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In lugnet.trains.org, Tony Kilaras writes:
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> John Neal wrote in message <38B98A61.71320167@uswest.net>...
> > Even if they cut the line entirely, I could see LEGO trains flourishing as a
> > hobby. All we would have to do is to adopt, say "O" gauge and use its trucks and
> > track, etc. Purists might rip their clothes and cry blasphemy, but I think it
> > would catch on. We will continue to grow, regardless. Would be nice if it were
> > TLC leading the way instead of fleeing away, which is in effect what they are
> > doing by putting out the pabulum they have called trains the past few
> years....
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> How would you attach a nonLego engine to Lego?
I've seen this done the other way round (using a lego train motor for a
conventional O gauge model engine)in an old "Railway Modeller" magazine from
the late 70s. It involved splitting the mechanism vertically, presumably to
maintain a 32mm track gauge, then the addition of scale wheels & a custom
battery pack.
Still sounds like messy work but look at the price of O gauge equipment!
Jon
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