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Re: 9v vs 12v
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 24 Jul 2001 13:27:30 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Harvey Henkelman writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Alexander Johnston writes:
> > > Welcome aboard Henry, I believe I can answer your questions. First of all,
> > > 9V is the current system being offered by LEGO®. What 12V stuff you may find
> > > will be at auction on Ebay or being sold through Brickbay at very high
> > > prices, (it's been out of production for at least 10-11 years now) 9V trains
> > > are much more reliable and faster as well. If you're looking for a basic
> > > starter set (trains, track, and plug-in transformer, then set #4561 is the
> > > way to go. It can be ordered at LEGO® Shop At Home http://www.lego.com
> > > -LEGO® has also released some new train sets as well as reissuing some of
> > > their older 9V sets. Stick around for some great stuff going on here at
> > > LUGNET! But 9V is definitely the way to go.-Harvey
> >
> > I agree. Go with 9v. However. Don't listen to Henry there. :-) Wait a
> > month and get set 10001. Most people think #4561 is juniorized junk.
> That is certainly true, but we don't even know if 10001 will include the
> speed regulator as of yet. By the way, Harvey suggested that Henry get the
> 4561-not the other way around. When I had my 4561, I still managed to build
> a small shunting locomotive and two flat waggons. -Harvey
4561 is a good parts set and if you want something NOW it's a good choice.
You may be able to find it for less than list too. Check various web sites
or your local Target which sometimes has them on sale.
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| (...) That is certainly true, but we don't even know if 10001 will include the speed regulator as of yet. By the way, Harvey suggested that Henry get the 4561-not the other way around. When I had my 4561, I still managed to build a small shunting (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains)
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