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Re: 5 points<long post>
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Mon, 5 Aug 2002 16:08:50 GMT
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John wrote:
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> > In lugnet.trains, John Gerlach writes:
> > In lugnet.trains, Dan Voelkerding writes:
> > > If you could have 5 requests from Lego, what would they be?
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> > Ok, since you asked:
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> > 1: Larger radius curved track.
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> Yup.
I am beginning to think that there is no real hope for this from TLC. I
just don't think they can justify the R&D cost, the production ramp up
cost, and the division of volume amongst more track components. The
current track components work fine for toys.
> > 2: Larger driver wheels for our steam train creations.
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> Yup.
This is probably the most likely wish to happen, especially if they are
designed to fit over a Technic peg or axle (meaning only one new mold).
The train motor can sit in the tender or something. A diameter slightly
larger than the large 12v wheels would be good (smaller than the old
spoked wheel which may be too large for reliable running).
> > 3: An American-style diesel freight engine. The Super Chief is a nice
> > model for the passenger trains, what about us freight fans?
There is a good chance of this, however, I think the next engine they do
should be non-US.
> I'd settle for a complete overhaul of train wheels to American-style Bettendorf
> trucks. This possibly would be my number 1. Redesign the couplers, but I'm
> going to use non-LEGO anyway, so I really don't care if they do or not. A new
> element to fit over the 9 volt train motor that gives the appearance of an EMD
> Blomberg truck would be nice...
Another item I doubt we will ever see from TLC.
> > 4: More dark red elements, for modeling train lines with that color.
> > Wisconsin & Southern; Duluth, Misabee & Iron Range; and Twin Cities &
> > Western are three just in my neck of the world that have dark red coloring.
> > And, lets throw in some dark green, for those BNSF colors. <grin>
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> Sounds good. And more dark blue (for Minneapolis, Northfield, and Southern:-)
Ok, this is actually the most likely wish to be satisfied.
Frank
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| (...) Yup. (...) Yup. (...) I'd settle for a complete overhaul of train wheels to American-style Bettendorf trucks. This possibly would be my number 1. Redesign the couplers, but I'm going to use non-LEGO anyway, so I really don't care if they do or (...) (22 years ago, 5-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains)
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