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(...) Years ago PNLTC used to do this for the kids table at the show. From what I recall, we just drove a screw though the controller at about the 4th notch in the black area on each side to keep it from turning too far. It is a very long lasting, (...) (15 years ago, 23-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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That's interesting stuff! Thanks for sharing the info. Scott W. (15 years ago, 23-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Our club lets kids run the controller for one of the lines when we do certain events (like, right now, with Detroit Festival of Trees), but we could use a way to forcibly limit the speed on the line that they're allowed to run. One way that's really (...) (15 years ago, 23-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Oh yeah, there are folks still lurking about over here. I'll occasionally glance at those fancy new "forums", but there are way too many to keep track of. I depend on the RailBricks bloggers to point me to the best that's out there that hasn't (...) (15 years ago, 22-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hello after a long time! I played around somewhat with the different train systems. The result is displayed in this table: (URL) And probably more interesting as a video: (URL) Pulling power of different train systems at YouTube> The used test rig (...) (15 years ago, 21-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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(...) I've probably posted here more recently than you ;) (...) But of course. I've been almost tempted to post a few of my latest trains here (especially the CAD ones for old times sake) but I wasn't sure if there was anyone still reading .trains. (...) (15 years ago, 20-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Just to add to the discussion, I find that if your camera supports it, long exposures can really make taking pictures of a primarily black MOC much easier. (URL) Regardless, the more light the better. Not only do white backdrops help clean up (...) (15 years ago, 20-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Curse you, evil Timmy (and your nefarious sidekick Timmy, too!) for calling those who continue to choose to post on LUGNET dinosaurs!! I deeply resemble that remark! (URL) That is what you meant, right? JOHN (15 years ago, 20-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) << SNIP >> (...) I more mean that your 'invitation' shot (like you posted) needs to be a lot clearer. The modern internet user is a lazy beast and easily distracted so giving a nice clear picture for them to immediately grasp is one way of (...) (15 years ago, 20-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the feedback Tim! I am glad you liked the MOC! (3 URLs) I should have posted pics like these here? I have only linked to "thumbnails" for posts here, I got flack years ago for too large pics, maybe those days are over. Also I have (...) (15 years ago, 20-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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