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(...) Actually, if we onle get ONE new part, I want a metal wheelset with power connection. I want several new parts, but not a huge number (roughly in order of desireability): - Metal wheelset with power connection - Train motor with jumper between (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) One thing I know I would buy, would almost be willing to bet (1) Larry would buy, and I'm sure others would buy, is if Kadee happened to decide that LEGO trains needed the benefit of their superior couplers (this actually could probably be (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Lets put it this way: I don't think you are going to harm the Lego motor unless you build it into a special engine that is designed to stand 12 volts around highly banked corners. I can try it if you want...I have ample 12 volt supplies and (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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lawrence wilkes wrote:. (...) I couldn't disagree more. I would argue that Trains is the most popular theme TLC has. Which other theme (besides town [1]) has sustained itself for almost 40 years? Which other theme is so non-violent (besides Model (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Running a 9V motor at 12 V for extended periods (say with a heavy load so the train will not fly off the track) will shorten the lifespan of the 9V motor. (...) I thought that voltage would matter. I understand that ultimately the strength of (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I have to agree with Larry P and others that Lego could better the AFOL train market by a) Issuing new train designs that are better than the current assortment b) Releasing a generous range of train parts through Lego Direct The idea of reissued (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I'd certainly buy them! Only hopefully it wouldn't be done with just train sets; at least some old Legoland Town sets as well, and preferably old sets from all themes. (...) I don't know if it would work, but I'm all for that. I'd be sure to (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I think the worse thing lego could do is produce some 'limited editions' of classic sets. This generally equates to those sets that are rare and expensive on ebay like 4558. Producing them in only limited editions would only maintain their (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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I mentioned that I'm seeking input for what to design and produce in the thread started by Wayne but it may have been overlooked. So let me ask again in a new thread. Without committing to anything, but have at it! What would you like to see next (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) compare (...) Dealing with OO sized stuff, PECO points are from 14-20 CDN each, compaired with $35 for 2 lego points (so, about the same). Neither are motorized, although if Lego would reduce the tabs on the points, a $8 "set" could be used (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains)
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