Anyone motorised the Hobby Train (10183)

gold682

Intrigued by this train and the fact you can build so many different variations. Was wondering if anyone has motorised it with the RC stuff (ie. PF from say the 7938 or 7939 set)? I'm only looking at trains that can be RC'd, since I don't intend to go down the 4.5/9/12v route as i've only just started "collecting" and decided that unless they can take PF/RC then i'm not interested.

My current "gots" are:
7939 - Cargo set
7898 - Cargo set
10194 - Emerald Night

I'm looking at the 10183 hobby train due to it's flexibility, the Maersk (no explanation needed!) and if I come across one at a good price, the Santa Fe. I will also probably get the 7938 Passenger set, if only for the PF and track!

Cheers
Paul

50missioncap

Is the 2006 cargo train a PF train?

gold682

Yes, it has the older style remote controller but is essentially the same as the later sets regarding PF (i think, as I have not opened any of the other sets)!

gruetzmacherd

^^ No, 7898 is not a PF train, but rather an "RC" train. This is not a subtle marketing gimmick or labeling nuance, as the RC and PF trains share no electrical components in common.

There were only two such trains ever produced (7897 and 7898).

These trains use old-style power cables (http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemPic.asp?P=5306bc015) to connect the battery box (http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemPic.asp?P=2016c01) to the motor (http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemPic.asp?P=x1688c01).

The trains are controlled by a controller which is exclusive to these two sets (http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemPic.asp?P=2016b).

Hope this helps...

gold682

^^^^ Thanks for the above. So, can the "old" RC controller be replaced by the new RC controller (eg. the one from 7939). I assume so?