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Re: Proposed New Train Components
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lugnet.dear-lego
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Sat, 22 Jan 2000 17:45:41 GMT
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johnneal@uswest.ANTISPAMnet
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Mike Poindexter wrote:
> Although most people in the train genre of Lego complain, including myself,
> about lack of support and a need for better service packs, we have been
> lucky in the number and kind of train packs already. I would like to see
> more, however.
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> I wholeheartedly agree that DCC would be awesome! If TLC doesn't want to do
> it, allow some other company to make them. A non-magnetic coupler would be
> nice as well, as it would allow for remote decoupling when combined with
> DCC.
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> I also would like to see sets of wheels with electrical pick-ups so that we
> can electrify the train cars. Basically, they would be just like the
> current wheel sets, except that they would have metal wheels like on the
> motors. The tops would be an electrical plate that would supply power from
> the track.
Well, speaking of wheels, please discontinue your current wheel design and
create trucks they way exist in reality-- the design is actually simpler and
would require fewer bricks! <wink,wink> What is really needed is one size
wheel for rolling stock, one size for locomotives, and one size for steamer
drivers. Could also use a smaller wheel for steamers as well. These are
critical needs because one just can't model wheels. If it's good enough for
Legoland, why not us?
> The current track radius is 13.5" on the curve. I would like to see the
> addition of a 16" radius curve and an 18.5" radius curve. This would help
> greatly in layouts, especially larger scale trains (8 studs wide).
8wides can handle the current track configs (not well, mind you), but what
can't handle the sharp curves are 3 axle trucks and 3+ driver wheels of
steamers.
> Another great help would be a pack of off size track pieces. You could have
> a pack with two tracks 3 stud segments long, three 2 studs long and one 4
> studs long. That would help match up track in many more complex layout
> combinations.
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> Finally, fix the points to allow right to left track passes and add the
> option for remote controlled points. At the least, cut down on the
> difficulty of switching point positions so that they may be motorized much
> more easily.
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> Many of the track needs can be seen in what is available to standard model
> railroading enthusiasts. Just go into a model train shop and get some
> pieces for ideas. Just remember that some of these pieces may not sell a
> tremendous amount, but their existence will sell more of other pieces.
> Having a 2nd and a 3rd curve radius will allow extra track loops, which will
> sell more straight track as well.
Great idea. In fact, take your top Train design guy and lock him (assuming
he's a male) in a model train shop for a month. All of the answers are
therein.
-John
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> Thanks,
> Mike Poindexter
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> Bay Area Lego Train Club
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