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Re: Future of trains in my mind (was Re: transcript is up)
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 20 Feb 2002 17:09:40 GMT
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In lugnet.events.brickswest, John Neal writes:
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> *My* dream for trains would be the creation of a brand new trains theme such as
> "LEGO Model Trains". This system would be geared towards older kids and adults
> and would be more complex and detailed than the current system. LMT would
> utilize the same track gauge as 9 volt, but would be 8 wide, still being based
> on the minifig scale. It would employ model railroad style magnetic couplers,
> and have prototypical trucks and wheels for locos and rolling stock. It would
> have all of the bells and whistles of the former 12 volt system, and more. LMT
> would be a new system of play to which a kid could graduate and remain his/her
> whole life, but still be firmly based on the brick. The current 9 volt system
> has severe limitations to the real train enthusiast, but that's okay because
> it's not geared for that audience. But when that audience gets older, I would
> like to have a system which can keep them stimulated and a part of the LEGO
> train experience. That would be the mission of LMT.
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> This would represent a true departure for TLC, being that LMT would be focused
> primarily on adults. Whether TLC is daring enough to test such uncharted
> waters is admittedly doubtful, but in terms of TLC's overall commitment to
> producing creative systems of play, I think it is theoretically justifiable.
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> Perhaps I am crazy here, and feel free to say so, or to agree and perhaps add
> ideas which could flesh out this concept.
John, I like your idea. Here is my Euro 0.05 ...
Since I'm not planning to switch to 8-wide I welcome the idea to keep the
current track gauge so I can benefit from both worlds. The LMT line could be
focussed on 8-wide engines and rolling stock, I would build my own 6 wide
versions of those models. That's the beauty of the Brick eh?
As for LMT sets, I think the best sets (next to rolling stock etc.) would be
not complete buildings but parts of buildings. The basic idea is "give the
people the elements and a little headstart and let them build the rest
themselves".
-Frank
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