Trains

Hey, I scored a Santa Fe 10025 at a garage sale and gave it a gentle bath. When rebuilding I noticed this weird pattern on the shiny horizontal stripe bricks. No way this could be human damage with the pattern almost identical on each brick. No way I causes this, did I???

I tried looking for a thread to place this in but couldn't find an appropriate one. So if the mods know of a better thread for this, please relocate it. I don't know anything about Fx Bricks, I just thought this might be useful for those with 9V LEGO train systems. I came across a video for Fx Bricks re-producing LEGO's 9V metal train track (100% LEGO compatible) that just began March 1, 2021. They mention LEGO in their advertising and website quite extensively. Technically this falls into a knock-off brand but they are producing something that LEGO discontinued many years ago and they look to be adding to the options for 9V track that LEGO never produced (includ…

Anyone else think this set will be parted out (especially if discounted a lot) for the track? It appears to have 16 curved and 4 straight PF tracks in "Dark Bley". The curved tracks are quite costly on the secondary market since flex tracks aren't very popular. As noted, retail price is 99.99. Granted, that might be higher price for parting out (unlike other sets with a decent amount of desirable minifigs. E.g. Jabba's Palace)

I am still fairly new to LEGO. Two years now. I don't know much about the history. Is it likely that LEGO will release new monorail sets? With new or old track, doesn't matter. I know they restructured years ago and got a better focus but I am not sure if that involved dissolving certain implementations .

Just like the title says. I have one that runs for about a minute but slows then stops completely. I know the seller I got the lot from washed everything including the track and motor so I am assuming its just cooked. I took it apart and there is a unique motor in there that looks like it would be impossible to find. Anyone repaired one? Thanks in advance!

I have no train set and I'm confused about which trains include the "power controls" and track and which trains are just sold without that stuff. I'd like to buy one starter set that has everything I need including a joystick and some track, maybe with a rechargeable power pack. Does the ghost train come with any of that and can you convert it to a "power" train? Will the Lone Ranger set have the power stuff?

So I'm currently redoing an aerial tramway I made. The only thing that is made of lego are the cable cars. I built the power function from things I got at radioshack and hardware stores but I want to make the stations out of lego now. I have the older speed control from 4560 Railway Express. Can the new motors such as the Power Functions XL-Motor work on the older devices or are the connector pieces entirely different now?

Can anyone explain a Box picture difference or other method to distinguish the original dark gray train rail cross track from the newer bluish gray train rail cross track? Is there a simple way to find this information? Thanks

I assume that trains with power functions included in the box are better investments, but has anyone done a study or a blog about ones that retired in the past to prove this? I need to know whether to pursue the Horizon Express.

Hi everyone, Does anyone has an idea of the value of the rare train set "65537-1: Classic Freight Train"? The only information that I found is here were the price is around 185$ and on bricklink (just one set) http://www.bricklink.com/catalogPriceGuide.asp?S=65537-1 were the value is around 2600 EUR. I know it is a really rare set but how to put a value on it. The set is NISB because there is a little wearing on the box. Can somebody help with this. Thanks, Anthony

Can I have some comment on this Ghost Train 9467? Do you think it will do well as one of a train? I'm considering buying the lone ranger 79111 Constitution Train Chase. Should I also buy the ghost or lone ranger train? Or both?

Lego trains are a favorite of mine. Which has the best investment potential?

What about the 12 Volt train motor, to a modern one that Lego uses today? Power functions motor without all the battery boxes or sensors in other cars. Like a motor with a small battery and sensor already on the train motor itself. It would be like running a 12V train(Example 7730) without the battery in another car. It would be compact as 1 part, but still retaining the motor shape and size used for the last 35 years. And the middle wheels would be included too, and the driving rods as well to keep that retro realistic look.

Hey guys, while checking out TRU, I noticed they had the 10507 - DUPLO My First Trian Set marked at half off TRU prices in store. Checking their website, they have it listed as out of stock, and I notice that none of the other big player retailers have the set in stock/listed on their website. It still is listed as Avail now on SHOPLEGO, but I have a strong feeling this set is heading for a very quick retirement. It's shocking because the previous incarnation of this set was out for 4-5 years, and this one came out in Aug 2013. So either there may have been a mistake with the set itsellf, or DUPLO may be replacing it or possibly even moving away from …

The original Santa Fe train has a high value for the moment. But what about those Moc's around the www that in santa fe-style. for example the B-car engine (xtra engine care behind the loc). Any opinion on what you should pay for it. since they are not lego originals they are worth less, but since they are as rare as the originals (using parts of them) they are worth more ? is there a balance between these statements, then are they valued like the originals? please share your opinion about them here. if you come accros similar wagons for sale please share the info so i can make an estimed on how much i should spend on this one.

I purchased 7896 new about a year and a half ago for $14.39 (it's the straight and curved rails track set). These sets are going for $50 or more (if you can find them). Of all my sets, the 7896 has the highest appreciation in value (over 200%). For train tracks.....whoda thunk it? Plus Lego has discontinued them. Why I don't know. Now they have straight track and flexible track packaged together (7499). Flexible track is nice but I'd rather have curved sections. What is Lego's thinking regarding the RC train track? In order for the trains to be appealing there has to be the ability to expand beyond the basic oval or circle they provide with one of their se…

is a good deal at 160

Last May, I purchased an incomplete 10132 Motorized Hogwarts set for $50. After all this time, I finally had a chance to open the ziplocks. It contained 95% of the locomotive, 85% of the tender, and 100% of the passenger train. 2 straight tracks, and the 9v engine. Some of the 2-story train station elements are also there. Then I noticed some unfamiliar elements. It had many extra red, dark gray, light gray, black transparent windows, black elements, 1 mini-fig with a red scarf, and two 16x32 light gray colors. There were also some smaller tools, chrome elements, doors, etc... I did some research and discovered the non-10132 elements are from the lesser know but …

Folks, I bought a partial used 9v train set...looks like most of it is there--but no directions. I made a quick track circuit and put the base engine (with metal wheels) on...turned on the juice...but no motion. Light turns green on power pack. Anybody know what usually goes wrong with these--or what to check? I was just going to make sure the stuff worked--then list as partial kit used on eBay. Came as part of a lot I bought...wasn't too interested....but for 50 bucks...thought I wouldn't lose and lady really wanted me to buy everything.

Just want to start a discussion about this train . . . Looks like it may be a good "Base" to modify into something close to a "Stock" buildout. I dont MOC trains very well, so i generally take a stock or base set and modify. What have you done so far, or how does it look against the others?

I would appreciate some advice or pointers on elevating. Either an elevated circuit or inclined/elevated. I've thought of using the studs (behind cardboard and insulation) to build up with a wood shelf type deal, then use bricks throughout the city. Secondly, those that have supports or girders, what is the cheapest most aesthetic route to go with on bricklink? Dark Bluish Gray or Black. 2×2x10 or something to the same effect?

I bought this items long time ago that included to 2 engines and 5 carridges, All in perfect boxed condition that was originally sent to me via the lego shop. Does anyone know its worth? where to advertizze? Or if its not a good time to sell?

So I can get a 7939 Cargo Train for 150

The official 9V crossroad track piece sits at around $20 each at the moment - I wish I had a bunch! No sign of a PF track version either... My 4yr old Thomas the Tank Engine fanatic is quite insistent that the LEGO trains be able to crash together properly, so I built a crossroad from more common parts: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41066434@N08/8582940504/in/photostream Hopefully this method will be helpful to someone else out there!

I haven't bought a lego train set yet so I don't know the radius, will my table be big enough for it and a bunch of modular buildings? Thanks.