Modified 71044 - C.K. Holliday - Disney

[Fingolfin]

After about 5 months of work (off and on), I've finally finished my modified C.K. Holliday train (Lego 71044). During high school and college in the 90s, I was a conductor on the DLRR, so this set hits close to home and is something I've wanted for a long, long time. It also means I was keenly aware of where the stock model wasn't quite accurate. 

This was my first time modifying a Lego set, and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.The engine was pretty heavily reworked, and I made some changes to the parlor car as well. Approximate mod list includes:

• Changed boiler jacket to dark blue, inspired by @TJJohn12.
• Lengthened the engine by two studs.
• Increased engine width at pistons to 9 studs.
• Reworked the pilot to use a double-pin system similar to the Constitution.
• Reworked pistons inspired by @Carefree_Dude.
• Drive rods by @zephyr1934.
• Redesigned cab interior.
• Parlor car extended by 4 studs, additional chair inside.
• Replaced stock wheels with ball bearings and rods.
• Custom stickers by OKBrickWorks

What do y'all think?

Edited May 23, 2020 by Fingolfin

[legoman666]

Damn! That's what it should have looked like to begin with! Glad the stickers worked out. I bet you're one of the only ones to add some extra carriages.

 

Now I actually want to build one for myself!

[JWBDolphins]

Very nice job!  I think I'm going to add some of those modifications too.  Thanks for sharing!

 

[Laura Beinbrech]

That remake looks AMAZING~!  I might have to swipe that technique you used for the chairs, because that not only looks incredible, but is entirely functional, too!

 

[zephyr1934]

Amazing job, with just a few small adjustments you took a "toyish" set and made it look real. Some clever new tricks on the backhead in the cab.

[Feuer Zug]

Great work on the modifications. It really makes it stand out compared to the original model.

[Carefree_Dude]

That looks really good! I need to update mine further but all Lego projects are on a haitus

[Man with a hat]

Nice! This look absolutely great.

[Vilhelm22]

Amazing!  When the Disney train came out, I remember being pretty disappointed, as it didn’t look right.  I decided not to get it - though it looks like you’re changing my mind...

[Carolwood55]

This looks awesome, great job!

[screwloose]

is there a detailed instruction on how to duplicate your results?