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Re: Future of LEGO Trains ? was Re: Model Railroad Scenery
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Wed, 23 Feb 2000 10:51:34 GMT
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On Wed, 23 Feb 2000, Mike Poindexter (<FqD42y.7FB@lugnet.com>) wrote at
02:54:34
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> Actually, it is both worse and better than that. Going 8 wide means going
> longer, too.
This could be *very* good news, because they'll have to introduce a
larger radius curve for longer stock.
> Only basic bricks, plates and a few specialized pieces need to be
> added to make these sets bigger.
It's unlikely they'll just add more bricks. To make a large toy train,
they'll use large plastic pieces. If they're putting more electronics
in, the accent will be on play, not modelling.
> The following is a list of "expensive" items
> that don't have to have their quantities upped when the size increases.
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> Track
> Power Controller
> AC Power Adapter
> Track connection wire
> Lego Light
> Electric Plate
> Truck assemblies (wheels, buffer, magnets, bogie plates)
> 9V power line
> Train Motor
>
> I would guess that a normal 700 piece train that retails for $130 could be
> upped into a 1,200 piece train that retails for $199. Also, they could
> introduce the next size up for curves and include them in the set instead of
> the smaller curves.
That would be a new expensive part, though, so you'd have to take track
out of the above list.
>
> I always felt that trains should not come with track and that the power
> controller could be sold with the 18 pieces of track. That would be better
> for the big train guys who have too many controllers.
Mmm. Nice idea, but certainly in the initial period I'd expect them to
market a traditional train set, with track included.
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>
> I would rather see them start a new train line with a couple of awesome
> trains. Wouldn't that be a welcome introduction to an Unlimate Collector's
> Series Train set: 8 wide Metroliner with 1 engine, 1 coach and 1 club car!
> And a Freight Train with a nice big box car, a container car and a tanker.
> Finally, follow it up with a Steam Engine that has a tender, a log car and a
> caboose.
Nice!
--
Tony Priestman
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