LEGO CITY Tram Modified & Motorised - set 60423 lengthened
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- After a few requests, I have now taken the time to make a parts list and Rebrickable instructions for this power car MOC, which you can find here:
rebrickable.co...
As soon as I saw the images of this set, I knew that I wanted to modify, motorise and lengthen it.
And I'm really pleased with the result !
You can see the video of me changing the 60337 Express Passenger Train set, from Green to Red here: • LEGO City Express Pass...
Brilliant design. This is the set Lego should have given us.
Yes, I know what you mean, but…
…if Lego had made the set like this, it would have cost a fortune, probably a lot more than buying the parts to do it yourself!!!
Thanks for commenting, I’m glad you liked
Lego maybe should have offered this centre car as a powered add-on option (maybe the additional coach too) , that would have kept the original set affordable and aimed at the market it's aimed at whilst also providing an option for those who want a powered version..... in fact, they could still do this if they wanted to.
@@ForburyLion that's very similar to how trains used to be back in the 80's. You could get the 7740 train set, and then add on separately sold sleeper and mail cars.
Or you could buy a push-along train, and then add a motor. Lego don't give trains the love that they used to !!!!
Of course he’s done this. If anyone could’ve done it, of course it’s Minifig Jez
I couldn't help it... it was calling out to me... "Jez. Please help me! I need to be motorised"
I was powerless (no pun intended) to resist!
Thx for the perfect motorizing. Soon I can build and modify him too ❤
GREAT! I'm glad you liked it I hope you have fin building your own one.
Totally looks like an official set! Love it!
Thnaks, that's really kind of you to say.. - I'm glad you liked it.
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After a few requests, I have now taken the time to make a parts list and Rebrickable instructions for this power car MOC, which you can find here:
Rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-191260/Minifig_Jez/power-car-for-downtown-tram
This was amazing! Someone here also lowered the passenger floors so that the wheelchair slides easily off the platform onto the train.
I didn't know that... but I am actually working on my own version of lowering the floor, as I don't like the big step UP inside the cars!
I guess great minds, think alike!
Looking good for a modified build!
Hi there, I’m glad you liked it. And thanks for commenting.
And the dogs slept on. Nice one Jez!
Yes, they cared SO little that trains were running around the place, that it actually hit one of them at one point, because he sat on the track! And when it happened he wasn't even startled, he just looked at it and then casually wandered off !!
Thanks for commenting, and glad you liked the vid.
Hehe I have done actually same as you, 5 part train. My engine car has a bit a different design at the sides, basically 2 x 4x4 studs filled with the black tiles you have as well. I have a glass at both ends of the Engine car.
My further modifications are, I have done all passenger cars low niveau floor as another one here in you tube already did.
So my whole train is wheelchair accessable, 4 platforms.
My both trains I have got Magnetic Standart connecters. As the gap is 1 stud longer, I have another modification added to visually influence the gap. The black tiles each corners wich need anyway changed from 1x 8 original to 1x 6 becomes an additional 1x 6 plate in red, so it seems its closer together, and the train looks quite cool with it as well.
Another modification I did was add additional roof supplements, like red current lines on black holders, with inputs for the cars aircon, further on the engine car with the Pantograph ( wich become another modification as well tomorrow when the parts arrived , build it bit bigger ) there are additional equipment for Main Current switch, Engine Fan Filter Inputs, Main Inputs of the Current line for the electric equipment an engine car had inside and finally on all cars black grip holders in black at each of the ends asymetric at left side.
Looks quite cool yet like a real train finally looks on the roof.
Another modificaion I want do ( just came today in my mind and I forgot to order parts is, each end car becomes a signal typhoon.
Or I will see if I have the parts in my stock...
I will see, as soon my train is finish I think I will post a video with the result of it. Still parts left yet, at least the 1x6 plates in red also take longer as I thought. But I think end next week should be here.
WOW! - You've modified it to the EXTREME!
It sounds great. If you ever upload a video of it, let me know.
Thanks so much for commenting.
@@MinifigJez yes sure...haha
Yay! I almost bought this one the other day. I love it. Thanks for showing your motorization process!!!!
You’re welcome. I hope you get the set eventually.
Really like this modification, great looking tram set. 👍
Thanks! - I'm glad you liked it.
Thanks for commenting.
The door scream for the door opening mechanism we seen on an other train set. And if we get the lights working it would look stunning in the dark . A platform extension would be great too 😂 otherwise a great modification
I'm thinking about making a second video with some extra MODs. The one thing that annoys me the most is the huge step up into the train from the door level!
Lights would be a great idea, but getting a cable from the centre car to teh ends might be too difficult.
As for the station, I have the larger City station from a few years ago, so that's what I will use in my Lego city, and this will just be used as an extension to that station.
Thanks so much for commenting.
Great idea. I’ve been wanting this set for a while and love what you did with it👍
Great! I'm glad you liked it. Do you think you will get the set yourself at some point?
I might get a Lego city table so if I do, I’m probably gonna get that train so I definitely do think that I’m gonna get the set at some point
@@CupidVRofficial That sounds cool - I hope you have fun building it if you end up getting it.
There's a complete parts list etc on Rebrickable if you ever decide to do this motorisation.
Thanks for commenting.
Thanks for showing another motorized version of this train. 🤗 I saw already one on another channel and I like both versions. I really like the design of this train and I think, I have to rebuild one for my brick-build Monorail 🤗
Greetings from Switzerland
Buttermaker
I saw other people’s motorised versions, but they all had the battery box on display through the tram windows, which I didn’t like.
Your monorail looks amazing. it must have taken a LOT of parts to build all your track!! I think this set would look great modified as a monorail.
Thats how the set should look(maybe less carts but the one with the engine is a must)
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
I wanted it symmetrical, so I guess the only way I could reduce the number of cars is to just have the two driving ends, with the power car in the middle. But as teh cars are SO short, it's actually still not as long as most of my regular Lego trains !!!
One word: awesome!
I just might buy two of these sets for myself to do the same thing 🤔
That would be cool, you could do a lot with two sets.
Wow! You have made this expertly and it seems like something Lego would make! This is why I have been subscribed to you for so long. Maybe next you could try extending the platform so the extending sections match up with the tram.
Great modification. Thank you! I would add the lights to the train.
I;m glad you liked it. Adding Lights is a great idea, but will need a big modification as the set doesn't come with any suitable place to put them, because of the way that the ends of the Tram are built. - It's something that I'll look into though.
@@MinifigJez You're absolutely right - the tram build the way, that front/ rear lights aren't the "native" and immediate modification as motorization. I mostly thought about interior lights , re-using variety of third party kits for previous passenger trains.
I didn’t know this was added. I really need it.
@@kylelopez629 do you mean the set, or my modification!!! ????
@@MinifigJezthe set
@@kylelopez629 GREAT ! - I hope you mange to get it.
This was a really cool modification. Love this tram set. Nicely done - Subbed to check out more soon. 👍
Thanks for the sub!
While you’re waiting for the next video there’s a whole playlist of my Lego City MODs that you can watch, if you want.
You can see it here:
ruclips.net/p/PL0A-CMNXDNYOBUnSw5eiG_Sh_3XM2SJ2a
it looks beautiful the way you modified it
Many thanks, that's really kind out you to say. I'm glad you liked it.
Great job!
Thanks! I’m glad you like it.
It looks Great!
Thanks. I;m glad you liked it.
I do love a good tram, although vintage trams are my favourite. Dunkandeggbricks made a lovely MOC, along with another one built by an LUKR member
I've definitely seen Dunk's tram, and I might have seen the other at a show if it's made by an LUKR member. They are a much more detailed sort of build, than a regular Lego City tram!
Hi! I like your version of this City Tram very much! First time I saw this Lego set I thought “very nice idea, but without a motor? That makes not sense for me!” So I planned to modify the Tram as soon as I buy the set. Your idea with the power car is awesome! For my Tram I will use your inspiration with the additional power car but I will modify the train to 8 weight.
I like the way you make your videos! Of course I subscribe to your channel and I’m looking forward for more great content but first of all I go and check your videos in the archives! 😊
Greetings from Germany
Karsten
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it. Let me know how you get on with your modification.
I have a lot of Lego city videos, with a modifications play list:
ruclips.net/p/PL0A-CMNXDNYOBUnSw5eiG_Sh_3XM2SJ2a
There are also playlists for building a UK style train:
ruclips.net/p/PL0A-CMNXDNYMWvF9XZEXo9Q8weAx-TB6Q
and a London Underground train AND station:
ruclips.net/p/PL0A-CMNXDNYO781TnHGg1c79zgBVDGbI1
I hope you enjoy watching them.
terrific modification!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it
Great job Jez, you have given me some good ideas for motorizing my set, but it's only just arrived so still in the box. I might just have to buy a second to get the pieces for the mod, it could work out cheaper than buying them all from Bricklink over here in NZ. Love the sleeping dogs in the video.
Yes, I’ve heard that parts can get expensive in NZ and OZ, so a 2nd set might be a better idea. Let me know how you get on.
The dogs are miniature sausage dogs, and were completely uninterested in the mammoth train layout going on !!!
Thanks for commenting.
Hi, looking realy good. Only the trainstation is to short now 😉
Yes, is this form, definitely MUCH too short! - But I will most likely use a completely MOC'd station when I eventually build my LEGO city, the coffee shop and parts of this will be incorporated into it, but the actual platforms will be completely bespoke. - Glad you liked the look of the train, and thanks for commenting.
That's really cool what You have done. Simple, but effective. What I really don't like about this tram are doors. I think that those don't match to vehicles. They are fine for structures, but LEGO put them to trains and buses as well. And I don't know why, because there arę doors masę specially for trains, 5 bricków high and used for decades. So You can use those or build sliding ones 😆
Yes, I'm not a big fan of using the new 6-wide door frames on trains. It means this tram and the last passenger train, both need a platform height MUCH lower than ever other Lego train that has ever been produced before !!! (not helpful to Lego City builders!!!!)
I LOVE the old 80's train doors, and it's great that they still put them in sets occasionally.
I've just planned a Hogwarts Express coach using the 80's train doors.
I thought they didn't look bad on the recent sightseeing bus, as they look similar to some bus doors I've seen.
Thanks for commenting.
looks like I now have to buy another one then dont it. Must be nice to know you have that 9volt cross track piece, in another five years you could sell it and retire...or maybe buy another house?
LOL! - I bought it 13 years ago for only a few pounds and.... it was still in its box !
I'll try and wait five years and hold out for the house, but I might just cash it in for a small Yacht before that.
Nicely done!
Many thanks!
@@MinifigJez You're welcome. I'd love to see that in my city. 🙂
Reminds me a bit of the British rail class 755 with the carriage without the windows or whatever its called
That's a good point! When I was building it, I also thought of the very old British Rail APT, which also had a central power car without windows.
Thanks for commenting.
@@MinifigJezok
in the 755 its called a diesel power-pack
@@AAA-pz3ec Thanks for teh info, I learn something new every day!
(It was definitely NOT called that on the APT as the train was Electric!)
Maybe for a future video you could motorise the hogwarts express (2018) and also add another carrage. Also really enjoyed the video keep up the great, amazing work!!❤❤
I've got a video in the pipeline of modifying the H.E. carriages. but I haven't done any work on motorising the engine - something I should look into.
But did you see my video on modifying Hogsmeade Station? : ruclips.net/video/scGBEKLQ0yw/видео.html
@@MinifigJez No I have not seen your video of modifying the station so, as I enjoyed watching your other train videos so much, I definitely watch that straight away!❤ Also do you recommend the 60337 Express passenger train?
@@Daniel-legobuilder I would recommend 60337 - But I didn't like the green colour. So I changed mine to Red.
You can see that video here: ruclips.net/video/qpeWAHSYHFo/видео.html
@@MinifigJez Yes, I have seen that video and I probably won't be switching the colour of mine of I do get it. I'm probably telling myself inside my head that I shouldn't modify it because I haven't actually modified a set before but I think that your channel has inspired me to think about trying modifying my sets!🙂❤
@@Daniel-legobuilder That's great to hear that it's inspired you to have a go yourself! I used to just buy and build sets, but just tweaking them slightly is GREAT fun. Never modify so much that you don't recognise the original set, but it's fun to just make a few changes, making parts larger or more enclosed. And after all, that's the whole point of Lego, You can start with one thing and change it into something completely different !
The tram kinda reminds me of the red train from all those years ago.
Yes, they both had brick built cabs instead of the big plastic moulded ones. They look very similar. Thanks for commenting
Great MOC’ing 👍🏻😊 But I didn’t like the technique used to make the sides of the Power-cart. But the design. Spot on ! 😙👌🏻
What didn’t you like about the technique used for sides of the power cars?
It’s the same technique that Lego use for many of their own trains?
I’d be interested to hear your views.
@@MinifigJez It just seems a little flimsy 🤔 But I love the overall build 😊
@@CastleBricks no, not flimsy at all. They’re very secure.
I’ve actually now taken out the 1x2 black supports at one end, as they hold in fine with just the 2x2 gray and white ones at the other end.
It’s actually a tried and tested method that Lego use to hold panels, to hide battery boxes, used in trains:
- 60337 Express Passenger Train
- 60197 Passenger Train
- 60198 Cargo Train
- 60098 Heavy-Haul Train
- 60052 Cargo Train
- 10219 Maersk Train
The earliest of which was 2011 !
Thanks for the chat, and commenting.
@@MinifigJez You are very welcome 😊👋🏻
very good
Thanks!
The grey coupling could better represent the metal, but also your mod matches the shorter bar you replaced so either way.
Good point about the grey being more like metal. I also just yesterday tried using 2L technic bars, instead of 3L ones, and it was a complete disaster, it's fine until it goes through a curve and then immediately has a curve in the other direction... the wheels lift off the track and teh whole thing derails!!! - So I'm still working on MODS for this set.
Thanks for commenting
Amazing vid where do I find the extra parts and instructions to do this upgrade to this lego city set please, well done jez
The best place to buy spare parts is Bricklink.com. I haven't made any instructions for the build, other than teh video itself, but I'm hoping to find time this week to make some and add them to Rebrickable.com
As I'm watching this the only thought I have is I need more space...
love it and i want it
I'm going to try and make some instructions for the power car this week, and put them on Rebrickable. If I do, I'll add a link to the description.
@@MinifigJez oh ok ill try get the set
@@mrdogj_excited Great - have fun building!
Great idea😊
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
@@MinifigJez u welcome!!😊👍
Your thumb ring looks identical to my wedding ring…
Cool, does yours have an inner and outer ring too, so that one spins around the other one?
@@MinifigJez No it doesn’t, I didn’t know that was a thing! I want that version now!
@@mb2000 They're generally known as "fidget rings" and you can get some with ratchets inside, so they 'click' as they turn. The raised bit in the middle of mine just spins either way on the fatter, inner ring. It used to have black inlay in the two grooves, but after 10 years, its all gone :(
Thank for the chat... but we didn't talk about Lego at all !!!!!!!! ;)
❤
Thanks!
Make a powerline for the pantograph
I’ve seen a few people make power lines for Lego trains, but it needs a lot of pieces to make it look good. Maybe when I build my Lego city I’ll give it a go.
I'd have tried to put the drive into the front or rear section of the tram tbh.
@@PYROWORKSTV yeah, that would be possible, but…
like I said in the video, then you would see the battery box through the windows, which I thought would look pretty ugly.
So that’s why I put it in a separate car.
@@MinifigJez which is totally reasonable!
But still x)
Maybe you could try using a third party battery box and motors.
Die hard Lego fans started to use these too, because of the great form factor.
@@PYROWORKSTV Yes, I especially like the "Circuit Cubes" which are SO tiny.
Lego should do more steam trains.
Yes, that would be great, I'd love them to make more
These are ALL the ones we've had in the last 15 years:
Orient Express in 2023
Hogwarts Express in 2023, 2018 and 2010
Disney Train in 2019
Winter Holiday Train in 2016
Lone Ranger train in 2013
Toy Story train in 2010
and then of course the famous Emerald Night in 2009
So a lot of "fun" or fictional trains, but apart from the Emerald Night and Orient Express, no other true-to-life steam trains.
Thanaks for commenting.
Maybe you should add something like a gangway
This is beautiful!
Have you tried to reduce the length of the coupler link even more? Changing the coupler design a little bit to remove another stud of length.
Ooooh, that’s a good challenge!
I’ll have to look into that and see what I could use.
I’ve already changed the 4L technic lift arms for 3L, so it MIGHT be as simple as changing the 3L for 2L!
2L will work but you will have the 3x2 modified plates with the hole touching each other and may cause derailments.
Could be worth trying with modified plates 3183 and 3184 couplers.
@@jossdeiboss GREAT IDEA!
Also, I love those parts... I had loads of them as a kid in the 80's, including the blue car trailer with the tow ball on the end which attached to 3183 - so thanks for the trip down memory lane!
I've only got 2 studs width where the 3x2 plates are, so I think I'll try: 15456 and 63082, which have 2x2 plates on them instead of 1x4 plates.
(They are also VERY prolific in Black, so cheap to get hold of!)
Thanks SO much for the suggestion.
Glad you like the idea!
I wasn't sure myself about the 1x4 plate but I didn't remember there was a 2x2 plate as well. I agree that that one would work the best. Not sure about the switches but it's worth a try!
If you try this MOD and is succesfull, I'd love to see the result!
@@jossdeiboss I’ve already added the parts to a BrickLink shopping cart… when I eventually buy them I’ll try and remember to let you know the results!
LEGO thought they could fool buyers with a budget train with no blue tooth motor, extended track and ramp crossing(pedestrian/vehicle), and no crossing gates. They do call it a Downtown Streetcar, at 90 bucks no but if it was 75 then a much better price value for what you get. Good but simple modding on making it a remote controlled train. Instead of this, I wish LEGO would bring back the automatic stop and go Tram, but a bit more modernized.
I don't think Lego were trying to fool anyone, they just decided to make a train without a motor and lots of track.
If you look at Lego trains from the 80's you could buy motorised sets, push along sets (like this one) and ones without track (like this one)
I would be VERY annoyed if Lego made this set INSTEAD of the motorised sets that we get, but you can still buy them. This set is for children who don't want all that, and just want a push along train.
What set is the "automatic stop and go tram" which you mentioned?
Thanks for commenting.
Very cool!!
can you make the driving cabs that you can couple two trains? ßäöü
Not easily, the front of them are SNOT built, so there's no place to add the connector plates.
It could be done, but it wouldn't be a simple MOD, I think you'd have to re-design the complete front. I like to make my MODs simple so as many people as possible can try them out.
Cool built! But it´s too long for the platform now.
That's OK, I won't be using the platform from this set in my Lego City, I've got many other stations I can use instead.
So it's basicly the Monorail Air-Port shuttel 2.0
Yes, just a lot bigger, and much cheaper to buy track for it !!!!!
Awesome job! But where did you get the train cross intersection? Did you make it? I SO need one! Keep up the great work!
I just saw a different angle. I think it was part of the 9v set. Right?
@@mcgigglepantscreations730 Yes, Its a very old 9v version. - You can just about see the colour difference in some of the shots.
I bought one for a few pounds, about 10 years ago, still in it's box!!! - Unfortunately they cost and absolute fortune these days. :(
@@MinifigJez thanks for the quick reply and information!
Another brilliant build!
@@mcgigglepantscreations730 No problem! My channel is still small enough that I can personally reply to every comment I get.
If you REALLY want one, depending on what country you are in, there are 59 for sale on Bricklink at the moment.
They fit together with the modern plastic track perfectly, you just have the added metal rails, which don't look too bad, next to the plastic ones.:
59 currently on Bricklink:
www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=32087
If you want the set, with the box, it looks like there are 34 for sale:
www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=4519
SOME of the listings (11) say they are in the new Blue/Grey colour, that is the same as the plastic track, but most are in the Old (V Grey colour.
I hope you manage to get one at a good price!
Great mods. I don't like the interiors.. I would change the 4x2 red bricks to 4x1 remove the seats and make a bench on one side and standing room on the other.
I really like the idea of making the passenger area wider, with seating on one side
The only trouble is that if you swap the 2x4's for 1x4's, they will only be attached by one stud, the other three are floating above the wheels. (with a 2x4, the other studs are holding it in place)
Lego don't make 1x5 bricks (which could span the gap over the wheels) but I suppose the 1x4's would be held in place by the window and tiles above, but it would be quite fragile.
I'd also need to scrap the chairs that come with the set, and make a brick-built bench seat, as the Lego chairs can't sit in front of a brick, I'd need to leave a gap between the wall and the chairs, so they'd end up in the middle of the train car, not leaving any space for the standing area!!!
BUT... the idea is good, and I think I might do a second video modifying the interior of teh train, so I;m going to add all your suggestions to my list of things to do!!!
Thanks foo much for commenting and I;m glad you liked the video.
it looks awesome! Why not use the 9v system?
Mainly because I only have one 9v motor (which is inside my Metroliner set) and I only have a small oval of 9v track, and it costs an absolute fortune to buy more on Bricklink!!!!!
It would be even easier to do this MOD with 9V and you could even keep it as a passenger car too!
If FX Bricks EVER release their 3rd party 9v motor, which they talked about ages ago, then I will DEFINITELY convert everything to 9V.
Do you have a lot of 9V stuff yourself?
Thanks for commenting.
@@MinifigJez Yeah sure, 9v tracks are VERY expensive! Without the battery box, it will be nicer at looking! No I didn't have a lot of 9V but I will purchase 9v tracks and motor to motorise the tram (and to upload a video about this set :) )
Greetings from France 😃
@@phoenixbriicks I will watch your channel for your video about the tram.
@@MinifigJez oh! Thanks a lot! :)
@@phoenixbriicks You're welcome
Why ???
@@scooterfrank128 because it didn’t come with a motor, and most Lego train fans like Lego trains to be remote controlled. (I think the number of views confirms this)
Oh no, Lego put so much effort to make the set as ugly..ah I meancolorful as possible and you replace it with unrealistich colors (like black). That is not rue modern Lego. Only a set with arure, medium pink and reddish blue light gray is able to bring joy. And don't you you dare to play with it. Trains ar not supposed to be played with!
;-)
Lets just wait and see what colour it is, if they make a Lego Friends Tram !?!?!?!?!
Omg Ur nails much Dirty 😢
I think "much" might be a little bit of an exaggeration. One or two might be SLIGHTLY grubby, but just before filming, I was cutting down some hedges in my garden and painting our log cabin, so I think I have an excuse!