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Re: Is it possible to run lego trains outdoors?
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Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:05:11 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, David Laswell wrote:
> And more importantly, there's the
> issue of the pigments in ABS not being 100% UV-resistant unless it's black (and
> I'm sure you'd like at least a few other colors in your layout, especially since
> they don't make black 9V track). Every other color will fade over time if left
> in the sun
I had not considered the effect of sunlight on the bricks. That's a show
stopper for me, as I would like to leave structures in place, even if the trains
come indoors after each use.
Thank you to everyone for the suggestions and information.
-Doug
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| (...) Absolutely. It's called "building an addition on your house". Seriously, though, it is entirely possible to run LEGO trains outside (our club has been involved in three separate outdoor displays that I know of, two of which I've participated (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jul-07, to lugnet.trains)
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