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Re: 12v Trains at BrickFest! (was Re: BrickFest tentative Train agenda)
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lugnet.trains.org
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Fri, 7 Jun 2002 19:26:55 GMT
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In lugnet.trains.org, Mark Williams writes:
> In lugnet.trains.org, Frank Filz writes:
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> > I would love to hear from folks as to what they can bring, especially in
> > the way of transformers (I can bring twice as much track if I can leave
> > the transformers at home). I would love for people to bring uncoupling
> > tracks (I don't have any of those), and automatic crossing gates (I have
> > a couple of those, but don't have them built yet).
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> I have tons of gray-era 12v track that I can bring (probably around 150
> pieces of straight and 150 curved) and several right and left points both
> remote and manual. Plus if more remote points are needed, I know where I can
> get some MISB. I also have a 12v crossing and an uncoupling track. There are
> 2 transformers - one has the 2 prong European plug the other has a 3 prong
> American plug (factory installed). I also have a 110v-220v step-up
> transformer. For simplicity, though, I would suggest substituting 110v power
> supplies and not using the Lego power supplies. I think this would be
> simpler since the step-up transformers would not be needed.
>
> As far as trains go: 2-7740+7819, 7735, 7745 and extra motors to convert the
> Super Chief, Hogwarts Express, or Metroliner.
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> Will there be a monorail display?
Like last year we can at least put one through the town/train layout.I have
a couple of buildings that my monorail goes through that I plan to bring.I
am up to 190 long straights so we can do a HUGE display.I would love to even
run track down the hall to another room.Chris MichLTC/MichLUG
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