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Train fans surely have not been short of train doors and windows over the
past few years. The Soccer busses and blue/gray parts packs were simply
great sets for builders assembling long runs of passenger cars.
But suspiciously absent have been the red and green train doors.
The new 7905 City Crane re-introduces the solid red train door. But you get
just one. And it is a right opening door. (The Crane also has a right blue
door.)
http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=7905&cn=223&d=9
And according to Peeron - we have not seen the red door since 1983.
http://www.peeron.com/inv/parts/4182
The green train door is still missing. It has only been seen in 1995's 4552
Cargo Crane.
This Crane is a bit pricey for me to purchase for one red right door.
Bricklink prices still run over $5 a door without glass.
But I sincerely hope the inclusion of the red door in a new set means we
might see them paired up in a future Factory / Pick a Brick palette.
-- Bryan
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Correction - The green train door is now in the new 7898 Cargo Train deluxe.
Along with the sweet green train fronts!
http://www.peeron.com/inv/sets/7898-1
-- Bryan
"Bryan Kinkel" <helpdesk@loseyourmind.com> wrote in message
news:J8DBx2.JwH@lugnet.com...
> Train fans surely have not been short of train doors and windows over the
> past few years. The Soccer busses and blue/gray parts packs were simply
> great sets for builders assembling long runs of passenger cars.
>
> But suspiciously absent have been the red and green train doors.
>
> The new 7905 City Crane re-introduces the solid red train door. But you
> get just one. And it is a right opening door. (The Crane also has a right
> blue door.)
>
> http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=7905&cn=223&d=9
>
> And according to Peeron - we have not seen the red door since 1983.
>
> http://www.peeron.com/inv/parts/4182
>
> The green train door is still missing. It has only been seen in 1995's
> 4552 Cargo Crane.
>
> This Crane is a bit pricey for me to purchase for one red right door.
> Bricklink prices still run over $5 a door without glass.
>
> But I sincerely hope the inclusion of the red door in a new set means we
> might see them paired up in a future Factory / Pick a Brick palette.
>
> -- Bryan
>
>
>
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Bryan Kinkel wrote:
> Correction - The green train door is now in the new 7898 Cargo Train
> deluxe. Along with the sweet green train fronts!
>
> http://www.peeron.com/inv/sets/7898-1
And the red train door will be in the Ultimate Train Builders box (or
whatever it ends up being called). Several pairs in fact if I recall.
Frank
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In lugnet.trains, Frank Filz wrote:
> Bryan Kinkel wrote:
> > Correction - The green train door is now in the new 7898 Cargo Train
> > deluxe. Along with the sweet green train fronts!
> >
> > http://www.peeron.com/inv/sets/7898-1
>
> And the red train door will be in the Ultimate Train Builders box (or
> whatever it ends up being called). Several pairs in fact if I recall.
>
> Frank
My memory says just one pair but it might be two. Perhaps someone else remembers
better than me.
Tim
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Is the Ultimate Train Builders box something that was shown at Brickfest? I
could not attend so I'm out of the loop regarding any concrete information
about a Train Box.
-- Bryan
"Tim Gould" <tgould.lego(AT@)gmail(DOT.)com> wrote in message
news:J8DIsB.CM9@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.trains, Frank Filz wrote:
> >
> > And the red train door will be in the Ultimate Train Builders box (or
> > whatever it ends up being called). Several pairs in fact if I recall.
> >
> > Frank
>
> My memory says just one pair but it might be two. Perhaps someone else
> remembers
> better than me.
>
> Tim
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"Tim Gould" <tgould.lego(AT@)gmail(DOT.)com> wrote in message
news:J8DIsB.CM9@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.trains, Frank Filz wrote:
> > Bryan Kinkel wrote:
> > > Correction - The green train door is now in the new 7898 Cargo Train
> > > deluxe. Along with the sweet green train fronts!
> > >
> > > http://www.peeron.com/inv/sets/7898-1
> >
> > And the red train door will be in the Ultimate Train Builders box (or
> > whatever it ends up being called). Several pairs in fact if I recall.
> >
> > Frank
>
> My memory says just one pair but it might be two. Perhaps someone else
> remembers
> better than me.
>
> Tim
I am almost positive it is 2 pair. Hard to build some of those passenger
coaches with out 2 pair of doors!
Mike
--
Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring.com
http://www.ncltc.cc - North Carolina LEGO Train Club
http://www.carolinatrainbuilders.com - Carolina Train Builders
http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=mpw - CTB/Brick Depot
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In lugnet.trains, Bryan Kinkel wrote:
> Is the Ultimate Train Builders box something that was shown at Brickfest? I
> could not attend so I'm out of the loop regarding any concrete information
> about a Train Box.
>
> -- Bryan
Yes. LEGO worked with a group of AFOLs on a train set that is based solely on
fan designs. It's a big box of train-focused parts plus instructions for 30
different models. Those 30 plus 50 additional ones will also be available
individually on LEGO Factory.
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In lugnet.trains, Jordan Bradford wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Bryan Kinkel wrote:
> > Is the Ultimate Train Builders box something that was shown at Brickfest? I
> > could not attend so I'm out of the loop regarding any concrete information
> > about a Train Box.
> >
> > -- Bryan
>
> Yes. LEGO worked with a group of AFOLs on a train set that is based solely on
> fan designs. It's a big box of train-focused parts plus instructions for 30
> different models. Those 30 plus 50 additional ones will also be available
> individually on LEGO Factory.
Hi, Bryan,
Thanks for your post which shows the level of expectation for this upcoming
Factory Train product. I think I need to clear up a misunderstanding regarding
the building instructions (also known as Building Guides).
I am with the group of AFOLs who worked on this train product. The final
product is still being worked. I can offer the following insight into the
current state for Building Guides as directed by LEGO(R) management on this
product:
- Paper building instructions for all 30 models, will not be available in
the UTB set. Methods for electronic distribution of LDD lxf files for
all 30 models are currently being investigated.
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Personally from me-- not from the team:
I hope the eventual solution will be satisfying and fulfill your ability to
build and enjoy all the train models.
Work on getting the final content wrapped around our train creations is still
in-progress. It's a pretty cool train box with a lot of heart and soul poured
into it from we AFOL Train Fans and employees within The LEGO Group. We really
challenged ourselves and inspired one another while we designed each train model
from the parts which were available to us. I have been impressed by the level
of dedication and quality of creations by each AFOL and the LEGO-employees
working on this project. I hope you will enjoy the result of our efforts.
best regards,
James Mathis
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Hi all,
at TSL in Berlin 2006 Tim and I showed your designs which we build with the
parts from the train box. And yes 2 pairs of red train doors are included.
Here is my croco-engine:
BS gallery
This is just one of many many possibilities which could be build with this set.
Id love to see a worldwide building contest when the set is released. Would be
nice to see what else could be build only using the pieces of that box?
Holger
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In lugnet.trains, Holger Matthes wrote:
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Hi all,
at TSL in Berlin 2006 Tim and I showed your designs which we build with the
parts from the train box. And yes 2 pairs of red train doors are included.
Here is my croco-engine:
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I spent a day looking at that model and I still couldnt remember it had two
sets of doors... I feel stupid.
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Id love to see a worldwide building contest when the set is released. Would
be nice to see what else could be build only using the pieces of that box?
Holger
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Very.
Tim
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Holger - thanks for sharing the image. It really shows off what you can do
with UTB. I'm glad the decision makers chose to go with red/blue/gray.
I assume the fronts on the middle section are SNOT fronts and not the single
piece train front (red) from 4563 and the new RC cargo train (green)?
-- Bryan
"Holger "HoMa" Matthes" <h.matthes@gmx.de> wrote in message
news:J8EJJ8.5Jv@lugnet.com...
> Hi all,
>
> at TSL in Berlin 2006 Tim and I showed your designs which we build with
> the
> parts from the train box. And yes 2 pairs of red train doors are included.
>
> Here is my "croco-engine":
>
> <<http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/AndreasTretbar/TSL2006/tsl2006_tretty181.jpg>>
>
> <http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1985114 BS gallery>
>
> This is just one of many many possibilities which could be build with this
> set.
>
> I'd love to see a worldwide building contest when the set is released.
> Would be
> nice to see what else could be build only using the pieces of that box?
>
> [Holger]
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James,
Yes, I'm quite excited about this box. And it fits in quite well with how I
build. I'm not a great "from scratch" builder. So I scan the galleries, find
something I like, generate part lists, then shakedown BrickLink for parts.
So I'm looking forward to the new box, new parts and new models to build.
-- Bryan
"James Mathis" <thakius@nmt.edu> wrote in message
news:J8DtFG.L6J@lugnet.com...
> Hi, Bryan,
>
> Thanks for your post which shows the level of expectation for this
> upcoming
> Factory Train product. I think I need to clear up a misunderstanding
> regarding
> the building instructions (also known as Building Guides).
>
> I am with the group of AFOLs who worked on this train product. The final
> product is still being worked. I can offer the following insight into the
> current state for Building Guides as directed by LEGO(R) management on
> this
> product:
>
> - Paper building instructions for all 30 models, will not be available in
> the UTB set. Methods for electronic distribution of LDD lxf files for
> all 30 models are currently being investigated.
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"Bryan Kinkel" <helpdesk@loseyourmind.com> wrote in message
news:J8EvLo.85C@lugnet.com...
> Holger - thanks for sharing the image. It really shows off what you can do
> with UTB. I'm glad the decision makers chose to go with red/blue/gray.
>
> I assume the fronts on the middle section are SNOT fronts and not the
> single piece train front (red) from 4563 and the new RC cargo train
> (green)?
>
> -- Bryan
Bryan - you are correct. The train front is NOT one of the elements in the
UTB box.
Mike
--
Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring.com
http://www.ncltc.cc - North Carolina LEGO Train Club
http://www.carolinatrainbuilders.com - Carolina Train Builders
http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=mpw - CTB/Brick Depot
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In lugnet.trains, Bryan Kinkel wrote:
> Holger - thanks for sharing the image. It really shows off what you can do
> with UTB. I'm glad the decision makers chose to go with red/blue/gray.
>
> I assume the fronts on the middle section are SNOT fronts and not the single
> piece train front (red) from 4563 and the new RC cargo train (green)?
>
> -- Bryan
--snip--
Hi Brian,
Just to clarify the box is red/white/shades with a smattering of dark red. I
don't think there is any blue in it.
Tim
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I'm sooooo color challenged this morning!
-- Bryan
"Tim Gould" <tgould.lego(AT@)gmail(DOT.)com> wrote in message
news:J8ExDr.30K@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.trains, Bryan Kinkel wrote:
> > Holger - thanks for sharing the image. It really shows off what you can
> > do
> > with UTB. I'm glad the decision makers chose to go with red/blue/gray.
> >
> > I assume the fronts on the middle section are SNOT fronts and not the
> > single
> > piece train front (red) from 4563 and the new RC cargo train (green)?
> >
> > -- Bryan
> --snip--
>
> Hi Brian,
>
> Just to clarify the box is red/white/shades with a smattering of dark red.
> I
> don't think there is any blue in it.
>
> Tim
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