Is Tomy Back Into Monorails???

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Is Tomy Back Into Monorails???

The reason I ask is because of Suzukawa's latest video. In it she opens up a new monorail box and it looks to have some differences from what I have seen.
First, the front and rear rollers have no covers over them.
Second, the riser clips that hold the rail has one side that is stationary where as the older one has both sides operable.
Third, the monorail itself looks to be more detailed than its older model.
Fourth, the special rail (gray) that allows for mounting and removing of the monorail is of a different design.

Does anyone know if this is, in fact, new productions?

interesting! heres hoping this means more availability of sloped track especially!

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I actually think those risers with one stationary side is a good idea although I don't like the look of them. You know what I mean when trying to fumble with the older clips trying to hold both sides open with one hand while placing the rail in with the other.

i never did that, lol. i more threaded them through. always seemed easier, plus i didnt know for a while that they moved. nice to know what the little flat bit does though... the direction changer. never knew til now. lol

She says she bought it at a Railway Festival in Hibiya （日比谷）. She believes it seems to be a limited edition set being sold. She then talks about and plays around with the direction changing piece that is placed on the girders to switch the direction of the monorail.
Next, she wants to try putting the Tokyo monorail on top. She notices that the top monorail is not as stable as the hanging type says "Of course, the real one isn't so unstable".

This is indeed a new set because I remember reading a Japanese site where it says it is a renewal of the "extremely popular" monorail series.
The rail that allows you to load the monorail is also a different colour here.

-plarnold

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Fantastic

Thanks for the translation Plarnold. I always loved listening to her enthusiastic voice but never understood what she was saying. None of the "on top" monorails look to wobble on their rails. Its the main reason I don't want them. Although if one were to land in my hands cheaply, I would certainly look to modify the monorail to remove the wobble and speed it up. Except for the missing roller covers I quite like this new set and I am pleased that more can enjoy these monorails.