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Re: Some more infos on new trains (they were partly presented in Frechen/Germany)
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lugnet.trains
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Sun, 8 Jan 2006 19:39:00 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Reinhard "Ben" Beneke wrote:
> Hi all!
>
> Jan Beyer has shown us parts of the new train System in Frechen/Germany.
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> Just some unassortet aspects and informations.
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> - The track is full plastic as already seen.
> - The train base is 32 studs long and contrains IR recievers on both sides and
> battery box (included and not removable).
> - the train motor has plastic wheels.
> - the wheels show spokes on their faxe sides and have technik axle holes.
> - the motor has special technic axle holes (nearly with cylindrical bore: so
> they have a "slip-under-overload-effect")
> - no new track radius is planned (so far) as Jan mentioned
> - the engine needs 6 pieces of small standard batteries => still a 9V system
> - the control panel (made for lefthanded kids as it seemed to us) has only 4
> knobs and a frequency switch.
> knob 1: signal horn (in panel)
> knob 2: stop
> knob 3: pos. accelleration (speed up or break rearwars drive)
> knob 4: negative. accelleration (break or speed up backwarts)
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> The frequency switch allows to choose betweeen 3 frequencies or controls all 3
> frequencies at one time. I ask myself, what would happen if any of my three
> nephews wanted to own a second train....
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> Kind Regards,
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> Ben
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> P.s.: the new mindstorms system got presented as well (even photos were allowd).
> The mindstorms fans where really exited and positive against the system. I have
> no idea about the old mindstorms so I cannot tell anything about improovements
> now....
Thanks for the info Ben, This does not seem to fit with the train scene photo
because that shows metal wheels and a 30 stud long baseplate. The Baseplate
length has been counted by at least 3 AFOLs discussing on the Brickish
Association website.
I have mixed feelings about these new sets. This news gives the impression that
Lego will have to run two different systems if they are to continue to service
the rail-powered train fans....
Jon
Ps - I welcomed the horn feature until I re-read your post and realised it is
located in the controller handset - is this correct?
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