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(...) Scott- I agree 90% with you here. Lose the track and transformer. I like motors though. I've got more than enough curved rail. In general, I think LD would be better off selling trains piecemeal rather than large $150 sets. Each year they (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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One thing Brad Justus said on Saturday was that LUGNET estimates of how many Guarded Inns were being ordered were "way off" -- the point was that many, many times more are being bought by parents of kids. Sales "went through the roof" when the S@H (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think he means that if he were to build a town, it would have a train station/line in it. I do not think he is saying that "Train" is part of "Town". For a long time I have thought (and said) that Train needs to move away from Town a little. (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I agree. In fact, the smaller the difference the more joy the anoraks will have. Other collecting fields suffer from re-runs, I do not see why Lego should be any different. Perhaps the anoraks should start collecting lines which may never be (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have no problem with the "slight" changes you suggest. But those will result in extra (slight?) development costs, and so may make other Legend sets a little less likely. I cannot find a picture of the "new" metroliner on Lego.com, but the (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Here we go again... "Reinhard "Ben" Beneke" <r.beneke@tu-bs.de> wrote in message news:GGKIFH.D1t@lugnet.com... (...) a (...) and (...) "players" (...) have (...) Ugh. Ben, I really do respect you and your building achievements, but I have to (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'd like to see that too, but I'm still getting a metro liner (not saying that it may end up being used for parts...), and a few club cars (definatly one for parts...), unless I decide otherwise... Josh (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Of course there are all opinions to be found at 1000steine, but the majority is of the opinion, that the Lego® hunting is such a big part of the hobby and they would not like to miss it. Buying something with your credit card gives you not the (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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"Reinhard "Ben" Beneke" <r.beneke@tu-bs.de> wrote in message news:GGKIFH.D1t@lugnet.com... (...) What a good idea Ben. I would support that. A bit like the Retro Station being released in 2 colours, yellow and red. Why not do the Metro Liner in new (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) the US anyway don't have a lot of sympathy for what apparently was the majority view on 1000steine... (...) There have been slight changes! 10000 uses different parts molds (new style minifig torsos, 2 clip saddle, etc.) and the parts count on (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Dear all! I'm really glad with most of the latest news we have heared from TLC. Bulk order becomes better and better, (in Germany you can buy at S@H even without credit card!), the "My Own Trains" and the new waggons are nice as models and (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains) !!
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(...) Why? LEGO(r) doesn't see it that way. LUGNET(tm) doesn't see it that way. (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Likewise. Now, you've made your point, OK? Please don't do it again, thanks. (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) This car is actully prototypical, the car would normally be used for pulpwood, the logs being short, and stacked sideways. They'll sometimes leave the chain out here stateside... But one thing i have to say, the ends are backwards. The caboose (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) So anyone bidding on this????? (URL) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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"Stephen Altbacker" <brewbastrd@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message news:GGJE73.Fwo@lugnet.com... (...) Jeez, sorry. I'm relatively new to the train scene and didn't know. Iain (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Assuming, of course, they *have* such parts in their collection!!! But I agree, the 10013 looks a bit strange - none of the log cars I've seen (in australia) has big end sections - they rely on the chains holding them. ROSCO (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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Larry, Play well. -BrewB. Larry Pieniazek wrote in message ... (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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So maybe I am "beating a dead horse" with a little "subtle" humor. When you have to explain a joke it is no longer "funny". Explanation to follow (if you "get the joke" please disregard). Start Explanation: I guess I just get a little tired when (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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And finnaly, my GP30: (URL) GP30 has some interesting caracteristics, the Conductor's side has an interesting bulge, the roof has and interesting bulge also; and is the only EMD Locomotive with this roof design. The roof fans are also strange, as (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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