Problem: small layout and no space for big trains! Solution: Mini trains: Here a mini freight train! (#60098)

Here you can find the video: YouTube

Aww, look you!! Cho cho gaa gaa...you're so cuddly-wuddly! :D

That's pretty cool. And man are those some steep grades, it was only a matter of time before something came off the rails! :D

SD

Thanks. 

 

Yes, it really is a cuddly locomotive. But fits the small box :) Well, in Switzerland everything is just a little smaller.

The train easily manages the incline with two engines. However, it must not go down so fast. 

That is impressive for such a small space. If you have not previously seen them, you may be interested in Masao Hidaka's series of mini-trains (akin to the microfighter versions of official LEGO trains). Maybe smaller than what you are working on, but could be inspiration for more small rolling stock.

Thanks. I know this channel. My models have to look a bit more like a locomotive.For example, with two bogies. 

Wow!  A chibi locomotive!  Good on you!

Metta,

Ivan

Chibi is exactly what I was thinking! Reminds me of those model railways in a suitcase you sometimes see at shows:

So next challenge: Emerald Chibi?

:D Yes :D next challenge: 1. Maersk Train 2. Emerald Express :D And maybe the Santa Fe :)

A perfect minification, it retains all the character and features of the original, but with some nifty stuff to compress it down. Neat work, and a very unusual layout too!

Haha! Great!!! This little locomotive for sure will master all kind of curves without any problem!!! 

Here is a picture of the inner workings (two motors, power function, front and rear lights, and a switch to make the two motors go in the same direction):

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Here is a picture of the inner workings (two motors, power function, front and rear lights, and a switch to make the two motors go in the same direction):

Here is the picture

That's pretty neat. I wonder if you could build some sort of retarder system for the downhill segment, or maybe bank the curves. But either of these solutions would likely turn it into a one way route.

Thanks for the tips. I'll keep building and try my best. 

Aww so cute...

Next challenge : baby horizon express !