subject: What To Know About The History Of Lego Trains For Hobbyists From The Brick Train Shop [print this page] The history of Lego Trains is long and there are many kids and adults that still enjoy them today. Over the course of the life of the toy, they have had several forms and each series finds a new fan.
The line started in 1966, and did not include a motor and was pushed along the blue tracks. Later of that year, they added a 4.5 batter to make the train move without any help. By 1969, they had electrified the rails with a 12 volt transformer, and for many years all three types were available to buy on shelves in the stores.
They changed the design in 1980 with gray rails and more realistic looking trans. They also made them longer and more elaborate. The transformer was the same size and they created more things for it to control and power.
The 9 volt system was introduced in the 90s, and they added metal strips to the rails to power the trains. Earlier versions were unable to use this track, and the new 90s versions were much simpler then before. The RC trains came out in 2006, and the rails lost the strip to cut costs and because all plastic. Even the propulsion system got a new look and became remote controlled.
The newest train in the line is the Power Function, and they were introduced in 2009. They use the same track as the RC models with the addition of flexibility to them. In order for these newer trains to work, the motor is sold separately.
There is a lot to learn about the history of Lego trains, and Brick Train Stop are the experts for this toy. They can help you find the perfect train set from any era and help you complete or create the train set of your dreams today for personal use or for any of the many conventions around the world.
