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Re: 4.5 Volt straight track (p/n 3228), different versions ?
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Date: 
Tue, 2 Jan 2001 00:26:49 GMT
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> The instructions for 6761, along with a picture on the 6761 box back, show the
> part with four small lengthwise indents (or cutouts) under the serated ridge,
> near the top of the tile. One on each end and two in the middle. The actual • part
> does not have these. Apparently the indented part existed (for the box photo).
> Are there two slightly different versions of 3228 ?

Yep.  The non slotted ones are from sets that did not use it as train track, as
the ties fit into the slots.

I believe that 6761 is not unique in having pieces like this, but don't hold me
to it!

James P



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  Re: 4.5 Volt straight track (p/n 3228), different versions ?
 
(...) But why would Lego create a new mold, to continue making a part that worked perfectly well as it was? The change prevents the piece from being backwards-compatible with 4.5v track, and doesn't seem to offer any advantages in structural (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)
  Re: 4.5 Volt straight track (p/n 3228), different versions ?
 
(...) I agree, any blue rail set has pieces like this... I always thought that the non-slotted rails in 6761 were the same design, maybe even same molds, as the earlier blue rails that did not clip on to the ties. However, I never checked the (...) (26 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)

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  4.5 Volt straight track (p/n 3228), different versions ?
 
Today, I was looking at a 6761 with the thought of parting a few out. That set contains two parts that I would describe as a 1 x 16 tile with a raised serated edge lengthwise on the top. Examination of the bottom shows a p/n of 3228. Partsref tells (...) (26 years ago, 2-Jan-01, to lugnet.trains)

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