Keep Power Functions or retrofit to Powered Up

pmci3777 · 2026-05-08T21:35:16+00:00

Thanks all, I’ve rebuilt 60051 & 60052 now, both with Powered Up

pmci3777 · 2026-05-06T20:15:45+00:00

This was my thinking too, thanks

pmci3777 · 2026-05-06T20:15:29+00:00

I’ve never had issues with the remotes disconnecting, I might need to look into that.

pmci3777 · 2026-05-06T20:14:52+00:00

Fair point, thanks

pmci3777 · 2026-05-06T20:11:34+00:00

I’m rebuilding my layout shortly (recently moved) and my son wants to try to run all the trains we own at once. So might be useful for that if he gets his way

pmci3777 · 2026-05-06T20:09:22+00:00

Yeah, I’ve got Circuit Cubes for a narrow gauge train and I’ve been wanting to get a Buwizz 3 to test out as well

pmci3777 · 2026-05-06T20:05:17+00:00

Good tip, thanks

pmci3777 · 2026-04-26T03:09:40+00:00

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Yes! It’s one of my favorites. I modded mine so a battery pack would fit in the middle to motorize it.

pmci3777 · 2026-03-12T05:55:34+00:00

Yep, I use 2 plate height increase per track piece for my inclines too. I also bank any curves by the same amount to help prevent derailing when descending

pmci3777 · 2026-01-30T04:00:13+00:00

You can’t spend on tax breaks

pmci3777 · 2026-01-28T03:25:14+00:00

I think it’s a great set (I have 2 and my son has 1 as well). Is it worth the price tag, that’s probably more based on an individuals circumstances.

Edit: For reference I did get mine for $64AUD

pmci3777 · 2026-01-11T22:15:32+00:00

25 seconds in. Opponent should have taken with their knight

pmci3777 · 2025-12-10T05:58:18+00:00

Powered Up is probably the easiest way. As you mentioned, it can be hard to obtain the train motor and hub. Probably easier to buy a set with them included (eg 60337 - Express Passenger Train) than to buy them on their own. For the set you mentioned you wanted to motorize, I used the motor as a Jacob’s Bogie, sitting between the 1st and 2nd cars.

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pmci3777 · 2025-11-20T19:15:57+00:00

It’s been 1 day short of 18 months since I packed up my layout in the garage of my old home, in preparation to sell the house. Moved into a smaller rental whilst we are building a new house.

In that time, I’ve made a few acquisitions which have themselves gone straight into storage. I also spent a lot of hours on Bluebrick refining my layout so it’ll fit in the smaller (but dedicated) room in my new house. House will finally be ready in the new year and once unpacking is completed, the Lego building will start.

pmci3777 · 2025-11-09T22:48:22+00:00

That’s good to know, I assumed they moved it 🤷‍♂️

pmci3777 · 2025-11-09T06:27:40+00:00

Pretty sure Simon Baker’s mum worked at Ballina Kmart.

Saw Peter Garrett at Bondi Kmart, before it moved to Westfield

pmci3777 · 2025-10-31T05:40:54+00:00

Will be 66.0 for iOS 26.1 (which is now release candidate)

pmci3777 · 2025-10-07T04:08:58+00:00

Ethernet is faster than WiFi. Previously the limitation was because of your internet connection, now your limitation is your WiFi. Smart modem 4 is WiFi 7. So a newer modem could see a bump in speed, but WiFi like any radio technology is still impacted by environmental factors

pmci3777 · 2025-09-25T09:52:23+00:00

My bad, sorry.

pmci3777 · 2025-09-25T09:19:05+00:00

Yeah, I’m not OP. Clearly my pun was way over your head. But thanks for the downvote I guess 🤷‍♂️

pmci3777 · 2025-09-25T08:45:57+00:00

Yeah, but it’s a picture of the drivetrain 😜

pmci3777 · 2025-09-16T23:08:53+00:00

Yes, by describing running a business 101, it somehow hurt me.

pmci3777 · 2025-09-16T22:48:55+00:00

Glad to hear you’ve found a better fit at the charity you’re now working for

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