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Re: 1999 Trains
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 8 Dec 1998 08:06:45 GMT
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Matthew Bates wrote in message ...
> 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.
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> 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.
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 canopies).
> 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?
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> 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]
Let's coin Train Jr. I think it may be appropriate (unfortunately). Als note
how the minimum age is dropped to 5 years for many other themes besides Town
Jr.
Eric
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| (...) Whoops! You appear to be correct, I assumed it was from some space/underwater theme. I see that it does appear in 6453 a new Spaceport set but not any others. I guess the blue 6 wide sloped nose piece below the canopy is also new (I can't see (...) (26 years ago, 8-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| BTW, anyone noticed the first passenger car is in reverse in the official catalog picture (compare to s@h picture). Eric (26 years ago, 9-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 1999 Trains
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| (...) by (...) 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 (...) (26 years ago, 7-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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