Dread Pirate Rob Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Good Evening All, What happens when you smash your 60098 red cargo train into a vintage 7725 then rebuild it as one train? I have been trying to work out what to do with my new 60098 red cargo locomotive as it is just not, well, how can I put this kindly? Coal fired enough. It was a great little loco but those curved red 2x2s on the roof were crying out to be turned into a red 0-4-0 saddle tank engine! I used the same basic layout as my dark blue engine but gave her a sturdier (in appearance but not structurally) smoke box, new bunker and static side rods. The side rods are a compromise as I need her to run reliably at Brickexpo in Canberra in July. The added benefit is that this is all unmodified bricks (this time)! After Brickexpo I will look at moving side rods… Fans of 7777 may identify the culprit wielding the spanner. Thank you to Bricksmith, Rail Co, Paperballpark and Chromeknight for giving me the motivation to complete this project. It would be great to have all our little shunters running together one day but I fear they are all a shade too geographically dispersed. Sorry Modified 60098 With Lowered Roof and Extra Train Weights. It is time to become a steam engine... by Canvas Rails, on Flickr Sorry Modified 60098 With Lowered Roof and Extra Train Weights. It is time to become a steam engine... by Canvas Rails, on Flickr Lego Power Functions 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive in red by Canvas Rails, on Flickr Lego Power Functions 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive in red by Canvas Rails, on Flickr Lego Power Functions 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive in red by Canvas Rails, on Flickr Lego Power Functions 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive in red by Canvas Rails, on Flickr Lego Power Functions 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive in red by Canvas Rails, on Flickr Lego Power Functions 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive in red by Canvas Rails, on Flickr Lego Power Functions 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive in red by Canvas Rails, on Flickr Lego Power Functions 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive in red by Canvas Rails, on Flickr As always, more photos on Flickr Suggestions for improvements are most welcome and I have plenty of time to make modifications Quote
Dutchiedoughnut Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Now that will go very well with the 60098 coal crane! Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Very nice little steam locomotive! I've never tried to build with small lego wheels but the details of rods are amazing! Quote
Severus A Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 This is one of the cutest locomotives I've ever seen. And the techniques you've used are impressive. It would look excellent into a layout. Quote
Chromeknight Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Hey, I'm in Australia too. If you're up at Sydney Brick Show, say hi! Quote
Dread Pirate Rob Posted April 16, 2016 Author Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) Now that will go very well with the 60098 coal crane! That is a great idea, I have recently acquired some end plates to make a version of the four wheeled rotating hopper trucks from 7777 so I will look into it. (I also got three current snow ploughs to make orange versions but they are missing the vital pins) Very nice little steam locomotive! I've never tried to build with small lego wheels but the details of rods are amazing! Thank you, I hope it is in the spirit of 12V! I really like the small wheels, just wish they came with holes for the old 12v side rods . I am trying to work out how to get those old wheels off of a 12v motor and attach them to a technic axle. At this point it looks like it will be easier to splice the PF power cable onto a 12v plug and just use the 12v motor... Thank you for the comment on the rods, I just kept adding bits until you couldn't tell there was nothing moving underneath. This is one of the cutest locomotives I've ever seen. And the techniques you've used are impressive. It would look excellent into a layout. Thank you! this loco can't claim that title though, I think it has to go to Alexander's Puffing Billy. Has there been a Eurobricks poll for cutest locomotive? Here is a quick video of her running on my wee layout Tüblingen: https://flic.kr/p/Gdxs8D <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/128987084@N02/26396205051/in/dateposted/" title="Lego red saddle tank running on Tüblingen"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1472/26396205051_c09669d94a.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="Lego red saddle tank running on Tüblingen"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Lego red saddle tank running on Tüblingen by Canvas Rails, on Flickr Hey, I'm in Australia too. If you're up at Sydney Brick Show, say hi! It was great to meet you today and see your great locos. That green was hard to photograph in that light, my photo didn't do Percy justice Brilliant, excellent :) Thank you bjorkan Tüblingen by Canvas Rails, on Flickr Edited April 16, 2016 by Dread Pirate Rob Quote
Patgeo Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 Very nice loco! All the details you managed to put, are great! Also, the fact that you managed to pack the battery, the IR receiver (i suppose), plus the motor (underneath i believe), in so tight space, is amazing! Quote
tylermaster2 Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 That red engine reminds me of Percy from Thomas And Friends, not to mention that it resembles him too. Quote
BMW Posted April 22, 2016 Posted April 22, 2016 This is really nicely done. I especially like the cylinder blocks which capture that distinctive look. Can we see a photo of the inside to see how everything is packed so tight? - BMW Quote
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