Reker1000000 Posted January 14, 2022 Hello EB, I'd just like to mention that I recently bought a sealed 7862 Remote Controlled Decoupling from 1981 for a very good price, and I opened it on video. I'm still working on editing the complete video but I will post it to YT and link it in this topic when it's up. It was a real experience to open a sealed set! I've never opened an 80s set before. The box is in excellent condition, before I opened it still in the cellophane, and all of the parts are of course in mint condition. It even had the 1981 small train brochure. -Reker1000000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted January 14, 2022 I always wanted to have one as a kid. When I was able to buy it as an AFOL I was a little disappointed that it did not work as well as I had imagined as a child, but still it was a great little set, especially with the nice little signal etc. Apart from that: great that you bought the set and were bold enough to open it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted January 14, 2022 13 minutes ago, JopieK said: I always wanted to have one as a kid. When I was able to buy it as an AFOL I was a little disappointed that it did not work as well as I had imagined as a child, but still it was a great little set, especially with the nice little signal etc. I share the same considerations 7862 is nice set, necessary to complete the collection, but not very usable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reker1000000 Posted January 15, 2022 Honestly mine has been working great, very smooth decoupling. I think it really helps to have new aftermarket trainrims. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toastie Posted January 15, 2022 On 1/14/2022 at 4:35 PM, Reker1000000 said: It was a real experience to open a sealed set! That is what counts! Very nice, that you had this experience. And you will for sure find ways to operate 7862 as a very useful (as in enjoyable) set. And this 1 hour ago, Reker1000000 said: has been working great, very smooth decoupling is as good as it possibly can get! All the best, Thorsten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reker1000000 Posted January 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Toastie said: That is what counts! Very nice, that you had this experience. For sure! So cool to open a sealed 12v set. Maybe one day I'll open a sealed trainset 3 hours ago, Toastie said: And you will for sure find ways to operate 7862 as a very useful (as in enjoyable) set. Definitely, I have plans to add a shunting yard to my future layouts since I also bought 3 more electric points recently. I'm a bit lacking in signals though since I have 3 trains (7730, 7745, 7750 with 7820) but only 2 signals, so probably those are on the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paperinik77pk Posted January 30, 2022 Good shot! I had the same enjoyable experience opening a real spare part (Big 7750 Wheels) to complete my DB BR50!!! The 7862 is a nice addon! I had it near the 7838 loading station!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
