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Re: kadee coupler questioner
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lugnet.trains
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Thu, 28 Jul 2005 13:13:34 GMT
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> I came away with the notion that, if TLG wasn't somehow on board with the
> idea,
> it would never take off. And even I, who was SO passionate about the idea
> years
> ago, never even bothered to use Kadee couplers. I use rare-earth magnets
> with
> LEGO magnets instead, and they work great. Because I'm not holding my
> breath
> that TLG will choose to make {any} significant investment in the 9 volt
> line.
>
> [JOHN]
Amen.
When LEGO decides to "invest" again in 9volt and maybe make new tracks,
etc., I'll start regaining some interest. Until then, I'm persuing other
themes of interest with more passion that trains.
SPACE!
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Message has 3 Replies:
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| (...) I feel similarly to these sentiments. I have 8mm scale trains that work OK with the 9V system and have worked OK with the 12V system, which had better functionality. I'm taking a break from exhibiting the 9V layouts in order to pursue new (...) (19 years ago, 28-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) The idea of Kadee couplers for Lego trains is a fantastic idea. This the only short coming of Lego trains. You can't shunt them. I've ben trying unsuccessfully to design a alternate coupler from Lego parts but no luck. I would equip every (...) (19 years ago, 5-Aug-05, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) (URL) I guess there really isn't anything new under the sun....> I wonder if the guys at Kadee are having deja-vu all over again. I pitched this idea to them about 4 years ago, and even went so far as sending them LEGO motors, trucks, (...) (19 years ago, 28-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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