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Fugazi Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Current news topics 10233 Horizon Express discussion: Rick (pictures/prices in first post) 10233 Horizon Express review: mostlytechnic Lone Ranger 79111 Constitution Train Chase discussion: JopieK (pictures/prices in first post) 79111 Constitution Train Chase review: mostlytechnic Getting started in LEGO Trains * Getting started in LEGO Trains - What to buy?: MrTools My son loves trains. Where to start? Segambit Starting out on 12V trains: Olog The Enjoyment of Lego Trains, For the Town Fan Who Doesn't Own a Train: TheBrickster Starter Questions: Track, Electronics, & Cost: Zeon Should I Get Into Lego Trains?: fhomess New to Trains - Some Questions: Paul B All Train Sets Compatability Guide: Noahs-Dad
Fugazi Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 Building advice Easy projects for beginners Project Train Start, For beginners and new fans of LEGO trains: TheBrickster Building a Classic Train Wagon: TheBrickster Train Building Ideas: Darthluke824 Improving official set designs 10194 Emerald Night Emerald Night rebuild ideas: Watchman Emerald Night Atlantic rebuild: Matt Dawson Emerald Night Extra cars: MrTools Emerald Night MOD to 4-6-4 to hide the XL motor: Deeks Other Deluxe Cargo Electric Train Locomotive Design? Zach M. New 12V Trains: AJW Substituting Lego Train Wheels, Has Anyone Tried It? TheBrickster Modifying 7939 Cargo Train - Suggestions Needed: Tarby99 Remaking the Super Chief: Legoroni Solution for the 3677: red battery box sides: JopieK Replicating the Lone Ranger movie Constitution Train: jrathfon Troubleshooting official sets 10194 Emerald Night Emerald Night Fix, A fix for one of the flaws in Emerald Night design: Bruce Emerald Night, drivetrain failure, and how to fix it: Freddie Emerald Night, driving rods and platforms, whats the best fix? Teddy Emerald Night Wheel Fix: What to Do if Your Emerald Night is Locking: TheBrickster Anyone else have this same problem with their Emerald Night? Goldenmasamune Help needed: Emerald night modification: kage28 Emerald Night Tender Problem?: Hrw-Amen Emerald Night Problem: legotrainfan Problem with Emerald Night Derailing: Ritz Brick Building Emerald Night. Is correct what I did?: robt Emerald Night derailing issues: ssgdave Emerald Night Engine help - These instructions are confusing me: BrickNub 10219 Maersk Cargo Train Maersk Binding Issues: Rob Klingberg Maersk Train Problems: Legoluchlol Other 4841 - Hogwart's Express ... on tracks: PerryMakes Octan Coach from 7939 Grinds in Bends: Missing Brick Detailing rolling stock and engines Advice for Building a Cowcatcher for Steam Locomotives: Jonwill Rolling Stock Undercarriages: TheBrickster Thinking Outside the Boxcar, Boxcar Hints & Tricks: TheBrickster Weathering Trains: A-17 Making/adjusting Flex cables for steam-engine: legodjw Pantograph?: Hrw-Amen Help with Building a Pleasure Dome: Tearloch Passenger Car Roof Question: fluffybunny Catenary: Hrw-Amen Pantographs: From Old to New: roamingstudio Wooden freight cars: Spitfire2865 Building in 7-, 8- and 9-wide 7 Wide guides and ideas: CBFasi 6 and 7 wide, do they go well together? *thomas* What Size to Build In?: Locomotive Annie Steam Locomotive questions: Spitfire2865 Train Widths - What works best? bricked one Advanced building techniques Building upside-down, A way to create those not-existing parts: Selander Reverse Engineering Help - 'Cheese Nose': Legoroni Bogies and wheels Bogie Suspension, Working suspension under single carriage weight: Bricktrix Moccing a new train with a 3-axle bogie, help wanted: aawsum Help - I need some help on train stuff, train bogie help: crabboy329 How to attach bogies to 7 wide carriages, Technique Question: peterab Power Function Train Bogie with three axles: Magina Powered Trucks for Split Train Base: roamingstudio Help w/ Building a Jacob's Bogie: Spike the train builder 3 Axle Trucks for PF: Tearloch33 Pushrods on RC/PF Motors: Konrad Double Train Track Possibility: OrangeKNight Long Carriages on Standard Rails: NitroX infinity Replacing my 12 train rolling stock wheels: Tarby99 12V Connecting Rods on Wheels: roamingstudio Modifying PF Wheels for 12V Connecting Rods: roamingstudio Wheels binding up - please help: Railman66 Rubber on PF wheels: Lazarus Ordering Six Med Flange Wheels?: Prince Manic Dummy PF Motor Bogie: stu808 Couplers and close coupling Train Couplers: towerwarlock LEGO Train Wheels and Couplers Where to buy? efullner Coupling, Help and/or tips asked for a coupling: Richie Couplings issues: locoworks Tram Building Tips: MetroiD Couplers?: Lilbrix Kadee Couplers and Lego: DetroitBricks Heavy Trains & Couplers: Nicolas Advice on Neodymium Magnets for Trains: Sokratesz Direct Coupling of Train Wagons: efferman Knuckle Couplers on LEGO Trains: legoboy3998 Train buffer mods: riograndefan Magnet trouble: Duq 7938 Passenger Train Help: Ritz Brick Non-standard scales Miniland Scale Trains, Shay Logging Locomotive. Have you tried building this scale? TheBrickster Non-L Scale LEGO Trains: Spike the train builder 4 Wide Trains + 4 Wide Track + PF = ?: soundwave_sw Wide gauge technic trains: nicjasno New official parts New wheels on Toy Story Train? Matt Dawson New Train Parts on Shop at Home: fluffybunny 12V train wheels with a red pin: legotrainfan Custom parts LEGO Steam Engine Drivers Vs. Big Ben Bricks, An admittedly biased report: SavaTheAggie Big Ben Bricks - traction: BryanKinkel Tutorial: BBB wheels with rubber O-rings: Toastie Can HO-scale Wheels be Used for LEGO Trains?: spanks_4 A Modding Idea: Frank STENGEL Ideas and uses for BBB Clear Wheels: Daedalus304 custom 1xN ladders: zephyr1934 Custom power pickups: alainneke Custom Steam Locomotive Rods: zephyr1934 Set restoration 7740 Restoration: ced64k Classic Set Restoration: 181-1 Complete Train Set with Motor Signal: kyphur Stickers and decals Stickers/decals for trains: simonskluk Decals for lego trains, creating custom decals for trains: Legoboy3998 Train company Logo Stickers for MLCAD: Voodoo Hand Shadows' Decal Index (in the MCW forum -- includes train decals) 7750 Stickers: Sokratesz Making Decals for LEGO Train MOCs: Tearloch33 TTX Stickers Available at Ministicker.NL: SpokaneSteve Emerald Night Sticker Sheet: azuremoon Santa Fe Stickers: Hechristensen Decal Help Needed: Lego1975 Lego Train Set Sticker Scans: broomhandle LEGO BNSF (10133) strange font differences with the real thing: JopieK Building instructions Using On-line Instructions of Train MOCs: LegoTrainFan Instructions To Build ALL 30 Models Of The Lego Hobby Train (10183) : Community Building Instructions by Me: kyphur Building instructions needed: Henrik Ludvigsen Looking for Some Plans for a Mineral Wagon: Lazarus 4563 Load and Haul Instructions Needed: Chief Justice Lego Train Model 314 Comes from Which Loco?: roamingstudio Beware: eBay fraud -- Train MOC instructions: Steinkopf C40-8W and similar instructions, where to find?: edsmith0075 Queens Bridge Victorian Station by brickbuilderspro: Locomotive Annie Box Cars and American Trains: galacticslave Building specific prototypes New York Central: S-2 Electric - Thoughts? Advice?: Buzzetta More building help A Question About a "Megatruck" for a Train: Madcat2000 Anyone doing armored trains?, Looking for photos: larry marak Pneumatic Steam Engine: Mark Bellis 7898, 7997 and 10194 side by side. Do they really fit together: Segambit Building a display for the Emerald Night: gotoAndLego Comprehensive 10025 to 10022 Conversion List, 3 part lists for the 3 versions of 10022: fyparr Weight Brick - how much does it weigh? Belchher Building My 10194 Emerald Night, Video: Julencin2000 What carriages do you use with BNSF & SFSC?: thegurumb Creating a Monorail In a Lego City: RileyC What do you do for End of Line Bumper Blocks?: kyphur 3677 Windscreen in a Santa Fe: roamingstudio Looking for Bridge Addition Suggestions: jackson233 Help with LEGO Colors: Tearloch Turntables: Rail Co Painting parts?: Lego1975 Tips on building a longish ramp: jonwil Emerald Night Coach Questions: DaveBey A holiday train question: TheLegoDr General building discussion * Train Parts Q&A: nebraska * LDD Help with Trains: Hrw-Amen Duplo trains anybody?, planning to convert Duplo trains for minifigures: Marko Christmas Trains: muell Finding a train to build and sizing it up: BelValcor How Do You Create Trains?: Frank STENGEL Looking for Tips & Techniques to Build Steam Engines: FlyerNut Monorail Rules: cei Monorail ca. 1971 seed: zephyr1934 The 4.5v Idea Book! PF Style!: Electricsteam
Fugazi Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Track and layout design Tips for beginners Just bought my first Train set - what next?, Track laying questions: Thrawnseg Switching up Tracks, How can you diversify your train tracks? Adam How much track?: IAmWillGibson New to trains - need some advice: tmctiger Starting a Monorail: mattman Track layout question from a newbie!: markz68 Newbie- Track Design: jerewrig Laying track Enhance lego track with flat tiles: PeoplesFarmer7 Making Curved Track Look Better: DHCP1121 Anybody else nail their tracks down? Brik-el How to make long smooth curves from straight track: lego9vtrainfan Big Loops Testing: HoMa Fixing curved track to baseplates: catbricks RC Train Tracks: Reversing loops: vladoniki Silencing a train layout: JSN Flexi-track ideas: Mark Bellis Found a use for my hated Flexible Track!: kyphur Flex Tracks & 10219 Maersk Loco: Bernie56 Level Crossing on Curved Track?: mrblue 4.5/12V Parallel Track Crossover: zzap64 12v 'interference-free' / 'isolated' conducting pieces: Sokratesz Attaching Tracks to MDF Sheet: Paul B How Do You Secure Tracks to Baseplates?: kasmca How to Disassemble 12V Tracks without Breaking Sleepers: ced64k Modifing 12v Track to Half-Length: Sokratesz Long Steam Locomotives (x-8-x) and Regular Curve Track: LEGO Guy Bri Tracks: DIY rail crossing with PF tracks: DjiM 12v Turning Loop Tech Talk: Shazam12 Elevated Train Track Curves: sokolean MOC custom PF crossroad track: dugmence Inclines and multi-level layouts Bridges & Inclines, Building Tips and Strategies: TheBrickster What grade of an incline is best for the new train sets?: Ludzig Idea for Multi-Level Track Layout: Sokratesz Angle of Incline: Geomem Lego Train inclinations: Haddock51 9V Extreme II - Twin Spirals with bridge: Haddock51 Lego Monorail spiral?!: bowen179 Anyone made a "vertical transverser"?: John Hill Narrow gauge Narrow Gauge Railroading, Ln30/Ln3: greenmtvince Narrow gauge trains, Narrow gauge trains, why not make one? crabboy329 Roller Coaster rails in Joker Funhouse: Pingles Narrow gauge track: norm103 Narrow Gauge LEGO train including points etc.: JopieK Combining Silver Mine Shootout and Temple of Doom tracks?: mccool Knock Off 4" wide straight tracks: Gavinfuzzy Track maintenance 9V Track, Cleaning & Protection: Otters Cleaning 9v train tracks: BrickWild Cleaning / Repairing old 12V blue track + switches: roamingstudio Compatibility Joining old and new track, track compatibility: Drdavewatford / SavaTheAggie Making/Modifying 9V track: FreeBee Classic 9V Track to PF Adaptation: Cndlego PF trains running on other tracks? Would it be possible?: Eilif Rail Crossing for 9V RC brand, Missing stuff: LEGO Train 12 Volts RC Track Crossing & Cutting: broomhandle Duplo and LEGO track compatibility: Jaroslaw Track issues: retrotecchie PF trains on 4.5V points: whosscruffylookin Is 9V Track Compatible with PF Track?: sevs Conversion of Power Functions to 9V Track: The Lego Wizard 9v Flex Track: codefox421 4.5V to 9V Track Solution: Eric J. Olson Track Compatibility: phoinix Switching from 12V system to 9V system: AlmightyArjen Retro using the12 volt system and being caused to use bad language: Locomotive Annie Emerald Night compatible with old track?: naf Custom track The next evolution... ME Track: Eric J. Olson ME-Models Track arrives!: Rob Klingberg Me models 9v track: Gareth New Track Design from BBB: monai Custom LEGO track (not mine): zephyr1934 ME Models R56: Eric J. Olson ME-Model Rails for Indiana Jones Track: roamingstudio Anyone running Lego train on OO/HO track: mobi LGB tracks: rebelego Discovery: Easy Tram Tracks: azuremoon Embeded track system project: James_T_Menendez Switch troubleshooting Defect 9V switch, Have you ever had one? legotrainfan Defective RC switching track? Trains derail: Goldenmasamune Problems With Switch Track: Captain Green Hair Dismantling monorail switch? Lego Otaku Monorail track switch- got a dead one: Lego Otaku Repairing 12v points: Andromeda Switch motorisation and conversion Remote Switch Tracks, motorising switch tracks on RC tracks: zul alpha 3 7996 Switch Track, Conversion to 9V: hoeij Electrifying 7895 - help with the ideas, electrifying 7895 points to use with 9V motors: pdxbricks Electify your train switches; I have built 10 electricly operated RR switches: dlp4341 9V Remote Controlled Switch: AFOL12v Just starting with Lego trains, Automatic LEGO Train Switch: kolaf RC 7996 Dual Crossover modification: Tearloch33 Some help needed with 7863 Magnetic Remote Control Unit: distortme Motorized switches etc.: Deadparrot 7996 Modifications howto?!: JopieK Barman's Lego Power Functions-Controlled Train Switch: DLuders Ronald Vallenduuk's Power Functions Points Motor: DLuders Switch Point Motor with PF Servo Motor: Mark Bellis Electric Switch Tracks Set: deejay Repairing 12V point switch, Modding manual to remote: Andromeda RC switch 9v conversion troubles: Jdur321 Electric/RC/PF points: best way and best PF motor?: Pierre_Cochereau Planning track layout Actuall, Track and layout size questions: Noworries Track layout Geometry, changing the track pitch: Teddy Track layout question: muell Train Track question, How close can you get track: sebby Multiple Trains on the Same Track 9 Volt, Best layouts? Maltem Wall-Mounted Layouts?: Rob Klingberg Digital layout design tools Bluebrick Layout Software, Use it to design your dream layout: Cyclone Breezerider BlueBrick Layout Designer: Set and Parts Index: missouri_bb63 Digital Designed Layouts and Track Plans, Show all your digitally designed layouts here! Richie Track designer type program in 3D? Lego Otaku LEGO SAH Train Track Planner: Fuzzylegobricks Sariel's Lego Monorail Network Planner Tool: DLuders AnyRail™ Model Railroad Software: Lego Man Can Any bored BlueBrick wizards out there?: eliminator Looking for a LEGO Train CAD Program: spanks_4 Where are PF tracks in Bricksmith / LDraw?: robt Does BlueBrick support elevated layouts?: daveybai Operation A Railway Controlled by Lego Signals An interesting way to operate a Lego railway: Xrisl Automated train -- extended: Kolaf How many trains run on your lego layout at a time?: 12vretrofan Commuting train using 2 RCX's: Duq 4 RCXs to control two trains and one car automatically: mikezang RCX controlled deCoupler and reverse loop: mikezang Scenery Western Train Scenery - With Instructions: Gambort New, Interesting Way to Do your Scenery on the R.R.: Brickstarrunner Lego Trains & HO Scale Landscaping, Have you tried combining? TheBrickster General track and layout discussion Rail Crossing: The Forgotten Piece, Do You Build With 4519? TheBrickster Track Mix, Grey, Bley, & Metal Rails, How Do You Mix Your Train Track? TheBrickster Garden Railroading & Large Layouts with Lego Trains: TheBrickster Trains in the garden ?, Garden Railways: Paul How to go about railways in the Garden?: Hrw-Amen Garden Railways - A Lego Layout in the Garden? Is She Nuts?: Locomotive Annie Garden Railway: emm Layout Choices, What type of layout do you prefer? TheBrickster Pizza Displays, Creative Idea for Smaller Layouts: TheBrickster Small Train Layouts: Chromenight Lego 7996, is this piece being discontinued? grogall Platform height and clearance: Frankie Roberto No more straight and curve packs (7896): halfpenguinhalflego The Integration of Trains & Boats: TheBrickster Balancing Towns with Trainyards: TheBrickster Help me design a new train layout: mostlytechnic How to Build a Lego Monorail (Without Monorail Tracks): DLuders Help with My Layout Design: Lego Man Can Inside Curve Study: kyphur How do you Clean Your Layout?: kimi Track Storage: Legoroni Custom 9V Track Durability?: edsmith0075 Unbending Tracks: Frank STENGEL Advice on Acquiring Track: MarkV Lego Track Availability: zephyr1934 9V train track contacts 5306c01: brickie Layout: How Much Volume?: JamesP More train track variety, please ?: jtr Goofy through-the-wall idea?: brickgrrl Suspended Lego Train Track: MCNwakeboard Red RC track, too good to be true?: graafderk Track and layout polls Straight and curved tracks in one set?, your opinion: Klaus-Dieter Building Lego Train Track, Parts vs. Prefab: TheBrickster Your layout, table or floor? Which of the two do you prefer? Brickviller Size of your layout? Thrawnseq Track wish list: andythenorth Should Lego change the way they sell Track ?: The Yellow Brick Layout inspiration Blocksford 2010, Captain Zuloo's Exhibition Layout: Captain Zuloo Cargo Train Fun, Share pictures of your cargo trains at work: TheBrickster Large busy Dutch Lego City: LegoSjaak My Lego Layout at Our Local Train Show: hoeij Miniatur Wunderland: fred67 Layout: Marshalling Yard: AussieJimbo Layout: Serveja Vilage: Sérgio LAYOUT: Welcome to the Piney Woods: SavaTheAggie Planning My Layout: cimddwc Train shows and events A Hobby for All Generations..., ToT-LUG Makes the Big Time: Davey TLG to Participate in NMRA National Train Show 2009, Annual ILTCO layout is 10-12 July in Hartford, CT USA: Riplego Hungarian Model Show II: Stiel Photos from COLTC at the WGH tour in Columbus OH: mostlytechnic Trainshow 2011: lightningtiger Lego World 2012 Copenhagen Train Layout: Esben Kolind Houston Fall Tour Train Show, Orange TX: SavaTheAggie GFLUG at Plant City Train Show near Tampa, FL, USA: brickbuilder711 Brickworld 2012 FPS: A View From the Front of the Train (and sde): CarollFilms Trains at Brick Fiesta 2013: SavaTheAggie
Fugazi Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 Power, lighting and advanced functions Basic notions Will someone explain gearing and motors for me? Goldenmasamune What is the best way to power a train layout? mobricki Advice for Train Newbie: Power Systems & Motors: rriggs Power Functions 7745 Advice Request: martyboy70 What train-motor is the best?: OleBM 9V or Power Functions? Which is Better for Long Term Track Expansion?: Phil Slender Gearing a power function motor: edsmith0075 Powering unpowered locomotives 10133 Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Locomotive Problems powering BNSF using 8866 PF Train Motor: Tearloch33 BNSF with PF motor ?: mrblue Converting BNSF to Power Functions: Piranha MOD: BNSF conversion to powerfunctions: ronenson 10173 Holiday Train Power Function with the Holiday Train? fnorfurfoot Powering Holiday Train 10173: Jamzee MOD: 10173 Holiday Train with PF: spacepilot3000 Motorizing the Holiday Train: alan_muhl Motorized Holiday Train: adello25 Holiday Train 10173 + Power Functions?: jamzee 10194 Emerald Night Powering Emerald Night: iamzee I don't know much about legos. Help?, Gift (Powering the Emerald Night): ChristineS02 10194 Emeral Night 12 Volts, How to convert set 10194 into 12 Volts: LEGO Train 12 Volts 9 Volt motor on Emerald night?, Best way? Maltem Emerald Night Express, which way of power functions? Caramon352 Emerald Night Tech Question: Scooter nuno2500's Mod to Emerald Night to Get 9V Track Power: DLuders Emerald Night Question: Scooter Emerald Night battery pack added to coach car: thebrickbutcher Emerald Night with M Motor Issues: TomixNscale89 9V Train Help w/Emerald Night: Slave2Leia Help Powering the Emerald Night ?: kat180 Motorizing Emerald Night 10194 with PF Motor 88002: Locutis Emerald Night With New PF-L Motor: Missing Brick Emerald Night: quick question: Werlu Ulcur Custom PF rail trucks, how to question: edsmith0075 My Emerald Night Power Functions Tender Mod: edsmith0075 Emerald Night and PF motors: edsmith0075 10219 Maersk Cargo Train Using 7898 to power Maersk train?: randomoblong Question about motorizing Maersk Train/Emerald Night: adello25 4708 Hogwarts Express (2001) 4841 Hogwarts Express (2010) Harry Potter 4841 Question: Bernie56 Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Express with Power Functions: KIERAN2400 Advice needed: Powering 4708 Hogwarts Express: Dazmundo 7597 Western Train Chase Powering the Toy Story 3 Train: henryhotspurs Lego 7597 Toy Story Train with RC/PF: stelek Powering TS3 and HP Hogwarts with XL PF Motor: Billius 8404 Public Transport Station Powering the Tram from 8404: enrgie 9467 The Ghost Train MOD: Ghost Train Power Functions: dr_spock 10233 Horizon Express Horizon Express: Power Function to 12V conversion: Heppeng Motorising MOCs Adding power functions to narrow engines: towerwarlock MOD+ARTICLE: Motorizing Ben Beneke’s BR23: Toastie Gearing a XL or M Motor for a LEGO MOC Train: Tearloch Concept Motorizations with New L-Motor: Selander Powering train engine through cars with CV joints?: redeemed PF Motor with BBB XL Wheels: ScotNick Help With Power Functioning My Train?: Brickstarrunner Dual-motor locomotives Are Two 9V Motors Better Than One?, Ramifications of adding a 2nd 9V motor to your locomotive: TheBrickster Battery life: 2xRC Motor vs. 1xPF Motor: andythenorth Using 2 PF Train Motors on 1 Engine, How to get two PF train motors to run the same direction? legoboy3998 Two RC/PF motors: andythenorth PF train motor compared to 9V motor: hoeij Reversing a second motor: mostlytechnic Two double powered Maersk engines: LegoSjaak New Option for Dual Motor PF Locomotives: mostlytechnic Are two battery boxes able to be hooked up on the same train?: edsmith0075 How To: Two Powered PF Boogies, one IR receiver: edsmith0075 Converting RC to PF 7898 green loco questions: ignacj Hacking PF in to the RC trains: Cian MOC: 7898 Cargo Train converted to Power Functions!: Goldenmasamune Q: Converting RC to PF (7897 Passenger Train): Luke_likes_Lego Converting 9V to PF 10001 Metroliner with PowerFunctions: Gabrielthorn Power Functions in 9V Trains: Staszek Power Functions and Santa Fe: stating the obvious: wtorbeyns To switch over or not (converting 4559): drevim Replacing internal 9v motors with PF motors: Radar PF Conversion: Metroliner: kyphur Lego Train RC & Power Functions Motor: Shawn Converting 12V to PF Using powerfunctions with lego 7725 train: Train7725 Which 12v trains can be easily convered to Power Functions?: Tarby99 12v Motor Rebuild Ideas: 12vretrofan Converting 4.5V to PF PF in Old Train: Anders Nolberger Power Functions in 60's and 70's Train Sets: retrotecchie Hybrid power set-ups 8866 Train Motor + IR Receiver + Speed Remote Control + OLD 9V Battery: frogstudio 9V Controlled by IR, How To/What Do I Need? CopMike 9V/PF crossover? Matt Dawson Power Functions and 9V (Mindstorms): Unitron6991 PF to a 9V motor, any ideas? crabboy329 What if you could have your 9V and PF, too?, The best of both 9V and PF with none of the PF drawbacks: fred67 Motor RC Race Buggy in a train: CBFasi Anyone tried the RC base with new PF motor: robvos 9V motor use with a PF system: Tearloch33 Using Old 12V Metal Rail and PF?: Lego Otaku Question for best-of-both-worlds users / electronics experts: whosscruffylookin Power Functions Extension Wire(8886) question: romdam Compatibility Between RC and Power Functions?: DaddyDeuce Remote Control for 4.5V. Would it Work?: Hrw-Amen MOD 7745 to Use the PF Motor Still on 12v Track: bricks n bolts How to use 9v train motor with PF system?: mikezang Mixing PF element and old 9v elements: Lego Otaku PF -> 12v motor, safe limit for IR receiver: roamingstudio Improving speed and traction I made my Emerald Night faster: Goldenmasamune Making an Emerald Night faster: efullner How to make trains faster: Legoroni Cutting wheelsets to make them roll smoother: Goldenmasamune Traction Tire: eness76 Mass Against Speed?: Hrw-Amen Does Aerodynamics Affect Train Speed?: Electricsteam Effective High Speed: DanSto Speed Control: dundarach Motor maintenance How to disassemble a monorail motor? Dr Kilroy Should lego trains be lubricated? Goldenmasamune Maintaining 12v Motors?: Rob Klingberg LEGO 12V Train Motors: Neil Scotland Replace Rubberband Treads on 9V Train Motors: Phoxtane Traction tyres for 12 volt trains: Locomotive Annie Squeaky 12v Motor: kohrmand Motor and transformer troubleshooting 9V Train Motor Not Working: Pantograph About 9V Motors, Question from a Train Newbie: Legofan Getting a 4.5V Train running: crhill1979 Corroded battery wagon help: Gareth 9v Transformer Replacement: C LoS 9V Motor Problem: CarollFilms RC Train help!: Legotrainmaster How to tell 4.5V motor from 12V motor: roamingstudio Plastic Coating Peeling of 9V Train Wires: legomania1993 Lego 12V trains - bad contact between engine and tracks: taduri How Do You Disassemble a 12v Transformer?: Tarby99 9V Christmas Train Help: Thalion High Pitch Sound from the PF Motor: Zeon Replacing 9V Train Motor: cossack225 Issues with 9v Motors: Lazarus 7898 Power Module: playmate 9v Train Motor Repair: Veeb0rg Need Help with Wobbly 9V Train Engine: Bricknblue Lego train 3677 trouble shooting: car54 Replacement 12V Motors: roamingstudio Repairing 12v transformer 7684: Andromeda Problem: Weak and watery RC loco: Locomotive Annie Help with 9v cargo railway: Paddyb98 Replacement Mabuchi motor for 9v trains: dundarach A 9V train motor that doesn't work: legotrainfan 9v motor won't run on straights: skinkfem Troubleshooting train 7939: fourthgrade Fixing a 9v Lego train motor with a PF lego motor: Lazarus PF medium motors for trains: seba123 Battery boxes Opening 9V Battery Box: MetroiD Lego Passenger Train Battery problem: Marty Some PowerFunctions insights: The LEGO LiPo rechargeable battery: Toastie PF rechargable battery, train question: Zeki How to hide the PF battery box: The Yellow Brick Charging 8878 Battery Box without 8887 PF Transformer: efullner AAA Battery Box (88000) vs. Rechargeable Battery Box (8878): legotrainfan Lego Power Functions Lithium Battery: paul_delahaye AAA Battery box 88000 disassembly: AussieJimbo Power Functions Battery box Size: Takanuinuva 8878 vs 88000 Battery Box(es) for Trains: bjtpro Can a PF battery box filled with re-chargeable batteries be recharged?: edsmith0075 Which Battery Box?: Athos PF receiver or PF rechargeable battery issue: Ashi Valkoinen A nice solution to charge your Train PF LiPo Battery: JopieK Operation 2 motors on the front or one on each end?: Nicolas Coupling two PF powered locomotives: Hobbes Optimizing Friction: Daedalus304 7939 red container cars pulled off track: LegoSjaak IR Speed Remote Control 8879: legotrainfan My new Lego PF remote control for my trains: mostlytechnic Christmas Layout & 9V Question: Shawn Train Tracking with RFID: picardgk IR Train Controller Question: Athos Fast train with no motor/wheel noise: SNIPE Lights in trains and trackside furniture 7898 Locomotive with 8 lights, How to upgrade your 9Volts electric locomotive: LEGO Train 12 Volts How to upgrade 7720 Diesel Shunter with real lights: LEGO Train 12 Volts Ideas for PF streetlights? Brickviller Power Function Lights question: Yoshi648 Passenger train lights 7938: jamzee Double PF lights for cargo train 7939: LegoSjaak Directional lights: Bernie56 Real headlights/taillights for 12V: Janco147 Can I put lights on 7938?: Nikola Bathory Lights on Maersk Train?: Goldenmasamune Lighting the Maersk: Hrw-Amen 12v Lights from set 7867: alan_muhl 7938 and double lights: Brickviller My Own LED for PF Conversion Help: broomhandle Lighting Trouble w/Emerald Night: Jahab 9v Conversion on PF Lights: bricks n bolts Lego electric light bricks use with power functions: PFtrainsman Adding a 9V Light to a PF Santa Fe: Hechristensen PF Lights and Trains (e.g. 7939): zzap64 PF Lights on 9V Motor: Lazarus Lighting the 3677 PF with 8870: Homer_S Replace bulb on 12v light brick: bricks n bolts LEGO transformer 740: alainneke Light leakage and 1980 light prisms: questforcastle Testing 7860 12v signal lamp: Merkurius Powering layouts Train Setup Help, Power source for RC/Power Functions trains? Cagri 9v extension cables?: harmacy Maintaining Constant Voltage Around a Large Track: toxicbananna 9V Extreme - Power Supply: Haddock51 9V High Speed - recent experiences and questions: Haddock51 Steam Real Steam in Your Steam Engines? Topsy Cret Signals Train Signs: Crossing & Signals: TheBrickster Lego train crossing: Kolaf Replacing 12v Signal circuit: Andromeda Signals, how to wire them?: Hrw-Amen Semaphores: zephyr1934 12V Level crossing issue: Heppeng Sound setup Electronic train 118/138 and 139, anyone have one or have seen one?, The one with the whistle: Siegfried Power functions idea for trains: The Red Brick PF Train Sound, Would Lego Create Real Sound? Crabboy329 Sound in LEGO PF Trains: legoboy3998 Lego train 138 "The Whistle Train": TimBurdon Other functions 12V De-coupler: Gareth Gearmotor from Pololu: JopieK Uncoupling Trains: Doug72 Send Video to iPad: gotoAndLego Vacuum cleaner waggon: Haddock51 High Speed Camera Waggon - the first action pictures: Haddock51 Decoupler: Werlu Ulcur Fully automated level crossing: alainneke Advanced train control LEGO Train Control using RCX1.0 PBricks PF Trains to the limit: JopieK LEGO PF IR Protocols: Rob Klingberg Switching and stop lights with the new PFs?: MurkyMajare PF and RC: how to add working Stop Lights: Riccardo_Lenny Using an Android Phone to control your trains: skaako "Float" vs "Brake" in remote control: mostlytechnic PF channel extension discussion in Technic forum: Toastie Extending IR range with RF: Toastie Revolutionary New Data Transport Protocol: Mr Hobbles LED Train Timetable: Rob Klingberg New Bluetooth Receiver for Power Functions System: PetrXP Modifying Power Functions to allow more options: sirrobin LEGO Trains and DCC: John Hill How to check if locomotive is on a curve track?: mikezang Where to download LDCC firmware source?: mikezang General 4.5V discussion Modernise your 4.5V trains: John Hill General 12V discussion Can 12v trains be used in the United States?, How do you convert 220V to 110V? Gary Sabol 7864 LEGO 12v speed regulator extra output socket: Gareth 7864 12V Transformer: Lazarus General 9V discussion Control Panels for 9V Trains: AFOL12v Future availability of 9V: hoeij Return of 9V?, General Discussion: Matt Dawson Number of Passenger cars a 9v train motor can pull? MillerTime Question about 9 volt motor parts and weights: Jan 9v Controller Voltage Levels: BMW Building a Custom 9V Motor: Legoroni Worth the cost to get into 9V now, with a huge investment in PF?: Locutis General RC discussion 8866 Train Motor experiences? Mark Bellis Help needed to upgrade 4.5V Train to RC: unimog Switching from 9V to RC: RockeTeK Radio Control Train Sets: Locomotive Annie General PF discussion Infared Link for PF Trains, What is this new piece?: TheBrickster Is Power Functions just as good as a 9 Volt? CarrollFilms Train Questions from a Newbie (9V or PF): Andre1983nl New Power Functions Circuit Diagrams: Mark Bellis PF Train Motor Testing, Testing PF train motors against the standard set by 9V train motors: Mark Bellis Power Functions For Trains - XL Motor vs M Motor ?, Need help with train engine choice: cagri Power Functions on Inclines, Is the Emerald Really a Powerful Locomotive? TheBrickster Power Functions questions: CarrollFilms Power Functions sizes: Matt Dawson PF Motors for shunters, Which combinations are best? roamingstudio Putting Power Functions into Lego Trains: towerwarlock PF without IR: Buddha Bricks Philo's LEGO Train Motors Comparison: DLuders Product Recall of 8879 PF IR Speed Remote Control, (U.S. and Canada): ILikePi Infrared remote control and line of sight: escortmad79 3 holes for axles on the new 88002 motor?: OctanTrucker Power Consumption of Train Motors: Rob Klingberg Where does the excess energy go?: hoeij Has anyone tried to make a gearbox for the PF trains?: Sokratesz 8887 10V DC Transformer Alternative?: Pazoozoo Looking for PF motors: 22kane Inside a Lego PF Train Motor?: liveitnerd Can I power my train with the parts that I've got?: L@go Advanced train-building with power functions: Nix Mills Power Functions Motor with Steam Drivers: Duke Play by Hand: jcnoslegos Lego PF Help: Legoroni 88002 Center Wheel?: Alex E 88002 & Steam Wheels?: Hrw-Amen My first experience with Power Functions: 22kane 88002 or 8866?: Seany So PF, is it of any use for realistic operation?: Locomotive Annie Inductive Charging for PF Trains: Mark Bellis
Fugazi Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 General discussion and inspiration General discussion * Discontinuation Speculation: eliminator * Future Train sets discussion/speculation: peterab Train Talk (general L-gauge discussion) : Highlandcattle What Ever Happened to the Single Train Car? Rolling Stock Reluctance: TheBrickster What Ever Happened to the Train Engine Shed? TheBrickster Cargo Train Competition, A Train Tech Cargo Train Face-Off: TheBrickster Mixed Train Lengths, Realistic or Evolving? TheBrickster Old Lego 12V Trains: Brickimad What's Next for Lego Trains (After the Emerald)?: TheBrickster What Ever Happened to Lego's Train Mystery?, Senor Palomar & Company: TheBrickster Train Tunnels, Stand Alone Set or Too Tricky for LEGO? TheBrickster Ideas for new Train sets: Klaus-Dieter Real Water in Train Layouts, A followup to TheBrickster's Topic on real water in your LEGO city: Brickstarrunner Train Storage & Display, How Do You Display Your Trains? TheBrickster Early Monorail: Gareth Maersk Train: Engine vs Rolling Stock: Toastie Scaling of LEGO trains: Tearloch33 Maersk vs BNSF: Enough cargo for both?: MetroiD What got you into Lego Trains?: Brickimad Being Disloyal to LEGO Trains: legotrainfan Kids and Trains: Pingles Rumor that PF Maybe Going Away: Stefanwest The Blue Train Engine: Brickviller Gauge Question: Brik-el What do people think is next?: Stefanwest Classic Train: 5 or 6 studs high?: 1974 How fast do you run them?: Hrw-Amen Where do you put your third man for the Maersk Train?: clcwong Life and Lego Trains: 12vretrofan Misc Train Talk: TheBrickster What LEGO Train Are You?: TheBrickster Did L-Scale Get You Into LEGO Trains?: Hrw-Amen Your thoughts on Train LUGs: kyphur Are LEGO Trains Classed as "Real" Model Trains?: Paul B Could this be a new "golden age" of LEGO train?: DaddyDeuce 2012 Train 'Exclusive' - Rumours/Rumblings?: nesquik LEGO Trains in Education: JopieK Do Train Fans Look Down on Harry Potter Trains?: Artifex LEGO Trains and Cats: ticktockclock TLG Train Sets - What Triggers 'Buy'?: andythenorth A Speculative Discussion on Pneumatic Locomotives: Icosahedron Long Trains.... Show 'm !: LegoSjaak Complete List of Trains and Wagons: Henrik Ludvigsen 2013 Train Sets: LiamM32 A fast and cheap way to store your trains: robt What if the steam electric locomotive had proved to be a reliable tech: Locomotive Annie Train Tech Art: Catanas Duplo Trains discussion: Adam Badura My Own Trains: Locomotive Annie New Guinness World Record: Henrik Ludvigsen Getting the location of the theme 'Right': stu808 Old news topics 2010 Train Sets: AllanSmith 2011 Trains set(s): Klaus-Dieter 3677 Red Freight Train: eiker86 4841 Hogwarts Express Train Discussion: Chromeknight 7597 Western Train Chase Discussion: TheBrickster 10194 Emerald Night: Der Seb 7898 Cargo Train Deluxe Variation, Boxcar Blues: TheBrickster 10219 - Were we ready for this?: paul_delahaye New 2012 Train: 9467 Ghost Train: JopieK New Narrow Gauge Train in 4204 City Miners Set: JopieK General polls Best LEGO train ever made, what do you think the best Lego train made is: Paintballman413 Best Monorail, Which is your favorite? Macoco Best Train Era Minifigs? JD5775 Favorite Train Engine (Poll): TheBrickster FREIGHT or FANCY?, Train Tech Poll: TheBrickster Monorail or Trains?, Which do you like better? Macoco SFSC vs. the BNSF (Face-Off Poll): TheBrickster Steam vs. Modern, Which Do You Like Better? Keetong Triple Train Engine Face-Off: Best of the 9V Engines (Poll): TheBrickster What's Your First Train Set? Dr Kilroy European vs. American Train Styles, Vote for your favorite train style: TheBrickster Favorite LEGO Train Station, What is yours? Macoco Stickers on your trains - yes/no? ignacj Train Parts Needed for Pick A Brick, What Pieces Should Lego Offer? TheBrickster What parts does PaB/LDD need for train rolling stock? jonwill Train Rooves, What's Your Favorite Element? TheBrickster Powering PF: Piranha LEGO Train Book ?: TaltosVT Diesel Dilemma: TheBrickster Community Building Challenge Created by You: 22kane Which monorail sets do you own and which do you want?: johnnyvgoode Extras with train sets: Legocrazy81 What's Next for Old 4.5V Trains?: roamingstudio How Many Trains Do You Own?: Pazoozoo Train shopping Stuck on what to buy next?: sebby Buy the sets or buy the parts?: BigDumbWookiee Trying to build more: Bernie56 Santa Fe Super Chief Limited Edition: Tigertamer 9V track prices: hoeij Emerald Night & Maersk- an investment?: 22kane Where to buy an Emerald Night?: robt Is It Worth Buying an Emerald Night Now?: nana Building the Emerald Night via Bricklink?: timmyc1983 88000 and 88002 new and have never been available: Pazoozoo 7939 Cargo Train Availability: eliminator Straight & curved rail now on pick a brick: ltrain Investing in LEGO Trains: legotrader Where Can I Buy Classic Hoses?: Petzi Value & Rarity of 7740 Inter-City Passenger Train: PETER54 LEGO Train Track: Lego Man Can Where to buy passenger/cargo in stores?: Charlie97L Value of old train parts?: anagram Brinklinking a 7725 MOD: Heppeng Books and DVDs LEGO Train DVDs: Rob Klingberg Do not buy this book on LEGO Trains: brickitect Clone brands discussion * Enlighten, BanBao, & Other Clone Train Brands: bpwilly Powering Enlighten Trains: RC of PF? Buddha Bricks Interviews 'Behind The Helm' Episode #12 - Jamie Berard, Part 1...All Aboard! Captain Zuloo 'Behind The Helm' Episode #12 - Jamie Berard, Part 2...Conclusion Captain Zuloo The Brick Broadcast Episode #2, Train Tech's mastermind, TheBrickster: Captain Zuloo The Brick Broadcast Episode #5, Tim Gould (gambort): Captain Zuloo Train Tech Spotlight Builder: Steinkopf: TheBrickster Real-life train inspiration Inspiration Behind the Emerald: Piranha Crane Car Creativity, What Makes the Crane Car So Special? TheBrickster Creative Train Combos, How Do You Combine Your 9V Sets? TheBrickster Fun with Flatbeds, What to Add to Your Freight Trains? TheBrickster Geographic Influence, When it comes to your trains? TheBrickster Lehmann Toy Train, Ideas for Fun Lego Trains: TheBrickster Train Ideas Needed, For a Mexican Village: TheBrickster Rarely Made Locomotives and Train Cars: Madcat2000 Wild West Train & Town Video: TheBrickster Irish Railways, Who else has built Irish rolling stock? Andy Glascott American Train Images: TheBrickster Captain Zuloo and pe668's Great Steam Train Journey: Captain Zuloo Inspiration from Promontory Point, Replicas of the Trans-continental RR trains: Athos Train Art, Inspiration to create LEGO Trains: TheBrickster Crane Inspiration: Matt Dawson Emerald Night Coach interiors - What should each class be? Goldenmasamune Loco from 7939. Is it modelled after a real engine?: henryhotspurs Driver's Cabin: legotrainfan Info on this MOW car?: Inkog Driver Visibility: Hrw-Amen Question for Trainspotters re. the Santa Fe Super Chief: kyphur Rotary Snow Plow: kyphur Challenge: Electric Steam Locos: roamingstudio Lack of buffers on newer trains?: Hrw-Amen Electrosteam's Bag of Ideas: Electricsteam A small question about train reference sources: Gioppa What's Your Favorite Train Documentary and/or TV Program?: Hey Joe What's your favorite railway museum and why?: Hey Joe
Fugazi Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 The forum About Train Tech Train Tech has a new station! Siegfried Train Tech Registry: Are You a Train Fan? Ideas & Feedback: Help Make Train Tech a Better Forum EB Train Tech Makes the One-Million Mark!: TheBrickster Eurobricks 2011 Year in Review: TheBrickster Congratulations JopieK, our new Train Regulator!: Fugazi Past contests Wacky and Weird Locomotive Challenge! (Mar 2013) Wacky & Weird Locomotive Challenge - the Winners! Maersk Madness (Jan 2012) Maersk Madness Voting Christmas Trains Challenge (Dec 2011) Container Raffle Build (Mar 2011) Spook'n Up Train Tech, Build a Ghost Train Building Challenge (Oct 2009) Build a Ghost Train Voting "Trainify" Your Avatar, For Train Month (Aug 2009) Train Tech Building Contest, Launch Contest for New Train Tech Forum (Aug 2009) Category 1: Complete Trains Category 2: Single Engines & Wagons Category 3: Trackside Structures Fun stuff Tale of the Ghost Train, Make-Your-Own-Story: TheBrickster 7812 Observation Coach: roamingstudio Miscellaneous discussions MOD: modification or My Own Design?: Duq I have to ask - Real World Engineers: Bernie56 Bitmap Graphics in Signatures: SRTracerB Congrats to Locomotive Annie!: TheBrickster Other resources Please report broken links. Where to start? Ten Terrific Train Links, Beneficial Community Resources for Every Lego Train Fan: TheBrickster External links Bodville Lego Train Depot (New) Lugnet Train News Railbricks (Brick Railroading Magazine) Track Geometry by Bill Ward Trains n Town Wikipedia Article on Lego Trains L Gauge LEGO Train clubs Bay Area Lego Train Club Central Ohio Lego Train Club East Japan Lego Train Club Greater Florida Lego Train Club Hungarian LEGO Train Club North Georgia Lego Train Club Northern Illinois Lego Train Club Southern Alberta LEGO Users' Group Southern California Lego Train Club
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