LEGO City 7938: Passenger Train

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There were a number of questions about LEGO releasing adapters to make some of the LEGO Power Function components compatible with the LEGO Powered Up system. The LEGO Powered Up team had no plans to release adapters, however due to much concern and criticism from the community about this, they may reconsider. (Note: the two power control wires of the old 9V system, LEGO Power Functions, and LEGO Powered Up have the same function across the three platforms.) With this set you’ll get three wagons. This red cargo train includes four minifigures included in the 831 pieces. The train has a remote control and needs nine AAA batteries to run. This is a great train set for kids and adults that like to build separate things and add them to train sets. If you have several sets, animals, or accessories, they would work well with this set. The train is fun and nice for kids to show off to friends. The age range on this Lego City train set is six to 12. There were also questions about the compatibility of the LEGO Powered Up components in different systems, like LEGO BOOST, LEGO WeDo, LEGO City Trains, etc. Some of the questions were as follows: Can we use the LEGO Powered Up remote with the LEGO WeDo hub? Can we use the LEGO Powered Up remote with the LEGO BOOST hub? Can we use LEGO Boost / LEGO WeDo sensors with the LEGO Powered Up hub? Can we use the LEGO BOOST / LEGO WeDo / LEGO Powered Up app to control any of the other platforms? The LEGO Powered Up team responded that the aim of the new platform is that all the wired and wireless components will eventually work together. However, some of these connections are not implemented yet and will come through firmware and app updates. Please note that the LEGO Powered Up system does not work with LEGO Mindstorms, and there was no mention of making them compatible in the future. All aboard the LEGO City Express Passenger Train (60337) set, featuring a remote control train toy for kids 7+ years old. The remote-controlled bullet engine with working, dimmable headlights and LEGO Powered Up technology is sure to impress any child or train fanatic.

Questions about the limitations of the remote control versus the app were also asked. For the LEGO City trains, the app can provide sound-effects for the trains – something that the remote cannot do. The LEGO Powered Up team responded that although this function is not fully developed yet, the remote can connect to a smart device via Bluetooth, and you will be able to give different functions to the buttons via the app. Whether you are an avid builder or you want to buy a gift for a grandchild, Legos are perfect for hours of entertainment. These train sets are popular for being something that the builder can play with afterward for many hours of fun. Rough Terrain Crane measures over 39” (100cm) high, 25” (66cm) long and 10” (26cm) wide in working position, and over 10” (27cm) high, 29” (76cm) long and 7” (20cm) wide in driving position. Kids are starting on Lego train sets younger and younger. It is a perfect toy if you want your child immersed in STEM activities at an early age. The Lego Duplo cargo train is for smaller children and has 105 pieces. They can enjoy a boat, cranes, cargo wagons and three Duplo figures. This set is great for children who watch parents or older siblings build with Lego. They will feel like they finally have a set that is perfect for their skill level.What do you think? How do you like the new LEGO Powered Up platform? Do you have any questions or concerns about it? Did you try out any of the sets that use the new system? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below! 😉 With the LEGO City Express Passenger Train, kids can board the restaurant car for a drink and a croissant during the journey. They can also hop on the passenger coach where there’s room for their baggage and bike. Once aboard this LEGO train, they can take a seat at their preferred table and enjoy the ride! Hook up the included LEGO® Technic building sections and put your LEGO crane operator skills to the test!

If you are interested in the new system, I encourage you to read the full discussion at this LEGO Ambassador Network blog post and comment section. And, if you are curious to try out the new LEGO Powered Up platform yourself, the #60197 LEGO City Passenger Train, #60198 LEGO City Cargo Train, and #76112 LEGO Super Heroes App-Controlled Batmobile are available at the Online LEGO Shop. In response to questions about renaming LEGO Power Functions to LEGO Powered Up, the LEGO Powered Up team confirmed that although initially they used LEGO Power Functions 2.0 as the name of the new LEGO electronic building platform, they now refer to it as LEGO Powered Up. With the launch of the new LEGO Power Functions 2.0 (now referred to as LEGO Powered Up) system in the #60197 LEGO City Passenger Train, #60198 LEGO City Cargo Train, and #76112 LEGO Super Heroes App-Controlled Batmobile, a lot of questions and concerns surfaced from the LEGO fan community. Ambassadors of the various recognized LEGO fan groups were asked to gather and submit questions from their members, so the LEGO Powered Up team can answer them. Below, I have included a summary of some of the topics that was discussed, and you can read the full discussion in this LEGO Ambassador Network blog post and comment section. 🙂 The LEGO Powered Up platform was designed to replace LEGO Power Functions completely, and also reach into other product lines that used different electronic systems. Current products using elements from the LEGO Powered Up platform are as follows: LEGO WeDo 2.0, LEGO BOOST, LEGO City trains, LEGO DUPLO trains, and the LEGO Super Heroes App-Controlled Batmobile. All new electronics sets from now on will use the LEGO Powered Up platform, including LEGO System sets, LEGO Technic sets, LEGO DUPLO sets, and LEGO Education sets. While some of the components of the new platform look very similar to LEGO Power Functions (i.e. battery box, motors, etc.), there are some significant differences that make the two systems incompatible; the wired connections have different connectors, and the wireless connection uses Bluetooth instead of Infrared. (This wireless connection is used both between the physical LEGO Powered Up elements, and for connecting to mobile smart devices.)Manual functions include 4-wheel steering, 4-wheel drive, detailed V8 engine with moving pistons and fan, adjustable wing mirrors and an opening cab door. This is a smaller Lego train set for people who are just starting out with bigger Lego builds. There are 610 pieces in this set. The Lego City High-Speed Passenger Train has a remote control that has seven speeds. Removing the roofs will allow builders to see inside and be more imaginative. This set comes with three minifigures. A train conductor, a cyclist, and a traveler are the minifigures included with this set. There is also a train station platform with seats and a train crossing section. This is an easy build for a young child who has assistance with the instructions. In response to questions about the electrical characteristics of the system, like maximum current at the outputs, minimum and maximum voltage at the outputs, torque of the various motors, and how these compare to LEGO Power Functions 1.0 components, the LEGO Powered Up team stated that these will be shared later this year.