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Re: More train ranting (sorry)
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lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego
Date: 
Tue, 25 May 1999 15:59:03 GMT
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Eric Brok wrote:

Jeff Stembel wrote in message ...
In lugnet.trains, Eric Brok writes:
Also, I have a question.  When was the last time a unique train element
was created?  Different colors don't count.  I'm thinking about how many


There's a new train canopy this year. (However used in some other themes).

That means it is not unique.  The last time I can think of was 1995, with • the
Freight Rail Runner's windows and Sliding boxcar doors.


Come on, uniqueness is not the point. It's about new parts that were

I agree, I do not think uniqueness is the point, but I also do not think that
canopy was designed for trains. It doesn't resemble any trains. After all how
many trains have a large glass popup (or not popup) canopy on the engine. That
canopy looks like it was designed to be used on airplains and spaceships. Then
someone wanted a sleek looking train and thought hey I bet this would make a
good train front window; well, they were wrong.

Chris

designed for trains. If they use the same piece in other themes as well; so
much the better. Point in case is whether you recognize the canopy as
orginally designed for trains, which I do. (Can't imagine designing it for
applications like in the small Space Port set.)

Eric



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  Re: More train ranting (sorry)
 
Jeff Stembel wrote in message ... (...) the (...) Come on, uniqueness is not the point. It's about new parts that were designed for trains. If they use the same piece in other themes as well; so much the better. Point in case is whether you (...) (25 years ago, 27-May-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.dear-lego)

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