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Re: What does everyone think of the Freight and Crane Railway?
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Date: 
Sat, 17 Oct 1998 20:41:32 GMT
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I agree that for playability its one of the better sets.

But, I think the 4564 Engine is the best of the 9v trains.



Tim Vattima wrote:

From a collectors standpoint, this train is a must-have. You need to stay
(9.0V) train complete!

For playability, I think it's one of the best - it has those two
over-head cranes, and the real-working scale is so cool. It's my (5 yr
old) son's favorite of my 30 Lego trains
-Tim

Brian Gavula wrote:

Basically, just what the header says.

I have avoided buying this train for a while now because I don't
particularly like the look of it.  But I have a feeling it may be the
only modern looking cargo train available for a while (I have heard
the new train for next year will be a blue passenger train--anyone
have anymore info?)

So for those who own one (or two), is this a train worth buying and
why?

Brian G.



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(...) Well, it's clearly a matter of opinion, I guess. I feel this is about the worst of the 9V engines. There's just something about those slanted cab windows that strikes me as cheesy. I like the 4563 and the 4551 croc engines better, then 4565, (...) (26 years ago, 18-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)

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  Re: What does everyone think of the Freight and Crane Railway?
 
From a collectors standpoint, this train is a must-have. You need to stay (9.0V) train complete! For playability, I think it's one of the best - it has those two over-head cranes, and the real-working scale is so cool. It's my (5 yr old) son's (...) (26 years ago, 12-Oct-98, to lugnet.trains)  

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