Steel City LUG | John S | Mentions https://steelcitylug.com/members/amplef0rth/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning John S. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:23:55 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 2e4d0fff369b45839122e529d250d2ff PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Threadjacking in the forum All Things LEGO! https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/threadjacking/page/64/#post-70973 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:53:53 -0400 Anyone here with trains, beside me? It’s that time of the year again with the Brick Train Awards. Go to their website and submit photos or renders of your MOCs. I’d like to see Steel City LUG being represented in the entries from trains, wagons, cabooses, etc

@amplef0rth @schu54321 @rcgrier3406 @joshhall @gabevistica please tag anyone that…Read more

]]> 0 303b1ffeabef5965dd9bf9577b200ed3 Bob Grier replied to the topic CSC Locomotion Weekend - 1/16/26 to 1/18/26 in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/csc-locomotion-weekend-1-16-26-to-1-18-26/page/3/#post-67650 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:50:15 -0500 @playingwithechoes, thanks for the heads up and we all hope you feel better soon!! Won’t be the same without you there!!

I still have the base layout with the rail yard in the Google Sheets file, so I’ll update that over the weekend with the MOC spaces that people have reserved. We might have to shift 1 or 2 MOC spaces, but that shouldn’t be an…Read more

]]> 0 20caa87fa39562f971ead70b7f9f5223 Bob Grier replied to the topic CSC Locomotion Weekend - 1/16/26 to 1/18/26 in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/csc-locomotion-weekend-1-16-26-to-1-18-26/page/2/#post-67575 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:52:49 -0500 Sounds like a plan @amplef0rth!!

]]> 0 b7d823aeceb95385af6ce4347e21d191 Bob Grier replied to the topic CSC Locomotion Weekend - 1/16/26 to 1/18/26 in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/csc-locomotion-weekend-1-16-26-to-1-18-26/page/2/#post-67572 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:15:25 -0500 @amplef0rth, are you talking about using the same layout that you had at Ultimate Brick? If so I think that’s fine, even with the RC track around your area. The footprint I have for your area is 10 baseplates wide by 4 baseplates deep, including the double 9v track loop. Can you fill all of that with your stuff? If so, we can just eliminate the…Read more

]]> 0 2dbcf1ae3e56c6ad15eb9e749fb699a1 Greg Schubert started the topic Cranberry Library Summer Reading 2026 - DINOSAURS! in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-summer-reading-2026-dinosaurs/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:39:07 -0500 AI Summary:

The 2026 summer reading theme for the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is “Unearth a Story,” which focuses on dinosaurs, paleontology, and archaeology. The slogan, “Unearth a Story,” invites layered interpretations, encouraging readers to discover the joy of reading, uncover history, or explore the past.

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When I…Read more

]]> 0 b7761d9da128a1dcd6a6b1ef5ba76642 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic CSC Locomotion Weekend - 1/16/26 to 1/18/26 in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/csc-locomotion-weekend-1-16-26-to-1-18-26/#post-65292 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:47:56 -0400 M.P.Lynes reporting for train duty.

I will have my giant blue Schnabel car and a ton of new really long hazmat train cars ready for that R 104 loop, including that brand new KUA flask car which will its world debut running at TUBS in November. Plenty of overhang drama with these educational STEM models. @rcgrier3406 and @amplef0rth, crowds love…Read more

]]> 0 580f3fcff75c48de0eae1d353d82652e PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic 2025 Home and Garden in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/2025-home-and-garden/page/6/#post-63499 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:02:55 -0500 That is looking fantastic. Great job. Love the skyscrapers. Missed them last year so happy to see them return. XD

I have sheets prepared for the trains and the bridge. As a heads up, if you feel uncomfortable operating the bridge, you can crawl under it. Just watch out for the Spiderman minifigure hiding there. LOL

As for the batteries, I…Read more

]]> 0 d4ada231b5ab3c01c11b561072cef665 Greg Schubert replied to the topic 2025 Home and Garden in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/2025-home-and-garden/page/3/#post-63157 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 19:47:36 -0500 @rcgrier3406 I like this idea, perhaps that would clear up what “gauge” our trains are (people ask -Lionel? -American Flyer?) Do I need to somehow claim those spots on the dbg plates?

@amplef0rth, any thoughts on the Hartwood Acres mansion idea?

]]> 0 742528aa3d76b0f8fda2bfb8e260da9e PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic 2025 Home and Garden in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/2025-home-and-garden/#post-61777 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 21:51:15 -0500 Behemoth Bascule Bridge is coming along. Working on modifying the tower armatures and mechanism to work more smoothly but we have a functional bridge structure to display. For design purposes, @joshhall, and @amplef0rth, the bridge will need 40 inch AKA 4 baseplates of clearance between landings, exact, with nothing below as there is technic…Read more

]]> 0 150948e7ef9f76b98a123e44621b679b PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Threadjacking in the forum All Things LEGO! https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/threadjacking/page/59/#post-60402 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:00:55 -0400 Heads up. The 2024 Brick Train Awards are open. If anyone has great photos and overviews of the train layouts from either the CSC or Home and Garden Show this year, please share the link as my photos tend to focus on everyone’s trains running. I can submit on behalf of Steel City LUG and include the video tour I made, but I need good overview…Read more

]]> 0 c41d0380af648ca2a7316f6e79ce5361 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Threadjacking in the forum All Things LEGO! https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/threadjacking/page/58/#post-59510 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:26:43 -0400 I just got word that FX bricks now has R104 9v back in stock and R120 9v metal train track available. They are injection molded plastic in dark bluish grey with metal rails and fit the standard 9v system. They should fit the corner mills that currently have Bricktrack plastic 104/120 curves.

I know there’s been talk during shows of wanting to…Read more

]]> 0 75010657f6fbbda65953debdd176a685 Benjamin C Good replied to the topic Brickfair VA 2024 AUG 3-4 in the forum All Things LEGO! https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/brickfair-va-2024-aug-3-4/page/4/#post-59295 Sat, 08 Jun 2024 23:33:49 -0400 Also, I was just on the site, and I noticed that John Singer of Pittsburgh PA is a registered attendee but has not posted to this thread, registered a MOC with our collab, or reserved space on this thread’s spreadsheet. @amplef0rth

]]> 0 3812c52a5332ddf2d556bed4d595ab2e Bob Grier replied to the topic CSC Locomotion Weekend - 1/13/24 - 1/14/24 in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/csc-locomotion-weekend-1-13-24-1-14-24/page/2/#post-56202 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:48:25 -0500 I was able to work on the layout over the past couple of days (in block form using Google Sheets). This is essentially the as-built layout that we ended up with last year and is based on us getting the same space and number of tables (@timf is in the process of confirming that with the Science Center this week). We’re also asking for the 2 extra…Read more

]]> 0 84816c479211a8c3f1d239721f20828c Bob Grier replied to the topic 2023 Winter Display Patrolley in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/2023-winter-display-patrolley/page/3/#post-56017 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:19:39 -0500 Pics have been added to the Gallery. To view them, click on the “Gallery” tab at the top right corner of any page, and then open the album “2023-11 Winter Trolley”.

Thanks @amplef0rth and @argonvesher!!

]]> 0 f55dd5b7f818c3c3123be841e38da43a Josh replied to the topic 2023 Winter Display Patrolley in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/2023-winter-display-patrolley/page/2/#post-55856 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 03:38:22 -0500 Notes on the bridge:
I take no ownership over it. I consider it a lug asset to be improved on as desired. If you want to figure out how to power it, go for it.
I didn’t get to playing with it more, but know that it will need improvement on the hinge side to guide alignment vertically and horizontally. It’s structurally sound, but make sure it…Read more

]]> 0 dcd4568ea8b9217dab11fb72c92070a9 Laura replied to the topic 2023 Winter Display Patrolley in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/2023-winter-display-patrolley/page/2/#post-55682 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:42:29 -0500 Morning all, I see I missed a bunch of stuff over the weekend but I’m going to try to catch up on questions now.

First of all HERE is the link to the google sheet for staffing. It is the same link as pumpkin to simplify things.

I do have a bluebrick layout completed but I have not added any details to it as I was waiting for info on what…Read more

]]> 0 567cd42585d563f97aa663efa4446512 Jim Rolfe replied to the topic Akro Mils Storage in the forum BUY / SELL / TRADE! https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/akro-mils-storage/#post-54989 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:59:46 -0400 @amplef0rth, the 44 drawer are all taken.

@timf, I still have the 3 – 32 Drawer

And the 64 Drawer

Thanks!

]]> 0 67b3e53959201c6589ff83b4ce7a9ebc Josh replied to the topic Threadjacking in the forum All Things LEGO! https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/threadjacking/page/54/#post-54628 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:10:37 -0400 I definitely support this effort. Not just for the LUG recognition, but I’m sure Mark from Home and Garden would love to say he has award winning displays at his event. I would think that goes for any venue or event we’re a part of.

As Krista said, check out the gallery https://www.steelcitylug.com/gallery/2/?envira_id=31964

]]> 0 bffdbddedd4d59fa6321bb040704d5e5 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Threadjacking in the forum All Things LEGO! https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/threadjacking/page/54/#post-54589 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 02:14:46 -0400 Heads up, @joshhall, @rcgrier3406, @knb112, @amplef0rth, and @watchwmarcella.

The 2023 Brick Train Awards are live and the Lug’s spectacular city display at the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show would certainly qualify for “Best Overall Group Display.” Do you have any photos that you’d want to submit for it on their website or would you like to me…Read more

]]> 0 1a79d141c3df153ee1fd38fb23be8853 Bob Grier replied to the topic CSC Locomotion Weekend - 1/14/23 - 1/15/23 in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/csc-locomotion-weekend-1-14-23-1-15-23/page/6/#post-49754 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 03:54:00 -0500 I’ve added some more pics and video from today to my Flickr album. Here’s the link:

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Tear down went pretty smoothly. The event ended at 4 pm, and we were packed up and out of there before 6 pm. Thanks to @brixbymortarless, @amplef0rth and @mitchsbricks for sticking around to help @timf and I get everything safely…Read more

]]> 0 524d6d58daa4175fcbaa23402e60e7c7 Greg Schubert replied to the topic CSC Locomotion Weekend - 1/14/23 - 1/15/23 in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/csc-locomotion-weekend-1-14-23-1-15-23/page/5/#post-49503 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:02:24 -0500 @amplef0rth Please post some photos or a video. I would love to see what you created. πŸ™‚

]]> 0 1eacd63a5d1d27e4d0ed667b55f825b1 Krista K replied to the topic Northland Library Display in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/northland-library-lego-day-12-27-22/page/3/#post-48929 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 01:11:47 -0500 Okay, here’s what I got. I just want to make sure the covers are right before I start to print them out and create the poster.

@amplef0rth – “The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog” and “The Pigeon Will Ride the Rollercoaster”

Me – “A Little Peaceful Spot”

@tbrown00 – “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom”

@greg – “Polar Express”

@legoleia51 – “The Adventures of a…Read more

]]> 0 53e69481eaf37ecf72c96b8bf5d10a0e Krista K replied to the topic Northland Library Display in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/northland-library-lego-day-12-27-22/page/3/#post-48926 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 16:58:52 -0500 @amplef0rth I was thinking about just using printouts so that I can put everything on one posterboard.

]]> 0 a9400ce8be63ee1fa290141794a1db68 Krista K replied to the topic Northland Library Display in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/northland-library-lego-day-12-27-22/page/2/#post-48672 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:25:25 -0500 @rcgrier3406 and @amplef0rth Those are awesome! πŸ™‚ I’m going to try to get something done this weekend.

]]> 0 9b237ed885b6f16c368ab8520424ac45 Krista K replied to the topic Northland Library Display in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/northland-library-lego-day-12-27-22/#post-48346 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:19:38 -0500 @amplef0rth Did you see The Pigeon Will Ride the Rollercoaster yet? Although The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog is a huge hit in our house too. πŸ™‚

]]> 0 32d9673522ff1ecc355964892e3366eb Krista K replied to the topic Northland Library Display in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/northland-library-lego-day-12-27-22/#post-48255 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 02:00:05 -0500 @cybladez101 That’s so awesome! Congratulations!

I too really love the book theme. @amplef0rth already has built a Pigeon.

]]> 0 ec809b4984f7e1ce55fece9eea6e2ebf Mitch replied to the topic NEW Discord Server (Join!) in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/new-discord-server-join/#post-47884 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 23:33:47 -0500 @amplef0rth @knb112 I would be happy to help y’all!

First step would be to make an account. If you guys wanted we could hop on a call either in discord or via some other way if discord is too much to figure out currently and I could walk you through how to use it!

]]> 0 fa10a525005e4a2ef84cf48136163faf Krista K replied to the topic The Adventures of... in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/the-adventures-of/page/3/#post-40891 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:03:57 -0400 @amplef0rth Those are awesome shots! Thanks for tagging me. πŸ™‚

]]> 0 2f911fc3a189e140b093e8eb2d8d09a8 Josh replied to the topic The Adventures of... in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/the-adventures-of/page/3/#post-40755 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:53:49 -0400 oh wow, so dude was in the mail for covid! I forgot about that!

since then…he’s been to legoland florida with Will and just got back from legoland NY with me.

He’ll be going with @amplef0rth John Singer and family to Vermont this weekend.

Scrolling through the #adventuresoflugdoug tag on instagram, i was reminded that we did have lugdoug…Read more

]]> 0 3506efb190d1957a30cf44afe3060826 Krista K replied to the topic Brick Fest Live Pittsburgh 2021 Sept 11-12 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/brick-fest-live-pittsburgh-2021-sept-11-12/page/2/#post-40289 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:19:34 -0400 We’re about a month out from the event. We can talk more about this at Q3, but wanted to get a few things rolling before then.

For anyone who can’t make it but wants to display, I thought maybe we could set up North, South, East, and West drop-offs (kind of reverse of what we did for LUGBULK). I’m happy being a drop for the North, but if anyone…Read more

]]> 2 ea52528f070409f34f40e169619f0cd1 Tim replied to the topic Greenberg Train Show - Monroeville PA - November 6-7, 2021 in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/greenberg-train-show-monroeville-pa-july-24-25/page/2/#post-39841 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 22:46:08 -0400 @randomdan thank you for doing the Doodle.

@legoleia51 we are still IF at this point as I have not submitted our Display Application. I will go ahead and do that now that at least three of us are committed to the show (we always like to have at least 2 people per shift, minimum). If anyone else can come, please mark the Doodle ASAP.

@mrmain18…Read more

]]> 0 ba41111252b95afda3d61f843879f592 Bob Grier replied to the topic Cranberry Library 2021 Summer Reading Display in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-2021-summer-reading-display/page/3/#post-39540 Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:37:16 -0400 Installation was completed this morning with no issues.

– Pikachu, the Foxes, Penguin and Bunny by @tcsbgdady (Jim Rolfe).
– Erabor, and the Lamp Post from Narnia by @timf (Tim Freshly).
– Pigeon from Mo Willems by @amplef0rth (John Singer).
– Hedwig and other HP Art, plus Eagle from LOTR by @rcgrier3406 (Bob Grier)

Here’s a link to some…Read more

]]> 0 3815b3fa36b088af2bae33205dc2e6c6 Greg Schubert replied to the topic New Reindeer on Parts and Pieces in the forum BUY / SELL / TRADE! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/new-reindeer-on-parts-and-pieces/#post-38951 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 09:58:14 -0400 Thanks again for the initial post @amplef0rth, mine also arrived … and the cost was half of what I was expecting to spend!

]]> 0 5f37e447520c22de6a687e5f1095e20c Kevin replied to the topic Cranberry Library 2021 Summer Reading Display in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-2021-summer-reading-display/#post-38635 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:48:14 -0500 @amplef0rth The pigeon is awesome! We are big fans of Mo around here!

]]> 0 167621089ebd89fa099f02e31c24eb57 Tom Frost replied to the topic Cranberry Library 2021 Summer Reading Display in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/cranberry-library-2021-summer-reading-display/#post-38619 Sat, 20 Feb 2021 21:27:42 -0500 @amplef0rth The pigeon is excellent!

]]> 0 df5f989774380704eb56442e3ab2581e Tim replied to the topic AFOL Research Study - search for a volunteer in the forum All Things LEGO! http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/afol-research-study-search-for-a-volunteer/#post-38484 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 19:27:07 -0500 This must be a targeted study (male, college degree, etc.). There was no explanation given as to why these parameters were selected.

@amplef0rth if you want to PM me your information, I will submit it.

]]> 0 682f7b3097d6d81d2f59ec4588f89f29 Josh replied to the topic lug masks in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lug-masks/#post-37249 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:37:34 -0400 alright, trying to organize a list of mask requests so Will can pack them with lugbulk – let me know if I need to adjust these, but this is what I see so far:

@rcgrier3406 – 1 mask with lugbulk
@tfdesigns – 2 masks with lugbuilk
@bigbbricks – 2 masks – Josh will email you separately to arrange delivery
@amplef0rth – 1 mask, with…Read more

]]> 0 5a7a97d6bd8d6b941c4255a2fd9030bf Tom Frost replied to the topic 2020 Q1 Build Challenge : FINAL LAP in the forum LUG discussions http://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/2019-q4-build-challenge-final-lap/#post-35648 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:53:48 -0500 Pics of the Entries πŸ™‚

@amplef0rth
@zaximillian
@rcgrier3406

Bob built the Star Wars and Harry Potter entries. John Singer built Excitebike. Frost built the frost-looking one.

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