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Re: push trains (was Re: 12V to 9V - why the switch)
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lugnet.trains
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Wed, 18 May 2005 13:42:22 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Jonathan Wilson wrote:
> > I think the loss of cheap push-along and battery starter sets may have damaged
> > take-up of Lego trains in the long term though.
> I think that producing a line of unpowered trains would be a GREAT move for
> TLC.
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> Basicly, sell train sets that are pretty much the same as they are now but
> without the motor/speed regulator/etc.
> Include a circle or oval of track plus a locomotive and cars. Perhaps sell
> accessory cars too if the market is there for it.
> Include instructions in the set showing how to add a train motor.
Yes exactly like 7715, which was the only set I could afford as a kid, but with
the advantage that you wouldn't need to buy electrical rails to electrify it
tim
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 | | push trains (was Re: 12V to 9V - why the switch)
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| (...) I think that producing a line of unpowered trains would be a GREAT move for TLC. Basicly, sell train sets that are pretty much the same as they are now but without the motor/speed regulator/etc. Include a circle or oval of track plus a (...) (20 years ago, 18-May-05, to lugnet.trains)
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