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In lugnet.org.us.michlug, John Neal writes:
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> >
> > Well I just happened to catch this post and because I have a definite
> > opinion on this I thought I would but in. BTW I think this is an unpopular
> > opinion.
> >
> > As to having actual LEGO sets as part of a train show layout I say phooey!!!
> > I could care less about advertising LEGO's stuff, thats there job IMHO.
>
> I understand where you are coming from, Eric. We at the GMLTC don't display
> any stock stuff at all, either. But I think that we (TLC and LTCs) are in
> this thing together, if not officially. And I won't be surprised if TLC
> decides to take an active role in supporting LTCs in the future.
I can definitely see TLC taking (or at least trying to take) a more active role
in the future. Whether they do or not is up to them and how they present it.
It could be presented in such a way that some/all groups would rather not.
Also a bit of symantics but NELUG is not an LTC per se and we don't intend on
forming a separate LTC either. Therefore I hope TLC's role is one that targets
groups that do public events rather then just groups that do train shows
exclusively.
>
> I like your idea of having a box of current train sets handy when the
> inevitable questions come about what is available, etc. Perhaps even having
> the sets assembled to further illuminate would be nice (but have them "behind
> the curtain" until needed). I could easily see doing that much.
Like I said we do it mostly to make answering the question of "What can you
buy" easier. Now if TLC were to give us a display and something for our
trouble I think we could do more but again that is up to them.
>
> We have to keep reminding ourselves that the current offerings are *entry
> level* sets aimed at younger kids. Calling them "junk" is missing that point.
> Even if TLC releases DCC, new track, etc tomorrow, they *still* will need sets
> which cater to neophytes.
I do understand what you are saying. I meant "junk" more in relation to our
MOC's than taken as is. Taken as is they are great to get kids into LEGO
trains I just wish there were some variety so kids would have a choice. Plus
having a train kids would recognize as something they might see in real life
wouldn't hurt.
As for sets that "cater to neophytes" I again don't care all that much. Maybe
for someone progressing along the path to doing there own MOC's and would like
some ideas. But for me and I would guess a large portion of the community here
the satisfaction comes from creating something from scratch not from buying a
set to display.
Now DCC would be cool. Just call it Mindstorms for Trains. A bit wider radius
of curved track would be nice as well.
Eric Kingsley
The New England LEGO Users Group
http://www.nelug.org/
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