dr_spock

Nicely done. Good use of coaster tracks.

I suppose if they have an AFOL tuned set that can make it past their current business case stage.

Nylon would be the strongest but most difficult to print. With ABS, you can try acetone vapour smoothing to rid the 3D layer lines to get a good seal. It may be better and faster milling a block of plastic to make the custom shock absorbers.

I used that stacking method at one time. Now I have a bigger storage box and it hasn't been an issue.

I think targeted for the more affluent adults. Maybe grandma/grandpa too if the grandkid want one.

Flex track works for making ramps. Whether the train can make it up, that's another matter.

@Modeltrainman Yeah, it take a few clicks on the BT remote to get my train moving. I think about 3 clicks. Personally I like he rotating knob on the IR speed remote. It is easier to change speed quickly than multiple +/- clicks on the BT remote.

Maybe RF interference from big electric motors? Location of motor and the BT antenna. Try re-orienting the PFx box or move to a different part of the engine or train to test.

That's a similar setup to my camelback locomotive. I don't think it'll harm the motor. The larger wheels on the PU train motor make the engine go stupid fast and put the center of gravity higher up. I found I had to crank up the power to get a long train through the standard R40 curves and slow it down quickly on the long straightaway before the next sharp 90 deg curve of our layout. Needless to say, the engine flew spectacularly off a curve and onto the floor when I failed to do that in time. Camelback Steam Locomotive by dr_spock_888, on Flickr

A PF AA battery box powering the PU train motor. An adapter would need to be made to connect the two together. I got similar results with the PU M motor. It would be interesting to see if that also works with the PU XL and L motors.

It appears that the new wheels are on the LEGO online Pick A Brick now.

That's kind of what I'm thinking. Maybe split the set with someone in my LUG. If not, there is always the MOC route.

Thank you for your feedback. I'll forward to the organizers.

Or kids at heart. Too bad, the train isn't sold separately.

Perhaps they could have other uses for those wheels in different wheel mounts and configurations in the future like single rail like for a harbor crane. We'll be doing this in the future before each train show run. It'll be more prototypical than those modelrailroaders at the same train show.

North America boxes have different labeling requirements such as part count. There are 3 languages on NA boxes. Other regions have more languages printed on the box. They aren't required to put on the part count. Sets can be packaged in different regions. There can be variations based on the local supply chain for box material and print inks.

A simple way is to use a PF switch. Bump into something and it reverses direction like the old school monorail.

Old batteries can leak and may corrode the contacts. That may require some cleaning and battery replacement.

You could try placing your white sheet further away, changing the depth of field so the sheet is not in focus, "blowing out" the white background with an external flash or strong light source,

With apps + smart devices capable of phoning home to the mothership, the manufacturer can determine how many customers are still using the product and whether to continue support or new releases. You couldn't get that kind insight with non-Internet connected remote like the PF remote. You know how many units you sold and if they are still selling. You have no idea who using them, how often, where they are located, time spent, etc.

The new plastic wheels seem fine for light weight cars. Heavier 8 wide AFOL beasts may put more resistance on them as there is more surface area contact. Any volunteers to test them out?

The Land Rovers I see in my town get towed by flat bed trucks. Actually I see quite a few of them on flat bed tow trucks. For the affluent target audience, does the new Defender really need a working winch? The winch could be like fake exhaust tips I see on high end cars and SUVs around here. It would be a cost saving for manufacturer and possibly better dividend payout to the share holders.

Maybe AFOL fatigue. In the book biz, we have new Batman titles every year for adult, young adult, and juvenile readers. I suppose if there isn't a worthwhile market for Batman somewhere in the world, publishers wouldn't be coming out with new Bat books every year.

Stacking is good for dumb motors and useful for us GBCers. I stacked several PF motors off a single battery box. I only trigged the fuse when GBC modules stalled. But the new PU system has ID for devices based on a resistor value. Stacking can cause confusion on what the intelligent hub detects as connected. One thing good about the new connectors is they are easier to make your own compared to the older PF studded connectors. If you're handy with CAD and have access to a 3D printer, then there are options.

That could also be the low battery warning on the PUP hub.