomous LEGO train clubs
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(...) Seems a shame to retire such an illustrious name. Hmmm... How about: PNNLTC (PN North LTC) PNSLTC (PN South LTC) or PNWALTC (PN Washington LTC) PNORLTC (PN Oregon LTC) or PNSEALTC (PN Seattle LTC) PNPORLTC (PN Portland LTC) or PNLTCN (PNLTC (...) (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: A strange warning on the s@h about the kit K4519
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(...) I will take them, what do you want for the box including shipping? -- Don GtwLUG St. Louis (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Inspiration found at Brickfest
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(URL) few things-- Going to do the patented 'Derek Water' thing on the lowered section (when I get enuf blue 1xn's to do it...) Derek won't like the usage of those old dirty white bricks, but I think it adds character. Some of those white bricks (...) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A strange warning on the s@h about the kit K4519
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(...) A more serious problem with K4519 is that you are left with 8 - a whole box of curves - whan you have built the suggested layout. They forget that you get 2 curves in a box of points/turnouts. Who wants an extra box of curved track! I have (...) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: PNLTC dividing into two autonomous LEGO train clubs
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote: <snip> At any rate, as Steve mentioned, we've enjoyed every minute as PNLTC and truly look forward to operating as two entities with a shared heritage. Dan Parker, Pacific Northwest LEGO Train Club founding member (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Sears Wishbook is out, coolest looking set MegaBloks
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(...) As it turns out, I've come upon this kit at a local TRU. The steam engine is indeed $49.99 and looks to be 14 wide, unless I miscounted. I know nothing of trains, but if a train-head happens to see the set, I'd be interested to hear a more (...) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: A strange warning on the s@h about the kit K4519
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(...) I just passed this (very good) comment on to the legoshop.com team. I've heard back that this is on their to-do list and they're working on improving it. Thanks for the heads up! Jake --- Jake McKee Community Liaison LEGO Community Development (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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