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Re: Not My Own Train
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Thu, 17 May 2001 22:04:57 GMT
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Where was Lars when I had the floor at the summit? :) Way inside, but I drew
simular conclusions when we were asked about the new train at the summit we
had several months ago. And the designer was there and this creation is not
a "designer-gone-bad", I totally agree with JohnG and Lar's replies.
SteveB
In lugnet.trains, Lars Brandt writes:
> Without excitement, I received my gray train with tendor the other day,
> built it, and gasped at its ugliness. This is the best Lego can
> produce? Great, their new technology allows you to receive a lousy model in
> any color you want.
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> Lego, obviously, goes overboard most of the time with the design of their
> new molds (I won't call them bricks), but in the case for the Lego Train
> system, some new molds need to be introduced. For one thing, the Lego train
> wheels roll great, but they have a built in "modern" or "diesel" design that
> cannot be translated into a steam engine, I don't care how creative you are.
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> A steam engine, or old-fashioned, wheel system needs to be introduced, in
> black, red, and gray colors. I don't even understand why Lego got rid of
> the holes in the motor engine to move the train bars with the wheels-- they
> were so cool.
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> The 80's train systems had so much character, you actually fell in love with
> the model itself, the pictures, even the box. To this day, I am still in
> awe of the 7725, 7740, 7750, 7755, 7760, etc.
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> The real problem doesn't necessarily reflect on juniorization (which is
> partly to blame, please stop that), but an over-all lack of quality. The
> engineers designing these sets just aren't good at what they do. I enjoy
> making my own models, but have always been captivated by Lego designs-- but
> not for the last few years.
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> It's a sad day when you build a Lego model and you end up hating it.
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> That's just my opinion...
> -Lars
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