To: ldsig@onelist.com From: davison@... Subject: LDSIG e-mail FAQ (last update 5/19/99) -- Frequently Asked Questions Related to the LDSIG...
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Byron Henderson
bhenders@xxxxx.xxxx
Aug 1, 1999 3:43 pm
Dave, To put it bluntly, you could not be more wrong about Doug, the Mission Statement, and the SIG's view of designing for operations. I feel qualified to ...
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Dave Chornell
dave@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Jul 31, 1999 4:48 pm
Byron: I trust in my brief absense that the ldsig has held its first elections in over twenty years and since its inception, that the mission statement has be...
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Ross Hunter
xhunter@...
Aug 1, 1999 5:04 pm
I, for one, would be greatly pleased if the recent bickering would move to another forum. At one time we had a second list for such discussion. Ross Hunter ...
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Joebrann@...
Aug 1, 1999 5:17 pm
In a message dated 7/31/99 11:51:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, n3ix@... writes: << When the bulbs are ceiling mounted behind the lighting valence >>...
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LARRY BURK
larlee@...
Aug 1, 1999 5:43 pm
Very well said Ross. Take it private guys. Personally, I find both the LDSig and the OPSig excellent. They have both opened my eyes to lots of new and...
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Andre Jackson and/or ...
AJackson1522@...
Aug 1, 1999 6:45 pm
Hi: I'm going to be in Kansas City the week of Aug. 9 and am interested in visiting steam-era layouts open to visitors. I've already seen Jim Eudaly's great O...
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Dennis Storzek
dstorzek@...
Aug 1, 1999 8:52 pm
... The story really points out one important fact of old time railroading; due to the total lack of communications between parties in the field, any action ...
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Dennis Storzek
dstorzek@...
Aug 1, 1999 8:53 pm
The other day someone made mention of using red LED's mounted in the track as simulated fusees. Steve Karras does this in several places on his Central of...
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Dennis Storzek
dstorzek@...
Aug 1, 1999 8:56 pm
... Tony, I was kind of hoping for a response to my comments on 'turn back' staging. As you state, your new railroad needs to push the state of the art. Well, ...
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Jared V. Harper
harper-brown@...
Aug 1, 1999 9:43 pm
Visiting Chuck Hitchcock's layout is a must. However, I believe he has an unlisted number. Can anyone comment on this? Jared Harper harper-brown@... ...
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Eugene Nowlan
ENowlan@...
Aug 1, 1999 6:18 pm
Would the System Administrator please ban D Chornell from posting to this list? He doesn't have the courtesy to put an appropriate subject and he adds no ...
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TMcDCasey@...
Aug 2, 1999 1:26 am
In a message dated 7/31/99 10:51:41 PM, n3ix@... writes: << Anyone using these bulbs care to share a few details of exactly how they mounted them...
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Michael Stimac
romeo@...
Aug 2, 1999 1:28 am
Gene Nowlan requests: * Would the System Administrator please ban D Chornell from posting to this * list? * * He doesn't have the courtesy to put an...
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lee nicholas
nicholas@...
Aug 2, 1999 1:54 am
Robin I have the lights mounted behind an 8" valance which is roughly 18" to 30" from the backdrop. I use a porcelain socket which has a small metal u-shaped ...
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Mike Brock
brockm@...
Aug 2, 1999 3:46 am
Dennis Storzek writes: The story really points out one important fact of old time railroading; due ... action ... One thing that I've wondered about regarding...
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Paul/Celine Kossart
kozys@...
Aug 1, 1999 4:35 pm
I like the ideas some of the respondents mentioned on using cork upside down to give the yard area a flat appearance. On a prior incaration of my CB&Q...
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Dennis Storzek
dstorzek@...
Aug 2, 1999 4:53 am
... From what I understand, it was from careful placement of the power. When the head end whistled off, the pusher engineer just opened his throttle and leaned...
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Robin D. Becker
n3ix@...
Aug 2, 1999 5:44 am
Thanks to everyone for the thoughful replies, they are really appreciated. FYI, my ceiling height is 96", benchwork is 18" deep, the room will be 15'x30' (if...
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Dave Chornell
dave@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Aug 1, 1999 1:42 pm
Greetings: You are cordially invited to attend the second annual CanRail Conference in Field, BC, on 2000/06/03. A major topic for discussion will be the...
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Dave Chornell
dave@...
Aug 1, 1999 1:49 pm
Rob: How do you like the high track. Rod Loder's old layout had track that disappeared out of the scene at 72". I thought it looked awesome. Dave ...
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Dudish, Dave
DAVE.DUDISH@...
Aug 2, 1999 1:50 pm
Hi all, Years ago, One layout I had the pleasure of visiting, had a box that could tilt out from the fascia that was used for way bills. The box was hinged...
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BillJewett@...
Aug 2, 1999 2:29 pm
In a message dated 8/1/99, dstorzek@... writes: << I was kind of hoping for a response to my comments on 'turn back' staging.>> Dennis -- I really liked...
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HMcFree@...
Aug 2, 1999 2:38 pm
Everyone, Forwarded as requested. henry freeman In a message dated 8/2/99 10:30:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jkoester@... writes: << This reply is...
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D & L Sand
sandsys@...
Aug 2, 1999 2:53 pm
... There is at least one way to model both class yards on standard benchwork depth. If your benchwork is S-shaped you can put your yard on the middle ...
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Dick Lord
rhl@...
Aug 2, 1999 3:17 pm
... Actually, fluorescents can be pretty nearly fully dimmed (down to about 1%) but you probably don't want to spend the kind of money that it takes. Lutron...
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Andy Sperandeo
asperandeo@...
Aug 2, 1999 3:34 pm
... Even if the engineer sees the orders hung, he still has to observe the train order signal to see if they are for an east- or westbound train. The ...
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Dudish, Dave
DAVE.DUDISH@...
Aug 2, 1999 4:15 pm
Hi All, Does any know if the latest "Dispatcher Office" has been mailed yet ? Dave Dudish...
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Bobspf@...
Aug 2, 1999 4:26 pm
In a message dated 8/2/99 11:15:56 AM Central Daylight Time, DAVE.DUDISH@... writes: << Does any know if the latest "Dispatcher Office" has been...
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Andy Sperandeo
asperandeo@...
Aug 2, 1999 4:45 pm
... The only point on which I'd differ with Dennis is one which I find others not being clear about either. Timetable and train order operation does not apply...
