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(...) ::snip:: Nice work, Dave! That's one big bridge... And the loco looks quite faithful to a GP9 - was it built from parts in the Hobby Train Box? It has the look of that same color scheme. -Jordan Schwarz (17 years ago, 7-Feb-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | GP-9 Locomotive & 136-Stud Truss Bridge
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Just finished up a couple new Train MOC's this week and figured I'd share with the community. First up is my take on the EMD GP-9. The EMD GP9 is a 4-axle diesel locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between January 1954 and (...) (17 years ago, 7-Feb-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | [Press Release] BayLTC at Santa Clara Convention Center
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For Immediate Release Contact: Russell Clark rclark at telis.org 408.605.5412 (cell) SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA - The Bay Area LEGO Train Club (BayLTC) is pleased to announce that we will be displaying for the fifth time at the Train Collectors (...) (17 years ago, 7-Feb-08, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Trains-n-Town website.
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(...) Jeff, Thanks for the input. I am glad folks like the layout, I worked hard to try and put as much functionality into the site before I opened it up. I also did a lot of work experimenting with colors and design so I am glad the work has paid (...) (17 years ago, 6-Feb-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | Re: New Trains-n-Town website.
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In lugnet.trains, Eric Kingsley wrote: SNIP Looks cool! One thing I noticed: on the brick word 'trains' in the logo pic, the yellow 'a' has the 1x3 along the bottom. I wonder if the 1x3 should be vertical along the right side to better imitate the (...) (17 years ago, 6-Feb-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town)
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| | New Trains-n-Town website.
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Hey folks, Many of you know that I setup and have run the Save 9V Trains site for some time. Well the usefulness of that site has come to an end. Being the insane LEGO fan that I am I just had to do something else. To that end I have set up a new (...) (17 years ago, 5-Feb-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.town) !!
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| | Re: Power Functions infra-red RC protocol released!
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(...) rats! (...) Thanks for the heads up, John Looks like I really have to start brushing up on my NXT 'bot building now. Dave K (17 years ago, 4-Feb-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Power Functions infra-red RC protocol released!
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(...) Dick Swan's replacement RCX firmware also does not support directly manipulating the IR led and it doesn't support microsecond timing control. Both of these features would be required in order to send the IR messages to a Power Function or R/C (...) (17 years ago, 4-Feb-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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In lugnet.general, Jason J Railton wrote: <snip> (...) I'm runnign Dick Swan's alternate firmware that he sent me a while back. Dave K (17 years ago, 4-Feb-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Power Functions infra-red RC protocol released!
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(...) I doubt that's possible - a bytecode program just can't run fast enough to do the timing for the IR commands, on either brick. The NXT can only manage it because it sends them over a slow comms link to a HiTechnic IRLink sensor, then that (...) (17 years ago, 3-Feb-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Power Functions infra-red RC protocol released!
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(...) <snip> Nicely done John! Is there a tentative timeframe when NQC for the RCX will be updated to support IR to the LEGO powerfunctions? Dave K (17 years ago, 2-Feb-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Remote Switch (was: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .)
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(...) I love Rick's awesome spear switch idea. I kept running it through my head to see if I could make it any smaller. I came up with something this morning: (2 URLs) Full Gallery of my prototype> I only have technic motors, so I wanted a solution (...) (17 years ago, 2-Feb-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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| | Re: Power Functions infra-red RC protocol released!
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(...) In collaboration with Jason Railton I have modified/extended the NBC and NXC API functions for the HiTechnic iRLink device in support of the newly documented Power Function modes as well as the R/C Train IR protocol. I uploaded a new (...) (17 years ago, 1-Feb-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics) !
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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(...) Jeff emailed me directly as he is having problems posting While my Kadee site has been down for awhile, I did give permission to another site to use my images and text which you can find (URL) here> I have never given anyone else permission to (...) (17 years ago, 1-Feb-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive
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(...) Thanks (...) It runs well at home. It will even take switches at slow speeds. Hopefully I'll have a chance to run it on (URL) WamaLTC's> layout at the Great Scale Model Train Show in Timonium Md. this weekend. We'll see how it performs under (...) (17 years ago, 31-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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(...) Jeff Christner used Kadees on his layout many years ago. His site is gone but the Wayback machine has the (URL) but unfortunatly only one pic. He also talks about it (URL) here> Ondrew Hartigan has also done (URL) some experimenting>. Tim (17 years ago, 30-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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(...) Hmm, not much room for weight there, unless you have a load (17 years ago, 30-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive
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(...) Wow! Both a nice build and it looks to have a heck of an engineering feat in the running gear as well. Thanks for including all of the pictures of what's behind the curtain. Is it a good runner? Seeing models like this make to attempt a larger (...) (17 years ago, 30-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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(...) Most of my cars are okay. The one I have the most trouble with is my (URL) car>, which sometimes even hops the tracks during coupling if I don't have a log load on it. -Elroy (17 years ago, 29-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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(...) Here's a colour version including the race track (URL) (17 years ago, 29-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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(...) Have you considered weighting your cars? I know the NMRA has a standard recommended weight for HO cars. Tim (17 years ago, 29-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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(...) Those are all excellent. The manual pick works really well, even on my light skeleton log car. I tried a side uncoupler, but it pushes some of my light cars off the tracks. I love that remote switch. I may have to try that out. Thanks for the (...) (17 years ago, 29-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | New Power Functions Electronics Folder
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The new Power Functions Electronics folder in my Brickshelf: (URL) contains circuits and pictures of how to use electronics with your PF parts. So far there are PF lead mods, a light direction, latch and flash circuit, which can keep train lights on (...) (17 years ago, 29-Jan-08, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.parts.mod)
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| | Re: Power Function control with RCX and BrickOS
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A new version of my Power Functins library and PWM remote are now available at: (URL) There was some code cleanup and fine tuning. The PWM remote program now goes from slowest to fasted speed. give it a try and thanks for all the feed back so far. (...) (17 years ago, 28-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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In lugnet.trains, Elroy Davis wrote: -snip- (...) On the topic of fun, classification, and yard work, have you tried John Allen's Timesaver switching puzzle? It's very compatible with LEGO. A version I created is available here: (URL) The nice think (...) (17 years ago, 28-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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The layout looks great (you will be so much happier with it when it's up on a table)! It's really hard to resist the temptation to make a loop, but point-to-point layouts have many more interesting possibilities. I think you'll be having fun with (...) (17 years ago, 28-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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(...) Using a standard #1 knuckle coupler is an interesting idea. But instead of using the raw shank version, why not go with one that is mounted in a draft gear box? A little epoxy or MEK could probably mount the draft gear box on a hacked brick. (...) (17 years ago, 28-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive
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Hi Cale! This is a great build, I am very impressed! I very much enjoyed seeing this fantastic model. You do excellent work. Thank you, Eric Sophie (17 years ago, 28-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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(...) If you really want knuckle couplers for your LEGO trains, you could try these; (URL) They're made by Kadee (famous to all model railroad fans for their couplers). On their (URL) site>, they retail at 4,95$ for a pair. By modifying the shank (...) (17 years ago, 28-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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(...) In lugnet.trains, Elroy Davis wrote: (...) Cool. I was worried that my reply was a bit arrogant. I spend a lot of time on the design of my layouts. Spending all year planning the design of the track and changes to the models, for an exhibition (...) (17 years ago, 28-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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(...) I expand one more baseplate, it looks like I could angle my yard down, and actually gain a bit of length by adding some curves to the switches and straights that I currently have. I'd also have room to expand in the future. I'll have to play (...) (17 years ago, 28-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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Nice idea I like seeing yards in layouts. Even better if you can get some automation on switching and de-coupling. My only beef is with the switch layout. We see so many layouts where the design on the switch points is basic. I would rather see more (...) (17 years ago, 27-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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(...) Heh. Compact is a relative term. It barely fits between the basement wall and the stairway. :-) I could actually make it smaller, but I designed it around the A/D track, which I made just long enough to hold the Adventurer's train that I built (...) (17 years ago, 27-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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(...) Uncoupling is probably my biggest issue. Right now, I'm doing it by hand, which means holding a set of cars apart with one hand and working the speed control with the other. This isn't too much of a problem down in the yard, but it's a stretch (...) (17 years ago, 27-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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(...) A man after my own heart! I love yards, love designing yards. You have covered all the basic functions in a nice compact model. The car card system will be a lot of fun. I've always been a fan of "layouts with a purpose" -- producer/consumer (...) (17 years ago, 27-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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I'm really looking foward to this. My biggest beef with pretty much every Lego layout I have seen is that they are basically a glorifed roundy roundy train set (ignore the fact that Lego trains are basically a glorifed train set!) There are some (...) (17 years ago, 27-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Power Functions infra-red RC protocol released!
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(...) Very good. Have you done experiments to map the power level settings to RPM? I am guessing that each of the 7 steps sets literally a power level (PWM width) and not a speed. Have you done experiments under load to see what happens to the speed (...) (17 years ago, 27-Jan-08, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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| | Re: Power Function control with RCX and BrickOS
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(...) Could it be that the long range mode of IR is not set (I saw no reference to range setting in your source, and I don't know the default state). Despite the difference in carrier frequency, the RCX 1.0 and RCX2.0 are able to dialog albeit with (...) (17 years ago, 27-Jan-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Long Span Suspension Bridge?
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(...) How much clearance should I have track to (...) At work they like to quote the statement "Standards are great. That's why we have so many of them." Standard height is whatever you and whomever you interoperate with agree on. At SCLTC, standard (...) (17 years ago, 27-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Scale Modelers Aren't the Only Ones . . .
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(...) I used TrackDraw for the layout, then put a screen shot into Photoshop to add the notes. There's a Yahoo group for TrackDraw at (URL). I've found it pretty useful for playing with different layout ideas. -Elroy (17 years ago, 27-Jan-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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