Back in 2006, I proudly built set 7897 [the RC white train with the bulbous nose]. It looked great until I placed in on my layout. Everytime it went around a corner it would wipe out the scenery or a train on the next track.

USELESS

The one-piece long nose was completely unsuitable for running on my layout. So it went back in the box and into a cupboard.

In 2010, I built set 7938 [Red PF train] and placed it on the layout. As it was a passenger train, it was filled with minifigs.

It looked great as it moved around the layout.

Later that night, when sitting in the lounge relaxing watching the train run and sipping on something red, an awful realisation hit me; I could see the feet of the passengers through the windows of the train.

The build was one brick shorter than the 9V trains.

At 3am, the lightbulb turned on; join them together.

The result [iMO] looks a lot better than having 2 trains that I didn't want to use.

those 3am lightbulbs are sure useful - and so annoying. But I agree the result looks A++. How it should have been done.

That's a great combination you have there! I have to say though, I love 7897

I must agree, the combination is way better! I don't really care for the passenger train sets, but I find your MOC very attractive.

Great job!

Those lightbulb moments are great, mine currently burned out and was replaced with one of those energy-efficient ones, it doesn't seem to burn as bright.(might have to install another socket and try two together )

Looks fantastic better than either set designs on their own.......Brick On 'brickie' !

Now that is one awesome looking passanger train! Amazing job!!!

As already said its far better than either official set, I own the white R/C set and dont mind it too much but that nose is annoying, and did have a red PF set but hated the look,

Well done Sir,

I've heard that LEGO trains always garner the most attention at model train shows, though I've admittedly never been able to figure out why until now. This is honestly better than some commercial train kits I've seen in stores.

Actually, everything in this shot is fantastic. What is that majestic white building in back?

Thank you all for those positive comments.

I put 'life lights' in the 2 carriages with 1st class on them; the 2nd class passengers have to travel in the dark.

I also put a PF motor, battery, IR receiver and a polarity switch in the rear car. There is no room in there for people.

stacker9000, I know where you are coming from with the lightbulb moments; my 100W bulb is now a 40W bulb on a dodgy circuit.

Ishc-viss-j, the shot was taken at a train show in Brisbane. The modules on this layout belong to the members of the Brisbane LEGO Train Group.

The white building in the rear is a realistic model made by one of our members of a building in Brisbane. When the building was demolished, the facade was left.

You are correct in stating that Lego displays get the most attention. As well as the kids and parents enjoying the colour and movement, our members also have fun whilst we are there.Your module is never quite the same at the end of the show; a cow eating grass could find its way to the top of a building. There is a large rock monster on top of the white building; much to the delight of kids when they spot it.

I cut the bottom section of the one piece noses off,cant connect still with buffers,so I used a bar to connect,though its weak,but ok otherwise