It would help a lot if they made a more compact drive unit tailored for steam engines, one that could fit entirely in the chassis. It was easier under the 9V system, since that used a track-powered motor bogie. Which is why it's a pity that the steam wheels introduced with the Emerald Night didn't exist at the time (and, especially for smaller engines, that there was never a steam version of the motor bogie). On that note, if you happened to have the 9V stuff, motorizing something like this or the EN would be easy - you could just mod the tender to ride on the motor bogie and you'd be good to go.
Dang! It looks so good running in your city! 😍 Thanks for the shoutout and for using the tutorials I made! I could literally watch that running around the city for hours. 😄
Thanks for the instructions by the way, just motorised it with my daughter... But this was not working at the beginning because we forgot to turn up the plate in front of the steamer to let the charriot to go freely, but this video helped figuring that out :) .
I recently bought the offbrand tailgate light kits for the diner and Technic Mustang sets. It's very exciting bringing these sets to life! I wish that Lego would release advanced modular add-on kits but I also understand the reasons why.
Awesome, I'm mainly a railway modeller myself so it'll play a big part in my Lego City. Going to have a go at motorising my son's Hogwarts Express. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Need to get some soundtracks for that train there’s several companies that make the smoked tenders the sound for the trains the operator sound anything you want very customizable. Made for oh scale trains
That looks awesome! Do the wheels slip on the locomotive without rubber bands? I’m currently working on using three of those sets and pieces ordered from bricks and pieces to make an emerald night version of the hogwarts express. I used rebrickable moc instructions to make longer carriages using train base plates and magnetic couplers.
Lego part number for the HUB is 88009. No, it uses regular batteries. I have heard people modifying the Hub to accept rechargeable battery pack and also a remote power switch so the Hub can be powered off without removing the batterie pack.
Great job! You said that you used 2 sets, but did you build the last wagon with the extra bits of the sets or did you bought (or had from your collection) extra pieces too?
Hi Bricksie - I'm new to LEGO trains. I just bought the Hogwarts Express set, and I need some track to display it on. Are all LEGO trains compatible w/ all LEGO track? Any advice would be much appreciated. Cheers!
so i have the same build but i'm running into the issue that the technic arms don't move while its motorized and it derails very easy is there a fix for that or am i just crazy ? (swear i built it right it just seems to light for the back wheels to spin
Did you replace the 2L Technic beam connecting the pilot truck with a 3L one? That might cure the derailment issues. Odd that the connecting rods don't move... Are the rear wheels turning at all?
I expect they didn't make it motorized to begin with to keep the cost down like you said. But also a lot of people might prefer it not motorized, because they can't afford batteries all the time, and or they don't mind moving it by hand, like say if they actually play with their Lego. Or they just don't care about having things motorized. Everyone has their own preference though. :P
It was definitely a cost thing, the set was already $80. Motorizing it by default (and having to include track to go with that) would have pushed the price past the $100 mark (probably to $130 or so, if not more) and I don't think people would have bit.
This looks fantastic! Thanks for showing all the details. We have this train set as well as the earlier model (2010-12 version) So my dilemma is trying to figure out how to combine these two. I am wondering which one might be easier to motorize? Will need to check this out further (the earlier set does have the magnetized connections). ALSO really looking forward to the minifigs point of view vlogs - love the amusement park
I would like to see Lego create a new Train theme and focus on steam engines, official licensed locomotives, and passenger/freight cars.
I would prefer them to not be licensed. I don't want to spend an extra 20% for a name. Thus the shame with StarWars, HP, etc sets
I understand lego not motorising as standard, but they should always design these to support motorising if you buy the motorised wheels etc.
It would help a lot if they made a more compact drive unit tailored for steam engines, one that could fit entirely in the chassis.
It was easier under the 9V system, since that used a track-powered motor bogie.
Which is why it's a pity that the steam wheels introduced with the Emerald Night didn't exist at the time (and, especially for smaller engines, that there was never a steam version of the motor bogie).
On that note, if you happened to have the 9V stuff, motorizing something like this or the EN would be easy - you could just mod the tender to ride on the motor bogie and you'd be good to go.
Dang! It looks so good running in your city! 😍 Thanks for the shoutout and for using the tutorials I made! I could literally watch that running around the city for hours. 😄
Thanks for the instructions by the way, just motorised it with my daughter... But this was not working at the beginning because we forgot to turn up the plate in front of the steamer to let the charriot to go freely, but this video helped figuring that out :) .
I recently bought the offbrand tailgate light kits for the diner and Technic Mustang sets. It's very exciting bringing these sets to life! I wish that Lego would release advanced modular add-on kits but I also understand the reasons why.
We’ve motorized ours. Looking forward to putting it around Harry Potter Christmas tree! :)
Did u use the battery pack as well? I'm planning to get mine motorized as well.
@@mastyer0fReality yes!
@@ryangrace8576 do you need any extra prices that aren't included in the set
Awesome rebrickable by @moonmanbricks , Super review Bricksie!
Awesome, I'm mainly a railway modeller myself so it'll play a big part in my Lego City. Going to have a go at motorising my son's Hogwarts Express. Thanks for sharing 🙂
So cool you do such a good job with Mocs
1:09 the back wheel stuck sometimes
Good job! I’m thinking about motorizing the Winter Holiday train this holiday, but we will see.
Your city is awesome!
I MOC'd my holiday Christmas steam train in a very similar way to motorize it and it worked out well.
I think the back carriage should maybe be turned around just my opinion though.
Fwiw - the magic trolley fits nicely in between the two seating compartments.
Information for French viewers, the 42126 technic Ford Raptor is available on amazon for 91,5€ instead of 140€
(just bought one :))
Love this motorized Hogwarts Express
Is there a Diagonal Alley in your amusement park?
What tracks does the hogwarts express work on, also what table are you using???
You should make another train car for the Disney train
Love the train. great build.
You should put some brown studs in the tracks and around them to create the dirt
Can we get a parts list for making it motorized? Thanks
Need to get some soundtracks for that train there’s several companies that make the smoked tenders the sound for the trains the operator sound anything you want very customizable. Made for oh scale trains
I built this but it cannot go up a small incline. Any idea on how to give it more power?
That looks awesome! Do the wheels slip on the locomotive without rubber bands? I’m currently working on using three of those sets and pieces ordered from bricks and pieces to make an emerald night version of the hogwarts express. I used rebrickable moc instructions to make longer carriages using train base plates and magnetic couplers.
That’s awesome. I love it!
You know you put the sticke4 on upside down on the passenger car, but the train looks awesome
Great vid 👌
Notification squad love the video
Those look so good! I can't believe how good the amusement park is getting.
I have a question. Which wheels did you use for the motorized cart? Do you know the part number?
Wonder if you could install DCC controls. I use DigiTrax DCC controls for my model railroad.
What is the sku number for the Bluetooth battery box. Is it rechargeable?
Lego part number for the HUB is 88009. No, it uses regular batteries. I have heard people modifying the Hub to accept rechargeable battery pack and also a remote power switch so the Hub can be powered off without removing the batterie pack.
I saw the mod video of this train and am planning on doing it for my city too.
Great job! You said that you used 2 sets, but did you build the last wagon with the extra bits of the sets or did you bought (or had from your collection) extra pieces too?
It’s based on British GWR hall class Alton hall so put a brake coach on the rear for a more realistic look
I don’t have any experience with lego trains, how do you charge the battery? You inspired me to sed one to my Winter village project!
Me coming back to this video in 2023: Man, I miss this layout but I'm sure the new Amusement Park will be just as cool!😊
7:29 This original set came with Technic pins not magnetic couplers. 🐾
I was implying that the Technic pins are original. Just sort of worded it in a strange way
Unfortunately LEGO doesn’t have an inverted 1x2x2 arch to make the tender more accurate to the GWR hall class
Hi Bricksie - I'm new to LEGO trains. I just bought the Hogwarts Express set, and I need some track to display it on. Are all LEGO trains compatible w/ all LEGO track? Any advice would be much appreciated. Cheers!
This works on the contemporary track and the gray-rail 9V it's derived from, not sure about the old blue-rail stuff.
good vid that is good for a christmas tree:)
Hiiiii bricksie I love your videos
Just needs ice cream pieces to mimic steam coming out :)
so i have the same build but i'm running into the issue that the technic arms don't move while its motorized and it derails very easy is there a fix for that or am i just crazy ? (swear i built it right it just seems to light for the back wheels to spin
Did you replace the 2L Technic beam connecting the pilot truck with a 3L one? That might cure the derailment issues.
Odd that the connecting rods don't move... Are the rear wheels turning at all?
Great vid
Working multiple kits to motorized a beefed up express thinkingbto put 3 motors under a ridiculously oversized engine am I crazy possibly
Yea missing crookshanks
That’s awesome! Now make the Disney train and the Hogwarts train crash 😈
NOOOOO
hi bro I have 17 Lego set
I expect they didn't make it motorized to begin with to keep the cost down like you said. But also a lot of people might prefer it not motorized, because they can't afford batteries all the time, and or they don't mind moving it by hand, like say if they actually play with their Lego. Or they just don't care about having things motorized.
Everyone has their own preference though. :P
It was definitely a cost thing, the set was already $80. Motorizing it by default (and having to include track to go with that) would have pushed the price past the $100 mark (probably to $130 or so, if not more) and I don't think people would have bit.
i love lego
Great video Bricksie! Also would you recommend corner garage or the bookshop modular?
That's tough. Probably the Corner Garage.
Very cool
Wow
Very cool nice
This looks a lot better than the instructions I used! I'll go check these out, thanks for sharing. :)
I'm watching I'm just wondering what exact power functions you're using? Is it just the motor and the battery pack attachment?
The Bluetooth power hub and drive wheels that comes in the current trains.
This looks fantastic! Thanks for showing all the details. We have this train set as well as the earlier model (2010-12 version) So my dilemma is trying to figure out how to combine these two. I am wondering which one might be easier to motorize? Will need to check this out further (the earlier set does have the magnetized connections). ALSO really looking forward to the minifigs point of view vlogs - love the amusement park
Notif squad
Great vid