Seeing this makes me so happy, I was a 90’s kid but seeing this all come to life is like seeing apart of history to me
@RogdushTheMystic
3 жыл бұрын
Great layout! nicely packed trains, its not that easy to plan all rail roads with normal roads :) I love that you did backdrop, it makes whole scenery 10x more great and it just looks like from old catalogue. Great job on animations also, that was unexpected!
@berniethekiwidragon4382
2 жыл бұрын
I love how you interspersed a spoof to the Terminator here. 😂
@TheHylianBatman
3 жыл бұрын
I just... have no idea what to say. Am I upset? Envious? Proud? Entertained. I'm very entertained. That was a delightfully cute video. Excellent job, and thank you.
@Bgdhl977
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing layout! Looks like my dreams of a lego city as a child :)
@TheProvinceOfRC
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Arjen, love it a lot. Thanks for the effort!
@ashersbricks5704
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am a new subscriber here. Great video👍
@almightyarjen
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome! :D
@Nikioko
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I remember much of that.
@Alexander_Studios
3 жыл бұрын
That's an epic setup!! And you've captured both the nostalgia and your typical funny little stories very well!
@andrewthorne6653
3 жыл бұрын
Loved the terminator story
@SM_Acoustics2023
3 жыл бұрын
I like your stuff man. When will your next film be released?
@ssalvi2953
3 жыл бұрын
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@artisson
3 жыл бұрын
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@markolysynchuk5264
2 жыл бұрын
Didn't expect to see you here
@jajproductionsfruitcakefil8489
3 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal work here. As much as I like the level of detail in some newer sets, part of me kind of wishes LEGO would return to this style sometimes. The charm is through the roof, and I also think it would encourage some kids to build their own things more, since a) they might not feel so daunted and b) it would simpler to rebuild any sets they had to take apart to make their models. Also, LEGO really needs to do more with their trains. I really hope the Crocodile Locomotive starts them doing more than their occasional passenger and cargo offerings.
@almightyarjen
3 жыл бұрын
I always say that it's the simplicity of the 12V trains that makes them awesome, they have a certain charm indeed. That is why I made this video.
@Chopawamsic
3 жыл бұрын
from what i heard they are switching up the plastic variety for the track to make them easier to produce so this wish might come true. Im hoping for more steamers. we only have one that runs using semi-modern tech from what i can find.
@kingtubbyleeperry
3 жыл бұрын
Tottaly agree that Lego should return using more basic blocks. Nowadays parts are so specifically designed for one object, you cannot reuse them to make something creative for yourself.
@jajproductionsfruitcakefil8489
3 жыл бұрын
@@kingtubbyleeperry I see what you mean, but I wouldn't say that you can't reuse newer parts. I've seen some people get very creative with them whilst some older parts I've come across are quite large and single-use. EDIT: Sorry if this seems like I'm arguing, because I'm not trying to.
@DerAlex86
3 жыл бұрын
@@kingtubbyleeperry You are both right and wrong at the same time. There are so many new special parts that have one use only, but there are others which were intended to have one use only as well, and many builders (including LEGO themselves) get creative with them. For example the car mudguards used for windows in Modular Buildings. For children to create something by themselves, there are still Classic Brick Boxes available. And there are sets for 18+ "glue-hating model builders" who just put together a well thought-out set, never take it apart again and never modify it. LEGO is pick-and-mix, "endless possibilities", you decide what you want. The trains seen in this layout all use "special parts" that only work for trains, like the wheels and the bogies, and most other parts from more recent trains can still be reused for many other builds. Yes, I agree, the molded front of 60197 will end up in a bin, never to be touched again. But at the same time, everyone loves the cheese slopes, the brackets, the bricks with studs on 1 side or 2 adjacent sides or 2 opposite sides; bricks that were unavailable back then.
@eciacud
3 жыл бұрын
I really like it. A specially old yellow lights. They make great classic atmosphere. I can’t even imagine how much time did it took to set everything up de yellow Lego parts, wire everything up, record and edit.
@johngear3879
Жыл бұрын
As someone who has started to rebuild his 80s and 90s sets, this was fun. I only had the manual push-train with the black tank engine and yellow and blue carriages, but I had plenty of fun playing with it. I loved seeing some of my sets in your video, although many of my stickers are gone. And echoing the comments here, I love your story lines, thanks for putting a smile on my face.
@BrickBakery
3 жыл бұрын
This is my 10-year-old-self dream come true - it's AWESOME! There's no set here, that I didn't wanted to own as a kid! Loved all the small stop-motion situations - that' was neat! The T2 stuff was particularly great :-D Thanks a lot for sharing this and keep up the great work :-)
@70legotrain
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely sets lovely background, if I had had something like this as a child I would have gone mad! ;-)
@almightyarjen
3 жыл бұрын
I would have too ;)
@MADABOUTLEGO
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!!🚄🚅🚈🚦
@dominofan0803
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing. So many beautiful sets. I also recognized a lot of idea book models. And of course the red version of the crocodile prototype is awesome.
@destinvole3188
2 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps to see all the vintage sets together! Totally insane!
@penelopemurfitt6974
3 жыл бұрын
It's been a while since you uploaded on this channel. The alien gag never gets old and really nice layout. I like focusing on 1990s lego trains because 9v is quite easy to set up
@almightyarjen
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I normally work also with the 9V system, runs way smoother than the 12V system. You don't want to know how many derailed trains I have had, very frustrating!
@almightyarjen
3 жыл бұрын
What was your favourite 80's Lego set?
@erngehyehyg
3 жыл бұрын
lego 7740 set
@70legotrain
3 жыл бұрын
My favourite 80's Lego set is the iconic 7740 (complete), but I've a soft spot also for the beautiful 7750 which influenced all my work on steam locomotives
@explainwithlego7699
3 жыл бұрын
My favorite was the 8865 Lego test car but i have also played a lot with 1592 (dutch version) Lego Vintage town
@SanderPrinsen
3 жыл бұрын
Lego 7745 definately.. Had quite a few 12V train sets, like multiple switches, signals, additional tracks, 2 train sets (7735 & 7745). Unfortunately sold most of my Lego years ago (at bargain prices compared to todays values), still regret that. This was a great video, so many familiar sets and so many good memories, thanks for all the effort! I love this era of Lego.
@explainwithlego7699
3 жыл бұрын
@@SanderPrinsen In the spring with all Corona limitation I gathered all my old lego from the eighties and rebuild most of the sets. Was really fun to do. Unfortunatly I found out I lost quite a few pieces over time but still admire the eigthies lego!
@chumley307
3 жыл бұрын
This was incredible! Really cranked up the nostalgia factor for me. I enjoyed the Terminator humor, too. I'm surprised this doesn't have more views. Every LEGO fan should see this -- especially all of kids from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Kudos!
@thisisyou420
3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Just wow. I own all the “gray era” sets as well on a moderate sized layout, but this is insane!
@TheyMightBeBricks
3 жыл бұрын
You make some of the best Lego content. The Terminator stuff is perfect for this video
@almightyarjen
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@pratham5035
3 жыл бұрын
Sir your childhood dream is also my childhood dream too but with a twist, I am now just 18 means I will have to wait to make it
@almightyarjen
3 жыл бұрын
Your time will come. Study hard, get a descent job and the rest will come (almost) automatically.
@pratham5035
3 жыл бұрын
@@almightyarjen thank you so much sir for replying 😇😇. May God bless you. Amen. 😇
@carriageofnoreturn.1881
3 жыл бұрын
It's going to need several viewings to see all the details! The backdrop frames it all well - until the sky came crashing down towards the end. A lot of effort but great fun - thanks!
@almightyarjen
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Checkyoursix77
3 жыл бұрын
This brings back childhood memories! Awesome!
@radiorex4
3 жыл бұрын
I spotted little mistake in 00:05 7740 doesn’t have one 1x1 clear round pice, that sits on the light prism. Overall great video, keep it up!
@Dylan_Production
3 жыл бұрын
I love this era of town
@dojcubic
3 жыл бұрын
I love the backdrop images. Very authentically looking like the 1980's LEGO catalogs. I also love your 7777 builds.
@xavierg.8809
3 жыл бұрын
O man... This sure brings back lots of fonds memories. Thanks. Subbed!
@pastajensen
Жыл бұрын
It's such a pleasure to watch this, great setup, story and humor.
@NLGeebee
3 жыл бұрын
Best. Layout. Ever. 4:20 great 80’s vibe music :)
@kennigrimmelmann4364
2 жыл бұрын
Very very good fat whit Terminator. Arnold Schwarzenegger.😊
@Mardigrasman23
3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous. Unbelievable how much time you put into this. But the payoff is fantastic
@thorstengreth
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful setup! Am currently collecting sets to build up a little scenery myself. What kind of cables do you use for all your RC functions? The original Lego cables are limited length-wise.
@hellbenderhoghog
3 жыл бұрын
Loved it! Thank you for making dreams come true, at last!!
@jjnhuppertz
3 жыл бұрын
Epic video and setup man. Dreaming of that too!! Great so see there are more 12V fans out there. More video's are welcome!!
@styloplast
3 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, so many memories are backflashing. So many sets we ownded, the roads, the car-wash, the movie set, the fire station. Thank you for waking the little kid in me i once was.
@desmonddermondbar5039
3 жыл бұрын
that was the best period of the legotrains. So many possibilities with the signal controls, railroad crossing, e.g. Just amazing all the designs. Seeing this gives me the feeling that I want to be a child again :D
@drmichiYT
3 жыл бұрын
I hope this awesome video will get the views it deserves this christmas 2021!
@dstmotion6153
3 жыл бұрын
Lol I LUV TERMINATOR and I know you like subs sooo..
@MayoHosko
3 жыл бұрын
As a vintage LEGO town fan this video is a dream Arjen. I’ll be rebuilding my vintage city over the southern summer so this provides so much inspiration
@raymondbrink
3 жыл бұрын
That turned out nicely, Arjen! Love the pace of the video and the ever so funny interruptions. Keep it up!
@dennisbosman4899
3 жыл бұрын
This really goes back to my childhood. Together with my brother I had most of the trains from the grey era but the never drove again since the early 90s. A couple of years ago I started to build all the trains again together with some of the buildings and railway crossings. I still have in mind the entire layout from the 7777 train book of which you took some inspriation but I didn’t set it up so far. I guess I’ve plenty of tracks and space too. It was great fun to look at this video as it brought back chilhood memories. Nice you have the 80s backgrounds as well which gives this typical looks. Sets from about 30, 40 years ago came along rather different apearance compared to today. Must have been quite some work to set the whole thing up. I can remember the connectors were quite time consuming. Thanks for sharing!
@shaggygabe728
3 жыл бұрын
This is just amazing!
@brickhistory
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that’s incredible!
@JohnnyBricks
3 жыл бұрын
LEGO - the greatest construction toy in the world!
@sumeragi69
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome !!! Love the atmosphere of 80's layouts. And you added models from idea books 6000 and 7777. Brilliant
@s_neve
3 жыл бұрын
Have I seen some sets of my childhood? All of it! My first Lego train was the manual 7710, which is also in your video. And one of my favorite and first Lego City set 6678, the excavator, is spotted as well. Where did you collect all those 12v light bricks? And the decoupling rail and signposts are also very hard to find.
@almightyarjen
3 жыл бұрын
I got most of the stuff on Bricklink and Ebay.
@isupalodee
3 жыл бұрын
Alot of work when into this. Thanks for this.
@williamskagen9901
3 жыл бұрын
Were you strickly using 80s pieces? Couldn't spot a single piece outside the era! :P
@almightyarjen
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I was! There were some pine trees though with rounded edges which became available in the 90's instead of the older pine trees with sharp edges. I wasn't aware there was a difference, haha.
@kailahmann1823
3 жыл бұрын
@@almightyarjen …and there was a quite modern looking Bridge at one point; a part probably introduced with the Pirates-Series in 1989.
@DerAlex86
3 жыл бұрын
@@kailahmann1823 Yes, 0:25, good spot. Both the bridge and the stairs leading to it are part of 6270 introduced in 1989, just like the 6481 construction crew working the road next to it.
@kailahmann1823
3 жыл бұрын
@@DerAlex86 Ah, yes… The Pirates just changed so much on Legos concepts, it feels like a new era: dozens of new (often very large and special) parts, making brown and dark grey regular colors, individual faces, all the animals (they only had horses before!) and so on…
@deveshdurgapal4615
3 жыл бұрын
Sir I'm from India & I really love trains. When I see Lego videos I get excited everytime cause there is so much we can do. When I first see your channel I became a fan of u & ur work. Ahh if only I could buy a Lego train set or two in India. By the way keep up with the good work sir . Always your subscriber 👍👍
@g--stef4756
3 жыл бұрын
TLG, take note, this is what you should be doing! Man, I'm sad I was born in '97- too early for the heyday of Lego rail stuff.
@MartijnVos
3 жыл бұрын
It's a joy seeing all those sets from my childhood. Modern sets are often far slicker, but those old blocky sets have their own unique charm.
@BlockHeadUK
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a wonderful layout - worth all your hard work! You have restored the sets so they look like new! 😍
@davidturner9120
Жыл бұрын
As a kid I had the Lego 12v intercity train set, just an oval of track. I used to dream about having a setup just like yours though!!! What did you use for automation?
@almightyarjen
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I feel your pain: I only had the 7727 with an oval track! this layout wasn't automated, only remote controlled. I normally use the Arduino platform to automate things.
@davidturner9120
Жыл бұрын
@@almightyarjenwow you have busy fingers keeping it all running smoothly on camera! Yes I'd use the same to automate just about anything :)
@polarized8150
3 жыл бұрын
The quality is so freaking high. What camera did you use?
@almightyarjen
3 жыл бұрын
I use a Sony AX700, but I also enhance the image in post.
@BrickTsar
3 жыл бұрын
Epic. Amazing amount of lights. I know this had to be a lot of work both setting up everything and doing the Terminator spoof and such. Love the crocodile you made. So glad you made your dream a reality. Hate that you have to take it apart. Do more with this. I totally missed out on the trains from the 80s as they were not sold here. But we did have the motorcycle shop
@almightyarjen
3 жыл бұрын
Really? I never new that the 12V trains never were sold in the US! I have some other 12V-ideas but I first have to mentally recover from this project: these trains derail and get stuck on points a lot.
@andrewg2618
3 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing! This is the best era of Lego trains. Nothing since compares.
@DZstudios.
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I love LEGO trains
@oscarslegoworlds1118
3 жыл бұрын
Being able to see this feels like the best b-day present lol this also came out in my B-day
@almightyarjen
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, what a coincidence!
@klemmie_1
3 жыл бұрын
Can you make more videos with the 12v trains
@almightyarjen
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I will sometime in the future. I have some ideas.
@fspaan
3 жыл бұрын
12 minutes of 'Yeah, that I had as well (still have). And that one I wanted!' Thanks for this great video and work
@sawyerklegr
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! So cool to see it finished with the lighting, I am glad you kept the stop motion in too.
@christianfolkertsma582
3 жыл бұрын
Great job Arjen! Nice vibe, lighting and humour!
@train-traum-madabouttrains5005
3 жыл бұрын
So wonderful! I like the way, you are making videos! :) Even thaught I have (much) more train material than you, your videos are still much better :-o Hm... I guess, you more or less worked on it about 18 months as you announced such a video a long time ago.
@rickogier9742
3 жыл бұрын
Wow I'm actually jealous, especially of the proto croc.
@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory
3 жыл бұрын
420 likes
@GlibVideo
Жыл бұрын
This is amazing 😍
@PyraCubee
Ай бұрын
This is AMAZING!! I've been trying to start building a lego city recently and love just building my old system sets that I'm tempted just to buy older sets from 70s-2000s to build my city and this is great inspiration
3 жыл бұрын
Very good 80's Vibes, just has a special charme (maybe because i was a Kid back then) to me. Had the same Police station (in fact, still have it).
@irt_rorsam8315
3 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome setup! I wasn’t around in the 80s but I would still love to have something like this! Good job
@TannerC12345
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! I never knew that there was such a variety of electronic Lego parts in the 80's such as the switches and lights. Well done indeed!
@Lego12vFan
3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Congrats on this beautiful layout. I was watching your series on how you built it all together. It really is a pain. I had a giant layout with 2 tracks and double the points and signals you used. I had a lot of bad contacts. But it was great fun building it. Beautiful how you captured the bright side of the 12v system. Cheers
@almightyarjen
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ok_brix
3 жыл бұрын
Insane. So good!
@joshuarm4712
3 жыл бұрын
Wow super excellent work
@tmdrtn
3 жыл бұрын
Prachtig gedaan! Ik heb nog een 10 tal lego 12 volt trein sets lig compleet in doos, oa 7740, mooie motivatie om deze weer eens te bouwen!
3 жыл бұрын
greatest classic town on youtube, and greatest video ! I see you like classic space, you should do a classic space layout , at the same level
@goldfing5898
Жыл бұрын
Superb video! In addition to all these magnificent sets, I am delighted to see the red Swiss crocodile (I built my own version of this long Swiss crocodile in 12V style in dark green and reddish brown, too) and the red-blue loco from book 7777 (which I built, too :-). And the Terminator inspired scenes are very funny!
@johanneskropf6989
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I really enjoyed watching this video, I still have many of those sets from the 80s from my childhood. Currently I try to recreate and restore many of the sets with my kids even though my 12V motors are broken and I switched to the 9V power functions system. For doing so I'm creating 80's style cabins for hiding the battery boxes. However, even not everthing stays original, it is still a lot of fun! Maybe we will also create a video and can share it with you if you like. ;)
@nesertema4583
2 жыл бұрын
wonderful build. my childhood dream. growing up in the 80s in eastern europe it was extremely difficult to get to lego sets (and affording them of course) - I recognized many sets I owned back then though, like the 9V blinking police car, the sarah connor house, small hospital, the steam loco passenger train. which was push-along and I converted it to 12V system later.
@hfiguiere
3 жыл бұрын
Epic. I remember the 12V Lego train on the catalogue. Never got one. I had (leftovers from) a 4.5V from the earlier period (blue rails) but I don't even remember ever building it myself. And I remember the idea book 6000. Loved the Terminator vignettes.
@NeoSephirothVal
3 жыл бұрын
The wet dream of my childhood. XD Love it!
@nixpix99
3 жыл бұрын
First, to answer your questions: What I didn't like: nothing What I did like: everything! You have acheived the utimate! Although my Lego era was a little earlier (the 4.5v blue rail one), there's no denying this was a really great period have been collecting lego trains. The design and playablity is just amazing. Even though I was no longer getting lego at this time I loved looking at the catalogs and was a little jealous that I wasn't 5 years younger!
@mitachu
Жыл бұрын
I've got the red train and the boxy yellow train as well as a load of points, controller, and track up in my loft. I built the trains (still intact) when I was about 11. I'm now 46.
@Mason58654
3 жыл бұрын
This is interesting and funny! I think, as an Easter egg for those who owned/read the 7777 Lego book of train ideas, to include the handcar railway employee seen throughout the story would’ve been cracking!
@keith8758
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I really appreciate the inclusion of the crocodile locomotive based on the unreleased prototype, very cool to see it up and running. Thanks for posting!
@tmoboe
3 жыл бұрын
Lots of sets from my childhood -- still have quite a few of them. I didn't know about Die Bahn branded sets. My guess is they sold them in Europe and didn't ever market them in the United States.
@boedidley823
3 жыл бұрын
I can't buy a new train set. It won't make the clackety noise as the contacts pass over the joins in the 12v rail. I set up my old set from 30 odd years ago and the motor going round on its own was enough for me. That tack-tack, tack-tack noise......
@j.r.7339
3 жыл бұрын
9:10 Thank you for trafeling with zhe Deutsche Bahn.
@peterelfrink7573
3 жыл бұрын
In 1 woord, GAAF. Heb zelf ook Lego uit de jaren eind 70, 80, 90, 2000 tot nu. Ben zelf verslaafd vanaf mijn 8 ste jaar. Heb Lego city, onder andere veel bouw 🚧 verkeer, brandweer, politie, ziekenhuis, grote industriële haven, vliegveld enzovoort. Ook in jou filmpje zie ik diversen gebouwen die ook in mijn verzameling zitten: postkantoor, verkoop winkel motoren, diversen graafmachines enz. Mooi om te zien 👏👍❤️👌
@DominikKrzanowski
3 жыл бұрын
This is my dream too! I wanted the 12v train as a kid but it was sold out and my uncle bought the locomotive one and a battery controlled motor for it. I had a few of the buildings you have but lost them in a fire many years ago. I’m slowly trying to replace what I remember having. Just bought the new city train. But these are so amazing. Old tech is so inspiring.
@janp.monsch3383
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! What an amazing Lego train setup. I would have been estatic as a kid if I would have got hold of all these sets. Thanks for this amazing video!
@Hans4Modeltrains
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastisch om te zien dit👌👌 pure nostalgie is dit, ook leuk met geluiden erbij, ruimtevaart Lego etc Gewoon een picobello video👌👌👌👌 Heb op je kanaal geabonneerd😎😎
@kristianfemrell7111
Жыл бұрын
Amazing, love this 80:s legotown, had a lot of these sets. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🚂✨
@pacboyslim3493
Жыл бұрын
My daughter asked if there was a Lego train when I was young. Found this video and it's awesome! Some sets in there I still have. My daughter loved to see it too! 👍
@LordArgoDog
3 жыл бұрын
I've got an Idea for another Lego Trains layout: use for it all RC trains from modern Lego City series since 2006 till today!
@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory
3 жыл бұрын
Is this every Lego train set from the 80's? I mean, you have every single motorized train, but every piece of rolling stock, crossing, signal, building from the train theme? Even if you don't, this is the greatest Lego train layout ever.
@almightyarjen
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I have every single 12V motorized train/locomotive and all wagons and sets that were available separately in the grey era. What I don't have are the 4.5V motorized trains.
@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory
3 жыл бұрын
@@almightyarjen Thats incredible.
@Stiegsfeld
3 жыл бұрын
@@almightyarjen Just in case that you just never considered them worth to own them. Give 4.5V a chance: their slowliness alone has its charme. The polarity switch for travelling back and forth a single line of track. Working stops at signals.... 4.5V is fun and much better than I had expected as a kid with near zero budget for batteries. Anyway: great setup. Loved the touch of cardbord background. Loved Terminator and enjoyed the B-Models and Prototype Crocodile! Thanks for bringing this to our attention! Thanks for triggering many childhood memories!
@jeroeneeuwes
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice video, and I still think your friend was wrong about the terminator scenes ;) Edit: I forgot: I saw multiple sets I had as a child an a lot of sets that I wanted as a child!
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