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Re: Best way to get into LEGO Trains?
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Thu, 5 Jan 2006 20:53:07 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John O'Keefe wrote:
> What is the best way to get into LEGO trains? I have thought about buying a
> new set but they are so expensive. I have though about buying a used set off
> of Ebay but I don't know if they get worn out, or if I will encounter other
> problems. I also don't know what is better a 12v, 9v, 4.5v etc. train.
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> What would be your advice if I wanted to get started with LEGO trains?
> Should I buy new or used and what are recommended new or used sets to buy
> for a begginer?
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> I am very experienced with LEGO just not trains.
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> Thanks in advance for any help provided!
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> - John
Hi John,
I would definitely suggest starting off with 9V. One thing to note is that Lego
trains are expensive. There isn't really any way of getting around that yet (see
later comment).
I would suggest starting off by buying the High Speed Train (set 4511) which has
the bare minimum for running a train round a loop. I assume you already have
plenty of other parts to build your own stuff and that way you have two
carriages worth of pieces. If you can get a hold of the Freight Train (4512) you
might prefer buying it as it has more carriages and track. It is, of course,
more expensive...
Another option is to wait until later this year when the new remote-controlled,
battery powered system is released. The track will be much cheaper than the
electrified track and might be a better investment for starting off. One risk of
this is that it looks like you might be restricted to building six-wide trains.
Hope this helps.
Tim
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| (...) Thank you for all the info Tim. Where could I find out more information about the new trains coming out later this year and when they may be able to come out? Are 9v trains usually 8 wide? Are the six wide trains not as good because the (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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| What is the best way to get into LEGO trains? I have thought about buying a new set but they are so expensive. I have though about buying a used set off of Ebay but I don't know if they get worn out, or if I will encounter other problems. I also (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.trains)
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