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Re: Train Questions
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lugnet.trains
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Sun, 26 Aug 2001 14:17:51 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Lawrence Wilkes writes:
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> "Poultron" <awood@iinet.net.au> wrote in message news:GIJryH.FCM@lugnet.com...
> > I'm thinking of adding a new section to my Lego collection... Trains!!! I
> > can see great potential in a Space / Train / Mindstorms cross-over. So my
> > question is - Monorail vs. Standard - What's the -real- difference?
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> > I know that a while ago Lego produced a space monorail set. Do Lego still
> > produce monrail sets at all? In regards to their wheels, are the Monrail and
> > Standard interchangable? Is there any puritist thinking among the die-hard
> > traineys?
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> Bit of a confusing in your questioning I think.
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> Some answers
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> 1. No. Lego do not make any monorail at present. As it is also quite desirable by many folks, expect to pay premium
> prices on ebay
> 2. By 'standard' I presume you mean the current 9volt trains that are available at present. If so, then No. There is no
> compatibility between monorail and 9v trains. There are no interchangeable parts. Apart from normal bricks of course.
Wait... normal 9V accessories too (i.e. lighting & wires...)
Josh
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> The simple way to understand the differences is just go look at the building instructions for one of the monorail sets.
> look at http://www.brickshelf.com/scans/6000/6399/
> look at http://www.brickshelf.com/scans/6000/6399/6399-09.html in particular.
> There you can see the small wheel unit being attached underneath. The very small wheels are prebuit inside this unit.
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> Now look at http://www.brickshelf.com/scans/4000/4558/4558-12.html
> THis is the carraige in a metroliner.
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> Totally different as you can see.
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> Other differences.
> Train motor picks power up from rails
> Monorail is battery
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> Track is totally different
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> Trains are 6 stud wide, monorail is 4 stud - though these mean nothing in MOC land
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> regards
> lawrence
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| "Poultron" <awood@iinet.net.au> wrote in message news:GIJryH.FCM@lugnet.com... (...) Bit of a confusing in your questioning I think. Some answers 1. No. Lego do not make any monorail at present. As it is also quite desirable by many folks, expect (...) (25 years ago, 26-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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