MOC - Union Pacific # 3985 Challenger

[nebraska]

The # 3985 has been on my radar for awhile to build to add to my current Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 and Northern 844.   

It is boiler driven by two XL motors with Shupp's XL drivers with an added o-ring for traction.   The lights are from Lifelites.  5 regular e-Lites for the marker lights under the boiler, a nanolite for the front light and a group of 3 flickering ligts to reflect the sparks undernearth the firebox.

No Instructions and I don't plan on making them (not because I'm mean - it's because computer LDD programs and I hate each other)....

LEGO Union Pacific Challenger # 3985 by Nate Flood, on Flickr

LEGO Union Pacific Challenger # 3985 by Nate Flood, on Flickr

LEGO Union Pacific Challenger # 3985 by Nate Flood, on Flickr

LEGO Union Pacific Challenger # 3985 by Nate Flood, on Flickr

LEGO Union Pacific Challenger # 3985 by Nate Flood, on Flickr

LEGO Union Pacific Challenger # 3985 by Nate Flood, on Flickr

The light effect was inspired from this video of #3985:  

 

[Henry 991]

This is very cool. UP Challenger has been on my short list for a long time, and I’d really like to build one like yours.

I like the lights as well. Very prototypical to the video you had included!

[SteamSewnEmpire]

Nice proportions. It looks very "chunky," which is proper.

[zephyr1934]

Another great articulated! Sherman Hill is already quaking at the sight of those three locomotives.

[Feuer Zug]

A fine addition to your collection. Your detail work is top notch and kudos to your vinyl artist. The trio look great and I'd love to see video of them all working on a layout at the same time. Maybe the three boring down on the camera?

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Another masterpiece from you!

Lovely piston rods and beautiful custom wheels!

Top notch work!