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StreamlinedBricks commented on the post, General Updates and a Surprise Announcement: A New Locomotive 5 years, 6 months ago
We can at least consider it!
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StreamlinedBricks wrote a new post 5 years, 6 months ago
It’s been a while since we’ve posted any update on our work behind the scenes. Allow us to offer some insight today, as well as a surprise announcement at the end.
Premium Instructions Kits
The cover for […]
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StreamlinedBricks wrote a new post 5 years, 6 months ago
Several weeks later, we’re happy to report on the incredible event that was Nebraska Brick Days!
Nebraska Brick Days is a regional Lego show hosted by Lincoln-Omaha LUG, LOLUG. They have been putting together […]
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StreamlinedBricks commented on the post, Brick Model Railroader Teams Up With Brickmania 5 years, 6 months ago
There’s actually already been two more runs, making 75 total kits, and as of right now they don;t plan on producing more due to rarity of some parts.
I think there may be one or two more in Brickmania’s new GHQ store in Minneapolis, but they are not counted in their online inventory (just checked).
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StreamlinedBricks wrote a new post 5 years, 7 months ago
Today I’m writing on behalf of the L-Gauge Modular Standard Oversight Committee.
Last August was the NMRA National Train Show in Kansas City, Missouri. A number of LEGO clubs and LTC’s were in attendance, and […]
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I’m new to Lego modular standards and recently studied up on MILS. Is LGMS meant to coexist with MILS or supplant it?
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Nevermind! I read more carefully through the spec and I believe I understand more now how the two standards co-exist.
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StreamlinedBricks wrote a new post 5 years, 8 months ago
This article was submitted to BMR by our good friend Gareth Ellis, who discusses his experience with DelTang control systems in his models. Thanks Gareth!
Introduction
DelTang RC Control systems is a […]
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Where can the Del-Tang equipment be purchased in the U.S.? What battery do you suggest? A how-to article would be a great follow up. I want to select a system that can work in my LEGO trains as well as convert my old HO scale trains.
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Hi Robert, a follow up would be a great idea, I will look at putting something together over the holidays. I believe it would be possible to put inside an HO train as Deltang makes some tiny receivers.
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Has anyone used the MRC Loco Genie for train control? For $70 you get the remote, receiver, speaker/sound, and directional led lights. Paired with a 9v battery, it seems like an ideal solution for a small switcher with limited space. How much battery can the powered up train motors tolerate? Any advice on ideal battery setups to maximize run time while minimizing the space the battery(s) take up would be appreciated. If someone has already used the Loco Genie a “how to” article or advice would be great.
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StreamlinedBricks commented on the post, The First Locomotive From Brick Model Railroader 5 years, 8 months ago
John, R72 mentioned here is an aftermarket LEGO-compatible track with a radius of 72 studs. LEGO’s own curved track is what we call R40, so it has a 40 stud radius.
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StreamlinedBricks commented on the post, The First Locomotive From Brick Model Railroader 5 years, 9 months ago
We have some good plans for diesel Premium Instructions. If all goes well, we’d like to have a start on that later this year.
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StreamlinedBricks commented on the post, The First Locomotive From Brick Model Railroader 5 years, 9 months ago
It’s very unlikely. After we sell the kits, making instructions for the same locomotive would be a disservice to those who purchased the kits. As I mentioned in the article, we already have some locomotives picked […]
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StreamlinedBricks commented on the post, Building a Steam Locomotive in LEGO Part 3 – Scale and Non-LEGO Elements 5 years, 9 months ago
That’s a good question. I think you’ll want five holes between the axles themselves.
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StreamlinedBricks commented on the post, Building a Steam Locomotive in LEGO Part 3 – Scale and Non-LEGO Elements 5 years, 9 months ago
The author has been busy with school and moving, he hopes to finish the locomotive and the series!
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StreamlinedBricks wrote a new post 5 years, 10 months ago
We’ve got a very busy month ahead of us! We’ll be at several train shows joining the Pennsylvania LEGO Users Group (PennLUG) at their train layout as well as visiting friends. Let’s take a look at what Janua […]
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StreamlinedBricks commented on the post, The First Locomotive From Brick Model Railroader 5 years, 10 months ago
Beyond the normal stuff like couplers, we didn’t use many (if any at all) out of production parts. We first need to consider our options for production, but we should be able to manage putting the kits together.
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StreamlinedBricks wrote a new post 5 years, 10 months ago
It’s finally time.
After a year and a half of trial, failure, and redesigning, and exactly one year after we originally planned to, Cale and I are pleased to announce the first ever Brick Model Railroader s […]
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I am not familiar with the r72 curves mentioned in the article. Is this a 6’ circle similar to o gauge rr o72 curves?
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John, R72 mentioned here is an aftermarket LEGO-compatible track with a radius of 72 studs. LEGO’s own curved track is what we call R40, so it has a 40 stud radius.
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What passenger cars were you pulling? They look nice.
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We were using some Reading passenger cars built by a former PennLUG member. We’re planning to release a combine and coach to accompany the T1.
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StreamlinedBricks wrote a new post 5 years, 10 months ago
If you follow Brickmania on their social media outlets, you probably already know what this is about.
Almost two weeks ago now, Cale and Glenn where invited to attend the NILTC show in Cantigny Park. You can […]
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Do you know when the second run of these will be coming? I’m wanting to make a model of GSMR 1702, and this would be a good starting point.
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There’s actually already been two more runs, making 75 total kits, and as of right now they don;t plan on producing more due to rarity of some parts.
I think there may be one or two more in Brickmania’s new GHQ store in Minneapolis, but they are not counted in their online inventory (just checked).
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StreamlinedBricks wrote a new post 5 years, 11 months ago
I certainly can’t recall the last time I’ve seen an Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe (ATSF) steam locomotive modeled in LEGO, though I’m sure I may be missing one.
Chris Stone, known as Narmot on Flickr, has […]
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StreamlinedBricks wrote a new post 6 years ago
It’s taken a while, but we’re back with a new premium instructions kit and more!
52′-6″ 70 Ton Drop-End Gondola
Our premium instructions include instructions to model a Bethlehem Steel Car version of this […]
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StreamlinedBricks commented on the post, OcTRAINber 2018: The Second Challenge! 6 years, 1 month ago
The advantage of digital is that you remove those real-life limitations. I say go for it! Use whatever you want.
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StreamlinedBricks commented on the post, OcTRAINber 2018: The Second Challenge! 6 years, 1 month ago
It says we’re only accepting entries after that date 🙂
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StreamlinedBricks commented on the post, OcTRAINber 2018: The Second Challenge! 6 years, 1 month ago
We are limiting entries to those based in reality. I.E., an entry should be a model of a prototype. The reason for this is, and @raised put it, is that otherwise it would break the idea of the challenge being […]
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Will you by any chance consider the mentioned 3900 class for the Premium Instructions line?
We can at least consider it!
Sweet! I really hope you guys end up deciding on it – I haven’t yet seen a faithful representation of the Challengers in lego, as the Big Boy gets all the attention…and if I can’t get ahold of a Big Boy kit, an affordable Challenger would definitely be the next best thing.
how do you preorder the T-1 kit
It will be available here on our website in the future. We’re not quite ready to accept pre-orders et but we’ll keep everyone updated on that and our Big Boy.