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In preparation for BrickFest '05
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Sun, 12 Dec 2004 22:01:17 GMT
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Yep! I've started on my project for next year's BrickFest already!
Of course, there's some brick modification involved, so read no further if you
have a weak stomach.
With the growing interest in micro, BrickFest '04s fantastic micro room and my
need to push the limits, I am happy to announce that I plan on adding a
functioning 2 wide layout to the BrickFest '05 micro room.
The really hard bit is done - proof of concept.
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/johnbarnes/2wide/2wide.jpg
and a couple more pics after moderation.
This is based on N gauge running gear, so I had to come up with my own 2 wide
wagon plate, which wasn't too bad. The loco was harder, as the entire structure
has to be hollowed out to make room for the motor.
So, electric 2-wide is alive and well.
JB
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| (...) Very COOL!!! (...) John, outstanding work! That is some serious kit-bashing! You have raised the bar on micro 2 wide trains, and I have a feeling I may be on the verge of my very first modification. This has opened my eyes, I only hope I can (...) (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: In preparation for BrickFest '05
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| (...) Very nice work. I'm hoping that you'll drop in on the next WAMALUG meeting and give us all a preview, (Please, please?) Rich (feeling a bit Homer Simpsonish... "New modified train plate...aaaaaaaach") (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| "John Barnes" <barnes@sensors.com> wrote in message news:I8MqI5.1qLs@lugnet.com... (...) Excellent as usual JB. Are the cars and locos top heavy? Do they have trouble in speedy turns? Have you had any traction concerns on slopes? Rob (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: In preparation for BrickFest '05
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| (...) Interestingly, youre not the first to have tried this. Phillipe Label has done it too: (URL) some great work there. what did you use for the loco front? I can't make out. Samarth (20 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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