Holiday Train

[LegoFranks]

Hi, where can I find the instructions for converting the Holiday Train (10173) to 9v?

Cheers,

Mark

[natelite]

i thought holiday train was built using the 9v platform? there's no conversion needed unless you plan on using the RC units instead.

[Freddie]

The holiday train is a push train, so there are no motors in it.

It is, more or less, prepared for a 9V motor. Simply take the tender, remove the 6x6 plates and everything beneath those, and place the remaining body, using 1x2 plates on the motor's decorations, on top of the motor.

[LuxorV]

Here they are:

From this BS account.

LuxorV

[Siegfried]

You can download it from here. Interestingly mine arrived today. *wub*

[LuxorV]

You can download it from here. Interestingly mine arrived today. *wub*

Well, that's better quality images. Thanks, Sinner :-$

Mine has yet to be shipped |-/ . I called Customer Service yesterday and they said thay've a lot of stuff to handle in Denmark for Christmas orders, so it may take a little longe than usual. Hope it will arrive soon :'-( .

LuxorV

[highlandcattle]

I got mine yesterday and I'm going to built it tonight!

[Matn]

I want him also, but I already have two trains and i don't have a Visa card to order one. And besides, an 9v motor apart is a bit expensive. I'll just buy the 9V tracks before they are all gone.

[natelite]

i would like to buy the train too but the tracks and motor are so expensive. $97 just to motorize it. if they also cut that into 1/2 i'll definitely buy the train set! $90-$100 in total for the train (i.e. train + tracks + motor) is more my price point.

[highlandcattle]

Don't worry about the motor being to expensive, the holliday train is already sold out at S@H.

Prepare to pay trhough the nose next time you see it.

[Medievalego]

Quick (?) question,

What would I need in order for the new holiday train to run around a Christmas tree? I mean, that's not included with the set.

Does it run on 9v tracks? What else is needed? I'm just talking about a basic loop of track, nothing too fancy for now.

Absolut train novice, sorry. 8-| 8-| 8-|

Thanks!

[Freddie]

You'll need the set itself, two packs of power-conducting curves for a (very) basic oval, a 9V transformer/speed regulator, a 9V motor and this thread for instructions on how to motorize the train.

In other words, 10183 is a push train with no motor, no power-supply, no tracks and no longer in production! As a novice you should absolutely also know that both 9V and RC trains are discontinued, as they are being replaced by a new train system that uses the newer power-functions system. Check this thread for more info on that.

Edited December 7, 2007 by Freddie

[Hinckley]

There is a similar topic on this already, so I'll merge the two. :-)

[Medievalego]

Thanks Freddie!

There is a similar topic on this already, so I'll merge the two. :-)

Also, thanks Hinckley, forgot to check for preexisting ...

[Hinckley]

Thanks Freddie!

Also, thanks Hinckley, forgot to check for preexisting ...

It's all right, buddy. Just don't make it a habit. ;-) Thanks. :-)

[Medievalego]

It's all right, buddy. Just don't make it a habit. ;-) Thanks. :-)

No worries, I won't. I don't want to get punched in the face!

Um, on Bricklink, just go for the 9v tracks? Also, when purchasing a speed regulator, do you need to buy anything else? AC power adapter? Connection to the tracks? Or should that be one item, or is it self-contained?

I think I lucked out on the motor. I have one from the '92 Metroliner set that I bought in a bundle of used LEGO. That's something anyway :)

Thanks again!

[natelite]

Don't worry about the motor being to expensive, the holliday train is already sold out at S@H.

Prepare to pay trhough the nose next time you see it.

it's still there. :-P