Yes. The P40 switch does not route power between the straight and diverging routes. All routes are live at all times. There are two reasons for this: 1. most model train switches are configured this way and it simplifies the overall wiring of your layout. 2. It simplifies the electrical contact design inside the switch and makes it more reliable.
So excited for this. I’d like to pick up at least 4 pairs at launch. I hope they don’t sell out immediately. Have you determined a price for a left and right pair yet?
You are doing a great job and I am planning to do an order of different curve radii, straight lengths and certainly of these P40 switches, because I am building several French TGV and they need high speed tracks and more 9v motors :-) But I have some questions: 1.) Will it be possible to remote control the P40 switches, too? (Actually if you are going to offer such remote controls for people who do not have the time and energy to construct remote controls themselves). 2.) Regarding the geometry: the P40 switch comprises a 40 length straight and an R104 curve, but with 22.62 rather than 22.5 degree angle. For building a parallel siding track, you propose using S8 straights and R64P curves, but wouldn't it be more logic to offer a special curve similar to the R104 for parallel sidings instead? 3.) How is it possible to realize a 90 degree curve switching off a track? If I add six R104 with 11.25 degree angle each (altogether 67.5 degree angle) to the 22.62 degree of the P40 switch, this totals up to 90.12 degree, which is 0.12 degree too much for a right angle of 90 degree. Two special R104 curves with 11.19 degree (rather than 11.25 degree) would solve this problem. Or is it possible to emulate this using the S8 and R64P? Or ist the error so small that it is for practical purposes negligible?
This video was released on Feb 11, 2022, more than one year ago. "We're aiming to make the P40 switch available for summer 2022" is totally obsolete. Summer 2023? There has been no update to these things for one year now. Also, my questions from one year ago (regarding the geometry and remote control of the P40 switch) have not been answered.
I am also annoyed by the delays. The updates on their blog are always promises like "soon" or "stay tuned." I start to be worried that they run out of money at some point. They tried to reinvent motors, transformers, and switches. They even teased an axle that can pick up electricity from the tracks for lightning inside a passenger car. None of this has come to fruition. I can understand that Covid19 hit and supply chains broke down. I know that not everything that can be produced in foreign countries is up to standard and that you must gain some experience there. But the longer I cannot buy the products they invest in, the higher the risk they run out of money. It would be unfortunate if that happened and I would be really sad.
@@ulrichschneider350 Now they suddenly announced the release of P40 switch, R64 curve and S 1.6 and S 3.2 for August, but they don't even announce it here on their RUclips channel; very disappointing. Besides, they never say anything about remote controlling their switches. A pair of switches seems to be quite expensive. For this price, I would expect remote control, or at least the option of upgrading to remote control, as in the 1980s, where a pair of manual switches (7856) was as cheap as 41,70 DM (about 20 Euros or 20 dollars, of course not inflation-corrected, but anyway). Even with remote controls, a pair of switches costed about 120 to 140 DM (60 to 70 Euros or USD). Today I saw a whopping price of 169 Euros for a pair of manual R 104 switches. And I have still no notion how to remote control them. If I build a large high speed track with wide curves, most of the switches will certainly be out of reach of my hands, so I urgently need remote control for my switches.
Any updates about the timetable? Has mass production of the switches started already? And when will they be available? I assume current economic and logistic challenges hit you guys @fxbricks hard. Keep strong!
Your tracks are amazing !!!! It's just a pity that there is nothing that could drive them :(. There are no 9v motors on the market, PLEASE MAKE 9V MOTORS AT A GOOD PRICE !!!!!!
Z.B. bei www.jb-spielwaren.de/fx-bricks/ oder www.velis-spielwaren.ch/de/fx%20track%20schienen/FX8872. Oder bei grösseren Bestellungen direkt bei FX Bricks, die Versandkosten sind allerdings nicht ohne. Leider sind die Schienen so beliebt, dass es immer wieder zu Engpässen kommt.
@@frank-afu3713 "Fx Bricks 8832 gerade Schiene S32 für die 9V Eisenbahn Sofort lieferbar. Lieferzeit aktuell 2-3 Werktage.". Wie gesagt, alles was bereits verfügbar ist, gibt es bei JB. Was es nicht bei JB gibt, ist schon angekündigt aber noch nicht ausgeliefert. Was JB noch nicht im Sortiment hat aber schon bei fxBricks in Videos gezeigt wird, ist noch im Prototypenstadium und nirgendwo auf der Welt käuflich zu erwerben.
Great update guys! Already looking incredibly promising, I need to start saving up for a big order!
Omg I have wanted these for 30 years...
Love to see metal train tracks return to the brick world :-)
What we realy need is an affordable 9v motor alternative to the very expensive original (used) Lego 9v Motor.
Please Fx Bricks, make it real. 🙏
We're working on it!
@@FxBricks pref also in red (for the old school 12v trains :))
@@FxBricks Any date available, more or less?
Would love a 6 wheeled version to.
@@exveefan Yes! Like the old 12v Lego-Motors. 👍
Exciting times ahead! Massive congratulations on reviving the 9V LEGO Train era. Now.. one can only hope for a 9V narrow gauge bogies and tracks. ;D
They hype is real, can't wait the preorders to open!!!
0:46 - Does this mean to have a siding, we need to somehow make an isolation section of track?
Yes. The P40 switch does not route power between the straight and diverging routes. All routes are live at all times. There are two reasons for this: 1. most model train switches are configured this way and it simplifies the overall wiring of your layout. 2. It simplifies the electrical contact design inside the switch and makes it more reliable.
@@FxBricks will isolation track sections will be available then?
@@exveefan A simple sawcut through the metal only puts the isolation where ever you need it. Also works for reversing loops.
So excited for this. I’d like to pick up at least 4 pairs at launch. I hope they don’t sell out immediately. Have you determined a price for a left and right pair yet?
You are doing a great job and I am planning to do an order of different curve radii, straight lengths and certainly of these P40 switches, because I am building several French TGV and they need high speed tracks and more 9v motors :-) But I have some questions:
1.) Will it be possible to remote control the P40 switches, too? (Actually if you are going to offer such remote controls for people who do not have the time and energy to construct remote controls themselves).
2.) Regarding the geometry: the P40 switch comprises a 40 length straight and an R104 curve, but with 22.62 rather than 22.5 degree angle. For building a parallel siding track, you propose using S8 straights and R64P curves, but wouldn't it be more logic to offer a special curve similar to the R104 for parallel sidings instead?
3.) How is it possible to realize a 90 degree curve switching off a track? If I add six R104 with 11.25 degree angle each (altogether 67.5 degree angle) to the 22.62 degree of the P40 switch, this totals up to 90.12 degree, which is 0.12 degree too much for a right angle of 90 degree. Two special R104 curves with 11.19 degree (rather than 11.25 degree) would solve this problem. Or is it possible to emulate this using the S8 and R64P? Or ist the error so small that it is for practical purposes negligible?
Hello,
do you know when the switches and trainmotors will be available in germany?
My Crocodile Engine will go great on this masterpiece!
Do you have plans for selling motors to electrify the switches? If not, what will fit in that switch hole? Axle, technic pin etc?
What about the bogi? Are you coming up with a new 9 volt motor?
That would be great a new 9 volt motor!
We're working on the motor bogie and we hope to release it as soon as we can!
@@FxBricks Do you sell in the USA?
@@MoneyMarcMes do you sell in Canada?
This video was released on Feb 11, 2022, more than one year ago. "We're aiming to make the P40 switch available for summer 2022" is totally obsolete. Summer 2023? There has been no update to these things for one year now. Also, my questions from one year ago (regarding the geometry and remote control of the P40 switch) have not been answered.
I am also annoyed by the delays. The updates on their blog are always promises like "soon" or "stay tuned." I start to be worried that they run out of money at some point. They tried to reinvent motors, transformers, and switches. They even teased an axle that can pick up electricity from the tracks for lightning inside a passenger car. None of this has come to fruition.
I can understand that Covid19 hit and supply chains broke down. I know that not everything that can be produced in foreign countries is up to standard and that you must gain some experience there. But the longer I cannot buy the products they invest in, the higher the risk they run out of money. It would be unfortunate if that happened and I would be really sad.
@@ulrichschneider350 Now they suddenly announced the release of P40 switch, R64 curve and S 1.6 and S 3.2 for August, but they don't even announce it here on their RUclips channel; very disappointing. Besides, they never say anything about remote controlling their switches. A pair of switches seems to be quite expensive. For this price, I would expect remote control, or at least the option of upgrading to remote control, as in the 1980s, where a pair of manual switches (7856) was as cheap as 41,70 DM (about 20 Euros or 20 dollars, of course not inflation-corrected, but anyway). Even with remote controls, a pair of switches costed about 120 to 140 DM (60 to 70 Euros or USD). Today I saw a whopping price of 169 Euros for a pair of manual R 104 switches. And I have still no notion how to remote control them. If I build a large high speed track with wide curves, most of the switches will certainly be out of reach of my hands, so I urgently need remote control for my switches.
Any updates about the timetable? Has mass production of the switches started already? And when will they be available? I assume current economic and logistic challenges hit you guys @fxbricks hard. Keep strong!
You should make a track section with an adapter to connect to other brand name model train transformers (Bachmann, Kato, Atheran, etc)
WOW! Amazing product, design and logo! But why no sound?
is there an option to not have the spring position locker bit on the tie-bar for smooth switch operation by servomotor ?
Your tracks are amazing !!!! It's just a pity that there is nothing that could drive them :(. There are no 9v motors on the market, PLEASE MAKE 9V MOTORS AT A GOOD PRICE !!!!!!
When the motors are comming?
Can't it be controlled electrically
Will your power supply be a full range rheostat rather than the 6 step LEGO unit?
Just answered my own question by watching your other videos. Looks even better than the MRC 2500 that I have been using.
Are those track bases injection molded or 3D printed?
They are injection molded
@@FxBricks That is so nice! Thanks!
Ab wann kann man die Gleise in Deutschkand kaufen und wo ?
Z.B. bei www.jb-spielwaren.de/fx-bricks/ oder www.velis-spielwaren.ch/de/fx%20track%20schienen/FX8872. Oder bei grösseren Bestellungen direkt bei FX Bricks, die Versandkosten sind allerdings nicht ohne.
Leider sind die Schienen so beliebt, dass es immer wieder zu Engpässen kommt.
Ok . Danke für die schnelle impfo
Wiedermal tolle sachen für die 9V Lego Eisenbahn , aberrrr nicht lieferbar in Deutschland , also Schade....................
They have a German reseller especially for Europe customers, "JB Spielwaren"?
Das hier ist ein Preview. Alles was schon im Handel ist, gibt es hier zu kaufen: www.jb-spielwaren.de/fx-bricks/
@@DerAlex86 Danke für den Hinweis ,aber es ist nichts lieferbar
@@sgthulk9 @Der Alex Danke für den Hinweis ,aber es ist nichts lieferbar
@@frank-afu3713 "Fx Bricks 8832 gerade Schiene S32 für die 9V Eisenbahn Sofort lieferbar. Lieferzeit aktuell 2-3 Werktage.". Wie gesagt, alles was bereits verfügbar ist, gibt es bei JB. Was es nicht bei JB gibt, ist schon angekündigt aber noch nicht ausgeliefert. Was JB noch nicht im Sortiment hat aber schon bei fxBricks in Videos gezeigt wird, ist noch im Prototypenstadium und nirgendwo auf der Welt käuflich zu erwerben.