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Albert in N

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Micro-Trains web page changed
« on: March 31, 2015, 10:52:41 PM »
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Noted that the April offerings were not there yesterday or earlier today.  Just checked again and was redirected to their new web page.  Reminds me of the old saying, "If it's not broke, don't fix it".  I miss the old site and still not sure what's new for April.  Maybe I'm showing my age.

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Re: Micro-Trains web page changed
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2015, 01:00:11 AM »
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*****. The RDG SWs are this month?

I thought I had more time.

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Re: Micro-Trains web page changed
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2015, 02:12:11 AM »
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Although not real obvious, the April releases are there.

Under "Categories" choose "N Scale" and then "New Releases". You get a list that has the March and April and some runner pack pre-orders.  Each item entry has a release date, look for the ones labeled 4/2015.  Not exactly handy or fool-proof. I would give it a grade "C" in human interface score.  It's also a bit slow.
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Re: Micro-Trains web page changed
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2015, 09:43:14 AM »
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"A bit slow?"  It's very slow, and I was on about seven hours ago when half the continent was sleeping.

Other content is missing also. The database links are working but the other literature is not.
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Re: Micro-Trains web page changed
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2015, 10:33:51 AM »
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Patience   :D

in my civvies here.  I only represent my grandmothers home made Mac and Cheese on Railwire.

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Re: Micro-Trains web page changed
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2015, 10:56:55 AM »
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I like the new format. I can order direct much easier. Great job Micro Trains Line. And with any site it should get faster as they work out the bugs. :D
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Re: Micro-Trains web page changed
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2015, 11:03:15 AM »
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I'm going to +1 that.  The old site was a mess for me.  What is up now is promising as an improvement. 

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Re: Micro-Trains web page changed
« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2015, 11:46:30 AM »
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Patience   :D

Might there be a photo of a SP SW 1500 model, in place of an artist rending?  I need to get out more :facepalm:

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Re: Micro-Trains web page changed
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2015, 05:37:30 PM »
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I can't find the big pictures Micro-Trains used to have. At least for official dealers.

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Re: Micro-Trains web page changed
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2015, 05:47:28 PM »
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I think the new site's overall design and flow is much, much better than that of the old one. 
I can see that there is some content yet to add and what not but it's headed in the right direction.
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Re: Micro-Trains web page changed
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2015, 09:21:38 PM »
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Re: Micro-Trains web page changed
« Reply #12 on: April 02, 2015, 03:15:26 AM »
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The searching and display for all the trucks and couplers is MUCH better.
THANK YOU FOR THIS!

For years I have been frustrated by not being able to just look through all the available couplers, see photos
of them, the instructions, mounting data, and so on.  Now it's almost all on there... at least they are all displayed and most of the instruction sheets are right there.  It would be nice to see photos of the actual couplers (and the same on
the trucks page).  .. no rush... just something to note as you make changes to the web site over time.



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Re: Micro-Trains web page changed
« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2015, 10:40:14 AM »
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I like the new format. I can order direct much easier. Great job Micro Trains Line. And with any site it should get faster as they work out the bugs. :D

+1 for me as well. I'm really liking the new and improved web pages. Two thumbs up.

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Re: Micro-Trains web page changed
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2015, 11:21:56 AM »
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+1 for me as well. I'm really liking the new and improved web pages. Two thumbs up.
yep, I like too but please ....
correct all errors . It's filled with these ...

http://micro-trainsline.com/nscale/npassenger?product_id=1070
An RPO with the Sleeper description?
http://micro-trainsline.com/nscale/npassenger?product_id=816
the mentioned Sleeper ( Southern Pacific) but with an UP car description !! )

Well not in a single day, but FIX_IT, please

And... I feel bad to don't find more the Special editions ( for example if you want a picture of cars made for George Hollwedel, where to find these?
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