Phil Breneman

@playingwithechoes Is the plan for this to be something you build and own or for the LUG to build? If the plan is for the LUG to finance and build it, could it be a good candidate to include in project support?

I plan to be there for setup and tear down. I will bring my track and we can use whatever is needed.

Bob, I will bring what you posted earlier (16 16×32 and 3 right switches) and will have the rest in my vehicle as backup. My understanding is you need stanchions as well. Do you have a number in mind, or should I just bring what we have? Anything…[Read more]

My MILS track is available for use. It is all 9V track with standard radii. My inventory is as follows:
68 single track 16×32
24 single track 16×16
8 switches/points – 4 left and 4 right – that have a total footprint of 48×32
12 90-degree curves made from a 32×32 in the corner and 16×32 on either side – total footprint of 48×48, but missing a…[Read more]

If Pete is taking everything that is needed, I will probably take the easy route and join from home.

Yes, my track should be available.

I was playing around a bit with the pybricks hub-to-hub communication (described here). It is an experimental feature but worked ok for me. I set up a short track with a section of yellow tiles. I ran a train on it with a color/distance sensor pointed down. I had the train hub briefly broadcast when it crossed the yellow tiles. A technic hub…[Read more]

John, definitely looks like it would be worth a try! I like that it uses all LEGO parts. Driving it with a laptop or computer isn’t as ideal as storing everything on the hub, but it seems like it would be worth it since it would yield such a dynamic layout.

This looks like it was a really good event. The big trains are the highlight, but it was also nice to see the incline running reliably using Powered Up components on Pybricks.

I agree that the colorful edges are not ideal, but how distracting they are depends on the person. I am easily bothered by such things, likely more so than most people. At…[Read more]

I have attempted to purchase baseplate 606p01 three times from different BrickLink stores. Each time, I have received baseplate 80547pb01, one of which was missing a corner. Is it really that hard to tell the difference? Is quality control in general getting worse on BrickLink or is this just an unfortunate coincidence?

Josh,

I used the instructions at l-guage.org for my personal track. Instructions 005 use a 32×32 in the corner and a 16×32 on either side. It ends up 48×48 with a 16×16 cutout. You might be able to see what they look like in pictures from the fall trolley event.

As far as plates, I used 4×8. I agree with Ben that it really doesn’t matter. The…[Read more]

I believe the lug has one crossover and it is in the old dark grey – might be the only track piece in that color if I remember right. I have one in bluish grey that I could provide if needed although I am not sure how easily I could get it there.

Greg, depends on how picky you are about the buffer style. There are several styles (see here). I have one of the older style like you show, three with the plow, and 9 others with sealed magnets (probably all type 2). I have enough wheels and yellow bogie plates to make 10 sets. I may have more black bogie plates somewhere but only found 5 in a…[Read more]

I like the darker green prickly bush (6331498). The vine with thorns (6335428) is also new and may be useful.

The new road plate pieces are the 8×16 crosswalk (6328358), the regular 8×16 (6325431), the 16×16 (6325635), and the striped 2×4 tile (6329624).

I don’t see any animals that aren’t duplo, so no reindeer.

You sure it isn’t a scam?

Greg, not sure if you still need these, but I am placing an order soon and will add some in. If you don’t want them any longer, that is ok. I will either use them myself or sell them someday.

@pete, can you assign cup values to the new sets on the inventory sheet? They are all at the bottom in green. Or you can share your secret formula and I can do it.

I should be there at 5 for teardown and can transport the LUG stuff.

I will be there Saturday at around 11 or so to get things started. I can bring LUG stuff, a dino museum, and 9V track and should be able to stay for a while to help set up.