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(...) While this is a disappointment due to the significant investment in the 9V system I made over the past few years...I am very excited to see what direction TLG is going to take with the Power Function trains. I am very excited that they are (...) (19 years ago, 1-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) Something that doesn't require *dozens* of batteries to have a display with a few operating trains for a weekend. (/cry/) Small size motors, for smaller MOCs. The existing 9volt train motor is a good size. Ability to have more than one motor (...) (19 years ago, 1-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) Well, this is something of a blow to the LTC's doing shows. If the decision has been made to discontinue the line and work on a replacment, let us be proactive, and indicate the positives of the 9V system that should be worked into a new (...) (19 years ago, 1-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego)
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At last we now know why our concerns over 9v trains were never on the original LEGO Ambassadors’ Official “Issues” List. I've known the writing was on the wall for a long time now, but even with that knowledge the blow wasn't any less hard to me. As (...) (19 years ago, 1-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) It does not make sense in strictly monetary terms for TLG to continue to produce a line that is not directly profitable. However, we have raised the point before that numerous intangible benefits arise from the 9V Train line. Community (...) (19 years ago, 1-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.trains) !
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(...) The current IR trains will remain in the assortment for the time being. They will eventually be replaced by the new Power Function System as well. Steve (19 years ago, 1-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) I wonder if this means a hiatus in selling trains this year and next or whether Lego will continue to sell the IR trains during the next two Christmas seasons (trains seem to be featured most at this time). -- Thomas Main (...) (19 years ago, 1-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) good question. while working on the new system its going to be very important that it be as backwards compatible as possible. L-gauge will not go away. the new system will be able to incorporate track from 9v and plastic rails into it. we'll (...) (19 years ago, 1-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) The truth is finally revealed (...) No matter how much 'AFOL input' there is, it will be the decision of the company in the end (of course) (...) Exclusively plastic track means reliance on batteries, there is no other way around it. And the (...) (19 years ago, 1-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego)
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Well I posted this announcement at the (URL) site... Personally, I have to say that I have doubts that any battery powered system will meet the needs of clubs doing shows. Even a robust, rechargable battery system has considerable limitations. (...) (19 years ago, 1-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego)
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