Selander

Agreed. I appreciate having a few 88012 of the old convenient easy-to-open version ☺️😇

As mentioned earlier, probably due to the new screwed battery lid. (earlier version of 88012 had only clips ...) Both 88005 and 88012 are available on Lego.com in Sweden as well.

Correct. It should be 21344 in the topic headline...mistake by original author.

I always like your simple locomotives ......nah ....Stellar as usual, Sven

Amazing technical solutions. Very well done 👍

88012 has got a replacement which is equal but the battery lid is screwed in place. I assume it is due to some regulatory/safety issue with the earlier battery lid which only had clips for easy/convenient opening ☺️. You'll find the replacement battery box if searching on Bricklink for Powered Up parts ! https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=bb1277c01#T=C Regarding 88005, I haven't got a clue....

I'd say, not later than November 1st 😁

You've made a really good overview of these three systems. Still I like to mention a couple of things which could be included: PF: The possiblity to build your own drivelines using technic Lego stuff, choosing gears etc + M, L or XL motors, combined with small or large battery boxes.... PuP: Same as above, but with PuP series motors and battery boxes. And the possibility to use the 4ch Technic PuP hub with 1-2 train motors, lights/sensor etc, all controlled with custom programs made in the PuP app.

I'm confident that the metal part in the upper half, cuts through the insulation and makes electrical contact with each conductor. That's fairly standard procedure for connecting ribbon cables. (Just answering to the first part of your post, here) Hence, you shall NOT remove any insulation....

Very nice post ! Thanks for sharing valuable technical information to the community!!

...Inflation....increased margins....anyone ?

My Swedish small town- Klossboda display april 2022

I'm almost 100% certain 10020 never was sold in Light bluish gray. So, I think you have bought a replica. Hope you struck a good deal....but the model itself is beautiful nonetheless...

Looks very good. 8-wide is SO much better to achieve an accurately looking Santa Fe locomotive 🙌👍👌

Great job capturing the essence of this train.....I am starting to warm to the thought of making a go myself ☺️👌👍