Eurobricks Emperor Bonaparte Posted March 29, 2011 Eurobricks Emperor Posted March 29, 2011 Fantastic review guys! Are detailed instructions included on how to motorize this train using power functions? Any link? I'd like to understand where the power box and IR receiver are to be placed and if this will mess with the looks or playability of this train. Quote
Holodoc Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 I'd like to understand where the power box and IR receiver are to be placed and if this will mess with the looks or playability of this train. I think the power box will be placed in the space where now the brick build motor is located. I have no idea though where the receiver will be placed. Let's wait for the "officials" to say more. Quote
gogocar Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) I think the power box will be placed in the space where now the brick build motor is located. I have no idea though where the receiver will be placed. Let's wait for the "officials" to say more. In the Lego's official , the designer says that the reciver should be placed in the blank space near the engine. However, I don't understand how will it fit in. That space seems too small. Edited March 29, 2011 by gogocar Quote
Legoist Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) I think it's good above average, but not outstanding. Also there aren't that many pieces in Maersk blue if you look carefully, I think people are a bit overreacting about this. I had promised myself a treat this spring if I had succeeded at something related to my profession, and I was thinking of this set... But now that I won the prize I'm not really sure anymore. Maybe I'll just get the engine from someone who buys multiple sets to have lots of wagons. BTW, thanks for excellent review otherwise! Edited March 29, 2011 by Legoist Quote
pinioncorp Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 The little rounded brick on the roof is where the IR receiver goes. It won't be visible from the outside, as the panels that cover the battery box also cover the receiver's side. Those Maersk blue 1×2's will have to go mind you. Quote
Locutis Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 In the Lego's official , the designer says that the reciver should be placed in the blank space near the engine. However, I don't understand how will it fit in. That space seems too small. I think it actually goes between the first and second "fan vent" on the top. If you look there's a rounded bump on top which resembles the bump in the receiver, so as to look the same with or without. At least that's what I think. Locutis Quote
Kridge Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Outstanding set !!! great review !! Thanks for your entertainement sharing, I'm gonna get two as soon as possible for a great LEGO train experience... Quote
Morten Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 I haven´t bought Power Function yet, but it just had an old 9 V motor unit in the Mærsk-train, and it works perfect. It is not possible to install Lights in the front, like Santa Fee and the BNSF. I think I will keep using the 9 V systems. Morten Quote
382nd Legionnaire Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Just got it but I don't have PF to power it. Since this is a modern replica, Does this have a larger pull load than another set like the EN? Quote
Locutis Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 I was just checking the Lego.com site, and I refreshed the Maersk Train page, and it was accepting orders! I've ordered my 5!!! Quote
Inkog Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 I was just checking the Lego.com site, and I refreshed the Maersk Train page, and it was accepting orders! I've ordered my 5!!! 5! I was planning on at least 2, but had to settle for 1 + $150 US worth of power functions for it and the EN. I plan to pick up 1 more to keep, and maybe another to resell later. Quote
Vestabuyer Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 Greetings! It's here!!!!! Overjoyed! I just got one, it seems they were a bit early from the April 1st date. Quote
JopieK Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 So we got two today :) hope they will are soon! Quote
AussieJimbo Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) US price is $US 120. Australian price is $US 207 ($AU 200). The price gouging we have to put up with is an absolute joke. I'll have to wait for these to show up on Ebay or a non-Australian online store before I can consider buying it. :angry: Edited April 1, 2011 by AussieJimbo Quote
roamingstop Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 Ordered three in Switzerland (ouch, expensive) and the rest will be picked up in USA when I visit in the summer... At least the Swiss ones will be in nice MISB boxes for the future.... the USA ones will be shipped stripped down by a friend and repacked. The review means I might not be able to resist building soon... Quote
LegoSjaak Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) ..I was just wondering whether PF lights do fit in the maersktrain or not... could not find the answer...... Gr. LegoSjaak Edited April 1, 2011 by LegoSjaak Quote
roamingstop Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) Building instructions http://cache.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildinginstructions/4632677.pdf http://cache.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildinginstructions/4632672.pdf And my first guess for the LXF file for the wagons was pretty accurate... http://www.roamingstudio.com/lego/10219-Wagons.lxf And is that a new modified tile piece I see on page 14 The instructions are even more beautiful than the model!!!... Edited April 1, 2011 by roamingstudio Quote
TypoCorrecto Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 Its also available at Amazon.com...The USA site has it listed with Free Shipping! Quote
RubeusHagrid Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 This looks like a great train and I wish I had the funds to get it, but I don't, so there's no point wistfully fantasising! On that note, if anyone is buying multiples of this set and doesn't need the minifigures, please can you PM me? I have a perfect MOC in my head using them (and the new torsos are cool!) Thanks Matthew Quote
Jay Sathe Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 I got my 2 today! I have built one so far, and I couldn't be happier! What a fantastic set! Quote
cei Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) I picked one up from retails, but alas, my UK S@H order is showing "Contact Customer Service", and the delivery date has been pushed to May...so I bet I won't be seeing that order turn up. Useless! EDIT: Apparently out of stock, despite ordering when they were in stock. Sigh. Edited April 2, 2011 by cei Quote
mostlytechnic Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 For anyone curious, here's some size comparison pics with Emerald Night and the 7939 Cargo Train: I was pleasantly surprised at just how long these are. Course, that perception could have been enhanced because the most recent trains I've built were the tiny cars from the Toy Story train... Quote
adrian_dixon Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 I'm really looking forward to getting one of these stunning sets. Now all you Australians out there can you tell me where the best place to get one from is? And when are they scheduled for release over here? Will they be available at your local toy stores that stock Lego products? Thanks guys Quote
Treadwah Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 US price is $US 120. Australian price is $US 207 ($AU 200). Wow, was not expecting that much of a jump. Personally I had it pegged @ 150 AUD. Overseas bricklink order with shipping will still save money. Quote
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