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(...) Hi Steve, I am actually going to BrickFest this year, "Yeah, for me." I am slightly confused by your post. Can models that are on display with MOC Cards be run on the layout? If things can be run on the layout, what kind of clearance are we (...) (19 years ago, 28-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: The LEGO Revival Survey
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This is my final plea and I will be silent about this (I will post the results though) from now on. Lugnet isn't filled with little children. There are thousands, I think, of members here who have jobs, families, children, spouses and other things (...) (19 years ago, 28-Jul-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.sports, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.western)
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| | Brickshelf gallery identification
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Does anyone know who Brickshelf gallery stidy belongs to? (URL) to .trains and .bionicle as thats what in the folders (19 years ago, 28-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: kadee coupler questioner
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(...) *****! (Where is a moderator when you need one?) (...) JOHN (19 years ago, 28-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Amen. When LEGO decides to "invest" again in 9volt and maybe make new tracks, etc., I'll start regaining some interest. Until then, I'm persuing other themes of interest with more passion that trains. SPACE! (19 years ago, 28-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Broken or defective 12v train motors wanted.
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Du har mail. (19 years ago, 28-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: kadee coupler questioner
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(...) (URL) I guess there really isn't anything new under the sun....> I wonder if the guys at Kadee are having deja-vu all over again. I pitched this idea to them about 4 years ago, and even went so far as sending them LEGO motors, trucks, (...) (19 years ago, 28-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | kadee coupler questioner
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Hey all, Over the past 3 weeks or so I have been talking with Kadee quality products about the possibilities of making fully functional Magne-Matic couplers for Lego trains. They have kindly asked me to gather some data from you concerning this (...) (19 years ago, 28-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.town) !
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| | SCLTC OCF pictures are up
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(URL) SCLTC> has posted the first (URL) pictures> from (URL) current show> at the 2005 Orange County Fair. This is our largest layout ever and is part of our overall contribution that also includes a static display in the theme building and a world (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.build, FTX) !!
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(...) I think generally that's the desired approach, yes. Where BrickWiki is light ((URL) History of LEGO> ) for example, BW has been crosslinking (or in rare cases copying and attributing although that's not the desired approach) to the relevant (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Wikipedia
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(...) I wasn't aware of Brickwiki. Given the fact that Wikipedia already had a few LEGO related pages, I felt that at least a theme page should also exist (personally I found that the "King Mathias" article in wikipedia is a bit too detailed for (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi Frank, Don't suppose you want to do the same for the (URL) BrickWiki article>? And please, check out (URL) BrickWiki> for any other additions you might like to make. Tim (19 years ago, 27-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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It has been a while since I posted here (lurked a lot though). The strangest things keep getting me back to visit the boards. One of these things is Wikipedia. I was editing some Wikipedia pages and for the fun of it I looked up LEGO. I noticed that (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Corgo loading crane, and cargo ship
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The SCLTC has been showing a layout at the Orange County Fair in Southern California, and just posted some images. And I wanted to point out a couple of my MOCs. The first is a cargo loading crane. I threw this togather in an evening just before the (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.sandlug, lugnet.boats, lugnet.town, FTX) !
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| | Broken or defective 12v train motors wanted.
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I need some internal parts for one of my lego 12v train motors. If you have one or more that is broken or not running (for any reason), I'd like to buy it from you. You can contact me in private if you prefer (just remove everything upto, and (...) (19 years ago, 26-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | NovaLUG at Maritime Federation of Model Railroaders convention
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George kindly offered to write up the report after our most recent show, but still hasn't quite figured out how to post to LUGNET, so I'm forwarding it for him. Pictures from the show can be seen in the following brickshelf folders: (URL) REPORT (...) (19 years ago, 26-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.novalug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: The LEGO Revival Survey
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I know this is posted to many many groups, but I really need people from all interests to help take this survey. There are so many members here at Lugnet yet I feared too few ever check the home page or .general. So, I plea with all of you to allow (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jul-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.sports, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.western)
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(...) Yes, I believe they are. Try googling for Bunk Car ... here's a link to an operating museum: (URL) which speaks briefly about their bunk car collection. (...) Indeed. And I wasn't even THINKING of Rob. (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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"Tim David" <talltim@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:IJzLAq.1txw@lugnet.com... (...) Before you even comment on that one, Lar, I know what you are thinking... I'll have you know that I live in an actual B R I C K house here in Arkansas now. I'm (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I was wondering if the camp cars were protoypical. Its a bit like a rail version of a trailor park! Tim (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Finally a good use for 8-wide! SteveB PS ;) (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Non Lego NMRA question
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(...) This was, I think, a logging/lumber mill layout in HO. The first pic is of "camp cars" and the second, of the mill complex. I took them because I thought they might make interesting LEGO models. This layout, IIRC, was at the booth of a kit (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Non Lego NMRA question
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Does anyone know what the story is with this layout? (URL) (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Last Tidbit from NMRA Show-- Unique track lead connection
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(...) Time to build up! :-) (...) Hmmm. I've probably got at least 30 of them. Maybe it's BL time for me! (...) Wow. Sounds complicated, but not so as the GMLTC modules. They are over the top. I'll let J-1 provide the details. JOHN (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Now accepting custom track preorders for BrickFest
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Hey all!, As some of you have noticed in the past 2 years or so, there has been a major advancement in LEGO track geometry created by the community. We have seen the development of the half section of track, crossover the correct radius switch, and (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jul-05, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.trains, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Last Tidbit from NMRA Show-- Unique track lead connection
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(...) John- That works well enough if underneath your track you have bricks and open space to run wires. Doesn't help if under the track is baseplates and tables! Bypassing the LEGO track connector wires does seem like a good idea. They are (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Last Tidbit from NMRA Show-- Unique track lead connection
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(...) :-) Would have been nice to see that *single tear* shed in Cincy.... You were missed. JOHN (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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"John" <John@TCLTC.org> wrote in message news:IJwvuG.1tow@lugnet.com... (...) *single tear* Mmmm, mods....... Great stuff Ross. You out do your old man like he'll never imagine... Rob (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Last Tidbit from NMRA Show-- Unique track lead connection
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I almost forgot to share this: Because we add to our tracks for greater realism, we don't have much if any room for track lead connections. And let's face it-- the leads are quite a bulky and unsightly solution for getting power to the rails. This (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | [rtlToronto] rtlToronto at the NMRA2005 Train Show
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Hey everyone, (URL) some photos from the NMRA2005 show in Cincinnati. This gallery is mostly people and rtlToronto models and does not contain a lot of layout photos. Calum PS-Thanks to JeffVW for organizing the rtlToronto trip to Ohio! (19 years ago, 20-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: att. NMRA/NTS particapants_____lost pliers
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(...) I saw those when we were packing up. I believe i saw them by the CUT or there abouts. Hope you find them. Mark IndyLUG (19 years ago, 19-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | att. NMRA/NTS particapants_____lost pliers
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Hey all, While I was at the NMRA/NTS show I purchased and was using a pair of squared off needle nose pliers with blue handles. Anyway I was in the process of modding some track for myself tonight and I noticed they weren't in my box. If you (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | SCLTC Raises the Flag at OCF
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(URL) See (URL) post> for more. -Ted SCLTC (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.build, FTX) !!
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| | SCLTC Sets World Record for Largest US Flag
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SCLTC has claimed a world record for the largest United States flag ever made of LEGO bricks. Built by visitors to the 2005 Orange County Fair during the weekend of July 15 through 17 under the direction of SCLTC, the flag contains the 127,624 LEGO (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.build, FTX) !!
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| | Re: ILTCO at National Train Show
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Ok, I uploaded my vid to Bshelf. (URL) file is the one named "NMRA_WMV." Hope y'all like it. -Stefan- (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Modified Transformers Question (Re was: Transformer Power)
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(...) I believe the Lego transformers are 12v a/c output. I used 12v a/c output 3.3A transformers from Digikey, part number T605. You will have to add your own connector. They are quite expensive, but they don't heat up as much as the cheap ones do. (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Modified Transformers Question (Re was: Transformer Power)
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(...) The LM317 will need to "eat" more power if you supply a higher voltage and will thus kick in the thermal protection much sooner. I'd stay as close to the voltage the LEGO wallwart outputs as possible. (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Modified Transformers Question (Re was: Transformer Power)
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(...) John, We had the luxury of using your controllers at the NMRA show (Thanks a ton!), and I am interested in modifiying my own. I think I've got enough information to swap the internal components, but negelected to look at the wallwart (power (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: 6 wide autorack
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(...) that may be tough. only way i see it working is with 2 x 4 clear plates. i looked on bricklink, and theres just not enough plates available. im working on a BTTX model now/ (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey Tom, I really like that. I am a _very_ big fan of autoracks, so I just might have to experiment with you technique. Now, if only we could get transparent plates to put behind those grille tiles. I just love the way you can see the cars and (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Train and Town @ BrickFest
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Hi All, Well as we get to within 4 weeks of BrickFest the building frenzy begins. As usual we will have a train layout (with some room for train MOCs) and a separate area for Train and Town MOCs if we have an over flow (which is a good thing!). It (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town) !
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| | Re: ILTCO at National Train Show
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(...) Great show. Good time had by all. Totally amazing. Here are my pictures. (URL) (19 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: ILTCO at National Train Show
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Yay! Converted and uploaded to Brickshelf. (URL) I am working on a big edited vid of nmra. -Stefan- (19 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: ILTCO at National Train Show
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(...) Here are my images from the show (URL) still awe struck by the size of the display! Jeff VW (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Great Northern SD-45 "Hustle Muscle"
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(...) Now that IS a beast! Tim (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: an A1A A1A 68000 in six studs
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Nice model, I think you have captured the 'fatness' of the prototype well, especially considering it is six wide. (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Pix at NMRA
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This was such an awesome event, many thanks to Paul, Steve and all who worked to do such an event. Here is a link to the pix I took at the NMRA Train Show: (URL) you enjoy... -- Don GtwLUG St. Louis (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | GFLTC NOT at GATS Clearwater this weekend...
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GFLTC News, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club (GFLTC) will NOT be displaying at the Great American Train Show (GATS) this weekend (July 16-17, 2005) in Clearwater, Florida. We were just recently informed that they do not have space for us in their (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Help set a LEGO world record this weekend!
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SCLTC and the 2005 Orange County Fair invite our friends in Southern California to help us turn 200,000 red, white, and blue bricks into the world's largest free standing United States Flag this weekend. Construction runs daily from 10:00 to 20:00 (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola, FTX) !!
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| | Re: TCLTC layout Pics from the NMRA show
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(...) For the most part, simply 1x1 black plates. I used black plates to bind the walls for strength, and then "greeblied" them in order for the load to look random. The secret is to turn the 1x1s at various angles so that the eye doesn't pick up (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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| | Re: 6 wide autorack
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(...) Hi Thomas, Saw this the other day and was most impressed. It really looks like the real thing. You should make a little (as in scaled to six-wide train size) car to go with it. Thanks for posting the .mpd too. I may 'liberate' some design (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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i was finally able to complete a working design for a autorack, pictures are here (URL) moderation) (URL) model is only single level due to size, however i am happy to say you can fit some cars in it, and maybe even a small truck to. (19 years ago, 14-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: TCLTC layout Pics from the NMRA show
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote: (URL) (...) What are you using for the load in the hopper cars, as shown in this photo? (URL) Thanks for sharing the photos, always an inspiration ... Robert (19 years ago, 14-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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| | Re: Furka Oberalp Loco at NMRA
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(...) I have to say I was quite exited when I saw it, I thought I was the only Lego trains person interested in Swiss metre gauge stuff! The loco looks good and I would have recognised it (maybe a little slower) even without the big FO on the side. (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Great Northern SD-45 "Hustle Muscle"
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I built this loco right after the BNSF set came out, but never got around to taking pics of it. Better late than never... It took the equivalent of around 15 sets to get all of the necessary dark green tiles and 1x1 slopes to make this, and BL (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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| | Still More NMRA Pics:-d
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Paul Foster, founder of the GMLUG, made the trek to the show from Wisconsin and asked me to post a link to his pics, as he was having posting issues. They are nice & complete and can be found (URL) HERE> JOHN (19 years ago, 14-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Furka Oberalp Loco at NMRA
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(...) didn't realize it was even there until today. The loco is indeed the well-known Furka Oberalp from the Swiss Glacier Express route. The cars are from another regional Swiss line, the Bruenig-Bahn (I think), that operates around the Brienzsee. (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | TCLTC layout Pics from the NMRA show
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(URL) Wow. What an incredible show! Though it was a 12 hour plus drive for us, it was well worth it! There were so many folks taking great pics of the event that I decided to just take some snaps of our layout and download the others:-) A few show (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX)
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| | an A1A A1A 68000 in six studs
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Hello all, Here is the first version (at least the first I accept to show :) ) of an A1A A1A 68000, a french locomotive. Thanks to BrickJournal who provided us with a solution for a three axles bogie. A great journal ! (URL) Here is an original (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: ILTCO at National Train Show
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I'll see about converting them to wmv, he deleted my folder with the movs in it. My idea of setting up an ftp server is dead, as I can't get Filezilla to even create a "listen socket", whatever that is. -Stefan- (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: ILTCO at National Train Show +Aerial views
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(...) Hello all, Well I finally caught up on my sleep and resized my pictures to save space on the one and only Brickshelf. During the last 20 minutes of the show I figured out a way to take aerial pictures of the displays. Most came out OK, some (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: just checking in, home safe and sound
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(...) The NGLTC and CUT groups are also now home, and cleaning up the mess that Dennis left in Atlanta (some of the streets near me are still flooded, but thankfully my apartment was left unscathed). I had never been to an event at this scale; I've (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: NMRA 2005
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(...) Wow, My favorite pics from your gallery because of how well they showcase the depth of the layout (and I don't even think they show trains) (URL) seeing all these great pictures I am so much more bummed now that I missed out on going to Ohio. (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: ILTCO at National Train Show
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(...) It certainly looks like fun! (...) Well according to the BS main page, "Multimedia files are now available between 8pm and 10am EDT", so BS may be the place to put them. Seems to work on my WMV files... ROSCO (19 years ago, 12-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: ILTCO at National Train Show
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A big thanks, I'm sure on everyone's part, to the people who help made this possible! That was easily the most fun I've ever had at a show, and an experience I won't forget. As a member of the community who's never been to Brickfest, it was also (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | NMRA 2005
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Whew, we made it home, all safe. What a weekend. This was without a doubt a LEGO landmark. I am so glad we were a part of it. I took 224 pix and I know I missed a lot. Thanks to Paul and Steve and all who hosted and provided for us. The most common (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Have a great NMRA
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(...) The 'National' train show is an annual event. As to the LEGO community coming together like this? We don't know if this was a 'once in a lifetime' thing, or if it will happen again. I hope it happens again, and I bet a lot of other people (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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The GMLTC contingent made it home safe and sound, although having travelled a bit farther than expected. (Ok, I'll admit it - I got on the wrong freeway heading out from one of the Chicago Lego stores! D'oh!!) The show was absolutely unbelievable. (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) It is annual. Next year it'll be in Philly, and in 2007 it'll be in Detroit (if memory serves). :-) (19 years ago, 11-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: ILTCO at National Train Show
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(...) awesome show here are my photos (URL) Peterson IndyLUG/CILTC (19 years ago, 11-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: What's this — a track cleaner?
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(...) correct that is a track cleaner that I built one of the days we were there. It works quite well and there will be more information at a later time on how to build and what to use. thanks Mark Peterson IndyLUG/CILTC (19 years ago, 11-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | ILTCO at National Train Show
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Well, we did it!!!! 70+ AFOLs from 13 clubs and the CUT team build a 50-70 foot Lego display at the National Train Show in Cincinnati. It took approx. 750 (wo)man-hours to build. It will be impossible to describe in words how much fun it was, but we (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.town) !!
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| | What's this — a track cleaner?
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Browsing pics from the NMRA show, there are so many amazing things, one hardly knows where to begin... but I have to ask about this one: (URL) What is this thing? A track cleaner? I'm guessing you pull it around the track, and the little felt roll (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Have a great NMRA
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(...) That's awesome. I wish I could have been there, but I was moving to Colorado -- just unfortunate timing. It sounds incredible, and I can't wait to check out the pictures. Does anybody know whether this was a once-in-a-lifetime thing, or an (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Furka Oberalp Loco at NMRA
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(...) Tim, That was created by the GMLTC's Steve Demlow <demlow at visi dot com>. (URL) searched his page and couldn't find any pictures of it :( I did find some in a couple other galleries... (URL) the GMLTC's club website is down at the moment. (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| | M>ltc voted 2nd best layout at Stawell Train Show
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M>ltc displayed our current layout at the Grampians Train Show in Stawell this weekend. It was another great weekend, with a few noteworthy points: 1. It was cold! (2 URLs) 2. Unfortunately, not enough tables were available to display our full 8x3 (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains.org.mltc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au, FTX) !
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| | Re: Spanish Brotli-Bahn Swiss Adler
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(...) Yeah, I knew about those; there was a discussion on them recently. Just thought it would be really cool if they were mass produced in red at some time. Legoswami (19 years ago, 10-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Furka Oberalp Loco at NMRA
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Does anyone have any more info on the loco and train seen in the background of this shot? (URL) Tim (19 years ago, 10-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) --SNIP-- Hi Jason, That is impressively nerdy. Amazingly so! This is coming from a physicist who programs in his spare time and should be taken as a compliment. Tim (19 years ago, 10-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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A new game was invented last nite at Billy and Kirsten's house party at the Cincinnati NMRA/NTS convention... Basically it works like this: (these rules are subject to cleanup, lots of people were involved in inventing this, we made it up as we went (...) (19 years ago, 10-Jul-05, to lugnet.gaming, lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.build)
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(...) I'd guessed they were painted from the slight difference in luminosity in one of the pictures, but wasn't going to say in case it sounded too nerdy :-) Hey, it was a pretty good colour match. Actually, as I understand it TLC have used red for (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Chris, as the person who 'funded' the railway construction and the mill, I can confidently say that the track is planned to turn away from the mill without risk it or the surrounding environment. ;-) Thanks, Jude (19 years ago, 9-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) That would be Deborah Higdon-LeBlond... :) (...) Deborah's on vacation for a bit, so you may have to wait for anything direct from her. The Italian villa is already online in her Brickshelf account, though. (URL) Black (who was a rooftop (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) about skylights? :-) Saves on roof bricks, though. I like the use of the grey/clear door panel for the roof hatch. Vegetation - very well done. Can you provide some closeups of some of the bushes and stuff? Also the top of the villa? I want to (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Well with little sleep from driving back and forth every day from Columbus to Cincinnati. I have the NMRA July 2005 Cincinnati Ohio Layout map of the clubs locations done. I hope it all OK. I’m on my way back to the greatest LEGO display in a (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Here are some pictures from the event. When moderated: (4 URLs) (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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Thanks James! There are really no words that can describe this! It took me (as others have concured) several hours the first day to even comprehend the magnitude of this layout! When you look up and see far off in the distance a cluster of (...) (19 years ago, 9-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks, that's a picture I have not seen before. It is a different version with a shorter bridge and only 2 platforms. But the platforms are longer and there's a roof above the platform. Can you get a higher quality picture of it? Niels (19 years ago, 8-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That looks nice, the shape and proportions are very good and I like the way you have arranged the wheelsets. I can't help feeling tho' that it need some detailing, greebling if you are a spacer. Tim (19 years ago, 8-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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I have finally taken some photos of my Breakdown crane (modelled on the Hornby version). (URL) can find all the photos at: (URL) :) (19 years ago, 8-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hi Niels, I have that station on a pic from an encyclopedia of mine: (URL) Cheers, Gianluca (19 years ago, 8-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I believe Bruce willed them into red by the power of his mind...and some paint flew onto a set of light bley 9v train motor decorative elements. I don't know that he painted any other parts. I wish for there to be a new official train motor (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Oh, OK. I wasn't going to, but I can add it. Don't limit to just renders. Please modify them as you wish! later, James Mathis (19 years ago, 8-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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The Southern California LEGO Train Club's first ever run at the at 2005 Orange County Fair begins today. SCLTC is providing four separate attractions consisting of two displays and two building events: A train layout A flag building record attempt (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
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I have uploaded pictures fropm the setup of the National Model Railroad Associations Nation train Show to Brickshelf. Overall NMRA folder (all future pictures will also go here): (URL) Day 1: (URL) Day 2: (URL) from above: (URL) pictures will come (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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Is the blue crane in this picture a MOC, or is it a set? I remember seeing something like this a long time ago, but I can't find it or the set number: (URL) R (19 years ago, 8-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What the??????? Are those decorative slides morphed red or do you actually get them in red somewhere???????!!!!!! Legoswami (19 years ago, 8-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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A while ago I saw a nice railway station in an old Lego Ideabook. I liked it so much, I had to build it. Yesterday I took some pictures of it: (URL) (click image for more pictures) Unfortunately I have not enough space at home for a layout, so I (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) any chance of releasing the passnger car? im doing some renders of them (19 years ago, 8-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yesterday's piccies were just a warmup!!! I know a lot of people are taking pics so hang on to your hats, folks, todays pics are going to blow you away. For great pics watch Geoff Gray's folders and watch Troy's folders, and for low quality (...) (19 years ago, 8-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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