Matt Dawson

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  1. https://shop.fxbricks.com/blogs/news/quick-news-update-april-2023
  2. 1. I believe the Bricktracks/TrixBrix R104s and the FX P40R share the same straight connections/length but the diverging route is different. 2. If you mean via the rails I would believe so. However without having experienced a physical copy or seen an independent review I can't confirm or deny this.
  3. Matt Dawson

    LEGO Trains 2023

    The Globe (40) - reached 10K 4th May 2020, announced successful 30th September 2020, released 1st February 2022. (approx. 20 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) Starry Night (41) - reached 10K 13th August 2020, announced successful 4th February 2021, released 25th May 2022. (approx. 20 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) Jazz Quartet (42) - reached 10K 16th April 2021, announced successful 15th October 2021, released 29th June 2022. (approx. 14 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) Lighthouse (43) - reached 10K 29th October 2020, announced successful 22nd June 2021, released 1st Sept 2022. (approx. 22 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) The Office (44) - reached 10K 16th April 2021, announced successful 15th October 2021, released 1st October 2022. (approx. 17 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) As such, with reaching 10K on 22nd March 2022, 20 months afterwards would be end Oct 2023/Nov 2023.
  4. Matt Dawson

    LEGO Trains 2023

    I'm looking forward to the Orient Express! However, there are a few things that concern me: 1. Are we going to get a loco, tender and coach combo (ala Emerald Knight, display Hogwarts Express)? 2. Is it going to be a "scale" 7/8 wide model, or a HE style display model? 3. Are LEGO going to release a separate add-on pack for further coaches? Did some checking on this years Ideas sets: The Globe (40) - reached 10K 4th May 2020, announced successful 30th September 2020, released 1st February 2022. (approx. 20 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) Starry Night (41) - reached 10K 13th August 2020, announced successful 4th February 2021, released 25th May 2022. (approx. 20 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) Jazz Quartet (42) - reached 10K 16th April 2021, announced successful 15th October 2021, released 29th June 2022. (approx. 14 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) Lighthouse (43) - reached 10K 29th October 2020, announced successful 22nd June 2021, released 1st Sept 2022. (approx. 22 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) The Office (44) - reached 10K 16th April 2021, announced successful 15th October 2021, released 1st October 2022. (approx. 17 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) From these results, it would be a guess that with a 22nd March 2022 10K goal reach, I would guestimate this to be releasing Nov/Dec 2023, depending on motorisation/scale choices.
  5. Any news on production? The P40 turnouts were originally due autumn/Q3 2022, and there's been no official update yet.
  6. That's probably because they're Dark Bluish Grey, which is currently in production and what everyone else uses/manufactures in.
  7. Philohome's page (and some extrapolation) indicates that the maximum output voltage is 10.5V of the IR Mk1 receiver, and 10.8V for the Mk2. Having done some searching it would appear that the IR receiver seems to be OK with 10V and even 11V, but no-one can confirm if 12V is OK.
  8. Matt Dawson

    Track suggestions

    It's a complex one. Bricktracks For me, I use HA Bricks for my Bricktracks imports - closer to the UK than Bricktracks HQ, and just as reliable. I've placed either two or three from HA (both track and wheels/axles etc) and both have arrived in a very respectable time scale, including the dreaded import analysis. Unless it's something specific only Bricktracks (or a US reseller of BrickTracks can offer, e.g. Brickmania) then I would 100% use HA Bricks. TrixBrix What few pieces I do buy I generally buy from Techbrick. The faff of ordering from TrixBrix isn't worth it. If the cost difference seems to be an issue, try emailing Techbrick and explain what you want to order and see if they can offer a discount. Others One thing I would say is you're no longer limited to the R40 and R104 turnouts - Bricktracks designed an R56 turnout available via OKBrickWorks which provides a nice medium between the two, and similar to the (upcoming) "P64" 9V turnout from FX Bricks. With regards to finish, Bricktracks > Trixbrix (moulded) > Trixbrix (printed) or OKBrickWorks (printed). TrixBrix quality can be very hit-and-miss, regardless of injection or 3d printed; OKBrickWorks have upgraded their printers to PLA(?) over the last year so are a lot better now with minimal layer lines.
  9. Matt Dawson

    Where are the reviews for the new sets?

    I'd say give it some time - the sets only became available this month, not everyone has time to assemble & review yet. In the meantime, here's something to whet your appetite...
  10. Matt Dawson

    LEGO Trains 2022

    @Wimmer even if that was the case, LEGO normally spend 1 to 2 years designing/testing a set - 2023 would therefore be 1 year of sales + 2 years to develop/produce. Plus if the rumoured HP Hogwarts Express is true (take with a pinch of salt) then undoubtedly this being released this year as the 'flagship' HP set would make more financial sense, and leaving the CE train till next year when there isn't any major train releases.
  11. Matt Dawson

    Boxpok STL files?

    Breckland Bricks do the (similar) Bulleid-Firth-Brown wheels: https://www.brecklandbricks.com/resources Not sure anyone is doing Boxpok's as Stud.io files.
  12. Seeing as the turnout timeframe was "Summer 2022" how close are you @michaelgale?
  13. Matt Dawson

    LEGO Trains 2022

    Interestingly enough, the instructions aren't available, but you can search via the set number on Pick a Brick: https://www.lego.com/en-gb/page/static/pick-a-brick?query=&page=1&filters.i0.key=variants.attributes.appearsIn&filters.i0.ranges.i0.from="60336%3A"&filters.i0.ranges.i0.to="60336%3A9999"
  14. Matt Dawson

    LEGO Trains 2022

    I'd have to disagree. Firstly, it's a reskinned Emerald Night, and secondly this is not an Ideas thread.
  15. Matt Dawson

    A Question to Anyone who's Ordered the BMR T-1

    From what I recall - and I don't have one on order - the biggest issue was the PFx Bricks, due to the global semiconductor/chip shortage. Now that FX Bricks are now restocking them, there may be hope they'll start shipping soon.