2018 Lego Trains

[JEB314 (James)]

4 hours ago, raised said:

Seems that the old narrow-gauge tracks might come to an end of the line; the rollercoaster tracks are also part of the new mining sets:

 

https://www.brothers-brick.com/2017/11/20/lego-city-2018-sets-revealed-news/#more-98300

Well, this has officially gone on my shopping list! Going to need 2 of these and then as and when search Bricklink for 2 more of the gray rollercoaster curves to make a complete loop.  Then set about working how to do a compatable PF powered train to run on them! Probably end up with something a bit like Jangbricks' 4 wide rail set up!

Overall very good set from Lego and should hold a high part-out value!

Edited November 21, 2017 by JEB314 (James)
(Added last bit)

[ColletArrow]

1 hour ago, JEB314 (James) said:

Then set about working how to do a compatable PF powered train to run on them! Probably end up with something a bit like Jangbricks' 4 wide rail set up!

Considering the specialised wheel bases designed to run on this track, I think PF-ing a model would be somewhere between extremely difficult and impossible. The main issue is I don't think they're compatible with standard train wheels. Have a look here for a close-up of the parts: https://www.brothers-brick.com/2017/11/15/powering-rollercoaster-lego-70922-joker-manor-review/

[Carefree_Dude]

I really love that Amtrak train posted above; it's very colorful and looks nice.

[ElectroDiva]

3 hours ago, Digger of Bricks said:

As far as the rumor for an Expert scale modular train station goes, I think that has been pretty much shot down

 

They kind of have a point over on the modular buildings thread. I can't see how a modular train station would "work" as a set (however much I'd like one).

If we do get a new station next year, I hope it will be something like this:

 

 

Something we can easily mod into a bigger/more complete station building by combining a couple of them

Edited November 21, 2017 by ElectroDiva

[zephyr1934]

12 hours ago, JEB314 (James) said:

Well, this has officially gone on my shopping list! Going to need 2 of these and then as and when search Bricklink for 2 more of the gray rollercoaster curves to make a complete loop.  Then set about working how to do a compatable PF powered train to run on them! Probably end up with something a bit like Jangbricks' 4 wide rail set up!

Rather than buying 4x copies you should be able to buy the individual track parts from lego after the set has been out for a couple of months

 

 

11 hours ago, ColletArrow said:

Considering the specialised wheel bases designed to run on this track, I think PF-ing a model would be somewhere between extremely difficult and impossible. The main issue is I don't think they're compatible with standard train wheels. Have a look here for a close-up of the parts: https://www.brothers-brick.com/2017/11/15/powering-rollercoaster-lego-70922-joker-manor-review/

 

I don't know, I bet it is possible, potentially really ugly, but not impossible. For example, a separate tire in front of the train or between two cars could be used for propulsion

[Carefree_Dude]

I'd be really happy if it were the Amtrak train. Yesterday I rode a train for the first time ever, and it just happened to be the Amtrak train shown earlier. It was an overall amazing and comfortable experience. I may throw a MOC together....

[Vilhelm22]

On 11/21/2017 at 7:59 PM, ElectroDiva said:

 

They kind of have a point over on the modular buildings thread. I can't see how a modular train station would "work" as a set (however much I'd like one).

I can.  Something like the train tunnel here would also be included in the set.

Edited December 10, 2021 by Vilhelm22

[Steamdemon]

I love a good Amtrak. F59PHI's and F40PH are my favourite american passenger designation locomotives. I think the Amtrak would be a good idea.

[ElectroDiva]

15 hours ago, Vilhelm22 said:

I can.  Something like the train tunnel here would also be included in the set.

 

 

That tunnel looks very out of place (and extremely dangerous for unsuspecting minifigures who may be walking past :)

[JopieK]

11 hours ago, Steamdemon said:

I love a good Amtrak. F59PHI's and F40PH are my favourite american passenger designation locomotives. I think the Amtrak would be a good idea.

You mean like the Metroliner? That is more or less Amtrak isn't it!

[McWaffel]

5 hours ago, ElectroDiva said:

That tunnel looks very out of place (and extremely dangerous for unsuspecting minifigures who may be walking past :)

I agree, something like this is super unlikely to be released as a modular. Although a terminus could work as a modular... 2 Track wide and people would buy 2 to make it 4 wide. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

[dr_spock]

5 hours ago, ElectroDiva said:

 

That tunnel looks very out of place (and extremely dangerous for unsuspecting minifigures who may be walking past :)

It could help cut down the number of minifigs walking around glued to their smart device, totally unaware of their surroundings. 

The building could be something feasible in a very crowded city where things are built up against and around the train tracks. It might have play value.  Kids could have a fun time crashing the train into anything in the way at the exit. 

 

[brickbuilder711]

I don't see why not... lol.

Vernazza, Italy is a relatable example but then again the terrain shapes the placement.

 

[McLaren97]

There are a few tunnels like this in Sydney which are built under apartment towers. However i think as far as a Lego Creator Expert train set goes the structure will be a train station ( thats if its not like the maersk train and has no buildings at all)

[McWaffel]

Tunnels only come out underneath buildings, if the rest of the city is above the level of the trains running... That's not the case with Lego cities.

[dr_spock]

How about  a Creator apartment building with monorail coming out of it? 

Modular train street crossing?

 

[CDM]

Aren't the big toy trade shows coming up in a week or two? We've gotten the first looks at previous year's trains at those shows, right?

[00bricker]

Yes, in International Toy Fair. But it will be in January, I think.

[CDM]

1 hour ago, 00bricker said:

Yes, in International Toy Fair. But it will be in January, I think.

You're right. For some reason I was thinking it was before the release of the new January sets.

[ElectroDiva]

17 hours ago, dr_spock said:

How about  a Creator apartment building with monorail coming out of it? 

Genius. 

 

I'd buy that in a heartbeat if it meant the return of monorail...

 

Heck, they could make it a central theme underpinning the modular series for the next 10 years and I'd buy every one of them 

[Duq]

In Dublin we have Pearse street station:

 

[Carefree_Dude]

On 11/25/2017 at 11:45 PM, brickbuilder711 said:

I don't see why not... lol.

Vernazza, Italy is a relatable example but then again the terrain shapes the placement.

 

I was in this exact spot on a recent trip!

[00bricker]

I have made a bet on this type for cargo set

 

[AlmightyArjen]

60098 is now almost end of life according to the Lego shop@home.

[ElectroDiva]

@AlmightyArjen - You're right - 60098 is showing as "retiring soon" in the UK Store too. It probably didn't sell very well

 

Surprised that 60051 & 60052 don't have the same status despite coming out a year earlier. 

 

I *really* hope TLG don't make us go another year without any new trains...