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In lugnet.trains.org, John Neal writes:
> Really? I couldn't disagree more. I think the theme Trains could easily • eclipse
> all other themes combined. If it can catch on as an accepted hobby among • model
> railroaders, look out. LEGO trains are getting a lot of free exposure at • train
> shows thanks to groups like yours, the PNLTC, the GMLTC and others. LEGO • trains
> definitely merit a SIG (Special Interest Group) within the NMRA already.
>
> The key lies in TLC commitment to the theme, which I think has been • demonstrated
> over the past 30 years. We just need to get the word to TLC that the theme • needs
> to be taken to the next level. By that I mean providing the rudiments of • model
> railroading-- decent track and prototypical trucks and couplers, DCC, • operating
> points, crossings, etc., along with specialty elements which can add to the
> realism of the trains themselves. Elements such as thin railings, stairs,
> various window sizes, etc. The Trains theme needs to grow up, or another sub
> theme such as MODEL TRAINS needs to be created. If TLC can produce such a
> technological theme as Mindstorms, it could do a revamp of Trains.
>
> So we are doing the best we can with what we have, but it could be *so* much
> better. TLC, take the same energy that you poured into SW and put half of it
> into Trains and the theme will go bonkers <good thing>
But lego's commitment to trains has declined rapidly in the last couple of
years.
The latest trains have moved in the opposite direction to what you desire.
i.e. more juniourisation, less realistic, 'stylised' trains.
Trains had its hay day in the 80's and early 90's and has declined ever
since.
Lego have shown no indication it will return (but then again, look what
happened to Castle)
For many AFOLs, the problem is that Lego seems still very committed to the
kids market, and the majority of its toys seem aimed at a younger audience
than ever.
Though this might draw some flak in response, I would say that model trains
(with the detail and realism you want) is an adult market, not kids, and
therefore unlikely to fit legos market profile.
Very sad, as I love model train lego stuff and would buy more. but thats the
point, I am an adult. And my kids have no interest in it what so ever. Star
Wars being the only lego thing to have caught their imagination in years.
regards
lawrence
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