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Why is my Lego remote train not working?
Connect the battery box directly to the train motor, bypassing the IR receiver. Does the train work now? If so, the problem is either the remote or the receier. If not, the problem is either the battery box or the motor. If the problem is with the controller / IR receiver:
How to use a LEGO Power Functions remote control?
Take command of your LEGO® models with this remote control. Add a LEGO Power Functions IR Receiver, battery box and motors (sold separately) to your LEGO creations, and then use this handy remote control to control the speed! Features a 4-channel, 7-speed, infrared remote control! Use the jog wheels to control your motor speed!
How to motorize a Lego winter train set?
Lego made a beautiful winter train set. It looks good and gives the feeling of the holidays. If you want to motorize it with Power Functions and want to add more rail cars. You should place the motor under the tender and not under the engine (watch photo below). The motor slips over when the motor is placed under the engine.
What kind of cable does a Lego train use?
It’s a bit more complicated/expensive to get proper variable speed control, but if you just want a constant speed that is slower than the default PF full speed, this is the simplest method I can think of. LEGO train motors get powered using a 9V cable.
How big are the switches on a Lego train?
Switches are of course, wider, but the dimensions of the individual routes are still 8 studs wide. This photograph shows the whole range of official LEGO® train track parts. On the far left is a standard curve, and on the far right is a standard straight.
What does track geometry mean in Lego trains?
In the first installment of this series, I mentioned a couple of times that the track geometry of LEGO® Trains is unique from most other model trains, and sometimes very limiting. Let’s delve further into what the phrase “track geometry” means.
Is there a way to turn a Lego train around?
So far, the only method we’ve seen for turning a train around is the reversing loop. Novice train enthusiasts may be familiar with the turntable, but these are difficult to build in LEGO®, and are usually just for the locomotive; not practical for turning an entire train.