sithewok Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Hi. I've been thinking of making the jump into the Lego train world (my focus so far is mostly on City and creator modular). Of the currently available trains, I like the look of the cargo train, but I'm really interested in a passenger train to run through my city so I'm considering 60051 as my first jump in. As I was reading the reviews on Lego shop@home, though, I see quite a few people saying that the power functions aren't working due to a problem with the battery compartment. Is this a wide issue? Also, any advice on whether this is a good starter train or not is appreciated. Thanks in advance. Quote
v6TransAM Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 OMG, do u have drill bits? yes or no? No, go buy a small set. Take a 3/8 and ream the holes for the contacts in the battery box by hand, then enlarge a little with s 7/16, clean up flash with hobby or utility knife. U will never know unless u look and no one will be the wiser. Some batteries have issues and some do not. Here is a clue, batteries are like oil filters, whoever bids the cheapest gets the contract so the same brand might not fit next time around. Ream the holes once and done. No big deal and never have the issue again. Do not listen to so called "purists" who have no issues and Lego doodoo is gold Quote
dr_spock Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) It's good starter with all the required pieces (except batteries) to get going right out of the box that is readily available for purchase. It is the same battery box used the cargo 60052 or any other train sets. The issue is the size of the positive (+) tip of the battery not fitting into the opening to make contact with the metal terminal. Get AAA batteries with small skinny tips. Edited January 11, 2015 by dr_spock Quote
v6TransAM Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 It's good starter with all the required pieces (except batteries) to get going right out of the box that is readily available for purchase. It is the same battery box used the cargo 60052 or any other train sets. The issue is the size of the positive (+) tip of the battery not fitting into the opening to make contact with the metal terminal. Get AAA batteries with small skinny tips. Ream the holes and be done. Most batteries change in their life times and as I stated, most are done by contract/bid process so the actual manufacturer changes and so will the size of the tip. Quote
Legoboy22 Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I do not think it is the greatest starter sets for the horrible 1 piece nose mold which makes lego seem like playmobil, the problem with the back trucks that makes the train derail, Battery pack problem. The platform is also not so amusing. I personally like the red passenger train from 2010. It had none of these issues and more pieces. It also has more seating room and was less expensive. I have it myself and think that it is a great starter set. The only downer about it is that it comes with flex track which you should exchange for straight track. The cargo trains from both 2010 and 2013 are good. But lego flopped on the new passenger train. You should also get the station. it fits well with the red passenger train. I hope this helps. Quote
v6TransAM Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 All the Lego battery boxes have the same problem, its a 2 minute fix to ream the holes slightly and never have the issue occur again. Quote
Gongoro73 Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 All the Lego battery boxes have the same problem, its a 2 minute fix to ream the holes slightly and never have the issue occur again. I've just bought this set. My first Lego train ever. What exactly means ream the holes? What holes? And where I have to do this? All battery boxes of the set? Quote
v6TransAM Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I've just bought this set. My first Lego train ever. What exactly means ream the holes? What holes? And where I have to do this? All battery boxes of the set? Open the battery box up. The holes where the pointed tip of the batteries go is what u want to open up slighlty. I use a 3/8 drill bit followed by a 7/16 bit in my hand to open them up slightly so different size battery tips fit better and make proper contact. Clean up extra flash with a hobby or utility knife and never worry about it again. I think I have 6 battery boxes now between sets and extras I've purchased and all the ones I have used so far needed to be opened up slighlty for eneloops and newer Duracells(larger tips than my old batch). Quote
v6TransAM Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Thanks, v6TransAM! No problem, I just want to get the word out on the easy fix for the battery boxes since they all need it to solve the issue 100%. Quote
legonerd54321 Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I don't recommend it. I got it earlier this year and my expectations were low, because it is a City set, but I was disappointed in the details. I prefer the Cargo train. Quote
MusicaRibelle Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Humble suggestion: see if you can find the older cargo train 7939, at a discount price, then build your own passenger cars instead of the cargo ones. You'll get lots of track pieces, a loco that could look good for both passenger and cargo trains, and your own fantasy plus inspiration from the train registry here to build what you want. Since the 'current' lego city trains no longer have special train doors and train windows, it's easy to do a better job than the 60051. Quote
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