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Going on advice from InkBlend I converted the logo to a vector graphic from a sticker sheet scanned in for the 7945 Fire Station set on BrickLink. I used VectorMagic to convert the file and automaticaly create paths. The SVG vector file can be downloaded here. If you don't have an image editor that supports vector editing, you can also download a ...

There are a number of pull-back motors for system wheels. Look through the Motor, non-electric section of bricklink. There is even one rechargeable electric motor. There was also an all-rubber tire with an axle hole in some of the old space sets, though that may have a rounder shape than you're looking for.

If i remember right, the tires of the small LEGO City wheels fit perfectly on a Technic 1/2 bush which then gives you an axle hole, but note that this is very flat on the ground. I don't know if its high enough to add a very small gear and build up the connection to your motor.

Brickshelf returns two interesting designs: There's also a YouTube video showing yet another design which is quite simple yet elegant (although I would have put the 1x2 plate with handles under it, not on the side, but that's my own opinion.

It's difficult, but not impossible. A rigid axle turning at the centre would be mechanically simpler. As my crude drawing illustrates; I would place a 24-tooth gear over the 2x4 wheel axle. A 8-tooth gear is optional but will provide finer control over the steering. The two teeth gears can also be replaced with a pulley gear. This technique however will ...

It uses train wheels which means it should work on Lego track. Sources: Bricklink set inventory LEGO Building Instructions lookup

Ever since this question was asked I wanted to build something that would fit that scale. Here's the result: I know this is not using only LEGO pieces but, I thought that there was no way to make the LEGO motors fit 'inside' a normal looking LEGO City vehicle. So, this is basically a homemade motorized brick made of a 2x2 brick glued to the 2x2 ...

Most vehicles in modern city sets use wheels with ∅20×12 mm tires. Such tire can be put on 12 tooth double bevel gear or combination of narrower ∅11×8 mm wheel and 12 tooth bevel gear to connect with axle. The only problem I see with this solution is that tires are swollen a bit by gear so they are not freely turned when covered with mudguard with arch.

Here are some additional non-fictional brands and their set(s) under the Town theme: Chocomel (Nutricia), Holland Chocolate Factory Canada Post Mail Van Mail Truck ANWB (Breakdown service), Holland Breakdown Assistance Roadside Recovery Van and Tow Truck UNICEF UNICEF Van Touring Club Schweiz Breakdown Assistance Air Canada Air Canada Jet Plane ...

I can't believe that nobody else else has posted the most important real company that appears within the LEGO City theme... the LEGO company itself! There is a good list of promotional sets on Brickipedia, that includes the set theme. Many of the town / city sets include logos or brand names of real-world companies. Other sets that include real-world ...

I think RC devices are not compatible with PF devices due using different IR protocols. For instance, see this forum thread for more explanation. Also this cool site. Summarizing, RC and PF can use the same rails RC and PF cannot use the same remote controllers RC and PF uses different engines: RC places it in bogie (as 9v do) PF places it in body

It is designed to handle curves that are found on CITY track. Here is the detail from middle car. There is tongue and groove that allows the middle wheels to slide left and right to enable curves. I will post a video of a powered train pushing it, if needed.

Lego also collaborated with several airline companies to release a standard plane but with stickers denoting the airline name. I remember excitedly purchasing them back in the day. They were only available through their in-flight shopping if I recall correctly. I have two. One is El-Al and the other one is for a Japanese carrier (need to check either ANA or ...

I wouldn't consider "hospital" as fictional. At first, LEGO did seem to use the Red Cross logo, but they have since then had to stop (presumably because of the Red Cross being very protective about their logo). Note that the logo they have been using since isn't fictional either. 12v era trains provided stickers for a lot of different train companies, I'm ...

The wheel used are smaller than regular train wheels and are usually never used in train sets; but more for smaller train-like stuff (Spider-Man metro, Indiana Jones mine cart, track buggy, track maintenance vehicles...) So they will work on regular track, but their smaller size mean they're more likely to derail, and they have more friction around the axle ...