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Re: PROPOSAL for new track (was Re: New Lego Track!
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lugnet.loc.au
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Wed, 18 May 2005 07:14:45 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Gary Quinlan wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Bryan Kinkel wrote:
> > Gary,
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> > Don't get all disappointed. It was me who originally made the post about the
> > subject of the message. I was catching up on emails, LUGNET posts, etc and
> > saw the "New Lego Track!" subject. Of course it was not what I expected it
> > to be. If my post offended you, I apologize.
Accepted, I'm somewhat less disappointed now!
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> > I understand your frustration with the state of trains. I for one want to
> > see automated points, lights, etc in the style of the 80s 12V system.
Yes, and a good start would be a larger radius curved track (had to add my plug)
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> > It is a well publicized fact that the LEGO company is in a dire financial
> > situation. So I think it is easy to see why LEGO has not taken the 9V Train
> > system to the next level. It is a big risk.
I don't think its a risk rather than a lack of will (only my opinion)
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> > And yes, it is even more frustrating to deal with when we see new products
> > introduced with a lots of expensive new molds and a big marketing push.
True, and may I add frustrated hobbyists are not a good marketing stratergy.
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> > But look on the bright side - LEGO continues to release new train engines
> > and rolling stock. We got a train shed last year. And they have the "Thomas
> > the Tank Engine" license. (9V Thomas, please....)
> >
> > I think these are sure signs that the Train line is here to stay. My
> > suggestion, when you place your order for the new 10170 TTX car, make sure
> > the quantity is for at least 2 sets.
I'll probabaly be buying a few more than that, I'd say you would need at least 5
to make a decent container train. (and I'd also buy a hell of a lot of larger
radius curves if they were available)
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> > Let LEGO know you care about the train line.
I would say Shop@home already know that! (so does my credit card)
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> > -- Bryan
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Thanks for your response Bryan, it's much apprecieated.
Gary
Member #162
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