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I would like to know how to tell the difference between a 4.5V motor and a 12V motor - especially when the pickup adapter bricks are used? Especially the Type I old motors - which appear to look identical I think I have a 4.5V and a 12V from a recent auction lot, but no way to work out, and I dont want to plug in the adapter plates and blow the motor. Also some of these adapter parts rattle with what appears to be a loose internal element - is that normal? Did they contain capacitors / resistors?

That is Carl Beatrix Flying Dutchman done for the video games; check TBTB or other forums for the photos which are infact renders. The set number refers to a model from Spongebob...

Whooaa... A great change... and it looks nice. The gallery feature is a great way to spot nice MOC's as it is not always possible to trawl through Flickr etc. Clubs would be great to have split into 'region' tabs: USA is clearly dominant but perhaps other countries may also benefit? Thanks Jeremy... and Elroy! (and others hiding behind the scenes, including patient family members!)

Check out Space2310 solution from 2010 - it is excellent. http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=40045&st=0#entry730326 The trucks are here

7722 Steam Cargo Train; Theme: Trans 4.5V, 12V LXF File This one is more for the diehards, as I work backwards through some nice old sets. Errors Tender box is custom made Signal is custom made Track is not correct (except one small segment) 4.5V motor is custom made 4.5V train base 16L with magnets, is custom made No correct stickers / decals No 12V wheel sets, replacement bricks used instead. No correct wheels on forklift truck; modern replacements instead Forklift truck piece is modern replacement, and needed a spacer stud into the forklift seating area Note: All items, including custom pieces are individually grouped to help other users. Submodels 7722: Locomotive 7722: Tender Box 7722: Wagon-Pallet 7722: Wagon-Post 7722: Platform 7722: Forklift

7819 Mail Van; Theme Trains 4.5V, 12V LXF File Errors No 12V wheels; place holder instead. Wrong decals on tiles and door; place holder instead

7815 Sleeping Car; Theme Trains 12V LXF File Errors No 12V wheels; place holder instead. Wrong decals on tiles and door; place holder instead

7818 Passenger Coach; Theme Trains 4.5V/12V LXF File Errors No 12V style magnet coupling No 12V style wheels - placeholder brick used instead No split colours on door

KFOL vs AFOL experience? The 7936 can be found on Bricklink for around 15$, but is still listed on Shop at Home... for most European countries (without a Limited Edition sticker).

Some really great designs; builds and bits to kit out modular houses which generally both sexes like. And much more in keeping than Belville... pity the bank balance will have a deficit again.

Sometimes someone (like you) will make a model which redefines what Lego can be used for. I remember Marco Bessa talking about a Lego tray (as part of his job application process)... and this in way above in the league of 'different'; and well executed. If this were a model in the new Lego Wildlife series (like Architecture) it would fly out the shops... literally.

This big thread is probably a good way http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=47953 Or this one as 'wants' for LDD 5.x http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=58396 I know a great feature Google is developing, which automatically read minds and scans through two pages of forum indexes to find relevant titles I am thinking about. Google 4sight I think it is called, and works directly by using your webcam. Apologies for the sarcasm; it is said with a big smile (light hearted way)

Agreed. I once suggested this in a PD job application for use also in Lego Education; learning how to build various modules of a GBC and providing tons of inspiration for Kids to get involved; it has opportunities to allow them to design small sub modules and really learn mechanical construction issues... participate in schools and classroms, but also to have pure fun at home... However I never got the interview to be able to further elaborate.

Well... I have two of the 1966 Blue 4.5V motors - one works noisely, the other works a bit quieter... the 12V motor is the one with the integrated connections, so I think Type III, and works as well... and finally another 4.5V motor which works... so I hit lucky (the lady said all 12V stuff was broken). Pity I did not get any lights. I recently picked up a 9V version of 7735 locomotive; when it arrives it will be backwards fitted to the 12V motor with side rods; I have a spare 12V coupler somewhere if need be. It will make a nice switcher to fit with the container crane depot (7823) I picked up cheap some time ago. To the 12V owners out-there... what is the biggest appeal in 12V? Do the B-Models also get a good looking? (I could imagine a nice 7735 crocodile version)...

I recently struck silver, and got a really nice load of 12V blue track for a very good price on a Swiss website... now it is time to clean up the track, and see if the motors and automatic points are working... but without any other pieces as reference it will take some time, so looking for some pointers... I already use Oxyclean + Hydrogen Peroxide on older white bricks (and some yellowed light grey) from other sets, but want to be a bit more gentle with the models listed below... 1. Cleaning the conducting rails. Ive read of the toothpaste trick, but what recommendations for brand and type of brush? Would they also benefit from a short dunking in Oxyclean? 2. Checking the motors. I got one complete 12V motor, plus two working gearboxes (without motor). These later ones are probably not worth the hassle of repairing, but given as supplies to others... (Sokrotez?) 3. Checking the automatic points. There were no obvious wires coming out from the boxes; but there were white tubes above which would have once housed some bricks. I did not see any obvious connection points so guess the wires are missing? Or were there purely manual blue 12V switches (but with big boxes beside them). 4. Train Signal Post (Blue). I have one stand (broken mechanism) plus one complete assembly, which does not seem to work properly. Held upside down, the lever can rotate easily, but when upright it seems to be locked in position. Is there a way to fix this? 5. The following models were more or less complete (I have a load of track as well)... but what to do with it all (all my other models are modern era) 113: Motorised Train Set(needs motor to be checked... which batteries?) 116: Starter trainset with motor(needs motor to be checked... which batteries?). Or is it 127? (whats the difference?) 125: Tipper wagons, (x2) just need a good clean 128 Mobile Crane with Train Base. Just needs a good clean 136 Tanker Wagon, 146 Level Crossing (no 6x24 plate, but alternatives), 124 Goods wagon (stickers in good condition) and an unidentified red caboose...

Ive not done it... but easiest would be to wire up a small 9V PP3 battery + switch to power the lights.

4551 Crocodile Train; Theme: Trains LXF File Errors Pantographs are wrong, missing the 2.5L rod pieces with fingers Train Front (red) pieces are custom made. Missing stickers / decals, suitable alternatives used instead 4551: Locomotive Alternate Front Piece

A really interesting blend of Sci-Fi and Castle... which could fit at home for many of the Sci-Fi/Fantasy Alternative Histories... Lego are you listening for Alien Conquest?

4563 Load N Haul Railroad BModel; Theme: Trains BModel LXF File Errors Incorrect decals on parts / minifigs Custom pieces for the red train front; train base (Alternate also supplied) Submodels 4563 BModel: Locomotive 4563 BModel: Locomotive with Alternative Window Piece 4563 BModel: Log Wagon 4563 BModel: Container Wagon 4563 BModel: Forklift Truck

A nice load of container trucks there... will there be a container terminal (or 3) on the other side?...

4563 Load N Haul Railroad; Theme: Trains LXF File Errors Incorrect decals on parts / minifigs Incorrect tyres on the tractor (in containers) Incorrect motorcycle Custom pieces for the red train front; train base Missing sliding doors - I decided not to try to replicate them with newer versions; too ugly! Submodels 4563: Locomotive 4563: Locomotive with Alternative Window Piece 4563: Barels 4563: Forklift truck 4563: Motorbike Container 4563: Tractor Container 4563: Wagon for Barels 4563: Wagon for Containers 4563: Boxcar

The Train Wheels --> Axle was surprisingly lost in the latest release; but most train bases; buffers (9V and RC/PF); windows (fronts) exist, but as with all LDD: older things are missing.

I would love more pictures of the Santa Fe locomotive... in warbonet. It looks great. Similarly for the small locomotives..

Are the black jumper plates sat on top of a normal train base?... it is not quite clear from the photo.

Although I agree it is sometimes useful to use stickers to make a model look like the real thing; I sometimes wonder _why_? A paint job is purely arbitrary, and what would the shunter look like with a light bley stripe (to match the battery box top) instead of the white? It is a great design; and someone asked about using BBB wheels. I made a EE 3/3 Moc (unfinished) using medium BBB wheels and rods; and to be honest it looked way out of scale. Using EN / BBB large wheels worked much better for rods with the loco (which had larger wheels than passenger cars / trucks). One solution I did see was using technic engine cam-shaft pieces (SavaTheAggie) which worked with 1/2 width beams; but once again made the model wide and out of proportion. Unfortunately the old 12V shunter rods are too small for this wheel set... :(