Fx Bricks S32 Track (8832) - Review

[@Britishbricks]

After this review, expect a big announcement in the following days... something to do with an 'Idea'

[@_LLevi_]

Is it something with lego ideas?

[@That07]

it is nice tracks and it is almost like Hornby models

[@petsox6977]

Some of your Lego MOCs is coming to Lego ideas. Right?

[@mattkim3321]

Everyone: Lego ideas? Me: layout

[@TritonBrickRailway]

Oh dear... what the hell Frankenstein idea is coming our way?

[@mattkim3321]

Just with that one box of track, it looks like you can cover some major distance. Great videos as always!

[@Britishbricks]

You certainly can, and it’s much cheaper than LEGO 9V track if you check the average price per piece (S16) on bricklink.

[@frostedbutts4340]

@@Britishbricks I don't think it's cheaper at all, but I want all my track to match and I'll never go back to Lego's crazy tight curves

[@PuuberZ]

Super excited for this. I just sold all my N Gauge and OO Gauge stuff to get back into LEGO trains.

[@Britishbricks]

Wow - big move, but I can honestly say I’m excited for you! Good luck mate :)

[@technoandrew]

Very promising! I’m looking forward to the R72s being available from Monday. And hopefully the R88s after that.

[@Britishbricks]

Me too! So excited 😄

[@lego_kitsune]

@@Britishbricks I just feel like Lego trains are best with 9v track ported motors because you don’t have to recharge the batteries and you can pack way more detailing on the loco itself

[@LordPhobos6502]

Do we know when the R88's are due to be released? I'm wondering if I wait to get a big batch order, or just grab the R72's while I can :)

[@technoandrew]

@@LordPhobos6502 In the original announcement video, I believe they said the R88s would be 2 weeks after the R72s. I'm planning to grab the R72 while I can.

[@jemima737]

Awesome review, can’t wait to see it on the new layout??

[@Britishbricks]

This will definitely go to the layout! Thanks Jemima!

[@LordPhobos6502]

OMFGS I am drooling!!! I'm waiting for some of the curves before ordering.

[@Britishbricks]

Good call! Dying to get some soon!

[@justforlaughso_0580]

I can’t wait got the switch track they are coming out sometime in the years and can’t wait to see any new builds

[@Britishbricks]

Me either, thanks!

[@lt.danhooper1635]

1:29 To be fair, LEGO didn't really explore RC track either. The only things we got were flex track (which almost no one likes) and a double crossover that they didn't make nearly enough of.

[@supersakthi1]

Love ur channel

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks so much!

[@hungerforlego8693]

So cool!

[@Britishbricks]

Too cool!

[@legogonegaming]

There’s are awesome. Might have to get some for myself.

[@Britishbricks]

If you love the hobby, these are for you! Try to get them before they sell out!

[@legogonegaming]

@@Britishbricks would love to tho I don’t know if it would be a good investment considering the price and the other projects I’m working on. I seem to want to do everything at one I’ve got a Star Wars MOC, a train, and a tank in production at the moment. They are detailed and color accurate.

[@supersakthi1]

Any other videos?

[@edwardmortimer2150]

This is amzing, I mean I still can't understand why lego ever would discontinue 9v, was a shame but great its back!

[@Britishbricks]

We're very lucky to have it back indeed!

[@BricksWorks]

bean counters .... it was the bean counters !!

[@Tom55data]

There is one advantage of the current Lego train system, the use of pulse modulation to change the train speed and it would be great if Fx in their future offering of motors etc supported this. This is different from the DCC protocol of control. Power - V^2 / R - which means that at max voltage we get max (peak) power, but at half voltage with get 1/4 power. The result is that at slow speed the motor generates little power and can easily stall, or slow on curves. With pulse modulation the voltage is constant, but the "duty cycle" is changed so if the duty cycle is 50% we get 50% power. The user experience of this is that slow speed use is held more reliably and stalling is less likely. Of course, the advanced DCC systems use a feedback to manage train power to mitigate the slowing down/stalling, but pulse modulation was a good choice by Lego group to give a very simple and effective train speed control. This speed control is way better than the old voltage regulated systems of Lego or even non-Lego model trains. I live in hope that Fx may be able to combine DCC control and pulse modulation to make their L-gauge system the very best train system available. Then Britisbricks gets hired by Lego and we call get glorious Lego train models and unlimited rollingstock.......... Oh, I just woke up....

[@Britishbricks]

Wow - that’s a lot of words 🤯 you make some very good points here, although I prefer the 9V system purely because it feels more like a model railway. Super easy to adapt to, and you never need... urgh... batteries! Cheers Tom!

[@Tom55data]

@@Britishbricks Just read the "idea" post by you, so just dreaming a bit more - the next Lego Idea's model is a train from you ------ :):):):) Sorry about all the words, I like to justify my comment when explaining technical detail.

[@FictionalADDON]

What is your favorite engine that you don’t have enough parts to build in a dark blue livery besides a j94

[@Britishbricks]

BR Class 35, ordering some parts now to build it!

[@Mason58654]

With this excellent support to LEGO®️ train hobbyists through track and 9V motors, next they should reintroduce the magnet couplings and buffers! That’ll make the 9V fans jump for joy!

[@turbo_brix]

Can you do a review on the switch track when they come out?

[@Britishbricks]

Will definitely do!

[@turbo_brix]

@@Britishbricks thanks!

[@Dwurban64]

So beautiful....at long last a cost effective substitute for 9V track. This is huge for lego train modeling

[@Britishbricks]

Huge is an understatement ;) thanks mate!

[@supersakthi1]

U r a pro

[@LordPhobos6502]

Are you by chance coming to the easter train show? If so, please bring some Fx track and we might chat? :)

[@Britishbricks]

I should be there on Friday and maybe Saturday!

[@supersakthi1]

Making any other videos?

[@Bengraziano]

The packaging is very impressive. Looks just as good or better than Lego

[@Britishbricks]

You’re so right! Thanks Benjamin!

[@jakeandfriends3554]

Did u consider the truck suggestion also what about building a 9f

[@Britishbricks]

Sorry Jake, what was the truck suggestion? 9F is on the list, but will have to wait until I finish the A4, Garratt, 4F, and a new project...

[@jakeandfriends3554]

Ok thx it's the harts hill iron ore (there's a Hornby wagon of it)

[@jakeandfriends3554]

Which garratt British (Lms), Australia or south African if it's the Lms is it white or black

[@renzojager2415]

I’m realy enthusiastic about this all... only thing I realy hope is that there wil come an other motor or lose wheels to pick up the power... the week size is that of a wagon/coache and I love to power up the loco itself... great product!

[@renzojager2415]

Week = wheel

[@Britishbricks]

They’ve planned for a 9 volt motor coming out in the future! Thanks :)

[@renzojager2415]

@@Britishbricks yeah I have seen the pro on KZbin. Do you think there wil come another way of getting power out the rails 🛤 this motor and it’s wheel size is to small for my tenders ( I like them one bbb size larger)

[@sethbricked]

Sorry I missed the video. This track looked like it was well worth the wait. It’ll look great on your layout. Side note. I’m going to upload my second video this weekend , what should it be? 1. Mallard. 2. BR class 122. 3. A piece of rolling stock. Many thanks, Seth

[@daziriftz]

Can you do the br 122 please cus there is no videos on that class yet

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks! Number 2 :)

[@sethbricked]

@@Britishbricks ok, will do

[@sethbricked]

@@daziriftz sure will

[@sethbricked]

@@Britishbricks the video is up, feel free to take a look ;)

[@Jan4apes]

I miss the days of 9v engines

[@Britishbricks]

I did too, at least we have the track again - plus new motors for the future.

[@csharp57]

@@Britishbricks Who is making new motors in the future? Lego?

[@LordPhobos6502]

@@csharp57 Fx bricks are planning to release a 9v motor later in the year, once they've released some more track.

[@csharp57]

@@LordPhobos6502 Thanks for that info!!! I'll be saving up for it starting NOW

[@d261_gaming8]

Me with a model train: "I don't need it I don't need it I don't need it I definitely don't need it"

[@pantografnozycowyzbyka7051]

Same bro

[@Britishbricks]

You need it! It’s the future of LEGO trains!

[@jajproductionsfruitcakefil8489]

This is amazing. My only annoyance about this is that I just bought a big bundle of RC track...

[@Britishbricks]

I’m currently trying to sell most of my RC track, to fund future purchases.

[@stationmasterkuma]

why havent you uploaded in so long? and if you can and have the time and parts/bricks, can you build a gwr king, specifically king edward II?

[@stationmasterkuma]

great video nontheless

[@box1444]

I need new connectors to the track from the control box. The wires on mine have all dry rotted.

[@Britishbricks]

Good news for you, I believe Fx Track are working on a new remote and track connectors! If you can't be bothered waiting, I'd replace the LEGO connectors - as I believe they are still compatible with the Fx remote.

[@hardy_tmr]

I can not wait for the r104, r120 curved tracks and the r104 switch 😂

[@Britishbricks]

Check their websites for regular updates on when certain track sizes will be available :)

[@hardy_tmr]

@@Britishbricks I do this every day 😂

[@lukesjunction2508]

I would love this Tempted to get a 9V motor and fit a hornby TTS class 20 sound decoder.... HMMM Love there big raidi points, love to get them... This looks like people aren't spending £12466321 on 9v track...

[@Britishbricks]

It’s honestly not that much compared to old, rusty LEGO track.

[@supersakthi1]

Making any of her videos

[@greenio2011]

On one of your videos, I said that I had just gotten the 40th anniversary steam engine and some tracks Well... I JUST GOT THE HOGWARTS EXPRESS

[@FloundFahrdienst]

"this is what every train fan has wanted since the end of 9v age" Believe me when I first heard about it, I was really excited! But then...I saw how much one pack of straight tracks is. 60 Euro? For 8? Thats the price for 20 old 9v straight tracks on ebay. I get less track for paying more? No fricking way Im buying these. Yes I know these are double the lenghs of one Lego track but that would still be 16 tracks for 60 euros My only hope is that they will go down in price in couple of months. Otherwise this is just ridicules

[@Britishbricks]

Let me stop you right there. While I appreciate the price of this track is high, you aren’t factoring in some important points. Using AUD let me point out that the average price of 9V straight track is $6.90 - 16 pieces of track will cost you around AUD$110. Converting FxTrack to AUD it works out to be AUD$113. That’s only $3 dollars more than USED track. Now eBay is a different story. You can get lucky, although coming from someone who lives in a place where 9V track is scarce, I often pay too much for what I’m getting. Bringing it back to bricklink, I’ve order lots of track, that are what I call ‘ blind orders’. Often times I don’t know what I’m getting. I’ve spent loads of cash on pieces that have rust, decay or are even broken. Add that on top of shipping costs and I find myself incredibly disappointed. So, clearly for me and I’m sure many others, that extra $3 of ‘insurance’ let’s me know that I’m getting the highest quality of product. Know does that sound “ridiculous” to you? - Britishbricks

[@FloundFahrdienst]

@@Britishbricks average price of 6.90?? What?? Here in germany on ebay the average price is 3. Last time I checked on bricklink its 3 up to 4 for one straight track. However its possible that the us or uk price is much higher like you said Edit: I just checked and this is page 3 on bricklink www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=2865&name=Train,%20Track%209V%20Straight&category=%5BTrain,%20Track%5D#T=S&O={%22pi%22:%223%22,%22iconly%22:0} You said you had bad experience with sellers like these? Thats why I always recomend sellers on ebay where you can see the condition. But like I said I dont know the price on ebay uk

[@Britishbricks]

@@FloundFahrdienst I’m going off the average price given on the parts guide. As I stated before 6.90 in AUD (the Australian dollar)! Not (euro?) 3 or 4... Now, eBay lots are great but like I said, rare for some like myself. This solution provides the majority of us with a high quality product, that from what I can tell performs much better compared to second-hand track. Though you may see this as overpriced from you position, I think it’s important we all support FxBrick. They are the ones providing us with new, exciting products: bigger turnouts, motors and larger curves...etc! Without our support, they can’t continue to grow as quickly as we’d like them too.

[@FloundFahrdienst]

@@Britishbricks Ohhh you are from australia! That explains ALOT. I didnt think that because your youtube name is "british" bricks. Forget what I said. The aussie market is WAY diffrent. I have a friend in Melbourne and he is a collector of all sorts. From what he told me years ago the prices there are "special" :D Should have tuned in one of your streams earlier, because after I immediately recognised your accent :D

[@Mr_Tea_Rexx]

just wish their were improved electric kits (engine - power module) really hard and expensive to find

[@Britishbricks]

There will be in due course.

[@Britishbricks]

Read their planner for whats to come in the future :)

[@Mr_Tea_Rexx]

@@Britishbricks =O

[@cremilar]

Typo at 3 minutes ;)

[@Britishbricks]

What** thanks mate, I don’t always get it right ;)

[@supersakthi1]

Making any other videos I mean

[@Britishbricks]

Sure am, just busy with other projects at the moment!

[@supersakthi1]

I typed accidentally

[@oliknow]

well. for me not affordable at all

[@Britishbricks]

Hmm, compared to 9volt track sold on either eBay and bricklink - this is a much cheaper alternative, which has a guarantee of being in excellent condition (unlike random blind orders on BL). I think it’s worth it, although I understand it may be too much for some.

[@FloundFahrdienst]

@@Britishbricks Much cheaper? No its not. I can buy 16 or even 20 straight 9v Lego tracks on ebay for under 60 euros. 16 being the same lengh as thses 8 fx Bricks tracks