Piranha Posted February 24, 2010 So what Monorail is your favorite? 6399- Airport Shuttle 6991 - Monorail Transport Base 6990 - Monorail Transport System Is it me or I love them all And is this in the right forum? I was stuck between Train Tech, City and the Sci Fi fourm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllanSmith Posted February 24, 2010 (edited) So what Monorail is your favorite? 6399- Airport Shuttle 6399, I have 2 of them :wub: Also have 6990 for extra track parts Edited February 24, 2010 by AllanSmith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stash2Sixx Posted February 24, 2010 No, this is the right forum for this, unless The Brickster feels differently. I voted for #6399, not just because I own it, but because I just like it out of the other three trains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 24, 2010 I would go for the airport set - looks more realistic, while the sci-fi ones look 1980's cartoon show style ! I'm a conformist! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CP5670 Posted February 24, 2010 I would probably say 6399 too, but this isn't really a fair comparison. 6399 is a much larger set than the other two and includes almost twice as much track. I don't actually have 6399, but have two 6990s and a 6991. Out of those, I think 6990 is a better set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RileyC Posted February 24, 2010 I think 6399 is the best one just because its city while the other two are sci fi which doesnt interest me that much. I like it because its based on something that could be possible and would work well in any city. I dont have the set but I really want to get it along with extra monorail pieces to make one huge track! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holodoc Posted February 24, 2010 This is almost a no-brainer: 1st: 6399 - a true classic and well designed in its city surrounding. 2nd: 6990 - very simple in its colors, but a very nice shape for the train. Looks faster than 6399. 3rd: 6991 - very futuristic. The engine looks like a B-model, not yet finished. The only set to come with points! Besides the track accessory kit 6347. Both space monorails look kind of blocky: Giant wheels, no closed dome in 6990, open structures in general. Somehow unfinished (I mentioned that before). But the playability is great for all three sets. In my opinion this is, what counts. I own all three of them , but for 6399 it's just the train, not the tracks. The red train is still build, the other two trains are completely disassembled. One motor went to my maglev train. The third motor is still waiting to be implemented elsewhere. I have some ideas but not the time to let them come true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Posted February 24, 2010 This is almost a no-brainer: Agreed, Holodoc pretty much sums up my views. Unfortunately I don't own any monorail. Hopefully TLG comes up with a new City monorail/tram that fits the current scale of City sets soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petero Posted February 24, 2010 I voted for the Monorail Transport System, since that's the one that I had back then. However, now I would go for the Airport Shuttle, and build an airport to go with it. Peter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vgo Posted February 24, 2010 I have all the monorail sets and 6399 is the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted February 24, 2010 Interesting topic, and I think Train Tech is okay for the post. I never had any of the monorails. In fact, I didn't know that LEGO made three. I'd have to go with the City/Town Monorail that looks the nicest in my opinion. -just wish I had one. EDIT: I can't help to think that if this topic was posted in Space/Sci-Fi, the results might be a bit different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staszek Posted February 24, 2010 I voted for 6399 - Airport Shuttle, part of the reason is visible in my signature. Apart from that one it is also one of the most missed sets in the City lineup (I think there was a vote for the most desired come back and I am pretty sure Airport Shuttle won). The sci-fi sets are perhaps a little bit underestimated, I think they have great playability and tracks not available in Airport Shuttle. Monorail, though really great set standalone, is huge challenge in terms of larger City scenes - the monorail tracks just don't go along well with other sets. Still you can find some great MOCs based on monorail - see here - great modern use of monorail. Holodoc - great maglev train! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djo Posted February 24, 2010 i like all but 6399 is the best in term of playability, color scheme and design. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Bricks Posted February 24, 2010 Airport Shuttle- it looks the most realistic, I would love to own any of them though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zorbas Posted February 24, 2010 6399, hands down. A TRUE classic! If I were a spaceman and wanted to go from place A to place B I would just take one of the small flying crafts and go. It's not called sci-fi for nothing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piranha Posted February 24, 2010 (edited) Great replies everyone No, this is the right forum for this, unless The Brickster feels differently. Interesting topic, and I think Train Tech is okay for the post.I never had any of the monorails. In fact, I didn't know that LEGO made three. I'd have to go with the City/Town Monorail that looks the nicest in my opinion. -just wish I had one. EDIT: I can't help to think that if this topic was posted in Space/Sci-Fi, the results might be a bit different. Ok that is great Sometimes I have trouble finding moved topics anyway Probably the space Monorails would be more popular as they are ravid space fans over in the Sci Fi forum But perhaps 6399 has such a large fanbase it wouldn't really matter Agreed, Holodoc pretty much sums up my views. Unfortunately I don't own any monorail. Hopefully TLG comes up with a new City monorail/tram that fits the current scale of City sets soon. Oh yes! I totally agree the should make a new Monorail system They could use it for City and Space just like they did in the past And Zorbas, in space yes you could use a little speeder or something but a Monorail is much cooler Edited February 24, 2010 by Macoco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Dawson Posted February 25, 2010 And Zorbas, in space yes you could use a little speeder or something but a Monorail is much cooler Plus faster. The main trouble with creating a 'monorail' would be the need to create new track, wheels etc. that work properly and in scale with current city buildings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul_delahaye Posted February 25, 2010 I fear this was a no brainer poll especially as it's posted in the train forum, I doubt their is a huge amount of space fans visiting the train forum, there are few trains in outer space :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Kilroy Posted February 25, 2010 Hello! I voted 6399. It's really classic and it reminds me the '80's atmosphere (though it's from early '90's ). I'm trying to get them all, but first Fire Brigade, Grand Emporium, and maybe Century Skyline? Regards, Dr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zorbas Posted February 25, 2010 And Zorbas, in space yes you could use a little speeder or something but a Monorail is much cooler Only if there are no delays concerning arrivals. To be honest, I also like the 6990 since it was a set that was released during my childhood and I was really impressed when I had first seen it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugsx3 Posted February 25, 2010 I have all 3 and they all are great I like the airport shuttle the best just mostly for the rare slopes and colors I just wish they would do another set soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Posted February 26, 2010 I voted for the #6399 Airport Shuttle as I love the set design and it has that wonderful Classic Town feel. That said, I own two copies of #6990 and one copy of #6991 (plus a ton of extra track). For me, MOC-ing the monorails is so much fun. CopMike's Metroliner and Emerald Night MOC's were really the inspiration for me to get into monorail in the first place. I'd love to get a #6399 in the future...but wow are they expensive. Perhaps I can convince Stacy to get one for my birthday. -Davey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickadier General Posted February 26, 2010 My vote goes to the unreleased "Aquazone" monorail, just because it was never released and would have added a 3rd theme to use the monorail. But if we are talking about sets that were released, my vote goes for the Airport Shuttle. It was my favorite set as a child, not to mention my first motorized one. Probably made me stick mainly with the town theme too. I'm not big on space stuff, so I am a bit biased, but what can I say?! hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cagri Posted February 26, 2010 I don't know anything about that Aquazone Monorail, would you care to share more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Posted February 27, 2010 I don't know anything about that Aquazone Monorail, would you care to share more? It was shown in an article in Issue 6, Volume 2, Summer 2009 of Brickjournal. I believe it was referenced as a 'Sea-Tron Monorail' and was designed around 1990. The article itself was called 'The Truth About SPACE!' and was written by Mark Stafford. It included some great quotes from Jens Nygaard Knudsen and Niels Milan Pedersen. Worth checking out if you can get your hands on a digital or print copy of that issue. I did manage to find a Brickshelf image of the scrapped set/theme. Cool stuff! -Davey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
