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X-posted to .town (...) Hi, Track Designer is well known and still a very popular software to design layouts, mainly amongst LEGO train fans. The growing interest in the french AFOL community led us to translate in french the help documentation (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Very neat solution. If I built for real I might use it too since I can imagine it must be nightmare lining up the wheels otherwise. Tim (19 years ago, 27-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yes I have seen that train and the close-coupling, its a great MOC. I too started with using a rubber band CC inside my train. But after several times of taking apart my train just to place it on the track, I found a more simple solution. (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks very much for doing this guys. This helps me keep up with John Barnes's modified points and straights when documenting our train show layouts! Ed (19 years ago, 27-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi all, Here is my third major underground, the Tokyo Metro (or Subway as it's sometimes called). I modelled a (URL) series 7000> set because I liked the asymmetric face. As with the NY Subway set, this should be IR buildable with only minor (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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--SNIP-- (...) You could try five-wide cars. If you use the wider wheel plate (part 6157) and regular small size wheels they come out at almost exactly five wide. I find that odd number also let you easily do things like 'angle' the car in to a (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, Track Designer is well known and still a very popular software to design layouts, mainly amongst LEGO train fans. The growing interest in the french AFOL community led us to translate in french the help documentation ((URL) here>). (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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Hi All, GPLR has secured an empty store at a newly remodeled local mall. It is a corner store with ~ 70' of window, which makes it great as a giant display case! We only set up a train layout the last time we did this a few years ago. This time we (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I commented in another post about the hardscape but thank you for noticing. It has taken forever to get it where it is now. I’m about 14 months into the project. True! The super tanker river is planned for 2007, ok probably =). The truth of (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I really must thank Brian Williams of The Royal Train for the angled road idea. Angling the road afforded me the room for added depth and interest while challenging my mind at the same time. So far it has worked and kept me extremely (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Well I wish you luck on the river / urban canal project. There are really 2 things that make it a success. 2x2 round bricks and the snot road. The snot road let me point 2x6 bricks pointed down to tie the bridge into the understructure of the (...) (19 years ago, 27-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) I too have been following your progress with interest. To my mind what you are attemting to do takes Lego scenery modelling to the next level, you seem to have recognised that the world isn't nice and square and is in fact full of odd angles (...) (19 years ago, 26-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Well the first reply got eaten by the dead harddrive so here is mark II. The close-coupling is Jason Allemann's (URL) O-train coupling technique>. That is my favourite close-coupling technique and if you see me using close-coupling, it will be (...) (19 years ago, 26-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I love it. I have been following your progress for a while now. It gets better with each newly added element. The river and bridges inspired me to make sure I put a river or urban canal in my layout. I just love the entire approach you've take (...) (19 years ago, 26-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi Ondrew, While your town and trains are excellent, what really strikes me about your layout is the bequatiful landscaping. I consider it the most accurate and interesting landscaping I've seen done in Lego. I particularly like the way you (...) (19 years ago, 26-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I assume you meant to say cm and not inch? Either way this is very cool. And it should be even easier to do when the new battery powered trains come out. Leave the side frames off and spread the wheels out a bit extra. The problem is the rest (...) (19 years ago, 26-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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hey all, i updated my gallery with some buildings i'm working on as well as a couple pics of my trains from nwbc. anyway i would love to here your thoughts on the buildings as well as how my CABR project is going in general. i really do want to make (...) (19 years ago, 26-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I have pictures of that difference: (URL) to why, I always thought it was the change from Space Monorail to Airport Shuttle (which had larger cars). HTH, Clark Isodomos.com - marking the difference in Lego parts (URL) my Vintage Lego Parts (...) (19 years ago, 26-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Nice model. I'll have to get around to build couplings like the one you use here. Play well, Jacob (19 years ago, 26-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) --SNIP-- (...) Hi Esben, Once again you have demonstrated your mastery of curved shapes. It is a particularly difficult nose shape to represent in Lego (typical of Italian high speed trains I think) but you have managed it very well. I (...) (19 years ago, 26-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hey, My latest creation is the new Danish IC4 intercity train. The Danish State Railways (DSB) has ordered 84 train units from Italian company Ansaldo Breda, but so far the delivery has been delayed by more than a year for various reasons. This (...) (19 years ago, 26-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.dk, FTX) !
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Hello everyone! I hope this is the right place for this... if not, please let me know where to post this question. I also did a search in the newsgroups, but did not find anything about this. While going through some of my monorail parts, I noticed (...) (19 years ago, 26-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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"David Wegmuller" <david@wegmuller.org> wrote in message news:ItoHnv.24Ls@lugnet.com... (...) Spendidly beautiful layout. I'm jealous! -Rob www.brickmodder.net (19 years ago, 26-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi, First , pics and a movie are here: (URL) built this adapter after seeing this: (URL) (second item on the page). The Lego version was a demonstration for a friend who wants to run his 3.5inch gauge locomotive on 4.75inch gauge track... Greetings, (...) (19 years ago, 26-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I hadn't seen the Archimedes one before. I like it. I was wondering what he could conclude when he didn't displace his own mass of blue plates... Jason R (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Silly Canucks can't tell an Aussie from a Pom. Tim (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Eek. Totalitrainism. (URL) All> the brits are off their chump! (And one (URL) hoser>) JOHN (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) See rule 4) Tim (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) What about dual mode diesel-electric third rail trains? And aren't Electrics powered by the steam used to turn the generators at the power stations? :-) Steve (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) lol Headline: "Railton derails" :-) JOHN (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) :moon: :fo: Unfortunately I don't have the 'unlimited powers of messing with you' here, unlike JLUG. Suffice to say that I think the above is all CRAP, to put it mildly, because everyone knows, Diesels rool. (URL) ....with Diesel Power. (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Diesel-electrics wouldn't have a pantograph (URL) might tho Tim (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) If they have a pantograph. They're OK by me. Tim (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hear, hear! Erm, but what about diesel-electric trains? ;-) Jeroen (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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It has come to my attention that some people have been trying to turn .trains into a place filled with steam trains and other such ancient rubbish. Fortunately these posts live low in a thread where they belong. As such I have decided to take it (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Good grief man, they smell almost as bad as diesels! And your foreign wood-burning things with those daft fat chimneys are out too... Jason Railton (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Too late. And it's 6-wides too from now on. Jason Railton (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(URL) (English translation on the lugnet.train sidebar) Didier (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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We've almost overtaken (URL) Quatro> by post count:-) JOHN (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Another disbeliever! Electric locomotives rule (and sometimes even looks a bit like steam engines, (URL) ) And even diesel traction poo-poo's all over those smelly old black buckets of rust. PS mail service for LUGNET is broken too... getting (...) (19 years ago, 25-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow. Harsh. Not even oil-burning steamers? JOHN (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yes. Anything that is not coal-fired and steam-powered is not a train. Let us use the unique opportunity of this re-birth to make that definition clear from the start. Jason Railton (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Just because some moistened (eyes, presumably you are liberal) canuck plants a flag doesn't give you supreme power! Supreme power comes from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical, banner-planting ceremony! (...) What a strange (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) John, John, John. READ the subject. SEE the "plants flag part?" oh, and re this: Hoser! Listen up you YANKEE. If you could kindly point me in the direction of your white house, I will happly torch it a SECOND TIME. Now, kindly go away, or I (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Imperialist Hoser! This land belongs to its indigenous population...(URL) ME!!!!!> Bwhahahahaha! JOHN (owner, .trains) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) ch - ch - ch - choo choo!!!! Here comes engine engine number 9 right down Chicago line if Chris is the conductor we're all in a heap of trouble!!! Dave K (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Well, if this place is dead, and there are not too many posts (or charter)to the contrary, then..... I calim this NewsGroup in the name of ChrisLand!!! (plants flag of robot slaying train) NOW, i am off to .space .general, and .castle.. to expand (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Looks around... *blinks*... Looks around some more... Um, didn't we used to have more than three posts in this group?? <scratches head> And yea, I like choo-choos, too. (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm so very sorry. I meant Jason Allemann. I'd only just woken up so my brain was still a bit fuddled. Tim (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I have and it's very impressive. (...) I'm using the technique David Allemann invented for his O-train ((URL) see it here>). It is by far my favourite close-coupling technique and I have even built it in the brick before (which is pretty rare (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I am a big fan of all things TGV. (You may have seen my 10ft+ long TGV) This is a cool model and I see how you have been influenced by other designs. I know this is CAD work, but I would like to see how you have the articulation between the (...) (19 years ago, 24-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) That is very neat. I've used the ends of these brackets before in a similar way to do tight lettering on a Caledonian Railway 4MT (2-6-4 steam engine), but I've never been able to work out what to do with the 1x2 part when using the whole (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Hi James, Thanks very much for your compliments. I'm building on the excellent groundwork of other AFOLs such as yourself so that makes designing new things a lot easier. I hope that people can learn from my work as I have learnt from the work (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I just discovered a simple technique today for doing odd brick width SNOT, thus getting around the 2 in the 5:2 rule. I couldn't think of having seen it before so maybe it is new (although it seems unlikely). Anyway, I thought I'd share it since I (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.build.schleim, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Stellar work, Tim. I don't have time to say much nor to comment on all your recent and impressive works, so my enthusiasm and admiration stated here is intended broadly. I've been lurking and enjoying your constant stream of new MOCs. later, (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Well it took me about a year, but I've finally shot some photos of my updated articulated container cars and updated my webpage... (URL) if I can just get the instructions updated in less time... 8-) SRC LUGNet #765 StRuCtures™ Bricksmith™ (URL) (19 years ago, 23-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) OK. My gallery of Manchester (the original one) shots. Just two pics so far but I will add more to it so check back every so often. (2 URLs) Maj after moderation> Tim (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Hi all, Ran across some photos of this train ((URL) 1>, (URL) 2>, (URL) 3>, (URL) 4>) the other day and thought it rather neat: a Thalys TGV in different colours. The real thing was to run between Sydney and Canberra but cost too much so never (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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(...) An awesome ref. It also has a lot of good bridge and dam related images, drawings and so forth, I've been relying on it for some of the Wikipedia articles I've done lately. (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Here's another resource I stumbled upon - a Library of Congress collection of pictures of buildings all across America, from the present going back to the 30's: (URL) Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record> (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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Hi All, Below is a list of the clubs that have indicated that they are participating in the Philly show this summer. I know many of the clubs at last year’s show talked about doing it again, so if your club is NOT listed below and you plan to be (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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I am happy to announce that I finished my first 8-wide trolley car. This trolley car was designed as a prototype for the LEGO Millyard project hosted at the SEE Science Center. Hopefully, its twin will spend the rest of its days running around the (...) (19 years ago, 21-Jan-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.trains)
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(...) You may try my program LTrax if you like. It's just semi-finished, but works just fine. I stopped developing this program due to the release of TrackDraw, which is far more professional than I can perform. (URL) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Hi Jaco, You can also download 'LDraw Design Pad' from (URL) install the add-in 'Plugin Track Generator ' from Niels Karsdorp. With this plug-in can you also chose for old 4,5V track, 12V track and 9V track. The circle (ldraw file)is created (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Thanks Adrian (and Calum too) Interestingly enough I already have a start on a Paris Metro train (begun before the NY one) with rubber wheels. Probably a similar system to Montreal's. I'm waiting until I can find a special part to test (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Wow...you're right and it makes it a simple five-second job. Thanks for the tip! Martin (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) I was almost there my self, but it is indeed a puzzle to rotate the pieces. I also got a file from Mike Gallagher, whom I wish to thank also! Jaco (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) I thought of that too. I took al look at www.trackdraw.com, but could not figure out where to download any kind of program. (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) I believe another way to go is use TrackDraw to draw a circle and have it output the Ldraw file... could be wrong. (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Ah, yes, okay, cool. I didn't follow you closely enough-- I only parsed the "integrate train axles into the technic" part. Ross is working on some new electric power system but he's hit the wall in terms of interest in the project and I fear (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Here's my gallery so far: (URL) Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Yeah but the ones on the motor (that do the actual driving) have rubber rings. Until they get worn down. So I guess it's not an issue for non-driven wheels, but your example suggested you're thinking about using them for driving too. ROSCO (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, I know this too. In fact my first choice WAS the 2x2 round plate for this same reason, and I didn't think of it as being as good for the same reason. But it can easily be greebled up externally by bogie detailing, and be made to look (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Make tracks in LDraw
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(...) It took me a while to figure out the angle and a rotation point, but here you go. (URL) Dean Earley, Dee (dean@earlsoft.co.uk) irc: irc://irc.blitzed.org/ web: (URL) +44 (0)780 8369596 (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) I think you're gonna have a couple of problems with it: The 2x2 round parts don't always attach very strongly to the flange parts - and as they carry the weight and provide the traction, they will probably be prone to falling off unless you (...) (19 years ago, 20-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Kids eh, It's why I don't go to skateboard parks anymore. Fraction of my age and ten times as good. They won't say your too old because secretly they all want to see the old guy fall down. I had a six your old say to me "no-one stacks like you (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) ooo, great! In that case, maybe I will. I am already half-way through my current submissions. I am awaiting bricks to complete them as of right now. Hopefully I'll have them within a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, I won't be able to (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Hi Mike, Can you please mail me the file? mailto:jmolen@zonnet.nl Thanks! Jaco (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(...) why not do it for the current contest? there's nothing stoping you or anyone else for that matter. i've only gotten 3 entrees so far so it would be a welcome idea. besides you have untill march or longer if i decide to extend the deadline. (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) I have created a 1/4th loop that I just copy into anything I need it for. If you want the LDR file so you can copy it and save time let me know. This is a render I did but for some reason it did not place the curved rails in it. I have not (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Has anyone thought of this?
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(...) Oh I know about that one, (URL) I tried it myself>. But today I compared the 2 wheels on a single axle and noticed that my flanges are thinner, and should therefore be able to go through switch points; something which the fanbelt wheels can't (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, (URL) 4 years ago> by a some 12 year old;-) JOHN (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi all, Has anyone got an LDraw model of a simple circle train track, like this: (URL) then in 9V? Thanks. Jaco (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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(URL) was fooling around with my bricks today and I thought it up. If it can be done-- It's what I've always been looking for: Some way in which I can integrate train axles into the technic system.... and thereby motorise stuff, apart from other (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thanks Tim, I've liked many of your train creations, they're consistently well done! Calum (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Sounds like a good fun contest idea. Maybe when the current town contest ends, and there are more "cities" (as discussed earlier) in photos online. We could do a new contest like this. I am thinking an added twist though: We choose from a list (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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Hi Tim, Nice. I really like the rubber band chain as well. I was actually planning to build an LDRAW model of an NYC subway car this week, but at a vaguely Miniland scale (I've never been to a Legoland park, so I'm not entirely sure). I like the (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Yep- I was behind the wheel. ...of the van, not the rolling meat. -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) These AFX motors are HO scale. (URL) Scale slot cars are 1/64 scale electrically-powered cars. Speeds can reach up to 30 mph, which is over 1000 mph scale speed. With the lego body and running the stock 16volts the speed is significantly less (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) well ya actuly. i did like most people do when there bored i googled myself. I found out that not only was there a HARTIGAN'S Ice cream parlor but it was in northern illinois. about 3 weeks later i happened upon it on my way to a date so i (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) Great Idea and pictures. Is the name of the Ice cream parlor a coincidence? (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) (I could have sworn that I posted this reply yesterday but I can't find it so I'm posting it again. Maybe I just forgot to hit submit or something. Weird.) Very nice work. Great idea. But you forgot one newsgroup: lugnet.build.arch. I added it (...) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, FTX)
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(...) I took a few of buildings while in San Francisco, although most are of the Golden Gate bridge and other random stuff: (URL) ignore all the rest :) (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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(...) Were the race cars lego bodies on scalectrics chassis? (19 years ago, 19-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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Hi all, Just a little MOC from me, a New York City subway train (class (URL) R40M>). I'm hoping to do underground trains of the world cities so this is sort of a number two of a series (after Moscow). (2 URLs) BS gallery> I tried to keep the design (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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(...) I believe the Weiner mobile comment was actually an inside joke stemming back to a field trip to the Lego store while I was in Seattle. However since I’m horrible with names I could be wrong. Either way I got a chuckle out of it. ondrew (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Ondrew! This should be a very useful resource. I often take pictures of buildings around town (Baltimore) for LEGO purposes, and your example has inspired me to post the ones I have and take some more. Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's (...) (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Assuming you're serious: (2 URLs) Weinermobile Gallery> (after moderation) Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Nice. I love the tall 2nd floor windows in this shot: (URL) Jonathan (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) Good reference, Ondrew. I took some pictures of downtown Kalamazoo, which would fit a similar purpose. They are here: (URL) -Jason (19 years ago, 18-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX)
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