JEB314 (James) Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, raised said: Seems that the old narrow-gauge tracks might come to an end of the line; the rollercoaster tracks are also part of the new mining sets: https://www.brothers-brick.com/2017/11/20/lego-city-2018-sets-revealed-news/#more-98300 Well, this has officially gone on my shopping list! Going to need 2 of these and then as and when search Bricklink for 2 more of the gray rollercoaster curves to make a complete loop. Then set about working how to do a compatable PF powered train to run on them! Probably end up with something a bit like Jangbricks' 4 wide rail set up! Overall very good set from Lego and should hold a high part-out value! Edited November 21, 2017 by JEB314 (James) (Added last bit) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColletArrow Posted November 21, 2017 1 hour ago, JEB314 (James) said: Then set about working how to do a compatable PF powered train to run on them! Probably end up with something a bit like Jangbricks' 4 wide rail set up! Considering the specialised wheel bases designed to run on this track, I think PF-ing a model would be somewhere between extremely difficult and impossible. The main issue is I don't think they're compatible with standard train wheels. Have a look here for a close-up of the parts: https://www.brothers-brick.com/2017/11/15/powering-rollercoaster-lego-70922-joker-manor-review/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carefree_Dude Posted November 21, 2017 I really love that Amtrak train posted above; it's very colorful and looks nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroDiva Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Digger of Bricks said: As far as the rumor for an Expert scale modular train station goes, I think that has been pretty much shot down They kind of have a point over on the modular buildings thread. I can't see how a modular train station would "work" as a set (however much I'd like one). If we do get a new station next year, I hope it will be something like this: Something we can easily mod into a bigger/more complete station building by combining a couple of them Edited November 21, 2017 by ElectroDiva Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted November 22, 2017 12 hours ago, JEB314 (James) said: Well, this has officially gone on my shopping list! Going to need 2 of these and then as and when search Bricklink for 2 more of the gray rollercoaster curves to make a complete loop. Then set about working how to do a compatable PF powered train to run on them! Probably end up with something a bit like Jangbricks' 4 wide rail set up! Rather than buying 4x copies you should be able to buy the individual track parts from lego after the set has been out for a couple of months 11 hours ago, ColletArrow said: Considering the specialised wheel bases designed to run on this track, I think PF-ing a model would be somewhere between extremely difficult and impossible. The main issue is I don't think they're compatible with standard train wheels. Have a look here for a close-up of the parts: https://www.brothers-brick.com/2017/11/15/powering-rollercoaster-lego-70922-joker-manor-review/ I don't know, I bet it is possible, potentially really ugly, but not impossible. For example, a separate tire in front of the train or between two cars could be used for propulsion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carefree_Dude Posted November 24, 2017 I'd be really happy if it were the Amtrak train. Yesterday I rode a train for the first time ever, and it just happened to be the Amtrak train shown earlier. It was an overall amazing and comfortable experience. I may throw a MOC together.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vilhelm22 Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) On 11/21/2017 at 7:59 PM, ElectroDiva said: They kind of have a point over on the modular buildings thread. I can't see how a modular train station would "work" as a set (however much I'd like one). I can. Something like the train tunnel here would also be included in the set. Edited December 10, 2021 by Vilhelm22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steamdemon Posted November 25, 2017 I love a good Amtrak. F59PHI's and F40PH are my favourite american passenger designation locomotives. I think the Amtrak would be a good idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroDiva Posted November 25, 2017 15 hours ago, Vilhelm22 said: I can. Something like the train tunnel here would also be included in the set. That tunnel looks very out of place (and extremely dangerous for unsuspecting minifigures who may be walking past :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted November 25, 2017 11 hours ago, Steamdemon said: I love a good Amtrak. F59PHI's and F40PH are my favourite american passenger designation locomotives. I think the Amtrak would be a good idea. You mean like the Metroliner? That is more or less Amtrak isn't it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McWaffel Posted November 25, 2017 5 hours ago, ElectroDiva said: That tunnel looks very out of place (and extremely dangerous for unsuspecting minifigures who may be walking past :) I agree, something like this is super unlikely to be released as a modular. Although a terminus could work as a modular... 2 Track wide and people would buy 2 to make it 4 wide. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted November 25, 2017 5 hours ago, ElectroDiva said: That tunnel looks very out of place (and extremely dangerous for unsuspecting minifigures who may be walking past :) It could help cut down the number of minifigs walking around glued to their smart device, totally unaware of their surroundings. The building could be something feasible in a very crowded city where things are built up against and around the train tracks. It might have play value. Kids could have a fun time crashing the train into anything in the way at the exit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brickbuilder711 Posted November 26, 2017 I don't see why not... lol. Vernazza, Italy is a relatable example but then again the terrain shapes the placement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McLaren97 Posted November 26, 2017 There are a few tunnels like this in Sydney which are built under apartment towers. However i think as far as a Lego Creator Expert train set goes the structure will be a train station ( thats if its not like the maersk train and has no buildings at all) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McWaffel Posted November 26, 2017 Tunnels only come out underneath buildings, if the rest of the city is above the level of the trains running... That's not the case with Lego cities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted November 27, 2017 How about a Creator apartment building with monorail coming out of it? Modular train street crossing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDM Posted November 27, 2017 Aren't the big toy trade shows coming up in a week or two? We've gotten the first looks at previous year's trains at those shows, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00bricker Posted November 27, 2017 Yes, in International Toy Fair. But it will be in January, I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDM Posted November 27, 2017 1 hour ago, 00bricker said: Yes, in International Toy Fair. But it will be in January, I think. You're right. For some reason I was thinking it was before the release of the new January sets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroDiva Posted November 27, 2017 17 hours ago, dr_spock said: How about a Creator apartment building with monorail coming out of it? Genius. I'd buy that in a heartbeat if it meant the return of monorail... Heck, they could make it a central theme underpinning the modular series for the next 10 years and I'd buy every one of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duq Posted November 27, 2017 In Dublin we have Pearse street station: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carefree_Dude Posted November 28, 2017 On 11/25/2017 at 11:45 PM, brickbuilder711 said: I don't see why not... lol. Vernazza, Italy is a relatable example but then again the terrain shapes the placement. I was in this exact spot on a recent trip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00bricker Posted December 1, 2017 I have made a bet on this type for cargo set Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlmightyArjen Posted December 1, 2017 60098 is now almost end of life according to the Lego shop@home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroDiva Posted December 1, 2017 @AlmightyArjen - You're right - 60098 is showing as "retiring soon" in the UK Store too. It probably didn't sell very well Surprised that 60051 & 60052 don't have the same status despite coming out a year earlier. I *really* hope TLG don't make us go another year without any new trains... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites