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Re: The Future of Trains
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lugnet.lego
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Tue, 2 Oct 2007 17:57:58 GMT
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> Now, add to this the fact that most current custom part manufacturers are
> making
> parts that are small enough that they can save production costs by setting
> up
> multi-part molds, whereas the only track geometries that I can see being
> able to
> take advantage of that capability are stubbies (center of one tie to the
> next,
> either curved or straight). And of course you have people who wouldn't
> buy them
> no matter how well they're made for the simple reason that they aren't
> _official_ LEGO, or because they wouldn't even be aware that custom track
> designs were even being made (essentially, anyone who isn't aware of
> ILTCO).
> It's definitely possible, but the costs would be prohibitively high for
> most
> people to even consider, and that's just for all-plastic track, not even
> getting
> into the application of sheet metal rail coverings (which require both
> custom
> cutting dies and machines to attach them to the plastic bases). Fans will
> probably love the idea of being able to buy new 9v track geometries, but
> many
> will balk at the idea of paying even twice what The LEGO Company would
> have
> likely charged for the same part, and that's assuming a custom
> manufacturer
> could even keep costs that low (I doubt it's possible without
> intentionally
> taking a loss on the project).
So, what about taking another route and simply approach one of the many
model railroad companies to see their interest in making something more like
what THEY already make that *could* suit our needs? I'd love to see some
unofficial brass L-Guage track. Heck, I might even be inclined to make that
garden railway I always wanted. (hi John!)...
-Rob
www.brickmodder.net
www.lifelites.com
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| (...) Hm, I wonder if TLG would fight them on a patent/design methodology? That would be the first issue I see. However, on that note, what I would really like to see is some way to get just metal tracks that would fit over the plastic track. That (...) (17 years ago, 2-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego)
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| (...) Scott pretty much summed up my concern over this one. Get a commercial entity involved, and you're in danger of crossing the line for patent infringement. I doubt they'd ever go after Ondrew for his hand-modded track (indeed, since he uses (...) (17 years ago, 3-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego)
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| (...) Writing programs or operating systems requires only three things. Knowledge, creativity, and time. The creativity clearly isn't an issue for the AFOL community, and any true hobbyist will find time when and where possible. Knowledge is the (...) (17 years ago, 2-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego)
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