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Re: SNVT Build-a-Train Contest
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lugnet.general, lugnet.trains
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Date:
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Mon, 22 May 2006 04:21:34 GMT
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In lugnet.announce, Eric Kingsley wrote:
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Save 9v Trains would like to announce its first (and hopefully not only)
contest.
The contest has been set up to support 9v Trains by using LEGO Factory to
build a quality database of models that can be purchased by long time AFOLs
and Newbies. Our intention, once the contest concludes, is to put together
some “Starter Train Sets” using the entries with instructions on how to get
everything you need to run a great Hobby train from S@H.
There are a few rules that we have put in place to help get new fans into the
hobby as cheaply as possible. For example the 9v LEGO Train motor costs $35
US through LF but just $20 from S@H. While we think LEGO Factory is
potentially one of the best tools available to get folks started in trains
asking folks to pay $15 more than they need to seems outrageous. To that end
we are asking folks entering either of the “Locomotive” categories to build
without the motors and we will provide instructions on how to add a motor (or
2) to your S@H order at the same time you place your LEGO Factory order.
For all the contest details please visit the
Save 9v Trains Contest
Page.
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My son Ross already built a loco using the factory (using 2 motors). It was
huge. I told him to shorten it by 8 studs, and he did, and then we submitted it
to see how much it would cost. <drum roll, please!> One hundred and ninety
two bucks!!! You can subtract $70 for the motors, but still! Good thing I
don’t keep <ahem> track of how much I spend on LEGO-- I’d probably leave the
hobby:-)
JOHN
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| Save 9v Trains would like to announce its first (and hopefully not only) contest. The contest has been set up to support 9v Trains by using LEGO Factory to build a quality database of models that can be purchased by long time AFOLs and Newbies. Our (...) (19 years ago, 22-May-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, FTX) !
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