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Re: Whither LEGO Steam Trains? (was Re: QT Movie of 4565)
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Fri, 9 Feb 2001 14:56:46 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Tim Courtney writes:
> Well, I'll do what I can, I've done lobbying for trains before, but I don't
> know what I can do beyond the scope of what was discussed at the Train
> Summit. Plus, I know I won't find out stuff about trains to the level of
> detail to what was discussed last week, I'm there for an entirely different
> purpose. But, then again, I have a lot to talk to them about with the
> broader community in mind (not my specific niche) which I would like to be
> more informed/involved with in the future. I've got a copy of your message
> printed with a few other materials in prep for the meeting.
I'm very grateful, but I don't intend to cause any problems, particularly so
close following the Train Summit. It was just another suggestion, one among
many I'm sure. But, I would like to see those elements in those colours,
and I'm sure a lot of other people have their own ideas of elements in
certain (existing) colours they'd like to see. So, if those specific ones
get taken forward as a suggestion then great! For me, and for anyone else
who's trying to build in tan/brown 1xn. Thank you.
> > I'm a bit disappointed with TLC's support for steam trains actually...
> Again, Train Summit fodder, and NDA'ed.
Well, this probably was raised at the Train Summit, and satisfactory replies
may well have been given, and those attending may have come away with grins
from ear to ear, but they're unable to tell anyone any details. Does this
mean that from now on any discussion in lugnet.trains is immediately shot
down with the letters 'N.D.A.'? You might as well close the group down, if
that's the case. I'm not aiming this at you, Tim. Please don't take
offence. These are open messages to anyone reading the group. I also don't
mean to be bitter (despite having had a lousy couple of days). But, it
kills any discussion when a select few know some of the answers and just say
'I can't discuss that'. Don't then. But don't stamp on the discussion.
It's unlucky timing that my suggestions came after this event, but I'm not
going to apologise for them. Even if we all had been told everything that
TLC/LD has planned, we'd still want to discuss what's coming after that.
So what else is there left to discuss? Well, it took me a while to get into
trains because of the high start-up cost of a train set. Two decades ago
you could get a push-along engine, then some track if you wanted, then
motors, points, whole trains etc. if it really grabbed you. Nowadays, you
either spend a huge wad on a full set, or you go without. Every other theme
has small starter sets - the only small train sets are accessories to larger
ones. I'm sure there'd be more take-up if parents could buy something
simple, then get more if their kids get hooked.
Discuss.
Jason J Railton.
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Message has 3 Replies:
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| (...) I certainly don't think so! Discussion is great. Asking questions is great. Intelligent speculation using what is publicly known and what business literate people know about how businesses run is great. And you can divine some remarkable (...) (23 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Whither LEGO Steam Trains? (was Re: QT Movie of 4565)
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| (...) Well, right now, you could put yourself a "push" train the following way: $45 3 3737 Train Accessories $26 2 4520 Eight Curved Rails ---...--- $71 You then use your existing collection to build an engine and two cars. Unfortunately this points (...) (23 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Whither LEGO Steam Trains? (was Re: QT Movie of 4565)
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| "Jason J. Railton" <j.j.railton@cwcom.net> wrote in message news:G8Hw6M.409@lugnet.com... (...) I'll see - but from what I've heard about who will be attending, it doesn't look like its very possible. Causing problems - hmm, I doubt you'd cause (...) (23 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains)
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