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Re: We're bringing back the Monorail - 3D printed!
So, I may have an opportunity to buy 6991 and 6921 for roughly $200, a no-brainer? -
Re: We're bringing back the Monorail - 3D printed!
If the motor work then yes, even without the motor then probalby (they can be picked up reasonably cheap if you're willing to wait for a decent deal). #6991 doesn't get the recognition of #6990 but is actually the better set in terms of both track and play features, but without the better styling of Futuron. With the… -
Re: We're bringing back the Monorail - 3D printed!
For those of us who DO have a monorail setup, this is pretty awesome. I was just thinking about how hard it is to do an extended straight section because the straight pieces are so hard to come by (I'm talking no incline). I own 6990 and 6991, and the two sets combined have a whopping 3 straight long track pieces. They run… -
Re: We're bringing back the Monorail - 3D printed!
Technically, they made 7 sets that had monorail elements in them! 3 "main" sets (6990, 6399, 6991), two large accessory track kits (6921, 6347), one start/stop switch (5039 - Service only, not in stores), and one replacement motor (5040 - also Service only). They also made a short 9v wire, which they labeled as a monorail… -
Re: We're bringing back the Monorail - 3D printed!
The same reason why a monorail has not been made for the past 27 years: Cost. From what I gather the Monorail track parts where made with a tougher plastic and were more robust pieces. Combine that with what would be likely the higher cost of the monorail motors themselves, and I'm guessing if a monorail was made…
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