Dav1d

Here is the previous version of the train.

I wouldn't buy it but I was surprised to see that it is motorised.

Here is my updated version of 7938 Passenger Train from 2010. Previously I had added a white stripe & old train 2x3 train windows. Now I have changed the front using the design from the Tram in 60097 City Square from 2015. Maybe I should have used yellow bricks on the front. Sorry, I was going to include an image, I got it down to 6KB but still would not load.

The 12V system is great and I was very disappointed when it was replaced with the 9V system. But the 9V system is much easier to use, for example the track is just one piece rather than 5, and the fact that changing the points isolates the track (with 12V you need two sets of signals). The 12V system has some advantages the sets seem to be have been designed as a system that complement each other. The electric are mixed - you end up with too many wires all over the layout but the remote controlled points, levelling crossing, uncoupler, signals, etc. are all clever. I still run my 12V trains but with a 9V motor.

We have to wait until 2022 for a city train.

One of the sets I haven't got is 164-1: Passenger Coach https://brickset.com/sets/164-1/Passenger-Coach Considering the date it was very clever. It came with instruction for three styles of coach - something that is missing from the current range. Other than that you cannot beat the Metroliner and Club Car - again something that has not been repeated since (a train and matching accessory)

I am interested in the TrixBrix Boom Barriers Combo - are there any reviews other than the YouTube video? Has any one used it? Are there any other similar products available?

The LEGO trams are short. 8404 and 60097. For 8404 I fitted a 9V motor in the centre carriage and one wheel set in the front, and one in the rear carriage. For 60097, no wheels in the centre, 9V motor in the front carriage, 2 wheel sets in the rear carriage.

Fantastic, you have captured the spirit of 12V.

The LEGO train catalogue was another of Jake McKee's achievements. It was in the format of other model railway catalogues. It was a pity that it marked the end of the 'Golden' age.

I would insulate each of the three circuits - so one controller just operates one circuit. I would insulate the sections by placing a small piece of Sellotape between the track joins at the crossovers. I don't understand what the 4th controller does.

I posted my MOD last year. Here is my version of 60167 using part of the buffet coach and a few spare bricks.I am still using the 9V system, so one end carriage has a 9V motor and the other (shown) has a brick built bogie using the original wheels and decorative sides. I extended the centre carriage to be 28 rather than 24 studs long (as the centre carriage(s) look too short in comparison to the ends).

I was slightly confused but the LEGO gauge is 38mm, while standard gauge is 1.435m which gives a scale of 1:38. That's a coincidence. But scale with LEGO is very approximate as the height of a minifig and the gauge of the track do not match. It is a toy - if it looks right enjoy it.

That's a boat not a loco.

I find this link useful. http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=328898 It shows the 'steps' more clearly - it is easier to identify the parts especially the black ones.

Playmobil stopped doing trains a few years ago.

I've been looking back at the 12V trains and have come to the conclusion that "add-on" sets don't do very well. The only people that will buy them are those that already have a train set. With for example the police theme, you can buy a small police set, you don't need to have bought a police station to add to it.

I deliberately decided not to include the licenced themes - "All the Duplo Trains that run on track, excluding licenced themes & Dacta but including the Intelli-train". I could add a new Bricklist for them later.

I have just got my first DUPLO train and have just added a Bricklist of 'All the DUPLO Trains'. It is in www.Brickset.com - enter any Duplo train set number and select 'Bricklists' at the bottom - or https://brickset.com/sets/list-26191 It is not just a list but contains information on each set and how the theme has developed. I have also written a few on 'normal' LEGO trains. As I'm not an expert, please have a look and let me know if there are any omissions or corrections required. Thanks.

There is LEGO narrow gauge curved track - https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=85976#T=P They also made up and down ramps. They appeared in 7199 The temple of doom, 7065 Alien mother ship, 6857 The dynamic duo funhouse escape - in grey & black. Unfortunately they didn't produce points.

I'm sure the older boxes of straights & curves did not come with any instructions.

I'm still using TrackDesigner http://members.home.nl/john.hielema/tracks/td.htm . maybe it's dated but I find it very good and I've added extra parts.

Here it is in TrackDesigner - using 9V track - which has the same geometry. It will work with just 2 curves and 2 straights and a pair of points.

Here is my completed version of 60197 - with windows in the first and last carriage and a longer middle carriage. It has a 9V motor but is shown on plastic track.