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I'm back with another review, this time with the last 12V train set - 7735 Freight Train. I got this set from a local shop in Denmark (check out my series on that if you're interested to see how that went) with the rare Scandinavian box variant!

I built an interesting alternate model from 7750 recently using spare parts which I bought for 7777. The alternate model is a diesel locomotive shown in only 1 photo on the box - in the photo it even uses the "prototype" big wheels with spokes in them! I know clarus79 on YouTube has made this engine before, but besides that, this is the only model I've seen of it. I was able to recreate it exactly according to the dimensions in the photo but I know the brick construction isn't exactly the same. I even put lights in the front and back by building a hole into the baseplate. Check out my short review on YT for more info!

Awesome setup and 12V layout! I've love a classic town like that at some point around my layout.

Hey guys - I haven't posted here in a while, been busy with school and other stuff, but I'm preparing for a new layout video and will be live building 7740 on my channel in a few minutes and chatting with viewers! Hope to see you there!

Hey Eurobricks! I've been away from my 12V trains for a bit to focus on school, but recently I took a trip to Denmark with my family, and by some miracle, we walked into a games and collectibles shop, Faraos Cigarer, which happened to have purchased the largest privately owned LEGO collection in Denmark that week. I'm releasing a YouTube series about the entire story, and just published the third part, which details the crazy collection and what I ended up buying (spoiler alert, it's an ultra rare Scandinavian box variant!). Check out this video and the rest of the series on my channel, and I'll be releasing more content soon!

Hey Filip! I love the MOCs, and the story and details behind each one is so cool! Nice to see you on Eurobricks - keep the posts coming, and these MOCs could have a YT channel too...

So, funny story... I looked at the brochures inside my sets, and the originally sealed copy of 7859 actually has that brochure! The motor and remote are both dated from 1985, so it makes sense. Is that brochure particularly rare? I see some listings on Bricklink.

Hi Eurobricks, I just released a review of 7725 Electric Passenger Train! This 12V starter set was released in 1981 as a supplement to the existing lineup, and is pretty common today. I was able to get a copy from Denmark in very good condition complete with a Scandinavian box variant, which I'm super excited about, as Scandinavian boxes are rare and this is my first one. Check out the full review below!

I wish! That's why I started collecting 12V, the electric accessories are so unique. Hey thanks for the comment! Yep, the decoupler has instructions for the transformer - it's actually a booklet that has instructions for every supplemental set (transformer, signal, points, etc...), I have another of those booklets. I think it was more of an advertisement than actual instructions. Yep, 7861 was clearly from after 1985 (and maybe even after 1987, since it has the newer cable types), but it does have the old box variant. The 1989 box variant of 7858 is actually a super late release, both the remote and motor are dated from 1992, and the service brochure inside is from 92 as well. I never new about that advertisement with 7838 - but makes sense, as 7823 was released in 1986, so there should have been 7838 displayed in 1985. Interesting! I'm going to try and order more of the brochures, I love looking through them.

Hey Eurobricks, It's been a bit since I posted - I've been super busy and haven't had much time for content creation. However, I've made some great purchases recently including a 7725 with DK/S/SF box, a 7760 in near-new condition, a rare poster, and recently, several sealed accessories from a US seller! I got them from eBay for good prices, not much more than used prices for these sets on Bricklink. I bought a set of points (7858 + 7859) for $60 each, a lighting set (7861) for $40, and decoupler (7862) for $140. I opened them recently on camera and learned some more about part variants - specifically, the copy of 7858 I got was the later box version, and after opening it I saw that it was a super late release of the set, from around 1992. I've opened two sealed accessory sets before - 7862 and 7860 - and it was awesome to open some more! Check out the full video below. I'm working on reviews of the train sets as well, so hopefully those will be posted soon!

Thanks for the nice comments! Nice! Do you still have the box as well? I think that may be more expensive than the set...

Hello EB, Recently I got a few more vintage train sets, and in particular I'm quite excited about 7727 and 7815. These are rare ones from 1983, and I got them both boxed! Check out the reviews below.

Hello Eurobricks, It's been a bit since I made a post, I've been focusing on school for the past few months but now it's summer and I have time for 12v! Recently I ordered a boxed 7727 for a very good price from a trusted 12v seller in the Netherlands (link to his shop in video description), but the box was in used condition with previous glue and tape repairs, and no plastic foil in the outerbox. I bought the set because I thought I could repair the box, and I'm happy to say that I've been successful! I present to you the full restoration video about this rare box. You can repair any big 80s box with these techniques but not the 70s boxes (such as those for 7740, 7750...) since those have styrofoam. Hopefully some of you can use this on your older boxes if they're in poor condition! Never throw vintage boxes away...

I need to make a spinoff of this with "It's 12v. Thanks for watching."