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Hi The majority of motors are not designed to allow push operation. Forcing the motor to spin can lead to major damage to not just the motor itself, but also the electronics that it may be connected to. There are a few exceptions, one of which Lego produces in a Duplo train set. Two options: 1) You can make a dummy bogie and attach it to the locomotive when the kids want to push it around on the floor, then switch the dummy bogie out for the real motor when you want to run the train. 2) If the kids are really young (like 5 and under) I would suggest the Lego Duplo 10874 Steam Train. The motor in this set is designed to be both push around on the floor or to be battery operated. The gearing is set up to give after so much torque and there is over-voltage protection to protect the electronics of the motor. I had this same problem a while back when my 14 year old nephew outgrew his red Lego Passenger train (set 7938) and gave it to his younger 3 year old brother. The 3 year old pushed the train around on the carpet and ended up breaking the motor. I got the Duplo Steam Train after I saw the motor was designed for this kind of play/abuse. He loves the Duplo train immensely. Hope this helps.

Official page for the Hogwartz Express 76405 is up on Lego.com https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/hogwarts-express-collectors-edition-76405 There is a nice video showing off some of the building of the coach and other details such has the crank on top of the boiler to turn the massive driving wheels.

shouldn't be hard to mod to run on lego scale track and 104r curves

This is pretty awesome! I wish I had a 3d printer to print a windscreen for my 8-wide Santa Fe F7.

@coaster I can't wait to get a set so I can finally connect my R104 and R120 loops!

The S160 is one of my favorite steamers. I have rode behind the GSMR 1702 multiple times as a kid and young adult. Good times with the family. Good work on your rendition of this classic and iconic piece of rail history.

Hi all! Just saw that the Brick Show just posted a video featuring the new trains and some technic sets. The video starts off with the trains, and you can see the new freight trains running at slow speed.

I apologize for not picking just one, but I would love to know more about all of the topics (narrow gauge being lowest on list). For me, all except the narrow gauge would lend themselves to my current project, especially larger radii turns and a higher voltage option for Power Function use.

Hey, I'm 27, and I feel your pain. Keep the Lego sets, that you want. I now that's easier said than done, but really think about it. I can understand getting a car, getting financially stable and set for life. But, I will say this, don't sell all of them (I sold a bunch of other non-Lego stuff as well). There will be a time when Lego comes back into your life, and you will be glad you kept the ones you enjoyed. I know I did. I didn't mind selling some of my sets, but I could not get rid of my trains. With proper planning, there will come a time when you can enjoy Lego again. I hope this helps.

My mind just exploded from all of the epicness that is oozing from this Creator set. I will have at least 2 of these!

I kind of went crazy and bought 4 of the rechargeable battery boxes from Lego. I hate buying batteries.

Awesome, I see that I'm no the only one who dual-motored the locomotive. I even see that you and I put the reverse switch in the same place. Very nice. I'm going to make a Norfolk Southern version as soon as I can get the cash to order the pieces off of Bricklink. Great job!

Going to my local Lego store now to get mine!

I think the tram looks pretty cool, also now that is has a functional purpose. Great job with the tram!

Just found a video of the new Cargo Train in action. Seems that there are 3 different ones running.