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I was talking with someone in a Toystore of all places about Lego trains and we got into a discussion about some of the older trains. While I was driving home it hit me. While everyone here is a loyalist to lego I want to get everyone's input as a (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Perennial topic. Consensus is that most trainheads would stock up on sets that were reissued at or near original price. (lots of people could put grey train windows to good use, for instance) I personally would rather see GOOD designs that (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Wayne, to be perfectly honest, I wouldn't buy them. Or I should say, I would buy them if the price was right (50% off), just like I would any other set marked down like that. For instance, I own about 7 4565s and about 7 4561s. But those sets (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I think if they were to reissue old sets, it would be neat if they changed them somewhat. I know creating a new piece would add to the cost, but.... just think how many US-centric people would buy a Metroliner with 1x4xTWO windows in it! They (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) They are going to wait, Tom, until you have already spent a small fortune acquiring the 1x4x3 gray ones;-) -John (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The point geometry cries out for a redo! But ESPECIALLY electronics. Just a mod to allow Digital Command Control would be nice but some major revamping so Ben's april fools stuff could be built would be better. ++Lar (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Big snip of my own ramblings... What I would like from LEGO is 1. Better models for me and for the kids/people that would be attracted to LEGO trains if the models were better. By better I mean 7740, 7742, 7725, 7750, 4558, 4563 better, not PNLTC, (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Lego should better release nice new trains with "real" train doors and windows. The effort do do a good set wouldn't be too high. Just imagine a pair of green passenger cars. Additional they could sell a brown 3. class waggon and a dark grey (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Nah, I'm done spending on grey 1x4x3 train windows - I have 37 (maybe more?) stacked and waiting for me to have time to BUILD with, and I'm not going to think about needing any more until I use those up. But if someone offers them to me in a (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) compare (...) Dealing with OO sized stuff, PECO points are from 14-20 CDN each, compaired with $35 for 2 lego points (so, about the same). Neither are motorized, although if Lego would reduce the tabs on the points, a $8 "set" could be used (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think the worse thing lego could do is produce some 'limited editions' of classic sets. This generally equates to those sets that are rare and expensive on ebay like 4558. Producing them in only limited editions would only maintain their (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'd certainly buy them! Only hopefully it wouldn't be done with just train sets; at least some old Legoland Town sets as well, and preferably old sets from all themes. (...) I don't know if it would work, but I'm all for that. I'd be sure to (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I have to agree with Larry P and others that Lego could better the AFOL train market by a) Issuing new train designs that are better than the current assortment b) Releasing a generous range of train parts through Lego Direct The idea of reissued (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Running a 9V motor at 12 V for extended periods (say with a heavy load so the train will not fly off the track) will shorten the lifespan of the 9V motor. (...) I thought that voltage would matter. I understand that ultimately the strength of (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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lawrence wilkes wrote:. (...) I couldn't disagree more. I would argue that Trains is the most popular theme TLC has. Which other theme (besides town [1]) has sustained itself for almost 40 years? Which other theme is so non-violent (besides Model (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Lets put it this way: I don't think you are going to harm the Lego motor unless you build it into a special engine that is designed to stand 12 volts around highly banked corners. I can try it if you want...I have ample 12 volt supplies and (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) One thing I know I would buy, would almost be willing to bet (1) Larry would buy, and I'm sure others would buy, is if Kadee happened to decide that LEGO trains needed the benefit of their superior couplers (this actually could probably be (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Actually, if we onle get ONE new part, I want a metal wheelset with power connection. I want several new parts, but not a huge number (roughly in order of desireability): - Metal wheelset with power connection - Train motor with jumper between (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) break, (...) I'm not as pure as I used to be(1), I'd buy these. I'd also buy a hobbyist implementation of DCC as long as I didn't have to do any work to assemble electronics that involved soldering. 1 - just the other night I *cut* some (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) break, (...) I'm not as pure as I used to be(1), I'd buy these. I'd also buy a hobbyist implementation of DCC as long as I didn't have to do any work to assemble electronics that involved soldering. 1 - just the other night I *cut* some (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) How do you assess popularity? Number of sets available? Number sold? If it is so popular, why is the number of train sets so thin on the ground? And why do shops not stock it? And why do Lego not even bother importing it into the UK as they (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) old (...) 40 (...) that (...) One of the things I often point out as to why trains should be so popular is that it is really the only model of a real life SYSTEM which can be so completely simulated. RC boats, cars, and planes are lots of fun, (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Now is that Larry or his evil twin double speaking... Must be his double, Larry would never make the misteak of posting twice posting twice... FUT: lugnet.off-topic.fun (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) And I should add, whatever the latest successful book/film is. What we need is a blockbuster film about trains! regards lawrence (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Good point there. Most of the themes, especially recent ones, are centered around violence.Pirates v. Islanders/Imperial Guards. Good knights v. bad knights. The whole wild west theme was centered on a good guy/bad guy emphasis. Samurai v. (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Be careful what you wish for. There's a film coming out any day now that may well be a blockbuster (although I have my doubts) Are you sure you want to see a line of tiny blue engines with grey faces on the front, and frowning green ones, and (...) (24 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Even Town, which would seem innocuous, is swarming with nar-do-wells robbing and pillaging all over the place. The crime rate in Town is far higher than in New York City;-) I'm surprised that the set designers didn't pollute the Trains theme (...) (24 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) TLC may not be in bed with Britt Allcroft, but can you say "Hogwart's Express"? Actually, a member of the GMLTC (who is offline) has already built that train.... (...) Easy on Thomas, Lar. You know as well as I that at train shows, the one (...) (24 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I say, that the trick would be accesories, as it alreasy goes here. I'm personally into 12V as 9V doesn't have remote points etc. That would be needed before I start using 9V tracks. Also a set of other track parts, such as 1/2 lenght (or 2 1/4's = (...) (24 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) True. That's why half the citizens are police officers:) (24 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) we (...) would (...) What would really be nice is if LEGO would update all their old sets to 9v standards.But otherwise I fully support you about the idea of a petition.I was too young(and unaware)that Lego even made the 4.5v and 12v line of (...) (24 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
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