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How can we encourage Lego to create some new sets that have some spunk to them? I really like the trains and would like to add onto my collection. I hesitate to add any of the new sets as they do not even fit in the general theme. Some person had (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Thoughts on 1999 Train Sets
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Here's my opinion on the new sets (in descending order) 1. 4519 Cross track. Very cool. Really the only 99 set that is in the same league as the original 1991 train sets. A Must Buy 2. 4557 Container Crane. Nice set, with almost no Town Jr (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train Jr?
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(...) I think it's a small black technic wheel with black rubber tread. (...) No, I think it's because it includes 9V track pieces which are considered as electrical parts of the 9V train system. This makes it incompatible with previous train (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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(...) Argh! I can't find the URL for those scans! Does anyone have it handy? There were one or two other train sets, besides the ones referenced by Todd. Steve (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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The sets are very disappointing. I was very excited by the Austrian Rail Car, which I was never able to find, and sets like the Metroliner. The Metroliner at least looked sort of real and had a general transportation theme. Now, we have all sorts of (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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Todd Lehman wrote in message <36902568.13481231@l...et.com>... (...) It's different (heard that before) but why are they using a green baseplate instead of a grey one? I guess it's a case of juniorization. (...) I don't think it's that bad looking. (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Train Jr?
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Ben Fleskes wrote in message ... (...) to (...) I had a look at the cat in hand. Looks like a regular 24 tooth gear in black. (...) Suppose so, but strange because it seems to slip. That (...) the (...) No! Probably just means it's part of the 9V (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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(...) Kurt: I haven't the foggiest idea what your posting has to do with LEGO trains, or where you see any postings from a John Neal anywhere on this server. If you have some kind of complaint to register, please do it elsewhere. Send email to (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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lego trains (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 NL sets 4533, 4553, 4556, 4557
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Lego trains (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-99, to lugnet.trains)
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