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Re: 12V compatible with 9V
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 15 Apr 1999 23:12:11 GMT
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Hugo Matre wrote:
> OK, i think I have got most of the answers I wanted!
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> I already own a 9V set 4559 and some extra tracks. We use 220v in Norway as
> they do in Denmark. So I can build in the 9V engine in the 12V set and run it
> on the 9V track wihtout problems. The 12V wheels does'nt work perfect on a 9V
> track, but they will do OK. I can run the 12V set on the original track
> without a step-up/step-down converter. Couplers will match between 12V and 9V
> so I can build the two sets together to one train.
>
> Hmm... What about the headligths? Will there be any problems with them on the
> 9V track?
Beside the whole incompatible wire connector issue between the 9V and 12V lights
the 12 V lights will just be a bit dim. I am using some 12V lights on with my 9V
system and it looks just fine.
> Why don't you purists like the 4559? In my opinion its quite good looking, have
> good playability, quite many parts, and a reasonable price (at least in
> Norway). What do you regard as the best set from Lego, and why?
I do not claim my dislike for 4559 is based on any kind of LEGO purity issue.
Actually, most of the parts are the same as the parts on the very popular 4558
(known as the Metro Liner in the US). I just do not get excited enough when I look
at 4559 to spend $130 (US). Comparing 4559 to 4558 isn't really fair though. In
price 4559 should be compared to a set like 4563 and still 4559 comes up lacking.
I guess for me it is some of the little things. I am not thrilled with the color
scheme. The "people pods" don't bother me as much as the space between the pods
and the train. If the people pods and the train looked like one unit I think it
would look much better. I also do not like the wasy the cargo can be seen in the
little cargo openings. Like I said, it is the small things. I could fix these
small things if I bought the set, but it always comes down to do I like this as is
enough to spend $130 (oh yeah plus tax $141.32). I barely hesitated when I spent
> $150 on 6399.
After saying all this I REALLY considered buying one last weekend, but then I
found that it was $141.32. If found it on sale I would get one...still thinking
about getting one anyway..
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> Regards
> Hugo Matre
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