V-Express Steam Train with Tender

I like it very much, but i have one question. Is the set compatible with "rails", wich is compatible with "steam locomotive with tender"

Most ugears models are nothing short of amazing, I had some issues with this one though. The part that bends around the front is really thin and fragile. I got cracks here and there, though I managed to fix them with super glue I don't see why it couldn't use the standard thickness, I know from other models that they bend that much without problems.

Also, rubber bands dry out. But I have yet to come across a model where they have taken changing them into account in the design, the kit came with a big load of extra rubber bands, but opening it up and changing them isn't really feasible.

That said, it works and I love ugears models! Running out of places to keep them. I kind of want to give this away or sell it, it takes up a lot of space. But who wants a finished model kit?

The engineering on this kit is mind blowing , spent many happy hours ( some a little frustrating ) on this build , so much so , I immediately went on line to see if there was any more and was amazed by the range , like a kid in a sweetshop , I think I`ll go for the steam engine and beer barrel trailer .

overall I love your models but not this one, The operation of the drive gearing assembly turned out to be very hit and miss. The problem lay with 1st assy on page 11. The actuating arm that activates the drive gears via the gear lever was inconsistent in operation, sometimes it engaged properly but other times not. I tried various tensioning on the elastic bands but again not consistent results. Once I thought I got cosistency (more by luck than judgement) I continued to finish the assembly. First trial after tensioning the gear lever would move neither forward or reverse. I dismantled all the work done, double checked all assemblies and fit, re assembled and tried again, same problem again. I now have a very dissapointing static model, looks good, but that was not the object of the build. I genuinely feel the design of gear engagement leaves a lot to be desired. Sorry, but that's how it was for me, very dissapointed to say the least.

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Nimm dir Zeit beim Zusammenbauen dann funktioniert alles. Ich bin begeistert von der Detailverliebtheit - einfach grandios

Although it is really cool and building it up to the part where the rods connecting the engine power wheels was fun, the rods holding the main drive wheel to the other drive wheels of the locomotive are too flimsy to provide the proper force to turn the wheels. They should be made of metal (intact I will be reordering the sodden parts, but in the meantime try and construct metal ones myself) pretty disappointing as I got this for a gift and spend close to a year just getting the engine completed.

I got the model from my colleagues for Christmas and am thrilled. The assembly went largely without problems, although some parts already sit very tight and if then a small material defect comes in addition (wood is a natural product!) ... crack! With a little fast drying white glue no problem to repair. The gears and axles are amazingly smooth, the roller bearing on the rubber band motor ingenious. Careful sanding of the surfaces that rub against each other and waxing of the gears and bushings pays off. A great model with lots of building and playing fun!

Bonjours le train est super a construire sauf que je viens de rencontrer un problème c'est que il manque une pièce numéro 82 ducou comment faire en attendant une solution de votre part .
Cordialement

Hi there have bought this. Could anyone that has built it advise what tools and extra equipment (wax) you need ideally to complete the build?

Thank you.

Fantastic model. Tis is my third (or fourth if you count the Truck and Trailer as two) and is the best yet. I agree that assembling the drive motor needs care and I did have a couple of bits break as they came out of the frame but superglue sorted that. I wouls recommend looking on UTube for the UGears assembly videos as they help if things get confusing. The train runs well ad covers the full length of track no problem. I agree, an extra track option would be good.