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Re: Got NMRA?
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Wed, 27 Sep 2000 14:57:56 GMT
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In lugnet.trains.org, James J. Trobaugh writes:
I'm open to suggestions for the presentation, I have a pretty good outline in
my head, now I just need to start putting it together. I have a few months so
I'm sure I'll change my mind a few times.

jt
Here are some of the features I would point out to people when I
was working at the LEGO Imagination Center:

Ease of track connection - it simply snaps together.
Reliable - trains will run for hours non-stop.
Flexible - because you can use pieces from ANY Lego set.
Quiet running
Low voltage - safe for young kids
Lego sells other 9volt systems that are compatible with trains (lights,
MindStorms, etc...)

And the biggest feature:  If something breaks, you just snap it back together!


I don't think you need to bring up the 6-wide vs. 8-wide debate yet...  ;-)

JohnG, GMLTC



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  Re: Got NMRA?
 
(...) That's good advice, J-1, except for the last part....I bet those guys would get a kick out of it because now it's starting to get up their alley (Besides, an hour is a loooong time to talk...;-) And why not include a 4 wide and 14 wide? (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)

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  Re: Got NMRA?
 
(...) Thats a good idea, matter of fact I had put contacting LEGO on my list of things to do for the presentation. I'm open to suggestions for the presentation, I have a pretty good outline in my head, now I just need to start putting it together. I (...) (24 years ago, 27-Sep-00, to lugnet.trains.org)

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