• Motorise a train using Power Functions

    Compiled by PeteM. Updated 10 April 2015. Contains 4 sets.
    The bare minimum required to convert a train to power functions. There are other non- essentials, such as lights, extension cables, polarity reversers (potentially useful if operating more than one motor on a single train) but these can be added at your leisure.
<h1>AAA Battery Box</h1><div class='tags floatleft'><a href='/sets/88000-1/AAA-Battery-Box'>88000-1</a> <a href='/sets/theme-Power-Functions'>Power Functions</a> <a class='subtheme' href='/sets/subtheme-Accessories'>Accessories</a> <a class='year' href='/sets/theme-Power-Functions/year-2011'>2011</a> </div><div class='floatright'>©2011 LEGO Group</div>

AAA Battery Box

88000-1 Power Functions Accessories 2011
©2011 LEGO Group
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88000: AAA Battery Box

88000-1 Power Functions Accessories 2011
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✭✭✭✭✩ 3.7 75 ratings 2 reviews
Pieces
1
RRP
$12.99, €13.64 | More
PPP
1299.0c, 1364.0c
Packaging
Polybag
Additional images
3
Value new
~$38.08
Value used
~$33.36
Bricklist notes
I use this AAA battery box for my sets - they're not generally running for hours on end or that regularly. There is an alternative in #8884 rechargeable box and #8887 transformer, which offer a bit more battery life and easier repowering (no need to remove the box when its flat), but those two come to over £60 in total.
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<h1>Train Motor</h1><div class='tags floatleft'><a href='/sets/88002-1/Train-Motor'>88002-1</a> <a href='/sets/theme-Power-Functions'>Power Functions</a> <a class='subtheme' href='/sets/subtheme-Trains'>Trains</a> <a class='year' href='/sets/theme-Power-Functions/year-2011'>2011</a> </div><div class='floatright'>©2011 LEGO Group</div>

Train Motor

88002-1 Power Functions Trains 2011
©2011 LEGO Group
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88002: Train Motor

88002-1 Power Functions Trains 2011
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✭✭✭✭✩ 3.8 49 ratings 1 review
Pieces
7
RRP
$13.99, €13.64 | More
PPP
199.9c, 194.9c
Packaging
Polybag
Additional images
3
Value new
~$24.69
Value used
~$13.56
Bricklist notes
This can replace either an existing unpowered wheel set, or 9v motor if you are converting it to PF
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<h1>IR Receiver</h1><div class='tags floatleft'><a href='/sets/8884-1/IR-Receiver'>8884-1</a> <a href='/sets/theme-Power-Functions'>Power Functions</a> <a class='subtheme' href='/sets/subtheme-Accessories'>Accessories</a> <a class='year' href='/sets/theme-Power-Functions/year-2008'>2008</a> </div><div class='floatright'>©2008 LEGO Group</div>

IR Receiver

8884-1 Power Functions Accessories 2008
©2008 LEGO Group
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8884: IR Receiver

8884-1 Power Functions Accessories 2008
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Pieces
1
RRP
$14.99, €16.56 | More
PPP
1499.0c, 1656.0c
Packaging
Polybag
Additional images
1
Value new
~$21.33
Value used
~$17.59
Bricklist notes
Whilst the body of this can be hidden in the train, the top part must be exposed, to receive a signal from...
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<h1>IR Speed Remote Control</h1><div class='tags floatleft'><a href='/sets/8879-1/IR-Speed-Remote-Control'>8879-1</a> <a href='/sets/theme-Power-Functions'>Power Functions</a> <a class='subtheme' href='/sets/subtheme-Accessories'>Accessories</a> <a class='year' href='/sets/theme-Power-Functions/year-2009'>2009</a> </div><div class='floatright'>©2009 LEGO Group</div>

IR Speed Remote Control

8879-1 Power Functions Accessories 2009
©2009 LEGO Group
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8879: IR Speed Remote Control

8879-1 Power Functions Accessories 2009
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✭✭✭✭✩ 3.8 61 ratings 2 reviews
Pieces
1
RRP
$12.99, €14.12 | More
PPP
1299.0c, 1412.0c
Packaging
Polybag
Instructions
Yes
Additional images
3
Value new
~$35.09
Value used
~$26.26
Bricklist notes
With two control wheels, and to transmit on 4 different channels, you could theoretically control eight separate trains from this remote!
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