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In lugnet.trains, Frank Filz writes:
> Yea, they could also ask lionel to put a couple studs on the tops of
> their trains and call them LEGO...
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> While I truly appreciate the various models folks come up with, I really
> don't want to see TLC put effort into things like more American looking
> trucks. Why? Because where does it end then? If you want exact
> prototypes, go play with real model trains.
My point was that it would be a relatively simple exercise, as opposed to
something a bit more complicated like designing functioning crossing lights for
instance. Although again, if TLC's design team doesn't try and reinvent the
wheel every time, they could skip a lot of R&D by examining existing model
railroading products for tried and true ideas that already function.
As far as your question of where it ends, I think it ends where the market says
it ends. If TLC perceived a market that desired X, they would produce X. I
never said I wanted exact prototypes, and frankly, Frank, your admonition is a
bit harsh-- if I wanted TLC to produce exact prototypes, what would be wrong
with that?
> I probably could be convinced about a wheelset with less detail though,
> which might be easier to use in custom designs.
Why? So that MOCs could have the opportunity to look more *prototypical*? ;-)
-John
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