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Re: Train Jr?
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Date: 
Sun, 27 Dec 1998 03:32:24 GMT
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Larry Pieniazek <lpien@ctp.IWANTNOSPAM.com> wrote:
Maybe it's just me, but after seeing the scans that MirrorSpock just put
up and looking at the train wash, the new container crane, the rotary,
and especially the new station, I am left with the feeling that Train
has been a bit Juniorized. That 3 wheel motorcycle appears again, the
station uses the big 3 pane preprinted windows, there is that silly

A bit?  Wow, that's an understatement.  That ridiculous station is the
most worthless piece of garbage I have ever seen.  I didn't notice a
price but the thought that it might be priced at anything near the
Retrostation is sickening.

I've now seen several of the new space port sets up close and all I
can say is I'm going to hold onto my Launch Command stuff because the
1999 lineup seems to be universally junk.

Except maybe the SW stuff, I guess.

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Maybe it's just me, but after seeing the scans that MirrorSpock just put up and looking at the train wash, the new container crane, the rotary, and especially the new station, I am left with the feeling that Train has been a bit Juniorized. That 3 (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.trains)

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