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(...) Tim, Apology accepted, and maybe I should actually thank you for giving me the benifit of the doubt that my ego is NOT the size of Montana, and perhaps more like the size of say...Vatican City? Hmmm...I would consider the name-change, but (...) (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Keith: LUG/LTC Potato/Poe-tah-to. It's just a name. But you need a cool name. Most LTCs have gone with names that identify their geographic location. And preferably an acro for which you can secure the domain name (usually .org) And then you (...) (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Just get an engraved brick with "KeithLTC" and voila--instant legitimacy--at least in my eyes. lol Tommy Armstrong The BrickEngraver (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sorry. (...) Do you mean an LTC that will be recognised by ILTCO? Given that you could legally change your name to KeithLTC and can walk around calling yourself whatever you want I assume you can have KeithLTC without any hassles. Having it (...) (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I can't believe you'd even ask me that question Tim. With an ego the size of Montana, do your really think I'd use a geographical location in my LTC title? KeithLUG defies conventional geo-political boundaries: well...we have 3 Canadian (...) (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'm not exactly sure that there's a formal requirement for having an LTC. I always just assumed it meant that a group of people got together and built train layouts. But I could be wrong... Tim PS. Is that KeithLTC or NevLTC? (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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Hello train-heads, I'm interested in forming my own LTC, and I wanted to know if anyone could advise me on the procedure, or direct me the info somewhere else. My LUG brought a train layout to the NWBC, and I thought it would be cool to have an LTC (...) (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) When I see somebody set up a public exhibition and run trains from 10 AM to 6 PM using batteries, and not give more than passing thought to battery management, then batteries will have arrived. (:holds breath:)...... ....... ....... *pshewwww* (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) A good test of the two motors would be the identical train, with either the RC or 9v motor. In either case power the motor from the RC battery box. To prevent unintended resistance on the 9v motor, run it on RC track. Unfortunately, I don't (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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With all the advances in battery (rechargeable and otherwise) technology these days, you might be a little shortsighted in your estimation of the feasibility of battery trains. But assuming you are correct, my biggest concern about this idea is the (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Surprise! ULUG will be attending the Train Show in Idaho Falls, Idaho
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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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(...) 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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