Lego Town InspirationCity LayoutLego TrainLego BuildingLego CityPosted ImageLego IdeasForwardHi, as said in my introduction thread, I want to present today my Lego Town Layout, called Neu-Brickstadt. It took me around 2 years of building and about 3...The very first train set, 323 Train, was released in 1965, without any track. It had ordinary road wheels. It was released only during that year, because in 1966 the LEGO Group introduced the first sets with track and battery powered motors. LEGO 4.5V Trains were first introduced in 1966. They had blue rails and white sleepers (standard 8 x 2 plates), and the locomotives used the standard 4-wheel drive LEGO 4.5V motor unit. The wheels were flanged train wheels with rubber rims for traction, that were pushed into the motors. The batteries were carried behind the engine in a tender, or in a battery box built into the engine in the earlier sets. Since 1969, there was also a 12V train program, which used additional conductor rails mounted between the standard 4.5V rails, and 12V motors contained in the same housings as the 4.5V motors, but with additional metal contacts attached to the bottom of the housings.
This first period of the 4.5V and 12V trains, sometimes called the Blue Era because of the rails colour, lasted from 1966 till 1979. The second era (1980 - 1990), also called Grey Era, is characterized by dark Grey ties (sleepers) and light grey rails. Wheels were red or black. Both 4.5V (battery powered) and 12V (DC powered using add-on centre conductor rails) sets were available during this era, too. By real model train fans, this time is considered as the greatest era of LEGO Trains because of the rich availability of many automated accessories like Remote Controlled Switch Tracks (7858, 7859), Remote Controlled Signals (7860), Remote Controlled Road Crossing (7866) or Remote Controlled Decoupling (7862) - those remote controls could be combined with the Transformer / Speed Controller to a large extendible keyboard for controlling all functions from one central position. In addition to this the world around the trains could be illuminated by some electric lights (7867) - for a bright flair even beyond the rails.
The introduction of 9V-trains in 1991 marked the end of the earlier two voltages. This third era is characterized by integral moulded dark Grey rail/tie assemblies with metal conducting rails. Later the former outstanding standard Trains theme was integrated in the LEGO World City theme line. The 9V era was finished with a special experts model of the Factory line called Hobby Trains in 2006. In the same year LEGO Company introduced the new completely different RC system. These trains get their energy from batteries on board and are controlled via a Infrared remote control. For these trains, new non-electricity tracks (7896, 7895) were introduced. From now the Trains theme became part of the LEGO City theme line. In 2009 the special edition engine Emerald Night was released which had lovely designed details like new steam train type wheels. With the set came many new Train Accessories based on Power Functions including Power Functions Rechargeable Battery Box, Power Functions IR Receiver, Power Functions IR Speed Remote Control and Transformer 10VDC.
In 2010 the change from the unpopular first RC system to the more efficient PF system was be completed with the introduction of the very first completely Power Functions based train sets. Not mentioned here are DUPLO Trains and the Monorail-system. LEGO City Heavy-Haul Train 60098 Contains: train driver, engineer, welder, crane driver, backhoe driver minifigures, 16 round bricks, a shovel, broom, a wrench, box, welding equipment, a full circular track with 16 curved rail tracks and 12 straight rail tracksHeavy-Haul Train Dimensions: 82Lx5Wx9HcmEngine Dimensions: 28Lx5Wx9HcmHelicopter Wagon dimensions: 15Lx5Wx4Hcm Helicopter dimensions: 17Lx4Wx7HcmHopper Wagon dimensions: 15Lx5Wx8HcmBackhoe Wagon dimensions: 24Lx5Wx5Hcm Backhoe dimensions: 21Lx6Wx7HcmCrane dimensions: 16Lx5Wx27Hcm Crane Track dimensions: 30Lx11WcmCrossing dimensions: 19Lx14WcmCurved Rail Tracks dimensions: 14Lx6Wcm Straight Rail Tracks dimensions: 13Lx6WcmBatteries required: 9 AAA batteries LEGO City Prison Island 60130
Includes 8 minifigures: a male police officer, female police officer, police chief, police pilot, 3 male crooks and a female crook, plus a sharkFeatures a prison, helicopter, police boat, crooks’ boat and a hot air balloonPrison features a 2-level structure with helipad, guard tower and jail yard, security cameras and searchlights, jail cell, dock and sewer escape routes with breakout functionsHelicopter features spinning rotors and an opening cockpit with space for a minifigureAccessory elements include binoculars, 2 walkie-talkies, backpack, 2 banknotes, crowbar, 2 flashlights, 2 handcuffs, weight bar, coffee machine and 2 mugs.Prison Island (including helipad) measures 32 x 34 x 27cm assembledPolice boat measures 6 x 18 x 7cm assembledHelicopter measures 7 x 15 x 4cm assembledCrooks’ boat measures 9 x 5 x 2cm assembledHot air balloon measures 17 x 8 x 8cm assembled LEGO City Fire Station 60110 Includes 6 minifigures: 4 male firefighters, a female firefighter and a hot dog stand guy, plus a dogFeatures a Fire Station with 2 garages and a firehouse, in 3 modular sections to build, with a total of 9 different building combinations!
Also includes the fire chief’s car, fire truck with cherry picker, helicopter and a hot dog standSlide down the fire pole just like a real firefighterPut out the fire with the special stud-shooting hose - use the cherry picker, helicopter and all the tools to fight the fireAccessory elements include a flashlight, walkie-talkie, fire extinguisher, axe, saw, coffee machine, mug, bone, chicken leg and 2 sausagesFire Station measures 31 x 59 x 29cm assembledFire truck measures 9 x 24 x 6cm assembledHelicopter measures 9 x 17 x 6cm assembled LEGO City Airport Passenger Terminal 60104 Airport facade has a moving conveyor belt, a control tower, a security scanner and revolving doorsPassenger airplane has an opening door, a galley, a bathroom and a fuel inlet to fit the refuelling hoseAirport Passenger Terminal with control tower and conveyor belt Assembled Dimensions: 12L x 31W x 28H cmAirplane Assembled Dimensions: 47L x 50W x 19H cmService car Assembled Dimensions: 7L x 4W x 3H cmLuggage trailer Assembled Dimensions: 9L x 3W x 4H cmFuel trailer Assembled Dimensions: 9L x 3W x 4H cmMobile stairway Assembled Dimensions: 7L x 4W x 6H cmContents: A pilot, 3 airport workers, male and female passenger mini figures, 3 suitcases, a mug , an airport facade, a passenger airplane, an airport service car, a luggage trailer
, a fuel trailer and a mobile stairwayProduct Piece Count: 694 pieces LEGO City Volcano Heavy-lift Helicopter 60125 Heavy-lift Helicopter Assembled Dimensions: 47L x 26W x 17H cmVolcano Assembled Dimensions:9L x 20W x 13H cmMobile lab Assembled Dimensions: 9L x 13W x 9H cmMobile boulder cracker Assembled Dimensions: 9L x 13W x 9H cmLifter Assembled Dimensions: 13L x 6W x 7H cmDumper Assembled Dimensions: 11L x 6W x 7H cmContents: A female volcano explorer, a female scientist, a female volcano worker, 2 volcano adventurers, a male volcano worker, a pilot and a scientist with a heat suit mini figuresAccessories: 4 boulders with crystal element inside, a camera, walkie-talkie, shovel, pickaxe, jackhammer, metal detector and a box, 4 hard hats, hard hat with headphones, adventurer's hat, pilot's helmet and a heat suit helmet LEGO City Police Station 60141 Throw the crooks back in jail after they break outContents: seven minifigures; four police officers, three crooks, plus a police dog figure, police helicopter, police pursuit car, police motorbike and crooks’ truckPolice Station features three levels, including two jail cells with toilets, vent with opening grill and exploding wall function, rooftop helipad, satellite dish and antenna, searchlights, ramp, garage with tools and opening door, watchtowerThree sets of handcuffs, two walkie-talkies, megaphone, four mugs
, camera, lollypop stop sign, crowbar, wrench and two dynamitesticksDimensions: Police Station 24x36x36cmHelicopter 8x20x4cmPolice pursuit car 4x12x5cmPolice motorbike 3x7x2cmCrooks' truck 6x12x5cm LEGO City Cargo Train 60052 Cattle wagon features cow, trough, bales of straw, bucket of milk and a strong fence with 2 gates.Fuel wagon features a fuel tank with chain, pallet with wheelbarrow and a forklift, and cable drum wagon features 2 large cable drums in holders and a lifting chain.Cargo train station features an office with computer and cup, sack barrow, trash bin and a fire extinguisher.Truck features a driver’s cab with cup and a large flatbed for the fuel tank.Includes a full circular track with 20 curved rail tracks and 8 straight rail tracks, also includes a forkliftIncludes 4 mini figures: forklift driver, train driver, farmer and a truck driver LEGO City Sweeper and Excavator 60152 Truck has a sweeper brush, trailer and excavatorTruck has spinning sweeper brushes and a truck bed with tool hooksTrailer has an adjustable rampExcavator has a movable arm with shovel bucket, rotating body and an opening cageProduct Piece Count: 299 piecesTruck Assembled Dimensions: 16L x 9W x 9H cmTrailer Assembled Dimensions: 17L x 8W x 3H cmExcavator Assembled Dimensions: 13L x 6W x 8H cmContents
: 2 city worker mini figures, wall bricks, broom, shovel, jackhammer, wrench, and a buildable sign and 2 cones LEGO City High-speed Passenger Train 60051 7-speed infrared remote controlIncludes a full circular track with 16 curved rail tracks and 4 straight rail tracksWay station features small platform with 2 seats, map of train services, warning sign, lights and a crossingMotorized locomotiveHigh-speed Passenger Train in total Assembled Dimensions: 77L x 5W x 12H cmFront and rear cars each Assembled Dimensions: 27L x 5W x 12H cm Middle car Assembled Dimensions: 22L x 5W x 10H cmCurved rail tracks Assembled Dimensions: 14L x 7W cm Straight rail tracks Assembled Dimensions: 13L x 6W cmWay station Assembled Dimensions: 13L x 19W x 7H cmContents: Passenger Train, 3 mini figures, train driver, traveller and a cyclistBatteries Required : 9 x AAA Batteries (not included) LEGO City Police Station 60047 Includes 7 minifigures with assorted accessories: 3 policemen, a policewoman,3 crooks and a police dogFeatures a police station with offices, control tower, rotating radar dish, a garage with opening door, lifting barrier, helipad, a roof hatch and 2 jail cells with 4 break-out windows, a toilet, bed and 2 surveillance camerasVehicles include a police car, police motorbike, helicopter with 2 side compartments and a crook’s tow truck with a grappling hookAccessories include 4 handcuffs
, 3 walkie talkies, 2 crowbars, a flashlight, a pair of binoculars, 2 balls and chains, 3 coffee mugs, 2 bank notes, a back pack, megaphone and a laptopFlip down the toilets for a secret escape routePolice station measures over 32 H X 45 W X 16cmBatteries Not Required LEGO City Police High-speed Chase 60138 Be part of the action with the LEGO City police as they call in Chase McCain to help stop the crook escaping with the loot in the stolen sports carCall in the police helicopter to assist in the captureLower Chase McCain into the stolen car using the helicopter’s winchContents: police pursuit car with rear spoiler, stolen sports car with space for money bills and gold bars, a barrier, four mini figures; a pilot, police officer, crook and an exclusive for spring 2017 Chase McCainPolice helicopter with spinning rotors, removable cockpit canopy and a lowering winch with hook, a walkie-talkie, handcuffs, two gold bars, two money bills, and a buildable barrierDimensions: Helicopter with rotor blades 11x33x26cmPolice pursuit car 4x11x5cmSports car 4x12x5cm