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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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Tue, 10 Jan 2006 17:25:03 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Jonathan Reynolds wrote:
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I’m no expert on the manufacturing process but I’d like to know if they have
altered all the moulds for the track pieces and the clip-on motor frames. If
these are completely new moulds then it shows there is a future supply
potential for the 9v track-powered range. If not, we will have to rely on
existing stocks until they run out.
Although I welcome the new trains my gripe is similar to Jason’s and I cannot
see why someone starting with the playtrains would be persueded to part with
serious £s to buy a new motor, regulator, metal track etc. in order to
‘upgrade’. In this respect, it is more a one-way compatibility.
Jon
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I did, I started out with 4.5v, and moved to 9v when it came out.
What I don’t understand is the decision to produce a $100+ set whith this new
technology, as a first kit. I thought the whole point was to produce a $50 set
to get into the “birthday gift” segment. Looking at the new sets, the ICE train
looks about right. I would think the green engine is a perfect stand alone item,
or combine it with a single frieght car. The crain rail truck should definitly
be packaged seperately. I’d like to own more then one of the green engine, but
not if I have to buy them in $100+ sets.
Mat
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