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(...) The show was a success! In the end only Reed and I were able to attend. Attempting to set-up and take down a 10 table lay-out with only two people turned out to be quite a task! We were exhausted but well rewarded by the enthusiasm of the show (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.ulug)
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(...) Sounds like a new and improved 12-volt system. It does eliminate one of the three problems that I felt the 12-volt system had; reverse polarity in turn-abouts. The biggest problem the 12-volt system had was that it was never avalable here in (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I tried to run the SLTC trains from my bull-dozer controller at our last public show but was unsuccessfull on all channels. I have not tried the RC train controller to drive my bull dozer but i doubt it would work. I susspect the signals are (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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I am trying to determine whether there is any compatibility between the RC trains infrared remote-control protocol and the Power-Functions infrared-protocol. Does anybody know definitely whether a Power-Functions transmitter has any effect on an (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Rutland Alco RS-3 #205
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(...) Close up photos are here: (URL) They were quick snapshots, but I think most of the construction detail can be seen. -Elroy (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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OK, so 9V is dead. Not a happy thought. Still, the engineer in me can't help but think about ways to work within the new regime. After 40 years of off-and-on model rail and toy train activity, the first thought that comes to mind is that anyone who (...) (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Great work, Elroy. Like Tim David mentioned, the 4x4 wedge on the nose is great and I really like the trucks. Could you perhaps take some close-ups of them? (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I found this at HumanDescent today. Yes I know it's not real, but I had to share it anyway. So if anyone needs an idea, here's one: (URL) sjf (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) They're strong enough if you don't touch them. They fall off left and right when handling the model. Once it's on the track and running, though, they seem to stay in place. I've been running my test model with a few cars most of the morning, (...) (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Hey, nice work :) I too like the trucks, but I wonder about their durability. It looks like the "L" plates are held on by minifig neck bracket thingies... I hope that will be strong enough because I like the look. Also, you might have to (...) (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have always found it a bit ridiculous that Legoland does not put their incredible models under cover. I understand the idea of wanting an outside park, but UV and the weather is just too harsh on ABS. Why not have some really kewl nicely (...) (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Amen - my snotty brother! Yes, LBG-track can be regarded as a 100% pure LEGO solution. In principle one might support the opinion, that LEGO gave up 9V in order to push us onto LGB track. They softly started this in 2002 with the Guenzburg (...) (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I went home on my lunch break and gave that smooth tyre idea a try. It looks really good. If I could find a smooth tyre in green it would look even better. The other option might be a pulley wheel. I think those come in green. It might have (...) (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) I really like the use of the curved tile thingys on the noses Tim (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Surprise! ULUG will be attending the Train Show in Idaho Falls, Idaho
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To all, ULUG received a lated and surprising invitation to attend a train show in Idaho Falls, Idaho over the weekend. So Reed, David and I will be traveling to Idaho today to set-up. If you are in the area or attending BYU-Idaho, stop by and say (...) (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.ulug, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce)
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(...) Really nice work on this. I'm not especially keen on the fan (I think that's what the round bit is) solution though. Perhaps an old smooth tyre over 2x2 round plates or something similar would be more prototypical. It's a fine looking RS-3 (...) (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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For some reason it did not post my reply yesterday. I want to automate the points. I use the spring to let the tongue of the point return to its normal state and when I wind a nylon thread or so around a axle it will put the direction for the train (...) (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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After working out how to build the Rutland boxcar, I decided to work on one of the Rutland's diesel locomotives to pull it. An RS-3 looked like a nice challenge, and Rutland owned a few of them. (URL) I tried to capture the most distinctive (...) (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.org.us.nelug, FTX)
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(...) The track used at LLCA and I assume at LLW looks like 2 gauge. And is used to represent 1:22.5 standard gauge or 1:16 narrow gauge by live steam fans. I saw a ride on train train in this gauge at a open house while in Los Angeles. I guess (...) (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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"John" <John@TCLTC.org> wrote in message news:Jpr1Hu.9Bz@lugnet.com... (...) And about 12 inches too high... :P -Rob www.brickmodder.net www.lifelites.com (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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