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(...) I know that the 9v line has been the orphaned theme for a while, but with such a huge amount of activity in the Duplo 4.5v line up it seems nuts that LEGO wouldn't be reinvesting in the train theme in general. Also, over the years LEGO seems (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) If he posts nicely to .bst, he can get one for $15 or so...I'm quite sure. As for 4565, I know it went on sale for less than $100 at ZB, so perhaps asking nicely in .bst might get a response for one less than the 130 from S@H. James (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.trains, Cary Clark writes: <snipped the comments about motor location and ball-socket connector> (...) (URL) qualifying statements: 1. first off, I've been really bummed for about 6 months: I've lost my Airport Shuttle monorail motor and (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Brickwise says that this is still available from zanybrainy.com for $16. Ran (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Beg to differ. I feel that if there is any NG that is being monitored by TLC, it's there, as evidenced by Brad's occasional posts. I'm hoping that someone at TLC reads these posts and reacts to them, but expecting them to monitor every theme (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I don't think this set comes with a transformer however. If you want to the greatest selection of currently available train sets call LEGO S@H and request a current catalog (800) 835-4386 (S@H direct). All of the current train sets and (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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There are currently two different trains- 4561 Railway Express (Blue Turbo in Europe, far cooler name) Description: Mainly blue & white passenger train. Pitiful small engine. There is a nice passenger car with a mini movie theatre, and a similar car (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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[snipped lugnet.lego.direct, 'cause this is off-topic for there] (...) (I'm not sure about '95, the Guide says 4565 is from 1996. Anyway...) Evidence to support: in the Fall 2000 US S@H catalog, the 4565 Freight & Crane Railway gets about 1.25 pages (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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"Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:G1rx8v.Gu@lugnet.com... (...) be (...) which (...) the (...) well, (...) slip (...) Actually, it looks better to put the train car with the battery box up front next to the motor, followed by (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Take a look at post 6875 in trains. for a previous look at this question. That's the best I can currently offer...although I don't know if 4565 is still availabe from S@H. James (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) It is speculation at this point based upon info from this post: (URL) , and from the observation that minimal effort is being put into the 9 volt line. It appears to me at least that the 9 volt line has been riding the coattails of sets (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hi, I just joined the list and have a few beginner questions on LEGO trains. First, what sets are currently available? Ideally a sets that come with track, trains, transformer, etc. Basically something to get started with. Where is a good place to (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Oops-- I guess that's what I get for posting before reading on, J-1. At least I got the "story" correct;-) -J-2 (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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Mitch- You are indeed correct that we (the GMLTC) are "between layouts" and are currently without *any* layout. We are in the process of sorting back the bricks from the "old" layout and are beginning to plan out the "new" one. We hope to debut the (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) more (...) Mine is complete :)...and I have had it since I was 5-6 years old. (mind you, I haven't had it together for quite a while...I just know I have all the bits to go with it...except the black frame plate has a 2nd one glued on top, (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) 7760, (...) Gah gah gah... people willing to deface 7710 doors? I guess since blue doors are just plain hard to find, I can understand this. I know I'd love to get more 7710 doors (I've got one set of doors and windows and a few other parts (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general)
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(...) I just tried it. It worked ok for me. Still, it is kind of boring even when it is working. You could simulate this with out too much trouble and no one would know the difference. Steve (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) The 7710 Push Train contains blue doors with yellow bottom. The base color is blue, though, so if you know how to remove paint you can get a pair of blue doors out of these (I would never do this with a good pair of doors, but I do have one (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general)
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John Neal wrote in message <39D6E68E.DFB8BEE8@u...st.net>... (...) hope--that (...) line (...) enthusiasts (...) exceed (...) something (...) How do we know that they are abandoning the 9V line? What do you think is the possibility that they will (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)
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