Just a little advisory... Be careful with those LiPo battery cells. 1, don't ever puncture them (significant fire hazard); 2, don't remove all of the foam rubber - it holds the cells away from the base of the box, and it is important to avoid pressure points on the cells; 3, it is important that there is some space in the battery box for the cell pouches to expand in the event that they become pressurised - a common occurrence when they are at the end of their working life. I don't want to be accused of scaremongering, but the last thing you want is a Lithium battery fire in the house. Cells at that size can burn very fiercely if they decide to let go. (Had to do this at work a few years ago as part of checking how much damage a single 1300mAh cell can do.) Nice upgrade to the loco, too.
Then just use the normal battery boxes and have to replace 6 AAA batteries every once in a while, I use them for Powered Up and they last a while, my 60197 set is now in a lot of pieces cuz I may have stepped on it (I can get another one of those from eBay so not a big deal and I have 60337 on my TO DO list of building lego).
Breaking News: Brick Nottingham has burnt down due to a locomotive fire, many building damaged, the cargo train has lost a locomotive and part of the tracks has burnt. LOL THAT HAS TO HAPPEN TO POOR 3677 AT ONE POINT
3677 was and is to this day one of my favourite Lego trains so far. I remember getting it back in 2012. I am amazed by your modifications, as you made things that I thought were impossible such as modifying rechargeable battery box. I was even more impressed with a light upgrade, as this was my only PF train that I never added lights on because I’ve haven’t come up with a solution for that. I think this locomotive might be based on Polish class SM42 diesel shunter locomotive as it shares many similarities with it such as that large fan in the front part of the locomotive. This would also explain why it is so tall, as while shunting taller cabin gives driver a better filled of view and allows the him to look over the wagons, so that he can see signal posts while locomotive is moving wagons from the back.
Yes I need this red cargo .still $400 .not to bad a price as it's. New in box ..and the yellow cargo one like it..I still need to but can get new in box for $400 ish 😊.I hope to get them asap.
@@RobinHoodBricks Just a little advisory... Be careful with those LiPo battery cells. 1, don't ever puncture them (significant fire hazard); 2, don't remove all of the foam rubber - it holds the cells away from the base of the box, and it is important to avoid pressure points on the cells; 3, it is important that there is some space in the battery box for the cell pouches to expand in the event that they become pressurised - a common occurrence when they are at the end of their working life. I don't want to be accused of scaremongering, but the last thing you want is a Lithium battery fire in the house. Cells at that size can burn very fiercely if they decide to let go. (Had to do this at work a few years ago as part of checking how much damage a single 1300mAh cell can do.) Nice upgrade to the loco, too. (i copied and pasted this from another commenter... Breaking News: Brick Nottingham has burnt down due to a locomotive fire, many building damaged, the cargo train has lost a locomotive and part of the tracks has burnt. LOL THAT HAS TO HAPPEN TO POOR 3677 AT ONE POINT
I think that you should invest into some crossover to link both tracks together. Moving all these wagons one by one by hand must be irritating! Btw, this loco really ressembles the Polish SM42, looks really similar.
Wow! What an informative video! I'm always amazed at your wire work, especially your origami work 😂! I can tell you've been busy in your absence from us! Most impressive kind sir Robin!😊
Very interesting to see the battery pack conversion (and the motor conversion) techniques Robin. Great job modding up 3677 Loco tho - it looks great! So many great train things going on in Brick Nottingham at this point!
Yay RHB !! The snow queen extra is good. ❄️Also the rodeo ride looks great as it is a low ride next to one of the biggest and best ride (dodgems). Wow I have never seen that red battery box!!! Looks like all the wiring took a while - also great that you added lights. Don’t think I have even seen a 4 wide train!😃 Could you put one of the powered trains in the near back to try help with the train - like you were saying?🤔 The longer the train the better!!!!🚂🚝🚝🚝🚝🚝🚝🚝🚝🚞🚄🚄🚊 JJ F
What a lovely build this is - great adaptation of an existing quality train. Impressive skills to get in and adapt the normally inaccessible electrics - just be careful that we don’t get Robin Electrocuted Bricks. One request? Might we see the full circle of cargo train with it all going around in an unbroken loop? Thanks for an another excellent video.
the way you modifed the train is absolutely amazing, even the 100% illegal techniques (watch out for the super secret police!). I also love how all the wires are Packed & Stacked inside the train, i’m sure it must weigh a ton with all that stuff inside it! i’m pretty sure the modern train magnets have stud connections on the top and bottom of them so if you want to prevent the trains from breaking apart you could maybe put 1x2 plates on the tops and bottoms of the magnets just for extra strength! good luck :)
Fantastic! I think you could use the horizontal studs in the new wagon to make some cargo secured on a hidden flat plate. I agree that loose cargo isn't a great idea. Looks like the cement wagon also needs a little TLC to make it spin better.
I have a similar setup with that loco using a reversed power functions motor and an old 9v motor. Again I use the same wire to connect both motors. Most of my “stock” locos have this setup, just hate the having to change batteries all the time. Like the upgrade you gave it to hide everything inside. It can be a challenge!
@@RobinHoodBricks Isn't that just another way to desecribe Lego as a serious hobby? I hate to think what my trains have cost, and they're not done yet...!
the bit at the top on a diesel is usually electric resistors to dump the heat from the dynamic/regenerative braking so having it look like an electrical connection fits with the real thing! EDIT: its horns on a diesel, not a whistle, because theres nothing to make any steam for steam whistles to work
Great work, Robin, to cram all those cables into the 3677 locomotive. Especially the LEDs with their brick in the middle of the cable can be a real pain in that regard. For train fans who are looking for a way to run a locomotive with two PF motors I'd like to mention another option, which is to add a switch bb0339c02 between the receiver and one of the motors to change the motor direction. If there is room for the switch, that is. As for the red battery box: when I rebricked the locomotive I used a regular grey battery box and covered it on the sides with red adhesive vinyl foil used for plotters to save a some money as the red battery boxes go for a crazy prize on BL. Keep up the great work! Cheers
Ahhh good thinking. The light's brick in the cable can be useful for getting a wire through a structure that needs to be solid like my monorail. Here they just got in the way!
Hey! I've got a little idea for your new locomotive! You can make a second unit for it, and perhaps hide another battery box and use 2 more motors in it to have technically another "engine". It would technically be called a calf unit, and they are normally used to help engines like that shut and such.
At the start of the video - Me: Oh nice…a relaxing video from RHB 😊 Professor Robin: Ok class we’ll be discussing, motors, reverse polarity, soldering and much more. I’ll be using LEGO as a medium for this lesson. Pay attention as there will be a quiz at the end of the video! 🤣
Fantastic job on the new addition to your collection. It is beautiful. This one reminds me of a more modern version of the old Lego town train, 4563 load and haul railroad. If your looking for a name for it, you could name it Big Chungus 😂. Keep upthe amazing work my friend.
A very easy way to avoid those seperations without the need to buy raw earth magnets, is to do something many real cargo trains do, and disperse the locomotives throughout the locomotive. For example, two at the front, 1 in the middle and 2 close to the rear. Having some push, some pull and some do both allows the pressure to be reduced on the magnets/couplings, and will also greatly reduce the effects of friction in corners thanks to more evenly distributed power!
Hello, seeing your wonderful train, my 9-year-old son Patrik would love to send some photos of his cute mini pull locomotive and a long rocks carriage. The combination looks funny! We just need your contact if you want to see...
Hello Robin. One day i had an idea of making yours containers wall more absurdly and since you put horizontal containers try put some of them vertical or even diagonal. I think that would be funny :)
Suggestion on the locomotive that you're adding rechargeable battery pack to Since there is already the rounded section on the front of the cab. and of course the hole in the top might require some modification of the structure just a bit but there's something that could be really realistic added to hear besides you've already have the power functions lights added An idea would be to use the 9 volt single lamp brick in the at the bottom of the locomotive on the of end of the stack of the rounded portion. this could be done if done right I believe it might fit and using a Technic pin with the. Hollow stud. Then either using the Bionicle type eyepiece whichever it is that's the transparent red Dome or the old 9 volt transparent red Dome. Installed on top of the Technic pin as the flashing Beacon for locomotive. But it is pretty effective. I have done this myself with something similar in another locomotive. Also I built a caboose once that use the 9 volt fiber optic system and just two of the fibers. have both the beacon and also the single flashing rear light on the train using this setup Use the micro motor to run the mechanical side of the fiber optic unit. Internal illumination was using power functions LEDs in this case one set of them. Used the Lego fiber optic cables to do the rear lights of the Caboose as well even had a lamp in the upper Caboose window area. Use the spillover white from the rear lights to light the interior as well. And of course the other area where the fiber optic unit and so on is windowless of course Worked out pretty well and was brother unique and definitely one off. Going annoying part was in some parts there was a light leaking where I grounded some of the fiber optics I realized I could wrap with the black minifigure capiz to block the light spell through the red bricks.
Might I sugest an I fix it kit? you'd likely have every driver you ever needed with it. of course likely limited in someways especially for places that need thiner driver shafts.
suggestion: put 2 locomotives in the front of the train, and 1 locomotive in the back or the middle as real railways/railroads will use the same arrangement, to move long lines of fright/cargo, and link-up locomotives and call them (Mid & rear DPU's).
Love this train, and the absolute power it’s bringing to the track. Reminds me a bit of the old Lionel Fire Engine Train a bit…which got me to thinking that you don’t have a Fire Engine Wagon yet 🫣
Fire engine wagon? Is that a thing? Or did you just invent it? Hmm, it seems to be a locomotive with a water cannon on the front. Might be a height issue but it's worth exploring!
Maybe you could build something into the tipper wagon that connects to the grey bits on the end. Would an rc controller of some kind be adjustable to work with the lego recievers? Maybe it would have a more powerful signal?
Not sure if you've noticed or anyone else has pointed out, but you might want to check on the mechanism in your cement mixer wagon, as the rotation seemed really jittery and not smooth at all... Hoping nothing has broken inside to make it cease up...
It has certainly got worse. I'm not quite sure yet. It might be the wheels are squeezed too tightly or something is misaligned. I must give it a service!
My question is, why not using the 9V system ? There's a company called FX tracks that makes compatible 9V tracks, and they are also developing new motors, because 6 locomotives with 6 stilo each are a massive and expansive number to maintain On the long term the 9V is obviously cheaper, and with infinite playtime And also you can add an engine everywhere you want because it don't need battery, cables or receiver
The 9V system can't power infinite motors as its current is limited. I worked it out a while back and it'd power about six or maybe eight or so maximum. Also each 9V motor is about 70% as powerful as a PF one. So 6 at 70% would be about 4 of these, and I have ten. Also I don't use AAA batteries as I have the awesome PF rechargeable battery boxes, 8878!
The fan thing is to allow hot air to escape as diesel trains get diesel they trap it in a compressor before it gradually gets heated up then it gets transferred to a generator which converts the hot diesel into electricity which then powers the motor, lights, radio and air conditioning
I can't hear anyone talking about reversing polarity without thinking of Doctor Who 'reversing the polarity of the neutron flow' (I know it makes no sense) when you add that you needed a special screwdriver I just wonder when the psychic paper is going to turn up!
Great up grade ! I had alook at mine after this video and you’re right, it definitely needed it I have set 60387, which has a sweet looking 4x4 but the suspension looks 🫠 and I’m curious how you’d modify that
I considered buying that to add normal wheels onto but decided it wasn't worth it. Too much to change. Check out some of the older city monster trucks. Some have good elastic suspension but less crazy looking like 60180 or maybe just go for fixed wheels like 60027!
I think with you, sometimes having to split the train up onto two tracks, eventually might want to build a second caboose or and older style British break van for the other train
Perhaps some plate round 1x2 - item 35480 on bricklink - will get more grip than grill .. Amazing work and solutions to get more light, more power, more trains 🤩🤩🤩
I really like this train the only thing, and i know its not everytime i looked at it my whole life i feel like lego made it going the wrong way lol. Where im from the cabin is always closer to the front so you have a better view of the tracks infront of you. It would be hard to look over that nose dont you think ?
There is maybe a way to fill the tipp. If you use two brackets and place them on the 2x2 modified dark bluish gray bricks and a few plates it’s gonna look amazing with all off your creativity combined. 👌✨
that grey section with the electrics and water signs is begging for a tread plate sticker to get it light grey across it, getting rid of the black band where the tank is intersected by the chassis
When watching this video you probably could have changed the orientation of the gears in the train motor to change the direction instead of having to mess with the wires
@@RobinHoodBricks get a set, and only buy torx screws from now on. Or maybe better stay away from them - they have turned me into a bitter old man that gets grumpy every time he sees a phillips head on a screw (and don't get me started on the flat ones).
@@RobinHoodBricks not sure then, from my knowledge of American locomotives like this one seems to be based off the engine side(long side) is usually where the wagons are connected. But it's up to you I just think that the shorter end should be at the front.
mine question was more from why did you do that. if i look on the battery pack they have same heights and also same studs wide? was not more easy to swap the batterys and build little change on the train?
@@RobinHoodBricks sorry that mine English not so good to explain. what i mean, the unit with recharble battery is the same height and same dimension like the original battery? than you did not change it with screw and drill bits? i was little confused why it happens. and if you did change than is still the risk on the battery getting fire and other issiues?
No, sorry I don't. I have a plan to have an actual inferno with them in attendance. The station is essentially just a garage for the engines after all!
Hi robin. Oh this train. Ohhh yes 😊😊😊 i can get this red cargo new in box .and the yellow one .thay about $400;..in australian dollers 😊 not to bad. Glad i got. The. Green hulk. Love. That one. To 😊 and. The blue one 😊. ???With the batery box rechardgeble ???? Do it come with a cord to plug into it an plus in to house main power swith. I not checked online about them. But as you seed. Lego has not brung them. Out again. Sints. Then. May be due to. Safty reasion s im guessing. Or may be not. 😮😮oh wow on the chanding. Of the battery box .
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Just a little advisory... Be careful with those LiPo battery cells. 1, don't ever puncture them (significant fire hazard); 2, don't remove all of the foam rubber - it holds the cells away from the base of the box, and it is important to avoid pressure points on the cells; 3, it is important that there is some space in the battery box for the cell pouches to expand in the event that they become pressurised - a common occurrence when they are at the end of their working life. I don't want to be accused of scaremongering, but the last thing you want is a Lithium battery fire in the house. Cells at that size can burn very fiercely if they decide to let go. (Had to do this at work a few years ago as part of checking how much damage a single 1300mAh cell can do.)
Nice upgrade to the loco, too.
Yeah I kept thinking please snip the skew pegs don’t get rid of the felt pads
Then just use the normal battery boxes and have to replace 6 AAA batteries every once in a while, I use them for Powered Up and they last a while, my 60197 set is now in a lot of pieces cuz I may have stepped on it (I can get another one of those from eBay so not a big deal and I have 60337 on my TO DO list of building lego).
Breaking News: Brick Nottingham has burnt down due to a locomotive fire, many building damaged, the cargo train has lost a locomotive and part of the tracks has burnt. LOL THAT HAS TO HAPPEN TO POOR 3677 AT ONE POINT
3677 was and is to this day one of my favourite Lego trains so far. I remember getting it back in 2012. I am amazed by your modifications, as you made things that I thought were impossible such as modifying rechargeable battery box. I was even more impressed with a light upgrade, as this was my only PF train that I never added lights on because I’ve haven’t come up with a solution for that. I think this locomotive might be based on Polish class SM42 diesel shunter locomotive as it shares many similarities with it such as that large fan in the front part of the locomotive. This would also explain why it is so tall, as while shunting taller cabin gives driver a better filled of view and allows the him to look over the wagons, so that he can see signal posts while locomotive is moving wagons from the back.
Yes I need this red cargo .still $400 .not to bad a price as it's. New in box ..and the yellow cargo one like it..I still need to but can get new in box for $400 ish 😊.I hope to get them asap.
I had the same impression that it looks like the Polish SM42!
It would be so cool if you were able to bring the whole freight train to a convention and run it on a huge layout
Hmmm, a big loop with open views for the IR signal would be ideal!
Agree with you
@@RobinHoodBricks Just a little advisory... Be careful with those LiPo battery cells. 1, don't ever puncture them (significant fire hazard); 2, don't remove all of the foam rubber - it holds the cells away from the base of the box, and it is important to avoid pressure points on the cells; 3, it is important that there is some space in the battery box for the cell pouches to expand in the event that they become pressurised - a common occurrence when they are at the end of their working life. I don't want to be accused of scaremongering, but the last thing you want is a Lithium battery fire in the house. Cells at that size can burn very fiercely if they decide to let go. (Had to do this at work a few years ago as part of checking how much damage a single 1300mAh cell can do.)
Nice upgrade to the loco, too. (i copied and pasted this from another commenter...
Breaking News: Brick Nottingham has burnt down due to a locomotive fire, many building damaged, the cargo train has lost a locomotive and part of the tracks has burnt. LOL THAT HAS TO HAPPEN TO POOR 3677 AT ONE POINT
I think that you should invest into some crossover to link both tracks together. Moving all these wagons one by one by hand must be irritating!
Btw, this loco really ressembles the Polish SM42, looks really similar.
LOVE the whole horse and cart and "clean up" scene!
What a great improvement on the loco!
Wow! What an informative video! I'm always amazed at your wire work, especially your origami work 😂! I can tell you've been busy in your absence from us! Most impressive kind sir Robin!😊
Masterful storytelling in your city! It all makes me smile.😁
I'm so glad!
Very interesting to see the battery pack conversion (and the motor conversion) techniques Robin. Great job modding up 3677 Loco tho - it looks great! So many great train things going on in Brick Nottingham at this point!
It’s all singing and dancing!😂🤣 You crack me up!
Great to hear!
10 motors!!! We need more power!!!! 🔌🚅🔋🔋
I like the re design looks great I also like the updates to the pizza parlor as well as the fairgrounds. Very well done.
Thanks a million!
Yay RHB !!
The snow queen extra is good. ❄️Also the rodeo ride looks great as it is a low ride next to one of the biggest and best ride (dodgems).
Wow I have never seen that red battery box!!! Looks like all the wiring took a while - also great that you added lights. Don’t think I have even seen a 4 wide train!😃
Could you put one of the powered trains in the near back to try help with the train - like you were saying?🤔
The longer the train the better!!!!🚂🚝🚝🚝🚝🚝🚝🚝🚝🚞🚄🚄🚊
JJ F
What a lovely build this is - great adaptation of an existing quality train. Impressive skills to get in and adapt the normally inaccessible electrics - just be careful that we don’t get Robin Electrocuted Bricks.
One request? Might we see the full circle of cargo train with it all going around in an unbroken loop?
Thanks for an another excellent video.
I had a laugh at the horse poo and the street sweeper following and a smear behind him. I think you should keep it.
the way you modifed the train is absolutely amazing, even the 100% illegal techniques (watch out for the super secret police!). I also love how all the wires are Packed & Stacked inside the train, i’m sure it must weigh a ton with all that stuff inside it!
i’m pretty sure the modern train magnets have stud connections on the top and bottom of them so if you want to prevent the trains from breaking apart you could maybe put 1x2 plates on the tops and bottoms of the magnets just for extra strength! good luck :)
Fantastic! I think you could use the horizontal studs in the new wagon to make some cargo secured on a hidden flat plate. I agree that loose cargo isn't a great idea.
Looks like the cement wagon also needs a little TLC to make it spin better.
I have a similar setup with that loco using a reversed power functions motor and an old 9v motor. Again I use the same wire to connect both motors. Most of my “stock” locos have this setup, just hate the having to change batteries all the time. Like the upgrade you gave it to hide everything inside. It can be a challenge!
Yeah, at four studs wide this was real wires origami!
It reminds me of a classic tractor. I can’t stop seeing it now that I thought of it
Haha, I'll write John Deere on the side!
One of my favourite trains, guess it just needs a name. Suggesting : The Cardinal
You can also turn around the orange gear axle + the white 90 degree one underneath to reverse the direction without soldering.
I LOVE the poop cleaning scene!!!! Fantastic funny!!! And the turtle is better like this!
This is just anazing and brilliant.
Yeah, it's a lovely one!
3677 looks great with the thick stripe all the way through the build also you should get some custom decals made and name you train company
That is a slippery slope that might end up costing me a fortune!
@@RobinHoodBricks Isn't that just another way to desecribe Lego as a serious hobby? I hate to think what my trains have cost, and they're not done yet...!
@@RobinHoodBricks true sadly
A great improvement and well done for successfully kit-bashing your motors and battery box 👍🏻
the bit at the top on a diesel is usually electric resistors to dump the heat from the dynamic/regenerative braking so having it look like an electrical connection fits with the real thing! EDIT: its horns on a diesel, not a whistle, because theres nothing to make any steam for steam whistles to work
Great work, Robin, to cram all those cables into the 3677 locomotive. Especially the LEDs with their brick in the middle of the cable can be a real pain in that regard.
For train fans who are looking for a way to run a locomotive with two PF motors I'd like to mention another option, which is to add a switch bb0339c02 between the receiver and one of the motors to change the motor direction. If there is room for the switch, that is.
As for the red battery box: when I rebricked the locomotive I used a regular grey battery box and covered it on the sides with red adhesive vinyl foil used for plotters to save a some money as the red battery boxes go for a crazy prize on BL.
Keep up the great work! Cheers
Ahhh good thinking. The light's brick in the cable can be useful for getting a wire through a structure that needs to be solid like my monorail. Here they just got in the way!
You can use the technique on the 60197, 60198, 60337 that covers the battery box.
The train looks ridiculously amazing.
Hey! I've got a little idea for your new locomotive! You can make a second unit for it, and perhaps hide another battery box and use 2 more motors in it to have technically another "engine". It would technically be called a calf unit, and they are normally used to help engines like that shut and such.
Robin one day will make a complete Kiruna ore train, or the one from Mauretania in the desert with camels and goats as blind passengers
Given enough time, all this will happen and more!
At the start of the video -
Me: Oh nice…a relaxing video from RHB 😊
Professor Robin: Ok class we’ll be discussing, motors, reverse polarity, soldering and much more. I’ll be using LEGO as a medium for this lesson. Pay attention as there will be a quiz at the end of the video! 🤣
I’m all in on your “smear” campaign. 😂
Great to hear!
Fantastic job on the new addition to your collection. It is beautiful. This one reminds me of a more modern version of the old Lego town train, 4563 load and haul railroad. If your looking for a name for it, you could name it Big Chungus 😂. Keep upthe amazing work my friend.
I had to Google that meme, haha. Yes, I really like the old ones too but they are just too small to use, with power functions anyway!
We need a GoPro view when you have them all together to watch it chase its own tail
Oh yes. I haven't done one of those for a while!
A very easy way to avoid those seperations without the need to buy raw earth magnets, is to do something many real cargo trains do, and disperse the locomotives throughout the locomotive. For example, two at the front, 1 in the middle and 2 close to the rear. Having some push, some pull and some do both allows the pressure to be reduced on the magnets/couplings, and will also greatly reduce the effects of friction in corners thanks to more evenly distributed power!
Aaaand commented too soon hahaha!
Woohoo! An ice queen ba-doing nine months in the waiting!
Hello, seeing your wonderful train, my 9-year-old son Patrik would love to send some photos of his cute mini pull locomotive and a long rocks carriage. The combination looks funny! We just need your contact if you want to see...
Channel name plus yahoo dot com!
Hello Robin. One day i had an idea of making yours containers wall more absurdly and since you put horizontal containers try put some of them vertical or even diagonal. I think that would be funny :)
I keep thinking the new wagon looks like a hammock. Might I suggest adding a sleeping hobo?
There's a hobo on the Shunter Transporter but it's better he's connected in case he falls off and derails everything, haha!
Suggestion on the locomotive that you're adding rechargeable battery pack to
Since there is already the rounded section on the front of the cab.
and of course the hole in the top
might require some modification of the structure just a bit
but there's something that could be really realistic added to hear
besides you've already have the power functions lights added
An idea would be to use the 9 volt single lamp brick in the at the bottom of the locomotive on the of end of the stack of the rounded portion.
this could be done if done right I believe it might fit and using a Technic pin with the. Hollow stud.
Then either using the Bionicle type eyepiece whichever it is that's the transparent red Dome or the old 9 volt transparent red Dome.
Installed on top of the Technic pin as the flashing Beacon for locomotive.
But it is pretty effective.
I have done this myself with something similar in another locomotive.
Also I built a caboose once that use the 9 volt fiber optic system and just two of the fibers.
have both the beacon and also the single flashing rear light on the train using this setup
Use the micro motor to run the mechanical side of the fiber optic unit.
Internal illumination was using power functions LEDs in this case one set of them.
Used the Lego fiber optic cables to do the rear lights of the Caboose as well even had a lamp in the upper Caboose window area.
Use the spillover white from the rear lights to light the interior as well.
And of course the other area where the fiber optic unit and so on is windowless of course
Worked out pretty well and was brother unique and definitely one off.
Going annoying part was in some parts there was a light leaking where I grounded some of the fiber optics I realized I could wrap with the black minifigure capiz to block the light spell through the red bricks.
Sounds good as a rear light but there's not much space inside this loco for anything else!
You can make a scene where you fill the carriage with 1x1 tiles and then it rains and becomes concrete converting the tracks into a tramway.
You could make a waggon with mini versions of the trains on a wagon like it is a Lego mini figure scale toy
That sounds fun!
Might I sugest an I fix it kit? you'd likely have every driver you ever needed with it. of course likely limited in someways especially for places that need thiner driver shafts.
You can place a 1x2 tile on top of the PF brick on the battery box as they don't have any anti studs underneath them
suggestion: put 2 locomotives in the front of the train, and 1 locomotive in the back or the middle as real railways/railroads will use the same arrangement, to move long lines of fright/cargo, and link-up locomotives and call them (Mid & rear DPU's).
In Australia we have all of them at the front with the exception of push and pull passenger trains so maybe he's going for that?
Soldering is easy: If it smells like chicken, you're holding it wrong! 😁
Ouch!
Well done Robin. You got yourself a massive city by now. WOW.
You're right there!
The 9v magnets are very strong💪 that should solve the problem but they are very expensive
Maybe the best and most unique Lego train locomotive design ever!
Yay!
Robin you could put motors in some of the cargo containers and add more power that way
Love this train, and the absolute power it’s bringing to the track. Reminds me a bit of the old Lionel Fire Engine Train a bit…which got me to thinking that you don’t have a Fire Engine Wagon yet 🫣
Fire engine wagon? Is that a thing? Or did you just invent it? Hmm, it seems to be a locomotive with a water cannon on the front. Might be a height issue but it's worth exploring!
Look up the “LIONEL TRAINS NO 52 FIRE FIGHTING CAR” the hose contraption is on a lower front deck.
@@roberthune-kalter6892the Lionel K-line FDNY tank car is a good reference to
I love the scene of the washing car.
Well... I love everything in this video tbh.
Maybe you could build something into the tipper wagon that connects to the grey bits on the end. Would an rc controller of some kind be adjustable to work with the lego recievers? Maybe it would have a more powerful signal?
You need to recolor 60098 to either magenta, cyan or white to represent the primary colors of the RGB colour model
Amazing modifications to a cool old set! This video had Lego and DIY Electronic, amazing stuff!
Not sure if you've noticed or anyone else has pointed out, but you might want to check on the mechanism in your cement mixer wagon, as the rotation seemed really jittery and not smooth at all... Hoping nothing has broken inside to make it cease up...
It has certainly got worse. I'm not quite sure yet. It might be the wheels are squeezed too tightly or something is misaligned. I must give it a service!
Impressive work. It looks absolute greate :)
Thank you very much!
My question is, why not using the 9V system ? There's a company called FX tracks that makes compatible 9V tracks, and they are also developing new motors, because 6 locomotives with 6 stilo each are a massive and expansive number to maintain
On the long term the 9V is obviously cheaper, and with infinite playtime
And also you can add an engine everywhere you want because it don't need battery, cables or receiver
The 9V system can't power infinite motors as its current is limited. I worked it out a while back and it'd power about six or maybe eight or so maximum. Also each 9V motor is about 70% as powerful as a PF one. So 6 at 70% would be about 4 of these, and I have ten. Also I don't use AAA batteries as I have the awesome PF rechargeable battery boxes, 8878!
Thank you for your videos.
I never miss
The fan thing is to allow hot air to escape as diesel trains get diesel they trap it in a compressor before it gradually gets heated up then it gets transferred to a generator which converts the hot diesel into electricity which then powers the motor, lights, radio and air conditioning
I can't hear anyone talking about reversing polarity without thinking of Doctor Who 'reversing the polarity of the neutron flow' (I know it makes no sense) when you add that you needed a special screwdriver I just wonder when the psychic paper is going to turn up!
you always give me great ideas
I'm so glad!
the new train SHOULD be called: "THE RED LOBSTER"
Because it has claws? It does need a name though!
@@RobinHoodBricksI think because, as you mentioned, the loco is taller than the others and powerful looking, the name "Chief" would be perfect!
Great up grade !
I had alook at mine after this video and you’re right, it definitely needed it
I have set 60387, which has a sweet looking 4x4 but the suspension looks 🫠 and I’m curious how you’d modify that
I considered buying that to add normal wheels onto but decided it wasn't worth it. Too much to change. Check out some of the older city monster trucks. Some have good elastic suspension but less crazy looking like 60180 or maybe just go for fixed wheels like 60027!
Great video Robin you've build another monster. Does it have a name already? And some outstanding batterybox wittering I must say!
I think with you, sometimes having to split the train up onto two tracks, eventually might want to build a second caboose or and older style British break van for the other train
Oh my goodness... one of my fav lego city trains!
3677 is growling like a car
Dear Robin Hood Bricks, I have the same locomotive in yellow, with number 4564, perhaps also a locomotive for you
Perhaps some plate round 1x2 - item 35480 on bricklink - will get more grip than grill .. Amazing work and solutions to get more light, more power, more trains 🤩🤩🤩
I really like this train the only thing, and i know its not everytime i looked at it my whole life i feel like lego made it going the wrong way lol. Where im from the cabin is always closer to the front so you have a better view of the tracks infront of you. It would be hard to look over that nose dont you think ?
Well yeah, but you don't have to steer it, haha!
There is maybe a way to fill the tipp. If you use two brackets and place them on the 2x2 modified dark bluish gray bricks and a few plates it’s gonna look amazing with all off your creativity combined. 👌✨
That´s a fan fore Cooling the engine and air compressors
that grey section with the electrics and water signs is begging for a tread plate sticker to get it light grey across it, getting rid of the black band where the tank is intersected by the chassis
Oh look a normal lego vid-
HEY GUYS ROBIN HOOD BRICKS HERE AND TODAY WE’RE GOING TO BE TEARING APART DELICATE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Oh yeah Robin 😎😎
I just really love your train videos.
What kind of locomotive the red one do you think it is?
An electric, diesel or both.
Have you got a rocking ship in your fairground? Maybe an idea to place on the empty spot there.
When watching this video you probably could have changed the orientation of the gears in the train motor to change the direction instead of having to mess with the wires
Looking awesome!!! Great addition to the cargo train. I wonder whether your cargo train is not already a record length 😉
The fan is used to cool the engine 🚂😊
I’m working on drafting a letter to you. Hopefully I can finish it soon lol!
This looks amazing by the way!
Please do!
Think they would be air horns not steam whistles
That's what I was searching for in my brain!
name it the bullhead like a red bull
That's a fun choice!
So you now have got 2 spare polarity switches from the 60098 and 7939
I've wondered if you can hide a motor and battery in the old tinder that is loaded on one of your cars and put the motor on the car itself.
It is called THE BRICK
Always amuse me when a bug standard torx screw is considered special. :)
Why anyone willingly use anything else is beyond me.
My first ever!
@@RobinHoodBricks get a set, and only buy torx screws from now on. Or maybe better stay away from them - they have turned me into a bitter old man that gets grumpy every time he sees a phillips head on a screw (and don't get me started on the flat ones).
Finally! I've been waiting for a week!
What happened to the cement mixer wagon...it seems to be sticking more than usual (not as smooth a spinner)
The lights are on the wrong way around. Please swap them, the short end is the front
On all the pictures I've never seen it that way around!
@@RobinHoodBricks not sure then, from my knowledge of American locomotives like this one seems to be based off the engine side(long side) is usually where the wagons are connected. But it's up to you I just think that the shorter end should be at the front.
Love thee poo!!!
With the smear? Yuk!
Great job
It’s looks like a DB locomotive
Welcome to the world of mods Robin. See you after in a few years once you have a 3D printer :v
In seriousness, it looks great. Have you considered filling the tipper truck with a single piece that just *looks like* many loose bits?
I will call it the Bulky
It looked like your cement mixer car was skipping before it separated. Could that have had something to do with it?
It might be dragging. I might disengage all the motion wagons now the stresses are so high. Apart from the pump wagon of course!
What mini figure is that by the tram and city pizza with the pith helmet and map
Major Quinton Steele, Monster Fighter extraordinaire at your service. The map is from Pirates Of The Caribbean!
@@RobinHoodBricks thats why I didn't recognize it
Magnificent video sir
mine question was more from why did you do that. if i look on the battery pack they have same heights and also same studs wide? was not more easy to swap the batterys and build little change on the train?
I'm not sure I understand. I did swap the battery and make changes to the train!
@@RobinHoodBricks sorry that mine English not so good to explain. what i mean, the unit with recharble battery is the same height and same dimension like the original battery? than you did not change it with screw and drill bits? i was little confused why it happens. and if you did change than is still the risk on the battery getting fire and other issiues?
Hello. Do you have a Firestation in your city? I can't find a video on it if you do. Can you maybe point me in the right direction? Thanks.
No, sorry I don't. I have a plan to have an actual inferno with them in attendance. The station is essentially just a garage for the engines after all!
@@RobinHoodBricks - That's a good idea. Yeah, the station itself would take up too much room. Looking forward to the inferno build!!
Can you make a flying scotsman type engine?
Hi robin. Oh this train. Ohhh yes 😊😊😊 i can get this red cargo new in box .and the yellow one .thay about $400;..in australian dollers 😊 not to bad. Glad i got. The. Green hulk. Love. That one. To 😊 and. The blue one 😊. ???With the batery box rechardgeble ???? Do it come with a cord to plug into it an plus in to house main power swith. I not checked online about them. But as you seed. Lego has not brung them. Out again. Sints. Then. May be due to. Safty reasion s im guessing. Or may be not. 😮😮oh wow on the chanding. Of the battery box .