David Thomsen Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) In 2009, the set 'Temple of Doom' was released with some curved and ramped narrow railways, which seemed to indicate the possibility of a roller coaster set in the future. Now in 2011 the only other thing they've been used in is the Alien Mothership, and then not even for the purpose of a railway. We still haven't seen any straight tracks to be used with these narrow railways, nor have we seen metal axles that would actually allow things to run on them smoothly. Were they ever intending to use these for anything other than the Temple of Doom? It seems weird, considering the other sets they could have made for Indiana Jones that didn't require the molding of two very large and specialised pieces. Is it possible that they're still working on a roller coaster, but something so large and technically advanced requires a lot of preparation? Can't they think of other things that could use these tracks, so we might actually get straight sections? They could always do a miniature train for a theme park. [edit] I know this probably belongs in the Train Tech forum but I think miniature trains and roller coasters have a more general appeal. Edited July 6, 2011 by David Thomsen Quote
roamingstop Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 ME Rails are compatible with the ToD / IJ track (I tried it), and some people (in Train Tech forum) have made working points for this kit... but I agree what happened to their us for roller coasters etc? I suspect the customer pull for more moulds was not sufficient, and the Alien Mothership was an easy way to reuse an existing mould... Since Carousel also did not sell too well (but better than the fairground wheel) then it might also be something on the sidelines.... Quote
Lego Otaku Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 Straight track from older 4.5v and 12v can be used with narrow rail as well. Also 2x4 brick with axle holder and train wheel with the same type of axle can be used on narrow rail. Asfar as making roller coasters, there is still the challenge of overcoming gravity. Train have shown problem climbing a slope steeper than a few plates per track section and it would most defiantly have trouble climbing the narrow tracks. Unpowered train can work but you'd have to build the chain system to pull trains up. Overall it is limited but usable. Unless LEGO releases more for narrow track design, you're limited to being creative to make things work. Quote
AussieJimbo Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) The new smaller cargo train set 3677 includes a couple of separate straight rail pieces. You'd want more for a layout but it shows the mould is still in use and maybe we'll see them in other future sets too. At least a small narrow gauge oval would be a start. :classic: Edited July 6, 2011 by AussieJimbo Quote
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