kieran

The roof is the best bit for me, it juts looks like the real thing proportions are spot on, well done

Nice action on the switch, I also like the look when its all built on the base plate

Nice one, looks good for later this year then

There is not on an RC switch you need to add one, they are there on the older 9V switches

Old thread I know but I have used the ideas presented here to convert my own Ghost Train, not complete yet but will post pics once all done, many thanks for this

I have a mix, most of the flagship son on display and soon i will have a Lego area in a new room, not a whole room but a fair amount of space, my intention is to rack it out and have a much on display as I can

That's a good idea, what filter did you go for, I have no idea if it would would but sounds like a good addition to me

wow, i'm not a 12v guy but that's a good find if you have no use for it. i think you should try and test the motor before selling to make sure you describe it as it is, otherwise you risk upsetting a collector as they are the only ones that will be bidding for an item like this. good luck

I have seen some of the images of you layout and it looks good, just not sure if I want that all LEGO look or not, for now though its getting the building up and creating the tables

Either mentioned set will suit you well,as already mentioned 8455 is all stud less as is the 8110, if you go for 8868 you will be stocking up on precarious ages parts, great fun to play with mind

Have to agree it does sound like the pickups, before sending it back take a close look and make sure the 4 mettle discs on each wheel can move Greeley toward the motor body and back out again, you may find a bit of fluff or similar is stuck preventing the flanges making proper contact with the conducting rails

If you really want lots of motors you should take a look at the v2 receiver currently shipping with the rock crawler set. This has newer motor controller chips in side that can deliver more current to your motors

i always just give the end a quick roll around in my mouth before twisting it onto the nipple of the component, works well on the old and new style hoses

I know this post is a little old now, but I was thinking of doing the same thing for my new train layout and was wondering if you ever did this mod and if so how it worked out?

I have had the same issue with a few different brisk on different firmware and different PCs with various bluethooth dongles. what Gekke Ted says always seems to work but from there it is very hit and miss.

One of the best Cars I have seen on here, did not know it was a V12, or did I miss count?

I think I will build my own, the next issue is to cover in base plates or not. I have seen examples of both on here. Right now I will be out of cash so I think I may just cover with paint to create some interest and take it form there as each section builds up. I like the idea of taking over the dinging room but this is not possible for me as I have an open plan layout and 3 young children that need to eat there 3 times a day. 2 Tracks will be important i think as you say you can then have 2 trains running all the time. I also like the idea of the trains dispersing for a while, it think this will add loads of interest, I will try and make some drawings ans share for feedback

I agree, I guess the issue is I have never have the possibility of this before and really am not sure which way to go, I feel much more that 1.2m width along the entire length of 6m will be nice with a bulge to say 2m at each end. Just nit sure this will give enough room for a scenery based layout, one option I was thinking about was to add a section that could be removed as well with just track or low level buildings. In this way I could add the extra section when I really need it and not have it in place for general play

Hello all, I have been reading here for some time and as such have seen many wonderful layouts. I have been assembling my train collection for a little over year and now have the opportunity to create a permanent layout. I am building a new Log cabin that will be 6x4 meters in size, this has to be my office for my job as well as hobby room and as such my question is how much space should I give over the layout? I build lots of technic and mindstorms as well, so will be looking to create a good working environment for this as well as playing with the trains. Right now I have loads of track all 9V and monorail. I don't have much in the way of buildings but the aim is to create an interesting layout. I want to include lots of automation in the long run, say a cargo loading area, a level crossing and some switched will be automated in due course. I was thinking that a long thin section with a bulge on one end for a city type area and another bulge on the other for maybe a cargo / mine thoughts on sizes would be good from those that have done this before. Many thanks in advance

I like that a lot, the only bit that looks a little odd to ms is the front windscreen but I guess there are no better pieces for that. Overall I think you got this well implemented.

wow that is some build, looking forward to the end result

and well made, they are a perfect fit into a technic hole

What's the time estimate to build that, its a lot of clicking lift arms together

I agree about the clean up shot, and the set display you put on as well, very impressive effort, nice to see so many happy faces of all ages during the build stage as well.

Get them, they are worth lots more than that on eBay all day long