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Computer programmer by trade, got into Lego Trains in the '80s when also inherited some blue era stuff.
Came out of dark ages around 2010 with fatherhood.
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TUTORIAL Replace bulb on 12v light brick
bricks n bolts replied to bricks n bolts's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Am still here Wonder if you have an older style light brick? But you can see that my contacts were hollow tubes, so the micro screwdriver could reach all the way to the bottom of the contacts and they just fell out. They were loose at that point, only the friction against the LED wire made them tight again. -
A review of circuit cubes without mentioning the elephant in the room
bricks n bolts replied to zephyr1934's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Great find and build, thanks fpr sharing! -
A review of the first elements from the FX Track system
bricks n bolts replied to zephyr1934's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Seconded, that would be the critical thing for me to start considering the system. -
That'll be one of mine :
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Fx Bricks (Michael Gale) announces Fx Track system
bricks n bolts replied to HoMa's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Totally agree. The electrical system I'm probably more interested in at this point, the 9V connection system has never been surpassed (just look at conductive plate!), and to see some new components to give it life again would be awesome. As well as not ageing well the 9V wires/plugs don't lend themselves to re-wiring, so if the system did a better job on that then the originals it would be doubly awesome. Also agree on that.. would prefer one wide sleepers, can still be Lego compatible. -
Fx Bricks (Michael Gale) announces Fx Track system
bricks n bolts replied to HoMa's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Even just the wires would be amazing... -
Or the other possible solution is to change the internal 9v motor to 12v, can get the right motor from here - https://www.conrad.com/p/miniature-brushed-motor-motraxx-x-train-263-h0-6440-rpm-229021 have done this myself but in the end I just swapped most my 12v motors to 9v so I could just adjust the input power.
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BrickTracks: different curves, PF/9V compatible
bricks n bolts replied to JopieK's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Wheely wheely good! Great concept realized, can't wait to try them -
NSB Type 49 Dovregubben (Mountain King)
bricks n bolts replied to HenrikLego's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Great to see it running. Also interesting regarding the other thread, that TrixBrix switch there keeps bumping one of the carriage bogies almost off the track each time it goes past. -
Lego acquiring Bricklink - Problem with 3D-printed parts?
bricks n bolts replied to ScotNick's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Yes, guess we are. That may be a way forward, we re-base the hobby with no allegiance to any one manufacturer. Some new BL with a brick quality score, based on manufacturing technique, plus age, etc.. who knows, small steps. Question, is the BL catalogue still considered open source as it was based to a large extent on user input? If so, any new site could adopt it as a base. -
Lego acquiring Bricklink - Problem with 3D-printed parts?
bricks n bolts replied to ScotNick's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Well they initially gave @coaster an exemption on that basis. Again, old Lego molds/ components not made anymore (a lot of stuff on BL) will not be continually QA tested either by TLG so not sure how that can stand. -
NSB Type 49 Dovregubben (Mountain King)
bricks n bolts replied to HenrikLego's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Such a beautiful build, from the valve gears to the carriage curtains.. deeply in awe. I hope the museum give you a mention somewhere. -
Lego acquiring Bricklink - Problem with 3D-printed parts?
bricks n bolts replied to ScotNick's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Very upsetting the objection to even the mention of BBB wheels in Tony's MOC instructions as well as the deletion without notice. BBB wheels should not be a target for them. They are not clones and not 'unsafe' as they are injection molded. The 'unsafe' argument I'm sure could be used against TLG's own items that BL sells that are no longer made, such as '70s transformers and battery boxes not meeting current regulations, etc.. -
LegoTrain Set Through 12 inches of Canadian Snow
bricks n bolts replied to TinyTrainTrack's topic in LEGO Train Tech
Like it, looks like a scene through a frozen valley. That's the Ausini light grey track -
4.5V TypeC 1976-80. The red bit on the top should confirm the voltage. https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=x469b&name=Electric, Motor 4.5V Type C 12 x 4 x 3 1/3&category=[Electric, Motor]#T=C 12v versions existed but the red bit was yellow.. https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=x550b&name=Electric, Train Motor 12V 12 x 4 x 3 1/3 Type C Old&category=[Electric, Train]#T=C You can though switch out the internal motor to change voltages as well as add pickups for 12v track ( https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?id=68920#T=C&C=11 )