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Well, what would be more prototypical than 8 stud wide trains with tight curves.... to me that sounds like narrow gauge. Although I'm not a big fan of narrow gauge, it would seem to me to be the perfect application. [1] [1] OTOH the minifig would (...) (26 years ago, 27-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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John Neal wrote: <larger radius curve> YES! How did I forget? Also shorter segments to allow more layout variety. <8 stud rant> I thought long and hard about 8 stud. I do understand why it would be desirable scalewise but I think 6 stud is the way (...) (26 years ago, 27-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Most of that sounds good, although I'd like to see TLG make the jump to 8 stud wide cars and engines which allows for more room and better modeling IMHO. If you are going to take the time and effort to overhaul the theme, why not do it right? What (...) (26 years ago, 27-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Are you sure you didn't make one? I nevir maek misteaks. >;-) (26 years ago, 27-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Just called S@H, they told me that they have shipped some 4519's; but there is such a damand for it any new orders would be on back order till July. So I would think that you would get yours as promised by the end of May. Brian Korn (...) layout (...) (26 years ago, 26-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Amen, Larry. If only TLG would... :) Scott Sanburn (...) (26 years ago, 26-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) You leave my chessie alone! I think you meant Steve Barille's Chessie, right? Steve (26 years ago, 26-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Whoops, there's one extra in the 20 list... drop the steamer accessories, I guess. (26 years ago, 26-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Here are my answers. One single set: - 1 oval of track with 4 straightaways and power pack (the above is "Standard track parts") - Robin Werner's blue ConRail engine, Steve Bliss's Chessie, or my Red/Yellow diesel - My black hopper - A full size (...) (26 years ago, 26-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Here's a thought experiment. Suppose you wanted to design a train set that would be good for drawing **USA** newcomers into trains. What would you put in it? How much would you target it costing? Realise that the pricing/profit has to be about the (...) (26 years ago, 26-Apr-99, to lugnet.trains)
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