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Re: PROPOSAL for new track (was Re: New Lego Track!
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Date: 
Tue, 17 May 2005 15:24:09 GMT
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Bryan Kinkel wrote:

> I understand your frustration with the state of trains. I for one want to
> see automated points, lights, etc in the style of the 80s 12V system.

Those were deemed too complicated and that's why they're not in the 9V
system anymore.
--
Jan-Albert van Ree   | http://www.vanree.net/brickpiles/



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  Re: PROPOSAL for new track (was Re: New Lego Track!
 
Too complicated for adults? Or too complicated for children? Did LEGO determine that the automated parts were too complex for their target audience (children?) Assuming it is *financially viable*, why can't LEGO have introductory train sets for (...) (21 years ago, 17-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
  Re: PROPOSAL for new track (was Re: New Lego Track!
 
(...) Complicated --- hrm. I was a child in the 80's and absolutely loved those. They certainly weren't too complicated - and remember that they were provided with the same kind of instructions (excellent, that is) as other Lego sets. If (...) (21 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.trains)

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  Re: PROPOSAL for new track (was Re: New Lego Track!
 
Gary, Don't get all disappointed. It was me who originally made the post about the subject of the message. I was catching up on emails, LUGNET posts, etc and saw the "New Lego Track!" subject. Of course it was not what I expected it to be. If my (...) (21 years ago, 17-May-05, to lugnet.trains)

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