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I would like to have, by November next year (possibly slightly earlier) a working 9V train setup, and am pondering the best value way to get to that point. Ideally, I’d like to have at least the following: - Circle of track, - 16 straight track (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) [LEGOSet 4511] Well, you might find cheap copies of the high speed train still about, it has a fair few train parts, but unfortunately also has a few parts that are difficult to use elsewhere, like the nose parts. [LEGOSet 4512] The cargo (...) (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) I bought one from a MYER store. Also seen them in TRU and Toyworld. This is in Perth, other cities may be different :) Great set, has lots of bits to help you get into trains (bases, wheels, couplers, speed regulator, motor, light bits and (...) (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) By "on sale" I meant "discounted" LOL. I bought one too, but I wouldn't buy any more at $275. ROSCO (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Although by the looks I would agree with the discussion the the Cargo is a better buy, parts wise, I got the Hi-Speed as my first motorised Train (I got a few Santa Fe's at $30 from Myer last year) and It's not a bad set. Lots of Smoke 1x2x2 panels. (...) (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Just wait for 20% off all lego at MYER :) (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) You mean like now? (20% off all toys until Sunday I think). Deidre (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) There's also Bricknet... 10% off RRP and cheaper (or free) shipping than S@H. (...) Yes, I do have the odd piece floating around (including some 4.5V train stuff), so while lots of pieces at a low cpp is always good, it's not my focus for this (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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