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Re: Basic Train Elements
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:14:32 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Ram Sreerangam wrote:
> I have been digging around online Pick-a-brick to find out the various elements
> I would need to get the basic stuff to get a train going (wheels, axles, plates,
> buffers, etc). Besides finding the right elements (I am using the parts list
> from the latest Cargo Train instruction booklet), I am finding that it is adding
> up to quite a packet.
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> Would it not make sense for TLG to release a poly bag of these elements? I am
> going to guess it is a pipe dream - not gonna happen. Perhaps TLG will release
> el-cheapo cars for building bigger trains?
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> What do other do? Buy entire sets for the parts? I did notice that there are
> folks who use regular bricks to fill in where ever possible.
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> --Ram
I hardly ever use any of the special train elements. Other than track, the new
large wheels, and the old style couplers (with removable magnets), it has been a
couple of years since I used a special train piece. I use
http://www.bigbenbricks.com wheels otherwise, cause they tend to stay on the
axle better than LEGO wheels. None of my designs use the train base plate. I
usually use Technic plates or other Technic pieces.
I'm assuming that you know about http://www.bricklink.com for purchasing
individual parts.
Scott
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wardlws/
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