Image via WikipediaLego have been releasing train sets for decades and it is one of their most widely used non-franchise based lines. The initial train Lego released had ordinary wheels with no track. Which was way back in 1965 plus a year later they realised the buzz of toys trains in Lego format and released another train set, now with track along with a battery powered motor.
Subsequently Trains have been a standby for Lego plus a significant section of any Lego city. From 4.5V battery motors came the 12 volt powered electric trains in 1969, the season of the moon landing, and Lego haven't looked back since. In 1991 the introduced a 9 volt system which lasted until 2006 if the current remote device era arrived to effect.
From 2006 to 2009 Lego train releases were controlled using a wireless handheld controller which controls an auto in the engine. Using infrared communication and batteries in the engine the train was controlled around the track but the system lacked functions and power and proved unpopular with a lot of fans.
This season Lego are releasing their latest array of remote controlled trains, but this time around the handy remote control makes use of the successful Lego Power Functions (PF) way of automation. The first two trains to use this method are positioned 7938 Passenger Train and 7939 Cargo Train, furthering Lego's tradition of offering both cargo and express trains together.
Lego is also introducing flexible track, items of track that can be bent indifferent arcs with regards to the track layout requirements. A Place 7937 is also looking for release this coming year which will please many train fans in addition to a level crossing, sadly missing the past few years.
This years trains from Lego is going to be worth looking for and increasing any city Lego layout to transport minifigs in style.
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