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Re: Lego Trains
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Date: 
Mon, 10 Sep 2001 17:01:18 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Kathleen Theriault writes:
I'm definitely going for the actual Lego, though, rather than the
Duplo only because we will be playing with it *with* the boys and it will
have much more play value in the long run considering the expense.

That is a very good argument for getting Lego System trains.  It will definitly
have longer play value.  Its great to hear that you will be play with it with
the kids.

Does anyone
know if the Harry Potter Hogwarts Express train by Lego will be compatible
with the track and motor etc?

As far as I can tell it is not directly compatible with the standard trains.
It doesn't use proper train wheels.  However it is lego, so there is no reason
you can't modify it run on the rails.  I haven't seen it up close yet so I'm
not sure how big a task this would be.

Derek



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(...) Probably not too hard...I am not sure but I think you should be able to use bogie plates (if it isn't being used - same basic train plate)... train motor could easily be mounted on the rear.... the key question would be "which electric system (...) (23 years ago, 10-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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Thanks for your help and input on buying Lego Trains! There aren't any right now at Sears (at least that I saw) but I will keep trying, both online and the outlet stores. Plus I will wait a bit and see what Zellers gets in for Christmas. I'm (...) (23 years ago, 10-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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