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Re: Best Set for Beginner
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lugnet.trains
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Mon, 19 Jul 2004 18:20:02 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, George Edward Godwin wrote:
> [I apologize if this has been asked a million times before but I could not find
> it on the FAQ.]
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> Since I have finally saved enought to buy a set I thought I'd ask for guidance.
> What would you say is the best complete, ready to run set to buy for someone
> just starting out in LEGO Trains today (Summer 2004)?
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> Basically the Cargo Train looks like the best deal on a ready to run set but the
> Motorized Hogwarts Express looks cool and has more peices for $20 less (Cdn $
> prices). Of course it also has only 2 cars compared to 3 for the Cargo Train.
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> And not to offend but I am really not interested in set number XXXX from 19XX as
> the best set to buy for beginners. :)
I hadn't really thought of this question in a while - most of us who hang out
here in .trains build our own designs.
I guess I'd say "anything that comes with track and a speed regulator!" That
way you'll have everything you need in one box, and you'll be ready to go right
away. The re-released Metroliner, the Hogwarts, the Cargo Train -- they'd all
be good starting trains.
Pick whichever one looks the best for you, and I think you'll be happy.
And welcome to .trains!!
JohnG, GMLTC
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| (...) Good point! (...) I'd even drop that requirement unless you're giving it as a gift, or want the one stop shopping aspect... Curved track and speed regulators can be had very cheaply on BrickLink so you can get by with something that doesn't (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| [I apologize if this has been asked a million times before but I could not find it on the FAQ.] Since I have finally saved enought to buy a set I thought I'd ask for guidance. What would you say is the best complete, ready to run set to buy for (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jul-04, to lugnet.trains)
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