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Bryan Kinkel wrote:
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> would much rather pay for a new and improved track system (automated
> points!) instead of 8 wide rolling stock...
Don't forget that automated points probably won't come cheap. In olden (12v)
days, a single automated point cost as much as two manual ones. Will there be a
market for a single $30 automated point? A layout gets pricey quick!
Rick Clark
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In lugnet.trains, Rick Clark writes:
> Bryan Kinkel wrote:
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> > would much rather pay for a new and improved track system (automated
> > points!) instead of 8 wide rolling stock...
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> Don't forget that automated points probably won't come cheap. In olden (12v)
> days, a single automated point cost as much as two manual ones. Will there be a
> market for a single $30 automated point? A layout gets pricey quick!
>
> Rick Clark
I'd be willing to pay for that (and my layout has 14 points!). Besides all
Lego really has to invest in to get a DCC solution started is DCC compatible
engine motors and points. I think everything else would be able to be
bought off the shelf. A DCC relay switch to control power to other Lego
motors would be nice though.
Steve Martin
IndyLUG
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Keep dreaming about DDC... LEGO is NOT going to do that anytime soon.
Directs prioroty it is show more people that LEGO makes trains. From the
expression on his (Brad) face the idea of investing in creating new molds
and looking at DDC is not going to happen. Not that LEGO may or may not
want to do it but direct has only been aorund 2 years and while it is
sucessufl you need to remembert that they are the babies of the 12 sections
of lego. So they need to prove to the other 11 that look trains is going
real real good now it's time we invest in it. Direct is NOt at that point
yet and can't get there without us prompting the lego trains and train shows
like so many of you have.
What I think you help out is having an internet connection at the trainshops
next to the lego layouts so tat we kids and parnets ask where can I buy
them. BAB! They use the internet right next to the layout and it's a done
deal. hum.... Something to ask lego about?
-AHui
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In lugnet.trains, Ahui Herrera writes:
> Keep dreaming about DDC... LEGO is NOT going to do that anytime soon.
Sad, but i'm working on a kit to do so.
If you still see Mr.Brad Justus, can you ask him when we will get our bulk
discount in Europe too?
I mailed Shop At Home Europe, and they replied with the message that there
aren't plans to do it. I, and some others are waiting for it before placing
a new order!
The Super Chief looks very nice. Well done from Lego.
Regards,
Ludo
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Price point taken, yes, they would be expensive in the individual packs like
7858 & 7859. Speaking as a former 12V user, there was that nice little
add-on called 7863. When I bought my system in 1985 (great year for
American Dollar) in Europe, I bought a pair of the 2 pack manual switches,
7856, and later ordered 7863's from Magasin Du Nord (you think Pitsco/Dacta
is pricey!).
TLG could do the same w/ a 9V version, just offer an accessory pack for
those who want it. (Except it would be in North America market too!)
--
Adrian Egli
http://www.scltc.org
"Rick Clark" <jrclark@nospam.aol.com> wrote in message
news:GruJCw.7J0@lugnet.com...
> Bryan Kinkel wrote:
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> <snip>
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> > would much rather pay for a new and improved track system (automated
> > points!) instead of 8 wide rolling stock...
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> Don't forget that automated points probably won't come cheap. In olden • (12v)
> days, a single automated point cost as much as two manual ones. Will there • be a
> market for a single $30 automated point? A layout gets pricey quick!
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> Rick Clark
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