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Subject: 
Lego introduces L-gauge
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lugnet.trains, lugnet.mediawatch
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Date: 
Tue, 31 Dec 2002 20:13:11 GMT
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This morning, I received the februari issue of Model Railroader. This is a
monthly magazine for the model railroad fan. Yes, my money goes there as
well as to Lego.
On page 61, my eyes got caught on a page-size add for Lego!
See http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Markassius/Media/hpim0114.jpg
(Sorry about the out-of-focus thingy; I'm just learning to use my new digicam.)
This shows that Lego is going strong with their train-line. This magazine
isn't just a buy-one-get-three-free mag, no, it is the top of the bill for
american (and over-seas) model railroaders! And to see my two major hobbies
coming together like this is great!

I hope 2003 will bring more great train sets like the Santa Fe ones.

Mark "now back to the festivities" de Kock



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  Re: Lego introduces L-gauge
 
(...) This is great news! Its nice to see the Lego Company is finally taking advantage of a great money making opportunity. This will also show the thousands of model railroaders that this scale is becoming more than just an oddity. (...) well at (...) (22 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
  Re: Lego introduces L-gauge
 
(...) Here is a somewhat clearer image scanned in by Kai Broderson. (URL) a lot smaller and faster to load with not much loss of info: (URL) agree, pretty nifty, eh? Also, L-Gauge is a fan coined term. :-) (22 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
  Re: Lego introduces L-gauge
 
(...) I guess 9V is here to stay. Jude (22 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
  Re: Lego introduces L-gauge
 
This is truely thrilling to see. However, the line about a "wide variety of accessories" gave me a chuckle. I would hope that this means additional accessories such as automated points, crossing gates, etc are coming down the pike... Regardless of (...) (22 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
  Re: Lego introduces L-gauge
 
(...) GMLTC was using it at the NMRA show in 1999 -- anyone else want to claim using it earlier? Hmmm... Since we've been using it for a few years, should we claim copyright on it? <grin> (...) I think we *all* agree with that!! John G, GMLTC (22 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
  Re: Lego introduces L-gauge
 
(...) Great news, of course. It's nice to see LEGO is trying to spread out to the model railroad market, and show just how versatile LEGO trains can be. Also of interesting note, the link given on the page (URL) has links to the articles on (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
  Re: Lego introduces L-gauge
 
At last, just the shot in the arm that LEGO® needed...now I can put my foot in my mouth! Way to go LEGO®!!! -Harvey (22 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)
  Re: Lego introduces L-gauge
 
Upon viewing the ad (thank you Larry P. for your post of the larger scan), nowhere is it mentioned that the motor is needed and not included with the purchase of the Super Chief. Perhaps it's included with the kit, but it's not mentioned that a (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains)

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