... [snip] ... Me! But I'm not at all sure, that my question is relevant in the context. - What about the inner resistance of the ammeter? Is it a specific...
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Ed Scullin
scullin@...
Jan 1, 2000 9:28 pm
To Bill B and the list. I don't remember seeing anything on whether or not the track should be level, and would it be possible to use wheel slip at a specific...
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BJKRONEN@xxx.xxx
Jan 1, 2000 10:57 pm
... We just kept it simple. Flat and level for the wheel slip current test. I'd suggest computing grades may be more than some folks want to get involved ...
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Jeffrey MacHan
jmac_han@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Jan 2, 2000 1:14 am
Hey Guys, There are two ways to go about this. The first is the easiest, when you post your results to the list, make sure that the title is obvious like ...
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rratliff@xxxxx.xxx
Jan 2, 2000 2:41 am
Hi group, My machine survived the Y2K rollover so I thought that rather than continuing to lurk in the shadows I would introduce myself. My name is Ron Ratliff...
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Jeffrey MacHan
jmac_han@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Jan 2, 2000 3:22 am
Hi Ron, Welcome to the list. Your intro has been added to the "Who Are We" file on Z_Scale on Onelist.com You can check it out and bookmark it for your...
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mack@xxxxx.xxx
Jan 2, 2000 4:01 am
Hello and Happy New Year! I'm pretty new to the world of Z scale model trains. I've always wanted to get into Z but finding what was available was somewhat...
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Jeffrey MacHan
jmac_han@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Jan 2, 2000 4:46 am
Hi Mack, Welcome to the list. Your intro can be found at http://www.onelist.com/files/z_scale/WhoAreWe/Mackin.html If you can get your hands on the Nov-Dec...
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George A.Vega
voyager4@xxxxxxxxxxxx...
Jan 2, 2000 4:47 am
Ole, I have noticed the same thing happening. Both Marklin and MT locos will only light up if the voltage is high enough to make them hot and run very fast. ...
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BJKRONEN@xxx.xxx
Jan 2, 2000 4:49 am
... Delighted you chose the perfect scale to have fun. ... the ... At this time, I know of no organized z scale activity in Austin. Which is a real shame,...
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Jeffrey MacHan
jmac_han@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Jan 2, 2000 5:01 am
Hi Mack, Sorry I forgot to give you my .02 $ concerning the wood to use as a base... I would suggest that you build a grid framework (on edge not flat) from 1"...
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Frans van Cuilenborg
fransvan@xxxxxx.xxx
Jan 2, 2000 10:25 am
A Happy new Year to all of you, My name is Frans van Cuilenborg and I have been following this list almost from the start. Never taken the time to introduce my...
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Svein-Martin Holt
smholt@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Jan 2, 2000 12:39 pm
My special Happy New Year message to all of you. Check the link: http://www.technocad.no/personal/sho/julehilsen99.htm The text is in norwegian and says "Merry...
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Ztrack@xxx.xxx
Jan 2, 2000 3:24 pm
I first would like to welcome all the new Z scalers to the list. It is always wonderful to see a hobby grow, and I have been amazed at the number of people who...
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Bohus Blahut
bohus@xxxx.xxxx
Jan 3, 2000 3:24 am
Hi everyone, Hello from the newest member of this mailing list! A friend of mine told me about this list (Katherine_Compton, also on board) after she had ...
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Jeffrey MacHan
jmac_han@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Jan 3, 2000 6:47 am
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Ole Rosted
Ole.Rosted@...
Jan 3, 2000 2:30 pm
... Hi, ... "Cadrail"? Sounds like some software for track planning? I have been looking for really good planning software for a year now. Please tell me where...
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Ron Ratliff
rratliff@xxxxx.xxxx
Jan 4, 2000 1:09 am
Hi Ole, Yes, Cadrail is software that can be used for track planning. They have a free demo located at: ...
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gede@xxxxx.xx
Jan 4, 2000 12:17 pm
Guys, I was wondering, how do you fasten details such as trees, telegraph-poles, lamp-posts etc on the layout? I guess you could simply drill a few holes in ...
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Frans van Cuilenborg
frans.van.cuilenborg@...
Jan 4, 2000 12:43 pm
I am using the folowing method; I build the terrain with aluminum wire mesh covered with 5 to 6 layers of just kitchen paper. I cover this with a kind of filt...
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Jeffrey Masiello
neonflux@xxxxx.xxxx
Jan 4, 2000 12:47 pm
Hot Glue or hot glue gun. either is fine. I have seen where some people try to glue from underneath to avoid a bulge at the base of their trees. O find this...
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Svein-Martin Holt
sho@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Jan 4, 2000 1:30 pm
Another good way also is to use standard white glue. Drill a hole to the tree, put little glue in the hole and place the tree. This will work well on trees,...
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Frans van Cuilenborg
frans.van.cuilenborg@...
Jan 4, 2000 1:48 pm
Yes, exactly as you say the bulge from the glue can just be shaped a little and putting on some green to look right. When using the glue for lamp post etc. it...
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jjabour@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Jan 5, 2000 12:16 am
Hello I run my system on DCC sometimes and discovered a problem. I use M terminal tracks (8590 I think) and they have a capacator across the 2 terminals (I...
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khaney@xxxx.xxx
Jan 5, 2000 1:23 am
What is the light beige "substance filling the track bumpers supposed to be?...
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Jeffrey MacHan
jmac_han@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Jan 5, 2000 3:40 am
I suppose its gravel....
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Jeffrey MacHan
jmac_han@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Jan 5, 2000 3:46 am
Hi John, I just created a folder called DCC. Please feel free to upload your DCC info into that folder and then inform the list. I look forward to reading...
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tbucy@...
Jan 6, 2000 8:44 pm
Hi all, Thanks for the information on cleaning the track. I have one circut up and running now. Very cool! I do have a problem with certain articulated...
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Tapani Tuominen
tapanit@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Jan 6, 2000 9:48 pm
The odd plastic connectors are insulated joiners. The original metallic ones have obviously been replaced by those. If you don't need to separate circuits...
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tbucy@xxxxxx.xxx
Jan 7, 2000 3:45 pm
Hi all, Sorry to bug everyone again. Feel like a little kid asking all these questions I have uncovered a couple of odd locos. They are both very small...
