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Subject:	RE: HP Hogwarts Express and normal 9V trains?
Newsgroups:	lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains
Date:	Sun, 23 Sep 2001 16:10:39 GMT
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Actually, the instructions show outlines of the 4 trucks being removed and replacing them with the new trucks and motor. Therefore, somebody not familiar with trains may have a hard time. They DO NOT show the assembly of the trucks or motor. Thanx, Mark (Who just got his HE yesterday from Wal-Mart) Millère LUGnet # 525 Visit Milissa's LEGO store, Millère's Spares <http://www.brickbay.com/store.asp?i=MMillere> -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway@lugnet.com]On Behalf Of Larry Pieniazek Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2001 9:16 AM To: lugnet.harrypotter@lugnet.com; lugnet.trains@lugnet.com Subject: Re: HP Hogwarts Express and normal 9V trains? In lugnet.harrypotter, Edward Cox writes: > Hi All, now that 4708 Hogwarts Express is available (in USA via S@H • and > some stores) can someone please answer me this. Why on earth did LEGO • not > make this amazing train compatible with the existing 9V train sets? Cost? > Has anyone considered modification of the Express to fit on the 9V • tracks > and somehow incorporate the 9V train motor? Yes, *someone* has. Specifically, the someone was the Set Designer. The included instructions give step by step directions for doing just that.

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		Re: HP Hogwarts Express and normal 9V trains?
this is actually the very first time I visit the HP group. The reason? To ask the question about the HE and 9 V conversions. I was hesitant to order one, as the describtion on the S@H website states that the train will not run on Lego Track. But (...) (23 years ago, 23-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains)

		Re: HP Hogwarts Express and normal 9V trains?
(...) You are correct sir. I forget, since I can assemble trucks blindfolded with one hand tied behind my back, and motors while I am asleep, that not everyone else can too. (23 years ago, 23-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains)

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		Re: HP Hogwarts Express and normal 9V trains?
(...) Cost? (...) Yes, someone has. Specifically, the someone was the Set Designer. The included instructions give step by step directions for doing just that. (23 years ago, 23-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.trains)

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