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I have the same problem, and indeed could use the same solution (using windows XP). But this seems not really a real solution at all, obviously, since it'll now just run in "offline"mode. Is there anything that can be done to really fix this, so LDD can start and run as it should?

That's a very cool Crocodile! I love those big 8-wide trains, and a Crococile is pretty huge by itself. If only Lego would make some decent large radius curves...

I think it's nice, but it's not very much like the EMD engine. It's also a bit strage to include an engine that shows the moving parts, since no real one would allow you to do that (would be lacking a bit of compression) I do agree the Lego diesel trains are bit "dull" compared to, let's say, an Emerald Night. But In real life, a steam engine also wins out over a diesel in terms of visual atraction: it's just cool to see al the moving parts. Why not trying to replicate the way the EMD engine looks? It'll be hard to capture in a 6-wide model though. I've done it in a 8-wide Class 66, and it's not easy. I'm planning a 16-wide version, just to be able to include the detail, as a display model (no curves for 16-wide trains...)

It seems based on an F7, which is a four axle (BB) locomotive, so it wouldn't need extra axles and wheels. It could do with some sort of fuel tank, though. Would also help to hide the batterybox. Other then that, a great build.

This is a really good topic for the old guys who remember the early castles It just brought back all those memories from my childhood. The big castle sets were way over budget back then, so we got smaller sets, and tried to use our parts (and imagination) to recapture the feel of a big castle. Frankly, that's what's Lego's all about, isn't? Yet looking back at those sets now (especially the 1984 one, as I was seven by then, and just the right age to be blown away by a set like that) kind of makes me feel sad I didn't own those back then. Being an adult Lego fan isn't the same, I guess. As a kid you could admire these sets in a whole other way. Those mindblowing castles, the cool trains, the boats... Everything seems more magic when you're a kid. I still enjoy Lego (I wouldn't be here otherwise, would I? ) , but right now it's so much easier to just buy something. Even though it's still hard to decide what... The review of those great sets brought back some of that childhood magic, so thanks! And if I have to choose a favourite: 1984's 6080 King's Castle would be it. But I really do like the newer ones too, esp. the Medieval Market.

I will definatly get a Pirates Plank game! The sheep look cool too.

I've been busy driving around those CITA-wagons lately (or some very simular, "ours" carried sugar), with a G2000, and had to think of a whole train of those in lego... You sure captured the look of the real thing very well. One question: (if it's not a secret ) how did you do the headlights of the G2000?

It's a great model, but Miniland scale seems a little out of reach for most of us. Just imagine the space it'd take, let alone the numbers of bricks But what I wonder most is what wheels could be used. As for tracks, only large scale modelrailroad pieces seem possible, or making your own using metal rails and lots of patience. Nevertheless, the details possible with this scale... Now, who's gonna do a Big Boy then?

That's looking very good. I'm a G2000 driver myself (aswell as EMD Class66), so I'm very familiar with it's design. I do think a 8 stud wide one would have been cleaner around the side windows, but overall: very good job. I also like the freightwagons, they are common in Belgium aswell, it's cool to see a Lego version.

Thanks! I'm hoping to do good in the TTC, but there's some stiff competition, so I can only keep fingers crossed I'm reading through the forums for now, and already lost directions There's so much going on on here!

I have added one extra photo on my mocpages page. The real one vs the Lego model. I took the picture of the real one myself.

Thanks, I'm still finding my way around here. I'll try to keep to the guidelines, but being me... Just kidding. Shouldn't be too hard.

Hi, I'm Bart, 32 years old, from Belgium, and just registered here. I basicly did so to be able to enter my Class 66 locomotive in the Train Tech competition, so check it out there. But of course, now I'm here, I'll make sure to learn something aswell :D I have been into Lego my whole life, but only got involved in the AFOL thing recently (about a year ago) when I needed a hobby to cover my modelbuilding needs as long as I can't build any plastic kits due to lack of space. Being a train driver in real life, a train seemed the perfect start. But I'm also working on other things. My dream is to build a minifig scae version of Hogwarts, but I'll need to buy a huge amount of bricks first :D Now my EMD Class 66 is finished, the next project will probable be a 6-stud wide train (so the kids can play with it aswell, since the 8-wide Class is very fragile), based on the Ram TEE I in Northlander livery.

I got a lot of info from www.class66.railfan.nl , the best site for info on this loco. "Mine" can be seen under "rurtalbahn", you can see the real one and compare :-D I of course did look around in the real one aswell, it did help.

ENTERED My entry for the contest. Only finished it just in time, but have been working on it for a while. It's a model of the famous EMD Class 66, it's 8 wide, and thus very close to be exact minifig scale. For more pics and info: Visit My MOCpages site It's non-powerd right now, but is designed so that PF can easily be installed. This one is going to stay a display model, as it's the locomotive I drive in real life. Another Class 66 is under construction that will be PF from the start, but it won't change the design. Features: V-12 engine with turbo, removable hood, build-up trucks (three axle, but able to negotiate curves/switches) and turning "timkin" bearings, detailed fronts, look-through radiator "mesh" imatations, uneven length cabs (as per original), all prototypical decals (self made), sand boxes,...