Train Buffs: How many of you are there?

Website · Post by **dberladyn** » Sun May 18, 2008 10:44 am

I just recently purchased over 120 feet of 4.5v Straight track. I am thinking that I am going to set up some trains here at home. I like 9v track only for the powered rails otherwise the switches take up too much room and it seems difficult (and expensive) to acquire Dark Gray track.

Anyways I just wanted to talk about LEGO Trains if anyone is interested.

Dan

YouTube · Post by **Platypus** » Mon May 19, 2008 8:30 am

I wonder if our trains forum should be public? no reason we can't talk trains here as well though.

I love the old grey track. don't have much of it but its so useful for so many things.

Post by **Andrew** » Mon May 19, 2008 2:54 pm

Do you need any switches?I think I could sell or trade you some maybe 3 sets(rights and lefts)

Andrew

Website · Post by **dberladyn** » Mon May 19, 2008 3:58 pm

Thanks, but I'll already have about 14 when my Bricklink purchases arrive. I've also purchased some 12v rails to fool around with, so who knows I might even go 12v. I wish I knew what LEGO has the works for Power Functions Trains.

Will there be any new track types?

Will Power Functions components be small enough? Personally I really dislike that connector. It takes up too much room.

Dan

Post by **Andrew** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:01 pm

Dan how does your layout look?You get all the track you need?post a pic of it here on the forum.

About the power functions,I think the battery box will be too large,I do believe they will have a quick charge mechanism in them,just wish it was less cumbersome.

Take care ,Andrew

Post by AC » Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:56 pm

The battery box is my biggest concern with the new power functions. I think you are correct Andrew "too big". It will make it very difficult to build 6 wide trains. If you go 8 wide, how long will the bat. last?