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Re: End of 9V train line?!
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lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains
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Fri, 8 Dec 2000 19:54:19 GMT
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JOHNNEAL@stopspammersUSWEST.NET
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Mike Timm wrote:
> >
> > Man, you guys at the GMLTC must know someone. I remember when I was all excited
> > about the DUPLO trains being a good sign and in would jump Mr. Neigh-Saying
> > 8-Wide to spread doom and gloom, but even he changed his tune a week or two ago
> > (sorry to lazy to look for the message).
> >
> > I guess I should start saving in anticipation of the good things to come? (Had
> > trouble deciding whether I should use a period or a question mark there.)
> >
> > I have an idea. LEGO should look up all LUGNET.trains contributors and E-mail us
> > personalized brochures to announce the new line...if there is one. :) (second
> > emoticon ever)
> >
> > Chris
>
> They have people that used to work for LEGO amongst them, so I'd say
> Ya they know someone :^)
To be honest, I don't think any AFOL has specific knowledge of the future of LEGO
trains....yet;-) But I do know this: that rumors of the demise LEGO trains have
been greatly exaggerated;-) I don't even know if they are keeping the 9 volt
system, but I know that they will continue on in some form. At this point, though,
that's about *all* I know.
> One thing about the train line, they don't seem to follow the 'normal
> rules' for themes. It usually has less sets in the theme and the
> theme runs longer than the other themes do.
Darn tooting;-) Actually, the trains theme is the only continuous running line
since the 60's (save for town)
-John
> New version of the theme
> or not, I have enough train stuff to do something with it eventually.
> Mike
> --
> All other themes are just spare parts for Castle! :^)
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| (...) They have people that used to work for LEGO amongst them, so I'd say Ya they know someone :^) One thing about the train line, they don't seem to follow the 'normal rules' for themes. It usually has less sets in the theme and the theme runs (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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