[snip] (...) Well the real reason (pure speculation, but the only thing that makes sense) is that the current road plates (grey or green) have wider roads and as a result narrower stud areas. Simply put, the original sliding "rails" are too wide. (...) (23 years ago, 13-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
Question: If we are changing the sliders, what of the "Legoland Hotel" sign for the top of the building once completed? It was made of the same part. Hmmmm... -- Drew Croke Proprietor, Lugged Mountain Outfitters (URL) Petrucelli" <lordi@erols.com> (...) (23 years ago, 13-Apr-02, to lugnet.lego.direct)
