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Re: 4.5 Volt straight track (p/n 3228), different versions ?
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Tue, 2 Jan 2001 02:19:18 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 ?
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> Yep. The non slotted ones are from sets that did not use it as train track, as
> the ties fit into the slots.
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> I believe that 6761 is not unique in having pieces like this, but don't hold me
> to it!
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> James P
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 integrity.
These are the little mysteries that puzzle me...
Rick C
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