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Re: Question on 8094 Control Center
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Mon, 25 Dec 2000 07:30:15 GMT
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The weighted black piece is actually the same kind used in the Trains sets
which were models of a level crossing, 7866 is one example.  It is a metal
piece, and I believe it's correctly called a counterweight.  It certainly is
useful, IMHO, although I'm not sure exactly how rare it is.

Oh okay; yeah, that piece could have some interesting applications since it
seems that it can be connected easily to an axle. I think it's used as a
crank handle on this model though...

The old turntables that used to be used were also two-part, but were very
unstable, having only the studs to grip to the main model, plus the
screw-axle and nuts on either end of them.

Yeah I know what you mean; the old turntable is quite clumsy - I have the
8862 model and the nuts on either side need to be positioned exactly the
right way or the thing will fall over very easily - but I guess that was the
best that could be done at the time.

While we're on the subject of turntables, was this set (8094) the first to
include the modern geared turntable? Or was it the 8074 universal flex
system set? Not sure which came first...



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(...) The weighted black piece is actually the same kind used in the Trains sets which were models of a level crossing, 7866 is one example. It is a metal piece, and I believe it's correctly called a counterweight. It certainly is useful, IMHO, (...) (24 years ago, 25-Dec-00, to lugnet.technic)

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