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Re: 10183 Hobby Train Review
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lugnet.trains
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Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:51:16 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal wrote:
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I don’t understand this sudden assertion that the 9 volt system is suddenly
now on the “hobbyist” level.
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I think this mostly comes from what was mentioned last year at BrickFest about
Lego creating a “Hobby” line of trains. I suppose it depends on the definition
of hobbyist in this case. If you’re talking in terms of model railroaders, then
I’d agree, this isn’t a hobbyist level set. It’s a toy. If you’re talking in
terms of Lego builders though, I think the hobbyist term fits pretty well, as
it’s targeted at those of us who build Lego trains as a hobby.
I agree with you about DCC and new track geometry. I’d love to see stuff like
that. On the other hand, if the choice is to discontinue the line, or spend a
few years working with fans to create a new set, I’d rather see the new set.
-Elroy
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| (...) Yes, but I'd argue that the current 9 volt system is a toy train sytem. Hobbyists are after something more complex, like DCC, motorized switches, alternative geometries on curves, DRIVERS FOR STEAM ENGINES, etc. It is remarkable to me that TLG (...) (18 years ago, 12-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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