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No, this is just for fun.

Isn't she the one that got murdered?

Oh cow patty! You made'em angry now. Thought the City Slicker would know what one of those thangs looks like. Watch out everybody. Don't no one take a pee - City Boy might try attach'n it to the train.

Where on Earth did you find that? Looks like some kind of pipe from a still. Perhaps it would work with a bear trap, but definately not a finely crafted train engine.

MYSTERY INTERMISSION Please note: We're going to have a little break in the mystery starting this evening (June 7 - Sunday 9:00 PM Pacific - U.S.A.) I'll be away on a trip returning late Wednesday, then tentatively gone over the weekend. I'll post Thursday after playing "catch-up", and will let you know about the weekend. You're closer to solving the mystery than you realize, if you can just put a few of the clues together, and find a few more. Good luck!

While at Main Street, Pete decides he'd like to visit the Town Hall and leads the others upstairs to the safe. He tries a number of combinations that do not work - LOCK! Brakes also tries another, 12345 - no luck.

NOTE: there is also a switch for 6 and 7 on the switching mechanism, which are not on the map.

You can consider the correct configuration for the switches a permutation with 128 possibilities. With this many possibilities, it would be difficult to guess the correct one (or systematically try each one). Perhaps there's a better way to figure out the correct combination. For the safe, it has a 5-digit number combination. That makes 100,000 possibilities.

Exactly. I have TheBrickster's Baron's Bi-Wing (which is really small), the Pontoon Plane (which is similar in size), and the Island Hopper which is larger, but only seats one (plus no 2nd wing). Then there's the nicer bi-wing in 7417 Temple of Mt. Everest (which is my favorite). There's also 7420 Thunder Blazer, and 1 or 2 misc plane sets, but none that are large enough to serve as good adventure planes, like the kind used in classic adventure movies like The Land/People that Time Forgot. I want to load of the bi-wing with gear and have it land on an island - perhaps even run into a few dinos. Or perhaps have a good dog fight before being shot down and land in the Jungle for more adventure. The possibilities are endless...

Get your engines roaring with Lego's latest little red sports car. EB member Kernow shares a vivid review of this new 2009 City set, 8402 Sports Car. You can check it out HERE.

Wow! This is hard. let me think of the more memorable ones: ThePollster: although this may have been a name change, I was creating quite a few "favorite item" polls relating to Wild West and Adventure topics. Carebear: someone's idea of a kinder, gentler Brickster. Coyboy: Accidentally misspelling the word "Cowboy" would have Hinckley and ImperialShadows "razzing me" about being a "coyboy". New Sheriff In Town: when I was dubbed with the honor of Trains & Town Moderator New Bear In Town: Hinckley was freaked by a picture of a strange bear. Host of Murder on the Emerald Express: my 2nd train mystery.

Thanks guys! You're probably right, but the ides is from Classic Train 182, although its passenger wagons are longer.

Or maybe even a weasel. - oh CRAP! I don't think he left yet. He is a weasel!

(I can't wait to see all the jokes this comment will trigger)

Excellent review WF. I envy the fact that Singapore got these Indy sets early. I've been checking my local TRU for this and the other new Indy sets periodically, but never any luck. I think this and the Temple of Doom are among the best of the new wave. These planes offer so much fun, and with the added "exploding wings feature" that you've been kind enough to demonstrate, what a fantastic set. I love having a historic military airplane. The only down side, is that the wings do not have any smooth plates to allow some custom stickers (but I suppose that's minor). When I was a kid, I watched a number of adventure movies that had bi-planes, and I use to make them in Lego. Interestingly, they weren't the size/scale of the little airplanes from Classic Town, but more along this size (based upon the length of the old blue Sea Plane). I've ALWAYS wanted a double-winged adventure airplane, and thanks to the Indiana Jones license, Lego has finally provided one in this set. I like the overall design, and the colors selected (although tan would have been interesting too). I'll need to check out some movie images to compare the accuracy. The extra splash of red and the tail look great. I love the round gunner compartment and glad Lego designers took the time to add the extra detail. Can't wait to pretent fire the little machine gun! From the playability aspect, I can't wait to set up a little German airstrip with this set and the many tan soldiers (from my collection) - perhaps create a large North Africa scene from Valkyrie. The nice thing is without placing the stickers on the plane and the other Indy vehicles, one can make any army that they wish, adding custom decals. I love this set WF and thanks for the awesome review! The only thing that your video lacks is the swooshing and machine gun sounds so reminiscent of battle/war time play. But since you added your EB friends to the review (minifig-wise), I definately can not complain. . Thanks for bringing us a splendid review of a 5-star set! EDIT: After looking at how some of the other EB members rated this set, I'm really surprised it didn't get higher marks (esp. considering it's the first mini-fig scale set with a military airplane).

The group doesn't seem to be getting anywhere. Perhaps there's some additional clues you missed?

I wanted to take a moment and share with train fans, as well with town/city fans, a quick and easy build for a classic train wagon. Utilizing the instructions in 3225 Classic Train, this simple yet effective train car can provide the base (or inspiration model) for many other similar wagons, for those of you wanting to build a Lego passenger train. Let's take a look at the model: If you like what you see, feel free to continue. The key to building Classic Lego Trains is the use of the smaller (6x16) base plate, not a difficult piece to find: TIP: if you don't have the exact size plate, you can always add another layer and piece together smaller plates. The "bogies" (or wheels) are very simple to make, just adding a 2x4 plate to the wheel with a buffer on top. The addition of a 2x2 plate makes the bogie level: The addition of a standard 2x6 brick (in any color you like) with a 2x8 plate makes the wheels secure: The train ends are easy to make with 2 ladder pieces (most often found in black), a 1x4 plate, and a "train end": 4x5 door frames provide a simple entry for minifigs: TIP: Don't have a door frame (part 2493)? You don't need one. You can always leave this piece off. Unfortunately, the side platforms are not wide enough to allow the use of a standard 4x5 door. A standard 2-layer base (12-studs long) provides the main foundation for your wagon. You can build this with 1x12 bricks or any combination of standard bricks: TIP: Try removing one layer of bricks and replacing with three layers of plates. One layer can be a different color to make a stripe. I may try this myself. Adding six train windows in whatever color you have creates the sides. You need to cap your windows off with the use of 4 1x6 and 2 1x4 plates: A simple roof is made with 8 3x4 roof tiles: A 4x10 plate secures the pieces on the other side: The interior is very easy to make just adding 3 chairs on a 2x8 plate. 2x2 plates are used to raise it: Adding some custom stickers helps provide a little extra detail: (Special thanks to Imperial Shadows for his custom decal patterns) Using the same instructions, here's the wagon in blue: See this topic for a complete view of the completed train. I hope you find these simple train building tips useful!

Yes. I actually think it looks more like the 221, although the nose looks a bit more like the Hungarian engine (but this may have been done just because of the pieces the creator had available). Notice the grey bricks and the white strip on the MOC. Also, the round vents on the roof - both features of the 221. The only thing is that the MOC and the Hungarian engine both have the round windows. Difficult, but if you're really wanting to determine, you might try sending a message to the builder (if his Email is posted). You've got me curious now. - sort of a train mystery? EDIT 1 I think we're both wrong. After checking out the Brickshelf account, the engine is made by General Motors (GM). Here's the builder's description: Nohab Rundnase MX, a very unique engine, developed by General Motors. My color-scheme is free used from the pictured original. LINK I'm wondering if this engine could have been made for Europe? EDIT 2 Okay, more info on Nohab The Hungarian and Danish engines are both similar, but I think this Danish DSB Class MX engine is the one: LINK

I usually just use a dry or damp paper towel on my track. The dust comes off very easy. I heard pencil erasers work well on the nickel-plated track. Not sure about train wheels never having cleaned mine.

Mine is the German 221. Here's a picture: Are you familar with this engine?

Nice review Kernow. I like when reviews contain a little story with additional set pictures, like you've included. I have mixed views about this set, and some of the other new City cars. I'm not a big fan of the use of the wide tires with the rounded fenders. They give the vehicle an almost Volks Wagon Beatle look about them. The lack of doors and moveable parts (like a hood that lifts open) makes me think that the classic 4-stud wide vehicles had better detail than these new cars. This set still; however, has a little charm about it with the use of red, the minifig in a suit, and the nice tree. Thanks for the review. I've indexed and added a poll so that others can vote how well they like it.

Welcome to EB Pantograph. I own a few 9V motors, but fortunately, have never had one stop working. I'm not an expert with Lego motors, but I wonder if the parts/oil inside the motor have dried up from the lack of use, causing it to lock up. Perhaps some of the other train fans on the board might have some recommendations. Good luck , and I've added this topic to Train Tech.

We'll see about that!

First, let me say welcome to EB Cooper. It's great to see more train fans posting here and sharing their train creations. In regard to your MOC, what a nice locomotive! It has a very sleek design similar to the Emerald Night. I like the orange and grey stripe which I've seen a lot of on these types of engines. I was thinking that the motor was tucked in under the boiler, like the Emerald, but what a great idea to place it in the boxcar. I'd love to see a picture of the boxcar with the side on. It looks like an equally nice creation. Where does one find the large dark grey wheels? Are these custom pieces? (EDIT: I just noticed your Flickr link - please disregard) In any case, thanks for sharing this fantastic creation with us. -added to Train Tech.

Interesting article LTF. Thanks for sharing. I really like some of the creations that you shared, especially the little diesel engine that I've never seen before. That's a fantastic MOC! Also nice is the SF observation car. It reminds me of the Metroliner set, but without the extra splash of color. Interestingly, I have an old HO scale electric train from Germany very similar to the red locomotive that you've shared. I think that's an excellent creation, and a very unique engine for a Lego model. I'll definately have to look at these and other Railbricks & Brickshelf MOCs. I haven't browsed these sources too much in the past.