Unfortunately, this is not a particularly simple task with this model as the locomotive is nowhere near large enough to house a battery box. All the instructions are clear and simple to follow, as long as you actually pay attention to the part box to make sure you do everything you're supposed to on each step. I just think everyone has a vendetta against this studio because of terrible films like Prince of Persia and Pirates 4.

If I wanted to motorize the train, I'd probably make a bigger jail car and put the motor and battery and everything in it. LEGO®is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site.I hope y'all enjoyed this little tutorial and who knows there may even be money to be made adding power to sets like this and flipping them, if anyone tries that let me know how it goes. I'm not a train builder by any means, and have no clue about how all that needs to be rigged up to run. There are a few trans-blue parts inside the tank to be the water, and the whole thing is ready to topple. I'm usually not too keen on trains but this one feels like a complete playset and has a very Wide West feel to it.

Purchasing from the above links may result in a commission being paid to Rebrickable, but at no extra cost to you. The set has a piece count of 699 pieces, making it a great project for beginner and intermediate builders. The base has a lever and some of the new 1x2 plate with pinholes, and they're all nicely reinforced with the tan curved bricks.Most on this site would agree that this line, with a couple exceptions, is not among the best of choices to place your investment dollars. I enjoyed building this set, thanks in part to the fact that this is a train, and I always enjoy building LEGO trains. There is room inside the car to add it and the wire can run through the existing hole where the lever is. Great collection of movie inspired lego mini figures with an authentic replica steam train set provides the backdrop to lots of imaginative interactive play.