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Re: Dream rails
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lugnet.trains
Date: 
Fri, 8 Nov 2002 14:42:13 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Steve Barile writes:
...than why not Atlas or some other model RR company produce "L" gauge
track.

Interesting idea, but wouldn't that require them to have all the ABS
particle-thingys?  Though with only 1 color, it might still be workable.
Atlas has already made two other scales of track and has been around for
over 50 years (I think), so they'd be a good pick.

Why not one of us? Why not hand spike "L" gauge track using model RR
materials? Lots of out-of-the-box ideas here... The construction criteria
for LEGO elements with the high tolerances etc. really aren't necessary for
RR track.

I would disagree with RR track not needing high tolerances.  Ever taken a
look at an NMRA standards gauge?  They have specs for flangeway depth and
spacing, wheel gauge, etc...  Actually, at least an axle gauge would be
nice, if wheels can slip on their axles (can they?).

-Stefan-



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  Re: Dream rails
 
...than why not Atlas or some other model RR company produce "L" gauge track. Why not one of us? Why not hand spike "L" gauge track using model RR materials? Lots of out-of-the-box ideas here... The construction criteria for LEGO elements with the (...) (22 years ago, 8-Nov-02, to lugnet.trains)

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