BrickMusher

ROFL, you made my day. It must have been a Team og highly qualified, long time studied scientist... "ok, 27% of target group favour train A, while 31% prefer train type B, so if we combine both models, they will be loved by 58% of all children...." sounds like a genius mathematic trainee was hired as a fill-in that day

@JEB314 (James) Thank you for that additional (and quite interesting) info. I agree, think I have never seen a front-cab like the one at 60197 before, although I believe that they will change the outer appearance somewhat with the desing of the (yet missing) stickers. I did some research on possible "real-life" inspirations for the cargo train. My first suggestion (almost 10days ago, the one with the "inverted" window) was some french "BB" model. Meanwhile I found out about dutch "NS 1600". This is mostly based on the french BB7200. When researching for various Engines of dutch railway "Nederlandse Spoorwegen" - NS, I also found the NS 1200 model. And this NS 1200 looks (in my opinion) more similar to the actual leaked preliminary-picture than the suggested Class 55 Deltic. Not to talk about the also suggested F7. While Class 55 and F7´s are Diesel engines, the NS 1200 is electric. This matches also with the new 60198 photos.. Conclusion: Honestly, it doesn´t matter. No kid will care. And the most of us AFOL´s will MOC their engines anyway. But one thing that popped up is just the question if the desinger of the new cargo train might be dutch? Does anybody have a list of the designers known so far? Think I have seen something like this in the technic-forum??

Good point. 60052 was the first set I didn´t bought as a complete set so far. The cars were not very appealing to me, and I run all my trains on 9V. So I ended up by buying the single Engine on ebay for 25€.... The engine itself is very nice indeed. Since the supposed price for the new cargo train shall be somewhat around 250€, it must bring a lot of trinkets to make me buy a complete set.

Hei, have to say "Thank You" for the whole documentation at least. I enjoy especially the scans of my childhoods catalouges. For me it´s interesting to see the old prices and compare them to todays price. When I remember right about what my parents salary was by that time, I think Lego has become more affordable today than it was back then. Looking forward to 9V Trains BrickMusher

@ncx Yeah, you are right. I started two posts with "sorry", including the one you quoted. The other phrase I never used before, but since I am not a native speaker, I try to improve my skills, so maybe I will use it in a future post? If you think I am a pessimist, than that is your opinion. Thats ok for me. I personaly think I am sometimes a little to picky about details and so. Yeah, maybe, but in my job it´s better so be safe than sorry..... But your post gives me a bad feeling at all. So I will take care of youre advice, think positiv and hope you write your post just in a bad mood on a monday morning before your first cup of coffee or so Back to topic, I also agree that it is not a very genius idea to move knowledge and tools to china and wonder at the same time when more and more copies flood the market. We could see it many times before on various buisnesses. Instead they fired 1400 employees in Denmark before last Christmas... I dont have much experience in buisness/financial issues, but I think it´s very short-term thinking if you skipp skilled and experienced workers for an annual benefit. At the end you will lose more than only the money you tried to preserve... only my small opinion. Have a wonderful day BrickMusher

Sorry, thats not correct This engines origin is french, and units run in some european countrys like The Netherlands, Louxembourgh, and I think Belgium and Portugal also. But except for an exhibition in Munic and some testrides, it never runs in Germany Please see here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SNCF_Class_BB_15000 However, have a nice monday BrickMusher

Jep, 4,75% in addition to the 19% VAT If you stay below 25€ (including shipping), it´s just free of charge, you dont even have to pay VAT. 4DBrix runs a european BrickLink-Shop in addition to their US-based one. I once bought tracks and it was quite comfortable. Anyway, the € prices are somewhat over USD, but lower than importing as a privat buyer. Think thats ok since they have to do some work extra.... If you travel from US to D, you are allowed to bring gifts and purchases with a value not exceeding 420€, otherwise you have to pay the VAT also. So what, waiting for TTIP ? (watch out, sarcasm!) Maybe you can deliver seperate parts that will be assembled together in the EU? Than you can allready call it "Made in EU/Germany/insert a country of your choice" No Idea if this will help to minimize customs However, I dont live in the EU anymore so I am out at this point.... BrickMusher

Sorry to upset you, but according to different german blog´s, TLC has changed the rules. This year there will be no photos allowed at TLC´s display at Nürnberg Toy fair. Also there will be only invited press-members allowed and it is strictly forbidden to take pictures or report in any way (also not in words!!!!!) about anything. Press release of german Blog "zusammengebaut" about Nürnberg toy fair We will see what happens in NY?! I wonder why they allready participate at Nuremberg toy-fair or invite press-members at all? IMHO at the end it will turn out that TLC just makes a fool on themselfes. Hope the upcoming sets are worth this childish behaviour.....

You want more photos? http://Moc-Up possible Lego 60198? by Brick Musher, auf Flickr Moc-Up possible Lego 60198? by Brick Musher, auf Flickr Moc-Up possible Lego 60198? by Brick Musher, auf Flickr This is not confidential.... I build it on my own. Of course, I build according to the photos everybody of you have allready seen. So its just guessing, nothing more. One thing that came out while building, the green bricks modified with clip doesnt exist yet. Despite this, the cockpit with the upside-down windscreen is not very strong, but I did only a quick moccing, nothing reliable.... Anyway, I like the shape of that thing. Hope you can forgive me that hoax regards BrickMusher

I was also waiting for a long time for 9V Tracks. Although I have plenty of straight 9V Tracks, at some point it shows up that running trains on a 20m+ layout is somewhat annoying due to 1) the noise created by the connections between the tracks, and 2) the lack of wide radii. There are Track-profiles available that fit quite well with the original tracks, and I was able to get them in 1,2m long pieces. So if you allready ballast your tracks, it looks very similar to the originals, at least from a distance like e.g. 1m+ Curve radii are possible if you bent the profiles, I tried 104 and 120 stud radii. That worked quite well. The only disadvantage is that it is a lot of work to get this profiles on the Layout if you doing an exhibition...... I had other priorities in the last year, but actuall I preparing my first modules of 3x4 and 4x4 Baseplates with fixed DIY-Track, so build-up will be faster and mor comfortable in the future. Maybe I can ad some photos during next weekend. Anyway, it is some work, but I love the result. Here is a Video from 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyaAb7yivzo&t=24s Before 0:39 is original Track, after a first wide curve. At 0:51 the long straight track starts. The train runs very smooth even at high speed. Creating switch-points and crossings will be an other challenge Keep building BrickMusher

Hmm, maybe something like the Factory Hobby Train 10183? With different wheel-diameters in different colours, Motor-decoration 2871b in red and DBG and also in new shape like e.g. ALCO B-Trucks, tan train windows, train-doors, 6x28 train-bases in black and enough spare parts not only to build a single engine but also matching coatch(es).... Sorry.... must have been some sort of dream...... Happy New Year

@AlmightyArjen You are talking of theese? http://P1100260 (Kopie) by Brick Musher, auf Flickr P1100259 (Kopie) by Brick Musher, auf Flickr I have seen them also in a picture as you are describing it, but that was allready in 2016. So I copied and had a train with this coaches running at Fanwelt in November 2016.... If you meant an other picture, I would be interested to see it also...

Well, you already have this hole in the metal-part of the LM317. Just drill a hole into the heat-sink at the area that correspond, and attach both parts with a simple screw and a nut. This way hey did it in the old days on many of this Audio/Amplifier Stuff. Should work and last forever

I agree with peterab. Have several hundred of cars, so change of the whole fleet is impossible due to costs, but two or three dozens would be perfect for railyard-playing. So (remote controlled/automated) decoupling- function is the part that makes this interesting for me. About quantities: I, of course, would like to order bigger quantities at once. But due to customs in europe, it might be better to stay below excepted value. Maybe a bulk-offer should consider this? Just a hint: I once ordered from 4D-Brix, and that was very comfortable since they run a european BL-Shop also. So from an european AFOL´s point of view, a Shop in europe or some kind of joint-venture would be very welcome... allready the same with your tracks....

hmmm, what version of the PF Receiver do you use? V2 can handle somewhat more powerconsumtion. Might be the reason why your setup works for others while it didn´t work for you?! Found a video on youtube for further explanation:

Hej storms26, would be helpfull to know what kind of motor you are using. 9V, PF Train, PF-L / XL ? If PF, what power-source?

Hei Trainfans, today I would like to introduce my GP-35´s. The Idea was born when I discovered this photo at railpictures.net The real stuff I liked the contrast of the red/yellow, and the black/orange livery. The build is traditional 6-wide and the very first beginning was very similar to Lego©´s GP-38. The upper part was somewhat more tricky, and especially the red/yellow pattern needed different changes before I was finally satisfied. Both Engines are equipped with two Motors and two weight-bricks to offer enough traction for long and heavy freight-trains. http://W&LE #2662 and #105 on a cold autumn day by Brick Musher, auf Flickr Both GP´s run very reliable on two exhibitions in 2016 Please feel free to visit my flickr-album for more pictures https://www.flickr.com/photos/156473872@N02/albums/72157688380901311/with/37650883914/ Enjoy, best regards BrickMusher

@raised Thanks for your reply. Finally I was able to send my entry to BMR just before Midnight (GMT +1) Please find my Train with Photos and a Video also here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/156473872@N02/albums/72157686819327602 Have fun and good luck to all participants! Regards BrickMusher

@raised ... I was building nearly half night. My last BL-order just arrived last Friday. I will definitly be able to upload pictures this evening, but I am somewhat concerned about YOUR estimated end of Ocotber. didn´t found any info. At what time (GMT) will you end contest? I am located in central europe, so I guess my "midnight" will still be in (hope so ) ??? regards BrickMusher

@freestorm Hi freestorm, I like the Idea of a new poster very much. But I think it would be a waste of time to do something that is allready in process. Some members of german LUG 1000steine working for around the last three years on new graphics for an updated poster. I have no idea how far they are gone, but before starting something completely new, it might be a good idea to ask them about their progress. I have no link or so yet, but if necessary, i can try to figure out where on the web you can find theese guys. Anyway, I really hope to see an "up to date" version somewhen in near future regards BrickMusher

Very nice contest indeed, I allready started and hopefully will made it just before October ends. I have two questions, mostly related to "The Swoosh" and about posting (sorry if my questions are kinda silly, but I am not very experienced in www-use). About "the Swoosh", has it to be done by the builder itself, or is it also ok/allowed if the train/waggon/what ever runs by own Power/ by an engine through the curve? Second: For posting pictures on your Flickr-account, do I need an own Flickr-account also? Thx for answer, looking forward for many amazing MOC´s Good mush... uhm building ;-) BrickMusher

An other suggestion for the roof: If Lego Customer Service is available in your country, you can also order part No. 6081 in Light bluish grey there. That gives you the same shape of the roof as the original Santa Fe. Interesting question by the way. I got a single Santa Fe unit Years ago, but never mananged to complete the hole Train due to the insane Prices. Would really like to see photos of your progress in building. Good Luck BrickMusher

Hej, it me again ;-) can you please check if the LED in the transformator becomes darker when you plug on the track connector-cable? The rubber insulation becomes weak by time and sometimes it produce an short-circuit. Is it the same even when the connector-cable is just attached to the track but not to the transformator? Than there is definetely a short-circuit.... Try and response please. If it is only due to bad insulation, connector cable can be rescued God luck BrickMusher

Wow, that looks amazing. If it would only be available for 9v.... :( Anyway, great work. Impressing

Hej again, for the cabling I usually use some standard modelltrain equipment. For switch or signal application, a normal 2-wire cable is allready good enough. For high current use like powering long trains with many motors, I sometimes also use a loudspeaker-cable that is somewhat bigger in diameter. Both can be bought for low price online. In most cases you can also choose between different colours. For connection I use miniatur Banana-connectors, also from the modelltrain-shop. The standard diameter is 2,6mm. If they dont fit propper into the female Lego© connectors, you spread the male part a little with a tiny screwdriver. I just bought a pack of hundred for about 15 Euros. Had never any problems with that wiring on exhibitions so far. regards BrickMusher