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Re: 1999 Trains
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Date: 
Mon, 7 Dec 1998 21:50:48 GMT
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Steve Bliss writes:
I'm glad to see the 4519 crossover at last, shows some commitment to trains • by
LEGO.

Good point -- I've been afraid that trains were on their way out for the
last year or so.

If it wasn't for this piece, I'd still be worried, I don't see a single new
piece in the other two sets.

As for the cherry picker, anyone know what that signal is supposed to be? I've
never seen one like that. And what is that little black bit sticking up above
the black 2x2 plate near the top?

Now I'm wondering if there is anything better to hope for in the 1999 European
Catalogue? #4561 looks like it will replace #4559, so presumably #4565 will go
as well. That leaves room for another train and then we don't have a station
at the moment... I don't hold out too much hope though, Lego seems to be
moving Trains towards Town Jr, yuck! [1]

Matt
[1] Why did they have to pick my two favourite themes to dumb down!?!? [2]
[2] All time favourites that is. Current Town (Jr) now rates close to bottom.



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  Re: 1999 Trains
 
Matthew Bates wrote in message ... (...) trains (...) The train canopy is new for 99. It's used in other sets too, but my guess it was designed for this train because it's so fundamental to its look and is 6 studs wide (uncommon for non-train (...) (26 years ago, 8-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
  Re: 1999 Trains
 
(...) The 2x2 plate toward the top of the signal is actually a hinged piece (parts# 2429 & 2430). It looks like one 1x2 side is attached below the 1x2 trans red piece. The other side of the 2x2 probably swings up (to make a 1x4 piece) covering the (...) (26 years ago, 8-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)

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  Re: 1999 Trains
 
(...) Good point -- I've been afraid that trains were on their way out for the last year or so. (...) I liked that one, too. Steve (26 years ago, 7-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)

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