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    Maybe the plates are actually 2x2s pushed together to look like 4x2s?
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    Yes! My town/train layout is set in the early 20th century (because, you know, steam engines) and it's hard to find "civilian" minifigures that fit the time period. Adventurers minifigures work chronologically, but I don't want every Tom, Dick, and Harry to look like they're geared up for an expedition!
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    Maybe it includes a rude instruction manual?
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    @zephyr1934 @Thai bricks It looks like corrosion was the problem...I lightly rubbed the rails with some 600-grit sandpaper and now it works fine. Thanks for the advice!
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    I second what @BrickMusher said...common hobby LEDs are widely available and cheaper than those meant for use with Lego. 3mm LEDs will fit in a hollow stud, 5mm will fit in a Technic hole. If you have some basic circuit knowledge and a soldering iron, you can make it work.
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    Wow - the building techniques and detailing are amazing!
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    Beautiful! The rock work and decrepit roof are excellent.
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    Plot twist: those are just two extremely small men holding regular system bricks!
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    @Thai bricks I only have two switches, but it tends to stall in the straight sections of both at low speed.
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    You've got a nice solution for a difficult shape...bother those British with their fancy chimneys! Thank you! The decoupler was designed by @CamelBoy68 - he explains it in this topic. I reverse-engineered the piano from an online image (designer unknown) years ago...it makes an unusual load for a railway car! Thank you! You're right about the speed - there's a bit of a dead spot on the straight part of the points and I have to fly through it to keep the motor from stalling. Anywhere else on the layout, I can use the lowest speed setting with no issues. Is this a common issue with 9v points or might my track just need a good cleaning?
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    Thanks! I actually have the wheel facing the other way on my other locomotive - here's a comparison shot: I'm still not sure which style I prefer.
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    Thanks for the kind words! A new update: I built this locomotive to use in a shunting puzzle and have now got the layout up and running. I've added a video demonstrating a brief operating session. Thanks for watching! Soli Deo Gloria
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    Looks good - I like the angled chute at the top. Is the snow plow's rotary function connected to the wheels, i.e. does it rotate when the train moves?
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    Nice! The signal box looks excellent.
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    @LEGO Train 12 Volts Thank you! It's just a loose interpretation of a BR guard's van, using whatever parts I could scrounge up from my collection...to see how it should really be done, check out this fantastic model by @ScotNick!
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    @ColletArrow Thank you!
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    The modifications look nice! It's a huge improvement on the official set.
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    @Murdoch17 Ha! Great idea - Tim it is!
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    @Paperinik77pk Thanks! And after getting the coupler caught on the longer buffers in an s-curve, I'm inclined to agree with you...back to the old reliable design it is! Here's a fun alternate configuration for fans of the Railway Series...any suggestions for a name? (My train layout, like Camelot, is a silly place.)
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    @Paperinik77pk @LEGO Train 12 Volts Thank you! @ColletArrow Excellent suggestions! I've added some tool storage and made the bunker a bit smaller - see pictures below of the revised model as well as a shot with some rolling stock. I'm torn between using the red toolbox piece or black cheese slopes in the same location... @zephyr1934 @Brandon Pea Thanks! Soli Deo Gloria
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    This little British-style tank engine is built around an old 9v train motor. I've had this model up on Flickr for some time, but just got around to posting it here. It's unfortunate that the 9v motor doesn't accommodate moving rods, but I can always pretend the engine has its brakes constantly applied to control those troublesome trucks! Thanks for looking! Soli Deo Gloria
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    I've found that a piece of posterboard works well as a background...it's flexible, cheap, and big enough for most models.
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    @vermontcathy Just change the set number for your flower tree build to 25. That way only people who understand binary will get it!
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    Nice MOD! The bottom floor windows look great!
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    Wow, fantastic detailing from the fence to the fire hydrant. The dark green on the lower floor looks great!
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