Lego is going to release a Crockadile engine for advanced builders later this year looks similar to an O GAUGE size, i believe it also will operate on their track system.
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Thanks for the news!
My 21 year old son is still a big Lego fan-I'll let him know!
The unofficial announcements suggest the price will be $99.99, with over 1,100 individual pieces. A motor and battery box will be extra to get it moving. This is seemingly a big deal for LEGO.
I remember the 9v version being blown out for a fraction of that price.
https://www.brothers-brick.com...set-for-adults-news/
This is much more of a model than the previous sets. If the pricing as listed on the Brothers Brick is to be believed than this will be a really nice addition, adult themed build. Frankly I am planning on picking on up, and European locomotives generally mean nothing to me. I do wish however I had a ready made way to rebuild from L gauge to O gauge. For those aren't familiar, L gauge is wider, and everything is based on metric dimensions.
From Wikipedia:
The train system is sometimes referred to as 'L-gauge' among fans, in reference to traditional model railway scales. Lego trains use a nominal gauge of 37.5mm, 5.5mm wider than O gauge, derived from a center-line gauge of 40mm (five lego studs).
Shame on Lego for teaching young children to mis-spell crocodile?
Very cool.
I guess Lego sees an opening in the market with MTH shutting down. 
It's Krokodil auf deutsch.
(I had too many years of German in high school and college. Nice to use it for something every once in a while.)
Mike
I still have my Santa Fe Super Chief set. That was back when they used a two rail electric system. Everything is rechargeable batteries now. This is also their 1st Adult aimed train in around 6 to 7 years. I sold off most of Lego train stuff years ago.
I plan on getting it as a show to LEGO that adults want more quality train sets.
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@bob2 posted:Shame on Lego for teaching young children to mis-spell crocodile?
What makes you think Lego misspelled crocodile? Even the link above has it spelled correctly. Perhaps it’s just the OP that misspelled the word and not Lego?
And while we’re on a shaming kick, when did “mis-spell” become a word?
@sinclair posted:I plan on getting it as a show to LEGO that adults want more quality train sets.
One of the Lego websites I check had an interview with one of the designers from this set and he said the reason they stopped doing adult aimed train kits is because of the lack of sales. Basically they don't bridge that gap into the more broader Lego customers. They said they picked this in particular because they hope it appeals to a broader clientele.
@RamblerDon posted:......Basically they don't bridge that gap into the more broader Lego customers. They said they picked this in particular because they hope it appeals to a broader clientele.
Imagine if they included optional instructions to build to the model for O gauge. You would instantly broaden your target audience by thousands of individuals that are proven to spend money on trains.
I've often wondered why they made their own gauge instead of using an established one. Playmobil uses G and that makes sense to me.
@RamblerDon posted:I've often wondered why they made their own gauge instead of using an established one. Playmobil uses G and that makes sense to me.
Well, I am sure it just comes from compatibility with their building system. Trains are a small subset of what they make and compatibility with anything else has actually been a significant problem for them, not a benefit. Just look at megablocks. In the case of O gauge however, the rest of the O gauge product lines I don't think would be a threat to the Lego product line.
Additionally, basing things off the lego minifigure results in weird dimensions. A minifigure doesn't actually scale up to anything resembling a human since they are so wide.
@RamblerDon posted:I've often wondered why they made their own gauge instead of using an established one. Playmobil uses G and that makes sense to me.
Agreed. There is about a 1/4 inch difference in track gauge. If LEGO would have narrowed its gauge by that much , O gauge track could be used. A complaint from many L gaugers is the lack of track options available from LEGO.
Steve
The lack of track options is why I gave up on Lego trains. The switch from electric to battery was also confusing.
I hit my local LEGO store an hour after they opened on release day to get it, along with the motor and battery box. I then headed out of town on my vacation. Thursday by noon I was done with the help of my 7 year old son. I like it, the only complaint is if you use the remote it's just on/off full speed while pushing the button (Let go and it stops.). Guess you need to use the phone app to get variable speeds (Which is one more reason why I hate the new power control system.). But now for some photos.
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It's actually quite large and a good number of pieces for $99. (Not the Saturn V rocket deal, but close). I'm going to pick it up just for the display value here.
@sinclair posted:I hit my local LEGO store an hour after they opened on release day to get it, along with the motor and battery box. I then headed out of town on my vacation. Thursday by noon I was done with the help of my 7 year old son. I like it, the only complaint is if you use the remote it's just on/off full speed while pushing the button (Let go and it stops.). Guess you need to use the phone app to get variable speeds (Which is one more reason why I hate the new power control system.). But now for some photos.
These are super cool! I didn't buy the motor and power pack yet. I kinda blew the train budget for the next couple months already, so and extra $100 would have been a bad idea!
Thanks for posting these shots!
@jhz563 posted:Imagine if they included optional instructions to build to the model for O gauge. You would instantly broaden your target audience by thousands of individuals that are proven to spend money on trains.
YES!
I did indeed buy one for myself, although I did not spring for the motor and battery pack kit, as that nearly doubles the price.
While it is a different gauge, I posed it on some gargraves rail for comparison pictures. Lego scales are a bit of a guessing game, but I would put this closer to 1:45. As far as details go, think of it as railking model. Not meant to be perfect but you certainly get the idea.
Overall the build was enjoyable although repetitive given the subject matter. My big issue with the model is the connection points are flimsy and show big gaps. There have already been several modification recommendations posted online from simple to complex. I do like it for the money.
Also, everyone should be aware the Brick model railroader is now selling kadee couplers molded right to lego compatible bricks. If gauge correction were to become widely accepted in the lego models, it would really open up a whole new world of interaction.
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