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How to Motorize LEGO Trains

In addition to the countless buildings and cars which are part of the LEGO world, it is also a perfect system for building trains and train sets. You can make a number of different trains, but not all of them are self-propelled. There is an extra LEGO accessory which users can attach to the bottom of the train to get it moving on its own, as well as a device to control the train's speed.

Things You'll Need

LEGO train speed regulator
Compatible LEGO track
LEGO train motor

Instructions

- 1
  Clip the speed regulator track clips to the compatible LEGO rail. A compatible rail has a metal track on the inside and comes with LEGO sets numberedǃ5,ǃ9,Ǆ0 orǅ1.
- 2
  Set up the speed regulator so that the panel is near you, and the yellow dial faces you. Plug the speed regulator into a wall socket.
- 3
  Flip over the train car and disconnect the front wheelbase. Pull the front wheel plate out of the base of the train and set the piece aside.
- 4
  Push the two included plus-shaped Technic rods into the sides of your train motor. Attach the wheels to the outsides.
- 5
  Clip the train motor to the bottom of your train. Set the train back on the tracks.
- 6
  Turn up the dial on the speed regulator until the train starts moving to test the train's functionality.

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