3677 Red Freight Train

[arator]

The engine reminds me of a Swedish T43 or T44. But I'm sure there are several diesels out there with similar looks.

indeed, there are many locs that looks similar. Check out the shunting locs of Vossloh

[lightningtiger]

Has anyone noticed the pallet of drums in the wagon.....yet we see no fork lift to load or unload.....so could there still be components unseen as just that gives this a high price ?

Keep on waiting everyone !

[Piranha]

Looking better & better, I hope it stays like that and at the $150 or cheaper price

Anyone notice the 9V track?

3 trailers, Engine, Truck, Grain loader or so and track + PF for $150 is pretty good

[LEGO Guy Bri]

Octan colors on the exhaust stack? Coincidence?

Has anyone noticed the pallet of drums in the wagon.....yet we see no fork lift to load or unload.....so could there still be components unseen as just that gives this a high price ?

Keep on waiting everyone !

I did notice that but, seems a bit odd to have so many photos of the train if it wasn't the entire set. It is also strange with regards to that pallet... Maybe it can slide onto the back of the truck? Or is it possible TLG didn't think we needed another forklift? If you're a train/ town fan and haven't acquired at least one, there may be something wrong But seriously, can't wait for this train!

Edited April 25, 2011 by Leg Godt Gud

[Rustie86]

Anyone notice the 9V track?

Since it's a club presentation, it's probably from someone's personal collection.

Also, I'm leaning more towards only wanting the locomotive from this set.

[roamingstop]

Or more and more like the Swiss AM 842 and AM 843

I had submitted designs for one of these in a Lego portfolio in 2010.... but think this one does look better with the red battery box.

Edited April 26, 2011 by roamingstudio

[peterab]

Has anyone noticed the pallet of drums in the wagon.....yet we see no fork lift to load or unload.....so could there still be components unseen as just that gives this a high price ?

Keep on waiting everyone !

There's a pallet crane on the last wagon, just in front of the pallet.

[lightningtiger]

There's a pallet crane on the last wagon, just in front of the pallet.

Right, that's fine for the flat bed, but what about the cargo/supplies in the green/white wagon ?

Man, we need something more official from Lego about this set.....the wait for this and the modular are murder !

Keep on waiting !

[talltim]

Or more and more like the Swiss AM 842 and AM 843

I had submitted designs for one of these in a Lego portfolio in 2010.... but think this one does look better with the red battery box.

Both those Swiss locos are Vosslohs (or MaKs, Vossloh's previous name)

[helos]

Both those Swiss locos are Vosslohs (or MaKs, Vossloh's previous name)

Sorry in advance for the following little OT but watching those beatiful machines I couldn't resist. To me they wear an appealing liveries and I have planned to reproduce them. For what concern the Vossloh model g1206 or 1700 they are widespread machines in Europe and their shape really looks like the 3677. In my moc building yard I built and tested the undercarriage only. For the model g2000 I experimented this replica which currently is disassembled for upgrading:

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[roamingstop]

Sorry in advance for the following little OT but watching those beatiful machines I couldn't resist. To me they wear an appealing liveries and I have planned to reproduce them. For what concern the Vossloh model g1206 or 1700 they are widespread machines in Europe and their shape really looks like the 3677. In my moc building yard I built and tested the undercarriage only. For the model g2000 I experimented this replica which currently is disassembled for upgrading:

Now that is wow. Slight pity the center element is not 4 wide, but the rest of the design rocks.

I should mention my office (near Zurich) overlooks a siding where these regularly appear.

Thanks Helos for pointing out the AM are Vossloh... I have no idea on manufacturers details, numbers etc, just know things from aesthetics.

Edited April 28, 2011 by roamingstudio

[Tearloch33]

Does anybody have any information on the battery box used in the 3677 set. Is it molded in red plastic, or is it just a sticker/decal on the normal battery box?

[Klaus-Dieter]

Thank you very much for the picture and these links, Brickviller!

Having seen these pics, I finally decided to not buy this set (apart from that I wouldn't have the money anyway).

Reason: The train (esp. the engine and the waggon with the crane) look excellent - but I really dislike the big lack of (mainly small) accessory. This shall be a track repair train, shouldn't it? So where are the tools, the blowpipe etc. that the train workers are really able to repair the tracks?!

Does anybody have any information on the battery box used in the 3677 set. Is it molded in red plastic, or is it just a sticker/decal on the normal battery box?

I'd bet that it'll be only a red sticker. Otherwise TLG had to release some more sets in 2012 with red battery boxes inside that this would be profitable.

Klaus-Dieter

Edited April 28, 2011 by Klaus-Dieter

[legoguy475]

Does anybody have any information on the battery box used in the 3677 set. Is it molded in red plastic, or is it just a sticker/decal on the normal battery box?

I would think it to be a sticker, because having to produce two similar yet different parts that are not as profitable (Except with us.:P) would probably make Lego lose money.

[roamingstop]

I would think it to be a sticker, because having to produce two similar yet different parts that are not as profitable (Except with us.:P) would probably make Lego lose money.

Earlier in this thread (back many pages) it is stated that the battery box is red; it is a new version. The IR receiver is hidden behind the doors, which is why there is a strange light grey stripe.

[Dan-147]

Does anybody have any information on the battery box used in the 3677 set. Is it molded in red plastic, or is it just a sticker/decal on the normal battery box?

The information I have is that it is indeed molded in red plastic, no sticker. Even better, there's going to be a complete normal grey battery box in the set with just the bottom of the battery box in red thrown in seperately. It seems that it was easier (and cheaper) to include the grey bottom than to change it for the red one. The complete grey battery box is treated as a single piece by LEGO. For the same reason, the Toy Story train includes the two red blind train wheels even though they are not required in the set (the six wheels packaged together are treated as a single part).

Whatever price; the Locomotive looks nice, and the rear carriage will lend itself to becoming a 10219 MOC. And that windscreen piece might just drive down the prices on BL (if it is similar to 10020 Santa Fe).

And whoever did this, it is a nice design

That is my design, thanks for the compliment. It's still a WIP, I need just a few pieces to complete it. I had brought it to the meeting to show it off (of course) but also because I wanted to compare it with the Maersk train (I didn't have mine yet). I got mine recently and I want to modify it to the same standard (7 studs wide). I made complete instructions for the Grey locomotive (a GE B38-7E) if anyone is interested.

Edited April 29, 2011 by Dan-147

[Follows Closely]

That is my design, thanks for the compliment. It's still a WIP, I need just a few pieces to complete it. I had brought it to the meeting to show it off (of course) but also because I wanted to compare it with the Maersk train (I didn't have mine yet). I got mine recently and I want to modify it to the same standard (7 studs wide). I made complete instructions for the Grey locomotive (a GE B38-7E) if anyone is interested.

Absolutely! I have been lurkling on these train forums for a while, but my town, star-wars and castle themes are already too much. Can I afford to take on a fourth theme? The better question, do I have room for another theme?

Edited April 29, 2011 by Follows Closely

[peterab]

Does anybody have any information on the battery box used in the 3677 set. Is it molded in red plastic, or is it just a sticker/decal on the normal battery box?

I'd bet that it'll be only a red sticker. Otherwise TLG had to release some more sets in 2012 with red battery boxes inside that this would be profitable.

I would think it to be a sticker, because having to produce two similar yet different parts that are not as profitable (Except with us.:P) would probably make Lego lose money.

I wish people would read the thread. It gets really annoying having to repeat yourself for those too lazy to inform themselves when the info is easily available. If you don't care enough to read the thread about the subject you are speculating about I can't see why those who find stuff out should even bother posting it.

The information I have is that it is indeed molded in red plastic, no sticker. Even better, there's going to be a complete normal grey battery box in the set with just the bottom of the battery box in red thrown in seperately.

This confirms the info that I got about the red battery box. It is not a sticker. At least the version seen in the offices of Lego Australia was not a sticker. Interesting new facts about the extra grey cover. Thanks for that.

[Treadwah]

I made complete instructions for the Grey locomotive (a GE B38-7E) if anyone is interested.

That would be fantastic; have you considered submitting to railbricks?

[Piranha]

That is nice we get a red battery box should prove useful for MOCs.

I was thinking this makes 3 Cargo Trains for sale this year I wonder if we will get a Passenger Train or even better a Monorail next year?

[HighFlyer]

That is nice we get a red battery box should prove useful for MOCs.

I was thinking this makes 3 Cargo Trains for sale this year I wonder if we will get a Passenger Train or even better a Monorail next year?

I would love a monorail; I tried to use 7898 Passenger Train as a monorail.... It didn't go well 7939 will be discontinued in the near future.

Edited May 7, 2011 by HighFlyer

[Night City Dream]

Any info on the set? Piece number, minifig number?

[Night City Dream]

While we are waiting for some info on the new set, I felt like I really need to grab the previous train as it is better in many respects. So, today after work I went to buy 7939. In many shops it is not available any longer here, in Russia.

Still can't understand why such a cool and carefully thought out set is going to be replaced by something simpler and less beautiful.

[Neil Scotland]

I tell you what, i would love it if Lego really went for the train theme again and started producing lots of different designs and ideas. You never know.....

[WesternOutlaw]

i would love it if Lego really went for the train theme again and started producing lots of different designs and ideas.

We've had quite a few trains in the last several years, more than I can remember in a long time. While trains are not as abundant as the 12V era and perhaps early 9V, they really seem to be making a come-back. Now if LEGO would offer a few different single car/rolling stock sets, that would be awesome.

In terms of 3677, the train almost seems like a mix of single car sets because each wagon seems so different in color, design, and style. While many LEGO Cargo Trains have similar aspects, I find the wagons in this set somewhat unique, almost as if a non-LEGO designer created them. Maybe it's the mix of colors, but I just can't put my finger on it.