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  1. CrispyBassist
    Looking good! That thing looks like it's flying even faster than my trains do!
  2. CrispyBassist
    Wow, this looks great! The extra 9 studs really make a difference. Looks much closer to scale now. I'd love to see it running!
  3. CrispyBassist
    I've had similar issues with the wheels of my 6-axle heavyweight coach catching on 9v switches, and I realized it was because the PF ones have a small indent on the straight rail that the tip of the switch can fit into. The 9v ones don't have this because of the metal part, and so there's a small bump where a wheel flange can catch. The long wheelbase of this lil guy (11 studs, by my count) means the wheel flanges are coming in at a tight angle in that configuration, probably just enough to catch the switch. I changed the trucks such that one of the end axles slid, rather than the middle. That took care of it completely! Nice job cramming all the PF components into such a small package! And the light grey truck really does make the details pop.
  4. CrispyBassist
    LOL! Sounds about right - I'm sitting trackside in Nebraska as I write this... The video looked great. You'll have to bring it next time I'm at a show with my big motors and passenger cars!
  5. CrispyBassist
    These seem to be a remake of the Lego switches but without the reverse curve. The Lego switches are the switch plus the dark grey piece shown in the first of the three configurations. In order to do either of the second two arrangements, the switch needs to be cut.
  6. CrispyBassist
    So theoretically a semaphore would be 0, 45, and 90, right?
  7. CrispyBassist
    Ah! I should have put it together that all the New Haven locomotives with quill drives have these wheels. Thanks for the Wikipedia pages! I don't know German but Google translate got it close enough that I could understand the principles. Now I can get going in Inventor...
  8. CrispyBassist
    This is the only photo I can find that shows them well enough (click to see larger): EF-1 Wheels by Matt Csenge, on Flickr I can't find any other info on them though.
  9. CrispyBassist
    How small is the servo itself within the brick?
  10. CrispyBassist
    The first picture is the monorail track that Lego produced. The second photo is of straight train rails from the 12v/4.5v era, when the tracks consisted of multiple pieces for rail and crossties. Those notches in the end and middle are where the ties would clip into place. (Also, I've had trouble with linking pictures from Flickr, the best way I've found is to hit the share button on the bottom right of the pic, choose BBCode, pick a smaller size to meet Eurobricks rules (I typically choose 640x480) and just drop that into the text area. There's a tutorial somewhere on here but I've always had trouble finding it unless someone else happens to post it. Just thought it would be helpful!)
  11. CrispyBassist
    Nice rework! I like the pistols too, never thought of using them like that. Ball bearings are a good choice. I've been amazed at how well they work, especially for long trains with heavy cars.
  12. CrispyBassist
    I think the thing that looks most off to me about these is the lack of a bar at the bottom. I'd also recommend bringing the bars up one plate (i.e. moving them up to where the 1x1 round plates just under the tiles are). I did a cursory Google search and came up with a lot of HO or N scale models of cars, which often have prototypically correct trucks (at least the higher-end ones). Are you using the brass tube or ball bearing method for the wheelsets? If so you could try my method of building them with 1x1 round plates on the end of the wheels which give a nice look like roller bearings (click for video): Roller Bearings by Matt Csenge, on Flickr Just my thoughts. I like builds with detailed trucks, I think it adds a lot, so I'm happy to help.
  13. CrispyBassist
    Woah, very cool! I'm curious about the train detection too. I presume the lights can also be replaced with other types? This could be cool for semaphore signals as well... hmmm...
  14. CrispyBassist
    I'd second this request but for standard Lego size drivers - my electrics shouldn't have counterweights. I've never investigated Shapeways before, but what programs do you use to come up with the 3D models for these? I'm fairly proficient at AutoCAD Inventor. I need to dig a bit more into the internet, but some of the electrics had wheels with what look like springs around them, so I may want to try for those.
  15. CrispyBassist
    True, but ME Models curves are another option (which long cars look very nice on) for the curves. And the issue at switches is often fixed by removing the yellow piece. Just trying not to discourage prototypically long cars, since there are quite a few of us who build and run them.
  16. CrispyBassist
    Wow, very nice build! I can see the inspiration you took from Shup, but also there are some noticeable differences in the locos as well. The two of these will look very nice together! Any plans for cars for them?
  17. CrispyBassist
    I feel like 7-wide coaches will look awkward with 8-wide locos though... As far as I've ever seen coaches and locomotives are the same width on American railroads. I would also recommend testing that second truck design on curves and switches if you intend on using it. I've had issues with trucks that had 9 studs between axles, and from what I can tell yours have 8. The particular issue was that the flanges would catch on the guard rails and frog of switches.
  18. CrispyBassist
    Nice! Looks almost like a Providence and Worcester loco: Or, if you changed the order of the colors, a New Haven loco:
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    I had trouble finding this too, but this is how: Click log in where comments normally are, click log in with username and password, then under the part that says "or log in with WordPress" there is a register button. Cale, this looks like a fantastic resource for this community! I'd be happy to write articles on my builds, techniques, or real railroad stuff if it's ever desired! I can see why this kept you busy for the past few days. It's a good holiday present for all us train heads!
  20. CrispyBassist
    This looks great! I got to ride a couple of these while in Italy this past summer. The only constructive criticism I could add is that the basic Lego wheels don't do it justice, I think it would look even better with some nice detailed bogies.
  21. CrispyBassist
    True. I wouldn't expect a full spread of PL's to be made available just for the few of us who may want them. I guess what I was more getting at was being able to plug in multiple lights for each aspect and being able to arrange them differently would be handy.
  22. CrispyBassist
    OK, the signaling has really caught my attention. Prototypical railroading usually has three lights ("aspects") with a yellow light as well. This tells operators that the next signal is red, since stopping distance for trains usually exceeds sight distance. Since your systems are computer based, is there an option to add that functionality? Some of us, myself included, may also be interested in other types of signals such as Pennsylvania RR Position Lights: I also know a few of us would be interested in semaphore signals as well, but as of yet I don't know of anyone who has found motors to move the signal. Not sure if there would be enough demand to work into your system, but just wanted to throw it out there.
  23. CrispyBassist
    NILTC's Cantigny show was this past weekend and we had one of the r104 crossovers between the two mainlines on one of the displays. I want to share this video or my EP-3 pulling two of my long (~66 stud) passenger cars through the crossover, to show the potential for these switches and get everyone excited: Untitled by Matt Csenge, on Flickr As you can see the train can keep speed through the crossover which would easily derail it on a r40 crossover. The potential with long cars like these is why I'm extremely excited for these switches, even more so after meeting Coaster at the show and hearing his ideas and plans for them!
  24. CrispyBassist
    This is a cool method! The bar extending from the vehicle bothers me a bit though. Does it not work with a pin connected to the steering linkage under the vehicle itself?
  25. CrispyBassist
    I like how the New Haven car was the inspiration for the flat car - good choice! Technically the hopper is a bathtub gondola - hoppers have doors on the bottom to unload whereas these have to be turned upside down. But that's just semantics, and doesn't change the fact that it's a really good looking car! I like the levers as the grab irons. I see a lot of these at our research site in western Nebraska. Any particular reason you chose to use Technic axles for the trucks? I know the resistance on those is pretty high.
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