Questions tagged [trains]
A popular choice among AFOLs for building their own creations, Trains are now a sub-theme of LEGO City.
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Can I build a faster LEGO train motor?
I was going over LEGO Power Functions train motors, and I was not satisfied with the speed. Speed seven is fast enough to derail the train on the curve, but not fast enough realistically. I am ...
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What are black sausage pieces used for in Crocodile Locomotive set 10277?
After assembly I have these 5 pieces left. Should I have put them somewhere? I can't find any missed step that would use them. So why are these there at all?
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Train with two Powered Up hubs
I'm building a motorized train. The locomotive has two Powered Up train motors, one at each end. However, no matter where I place the hub inside the locomotive, the wires on the train motors are too ...
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How tall is a Lego train on a track?
I cannot currently access any Lego trains, and the product range offered in the trains category in these years is rather ... disheartening. Nonetheless, I do not rule out the possibility that things ...
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Are there plans to release new trains for AFOL?
I just built the Maersk train, what an amazing model! I did a little research and found that it was released in 2011 and the Emerald Night was released in 2009. Given the two year gap it seems ...
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Remote control for a battery operated train
I have a battery-operated Christmas train and would like to make it remote-controlled but don't know what I need to buy for a transmitter and receiver. Could someone please tell me?
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Lego track switch doesn't close properly
Just two weeks ago, my kid got a 60198 cargo train and we added a set of 60238 switching tracks. With two (out of three) switches we have the problem that the switch doesn't close properly anymore to ...
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12V LEGO train tracks splinter
I have an older 12V LEGO train (several actually) but of course the rubber tires wore out long ago.
The trains still run quite well (I even used them as a motor parts in some Technic designs), but the ...
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LEGO train 60198 isn't working
Battery box on my LEGO train 60198 is flashing green and orange, then after few seconds it suddenly turns off itself.
I've tried resetting it by pushing the button on the train until it turns purple,...
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Electric train set not working - even though the light is on
My son just received an old LEGO 9V electric train (no model numbers or instructions) from a family member.
I've set it up and turned it on. It lights up but when I put one of the trains or just the ...
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Can several users control one Powered Up train using different devices?
According to this review of the new 60197 passenger train you can only have one Bluetooth thing talk to the new LEGO battery box at a time.
The new Power Up system as it currently appears in this ...
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Options for powering Winter Holiday Train
Is there a way to make the Winter Holiday Train powered without the IR receiver or Remote Control?
I only set it up at Christmas time and just want it to go around the track at the one speed. I want ...
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Lubricating train axles - which oil to use?
I have a lot of old (80s grey era and 90s 9v) trains. Some of the wheels squeak and many have quite a bit of friction. Sometimes this friction causes the locomotive to detach from the rollingstock ...
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Looking for older conducting train tracks
I have an old 9V era (1991-2006) train set that has conducting tracks. Is there a place that I can buy conducting tracks? Obviously I have trolled eBay, Amazon and internet without success.
I can buy ...
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Are the blue and grey 12v train system compatible?
Are the two generations of 12v train compatible?
Eg can you combine a "blue" remote controlled point and a "grey" 12v transformer?
Main motivation for this: I have a complete "grey" set of trains, ...
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Duplo Locomotive: What is this inner part used for?
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I was forced to completely disassemble a duplo locomotive. My son played with it in a sand box and, guess what, it was not working anymore. I used a small brush to clean every single part (...
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PF: One battery block, one IR receiver, two motors on same port
I have a heavy train with Power Functions. Now I want to use two train motors on the single loco. But as I understand, this is not possible with original LEGO parts? Do I need something like a three-...
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Can the Hogwarts Express train be motorised? [closed]
Can a Power Functions motor be fitted into the LEGO "Hogwarts Express" train? I have a spare motor and battery box and would like to fit them into this train.
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Train track design [duplicate]
I have some old lego train tracks from 1984 set: 7715 and I would like to use them with
my latest Lego train set: 60197 to increase the size of my layout, are these tracks compatible?
or can they be ...
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Can I use the old 4.5V and 12V blue/gray era rails with newer trains?
I have a bunch of old 12v track.
I am looking to get my son into LEGO, but I am thinking of getting the remote set so we can expand it some more.
My question is, can I connect the new track to the ...
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How to build an automatic Lego train system?
I was wondering if anybody has ever tried using the IRLink NXT sensor to make an automated train system and if so, what kind of setup did you have to make it all work?
I have been working on a train ...
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Lego Duplo Train Track Switcher washable? / Best way to clean them?
I've found some pretty old Lego Duplo train track parts, that I'm looking to sell on Ebay.
As these are pretty old and caked with dust, I wanted to used my usual method I usually use to clean all ...
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Do Thomas the Tank Engine Duplo trains seat figures?
Lego made Thomas the Tank Engine licensed Duplo sets in the 2000's decade at the same scale as current Duplo trains. Do the Thomas trains seat Duplo figures like current trains do? I've seen some ...
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Can two Powered Up train motors be plugged into one hub
I have set #60198 and it comes with one Powered Up motor. I'm hauling many many cars and one motor isn't enough any more. I see there is a slot for "B" on the hub. Is it possible to plug in another ...
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How can the 12v Train 7823 Container Depot be used to load container ships as per Lego Catalogue
As I kid I was always confused by the description of the 7823 Container Depot
in the Lego Catalogues:
..."The crane can be raised so container ships can be loaded."
An example can be seen in this ...
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Will the Duplo train track extension set 10872 work with Duplo train set 2700?
I am thinking about buying the Duplo train expansion set 10872 Train Bridge and Tracks for my niece, but her primary Duplo train set is actually a vintage 1983 2700 Freight Train set from her father's ...
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Does Power Functions 88002 fit a gray-era train and run on gray-era tracks?
Is the Power Functions Train Motor (set 88002) the right height for a gray-era train (set 7745)? Does the Power Functions Train Motor run OK on gray-era tracks?
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Is it possible to add the power functions to Western Train Chase?
I recently got the Red Cargo Train and it's a great Lego set but a Cars themed train going around my Christmas tree would be even better.
Has anyone gotten the power functions to work on the Western ...
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Schematic and program listing of 28743?
Looking for more info on circuit board of 28743. E.g. what is the processor used? Would like to be able to reprogram the chip. E.g. program the train to stop on the third STOP directive strip, or ...
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Will Duplo trains fit onto a regular 6 stud LEGO track?
There's a thread here establishing that regular LEGO trains arguably fit onto Duplo track, but have trouble with underbelly clearance.
What about the opposite? Will a Duplo train fit onto six-stud ...
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Is there an API for the Duplo 10874 train set?
I intend to buy this train set for my daughter. Apparently, the locomotive can communicate with an app via a bluetooth connection.
My question is: is there any documentation available so that I can ...
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Website with layout plans for LEGO Duplo trains?
Can anybody suggest a web site with plans for LEGO Duplo trains?
I've searched the net for a while without any interesting results.
Any hints appreciated!
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9v Regulator Power Question, 1 enough or multiple?
I have 2 questions:
For a big 9v train layout, do you need more than one regulator to power the whole track without a shortage of power?
If a 9v layout was to have more than one regulator wouldn't ...
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Small LEGO train sets on narrow gauge track?
Will LEGO sets such as "LEGO Christmas Train" 40034 or "Emerald-Express" 31015 run (manually) on narrow gauge LEGO track? These sets use a wheelbase that is only 4 studs wide and wheels that have a ...
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What is this large drag-grey piece? I see it being sold with 9v train tracks, and it is about the same size
What is this piece? I see it being sold with 9v train tracks
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How do I add a light to the Red Cargo Train?
I want to add led light to the front (and probably back) of the Red Cargo Train but the shape of the light is making me wonder what brick I should use to hold the light. I've never seen these lights ...
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How many hours of travel does it take to wear out LEGO monorail tires?
I've seen some pretty impressive LEGO tire driven/cushioned monorail displays that put miles of wear on the track and the train cars that ride on it.
I'm hoping a monorail expert can tell me (about) ...
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My DUPLO railroad engine stops after 20cm
My DUPLO railroad engine stops after 20cm moving.
I suppose the sensor in the front axle is damaged.
So is it possible to repair it?
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Multiple Powered Up trains on 1 Bluetooth controller?
My daughter got a Passenger Train for Christmas and I converted one of my old 9v trains to run using the powered up system. Is it possible to run the 2 trains independently or concurrently (preferably ...
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Two LEGO Powered Up engines with reverse direction
I have 2 LEGO 60197 City Passenger Trains and I would like to attach both sets together and run them on the same channel.
The problem with the current disposition of the bogies is that reversing the ...
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LEGO Trains 12v: Identify This?
This is a very popular picture, which almost all LEGO Trains' fans from the 1980s would recognize.
I have the train in the foreground, 7740, but not the 4th car (the red one). Can anyone please ...
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LEGO G-Scale train?
I have a 45mm gauge LGB-based G-scale garden railway and want my grandson to have a push-along loco and some rolling stock for it. Can we make this with LEGO? The wheels need to be non-metal and have ...
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DUPLO Train Shopping Resources
I recently bought the 10508 train set for my 3 year old and he just loves playing with it. I am aware of the 10507 and 10506 sets to expand further.
Are there any other resources available to buy ...
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6 x 14 plate with 2x12 plate molded on top and metal contacts on the bottom identification
Needing help identifying this part as I was offered a small bag of vintage train parts and this come with some very unknown parts to me.
I just recently got out of a 33 year old Dark Age and have ...
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What is the difference between the two train motors 8866-1 and 88002-1?
At the Lego store the other day they were talking about a "more powerful" train motor for the Maersk train (I was asking about adding a second motor to the red cargo train so it would go uphill). But ...
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What is the purpose of the discontinuity in the DUPLO train bridge rack?
DUPLO bridge elements include racks to allow the powered trains to be able to make the climb. An example of this is element 35138:
I noticed that the gear rack on this element is not continuous at ...
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Duplo rail accessory compatibility with older trains
Are the new Duplo rail accessories, like #6225521 and #6225519 (appearing in, for example Duplo #10872: Train Bridge and Tracks; #10874: Steam Train; and #10875: Cargo Train) compatible with older ...
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Has anyone tried putting the Powered Up system in the Christmas train?
Just wondering if anyone has taken the powered-up ("Power Functions 2.0") Bluetooth system out of the Cargo Train 60198 or Passenger Train 60197 sets and put it in the Winter Holiday Train set 10254?
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Is there a hobbyist standard for Trains track modules?
Many non-LEGO model railroaders have standardized track module standards allowing for interchangeability of (often highly-decorated) track sections (due to availability, damage, scheduling, etc.) as ...
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Narrow gauge train wheels metal axle?
Anyone know some way, (or someone that makes a mod) to make narrow gauge wheels that actually roll fast? Something similar to the metal axle trucks that are used for standard gauge trains.
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