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Re: 1999 Train 4561
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Sun, 6 Dec 1998 20:53:26 GMT
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <366A0CD3.36DB0DC7@ctp.IWANTNOSPAM.com>...
> which is available July 1, seen here:
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> http://www.lugnet.com/catalog/images/4112683-4112684-AM/150/30.jpg
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> After what Grahame said about it, I was expecting something a bit
> different. Lego seems to have continued this "futuristic" theme that was
> started in 4559.
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> It appears to me that this set does NOT use train windows. Instead, it's
> either using thinwalls or some other sort of other frameless glass in
> the coaches. It's hard to tell from the picture if the coaches use the
> drop center plates like 4559 did but it looks like it. Fairly
> unprototypical as well.
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> And the only good thing to say about the engine is that it at least
> seems to be standing alone instead of having an articulation point for
> the front of the first coach.
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> The open air station seems interesting but not very prototypical. Not at
> all.
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> Sigh. Please, TLG, will you let ME design the darn things?
Frankly, I think that this new train is without exaggeration the WORST I
have EVER seen.
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 | | Re: 1999 Train 4561
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| Tony Kilaras wrote in message ... (...) Yeah. I'm disappointed too. I think, however, with a completely new engine cab in a similar color scheme it might turn out to be a nice passenger train after all. I imagine there will be several MOCs posted (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: 1999 Train 4561
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| (...) Well, that's a little harsh in my opinion. I would have to say 4559 takes that prize. (1) I can see much more parts potential in this one and no doubt will get 2-4 of them for parts and one to be 9V complete. 1 - And of course this is a (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | 1999 Train 4561
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| which is available July 1, seen here: (URL) what Grahame said about it, I was expecting something a bit different. Lego seems to have continued this "futuristic" theme that was started in 4559. It appears to me that this set does NOT use train (...) (26 years ago, 6-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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