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Re: 1999 Train 4561
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lugnet.trains
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Date:
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Tue, 8 Dec 1998 15:51:18 GMT
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Eric Brok writes:
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> TLG train designers probably are concerned with making the train look sleek
> and fast, and find the old heigth too high for such an impression. Also in
> one respect, this results in more prototypical dimensions (heigth-to-with
> ratio) than the classic trains.
Actually I think TLG is more concerned about keeping the cost down, reduced
height means reduced piece counts, hence reduced cost. #4561 has significantly
fewer pieces than #4558 Metroliner or #4559 Cargo Train.
Matt
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| (...) I'd guess that TLG is more focused on increasing the playing:building ratio, in favor of playing. That means reduced piece counts. But they probably count reduced costs as a plus. The drop-center doesn't affect the floor-to-ceiling height of (...) (26 years ago, 8-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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| Calum Tsang wrote in message ... (...) trains (...) TLG train designers probably are concerned with making the train look sleek and fast, and find the old heigth too high for such an impression. Also in one respect, this results in more (...) (26 years ago, 8-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)
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