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Re: Yet Another S@H Catalog Observation
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lugnet.trains
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Sun, 8 Jul 2001 13:31:10 GMT
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GG1rwy.Iou@lugnet.com...
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> I really don't know why they would discontinue the motor, they just put out
> My Own Train, and are dependant on the motor for marketibilty.
> What a unique concept though with the my own train. You get a reasonably
> priced train engine.....with your choice of upgrades to light and motor.
> (this is for those who dragged their feet historically because the cost of
> getting into train was soo high....now they have no excuse!!!!!!)
> and then they added rolling stock so those (of US!!!!) with an ample collection
> can add more stock!!!! YES!!!! more...more....give us more!!! :)
But surely the point is that the My Own Train DIDNT come with a motor.
So, yes it is dependent on a motor, but NOT the current 9v one.
Lego could now release a new DCC motor, and not have to change My Own Train.
regards
lawrence
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 | | Re: Yet Another S@H Catalog Observation
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| (...) it may not even be DCC, maybe its a little smaller, or more economical... or even designed to allow DCC to be added to it. I'm beting on a smaller one, that'll allow you to make a dummy truck for the oppisite end that looks the same. Josh (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Yet Another S@H Catalog Observation
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| (...) you got a point there Lawrence... the My own train didn't have any motor...however DCC probably will only please the real Train Hobbiest....most of the "new" train enthusiasts that have (or will have) started collecting trains probably won't (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Yet Another S@H Catalog Observation
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| (...) That is an interesting guess, Harvey. I really don't know why they would discontinue the motor, they just put out My Own Train, and are dependant on the motor for marketibilty. What a unique concept though with the my own train. You get a (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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