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Re: WHAT IF? Take a look!
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Mon, 31 Jul 2000 05:11:17 GMT
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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, WAMALUG, GMWLTC, NGLTC, NCLUG, and GFLTC better. If this means
rereleaseing a few of the classics...hmmm. I wouldn't argue with more 7740's and its
accessories, 7745, or 7725's [1], but since I have a 4558, I would only look at a
4558 as a source of spare parts. The truth is that I would rather see good new sets.
The real good thing about good sets is that they serve two purposes: (1) they are
good sets, and (2) goods sets always have lots of good parts.
2. Wheels. More sizes and colors. (I am really thinking about getting some of those
Playmobile wheels that Ben uses http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=7725 )
3. Larger radius curves and short segments of track for filling the holes in
mismatched layouts.
4. Points with different geometry. One point that produces two parallel tracks like
now (I wonder whether the tracks should be move closer together or not) and another
that leads directly into a curve.
5. Remote controlled points would be nice, but from LEGO they would probably be very
exspensive.[2] So, I wonder how many I would buy.
So, like John, I would rather see new sets, and I would like to see new hardware, but
only if it was compatible with the current 9 V stuff.[3] DCS would be nice, but with
the price tag likely to be high I probably would not jump right into it.
Chris
1. It is not that these sets are so great; rather, they are sets that I missed out
on. Also, I do not like buying used. I bought an airliner and it was in good
condition, but my sets from the same time period are in better condition. Paying a
premium to buy used can be a letdown.
2. Considering the regular points ar $25+ a pair. How does the $25 price tag compare
with similarly sized, would that be O gauge, model railroad stuff?
3. I wouldn't mind making the tranistion to 12 V motors for better uphill pulling
power as long as the track remained compatible.
John Neal wrote:
> Wayne sardullo wrote:
>
> > 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 WHAT IF?
> >
> > What if Lego went back and put back into the mix limited editions of past
> > Train Sets. How many of you out there would buy them? I'm sure everyone would
> > probably buy them.
>
> 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
> are merely parts fodder like any other set (I own 2 metroliners and 4 club cars--
> more unassembled parts fodder). But that's me. I wouldn't keep any train set
> from TLC assembled-- they just aren't good enough. Virtually *anyone* can make an
> engine, car, whatever, better than an official LEGO set. And that is because we
> are not constrained by such issues as costs to mass produce, etc. like the TLC
> designers are. So I would rather TLC try and improve the existing line rather
> than regurgitate the past.
>
> Here is the catch-22 we as LEGO trainiacs are caught in-- LEGO doesn't see Trains
> as a successful theme and so it is reluctant to pour money and energy into it.
> And , of course, the neglected line suffers in terms of sales because it stinks.
> If there is to be any petitioning, it should be to have them overhaul the entire
> Trains theme. New track, new trucks, new points, new wheels, new windows, new
> electronics. *That* is what I'd like to see....
>
> -John
>
> > Has anyone thought of a petition or something? If I get enough response I would
> > be willing to get one going. While this might be one of those things that
> > fizzle out it was just an Idea.
> >
> > Wayne
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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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| (...) 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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