<moc> GER Class a55 0-10-0

[LordsofMedieval]

I'll leave the link to explain the locomotive's history, but, in a nutshell, it was built solely to disrupt an act of Parliament, succeeded, then proved too large for loading gauges elsewhere in the GER system. During this period, it was tried briefly as a tender locomotive (without major modifications to the locomotive), then, when that failed, rebuilt into the ugliest thing on wheels.

I modeled the second iteration, because I believe it actually looked quite good plus a tender. I actually think this is an engine that translates very well into Lego - particularly because the boiler is a rare British example that is the proper size to replicate with relative ease (although I needed to do some complicated stuff to make the front bit work). Best I can tell, it's rock-solid. Most of my engines are very strong, but, true to form, this one in particular would be a cement block. 

 

 

 

[Murdoch17]

I remember reading about this loco in a book (British steam since 1900, by W. A. Tuplin) published right around the end of steam in 1968. I remember thinking this 0-10-0 was incredibly huge for it's day, considering James Holden looks positively puny compared to his creation.

Anyway, you have pulled this model off nicely! If you are taking suggestions, the Lickey Banker engine 0-10-0 (also named Big Bertha) would be a nice contrast with the Holden Express loco.

[Darkkostas25]

Nice decapod! Nicely done smokebox and cool switching in width(7-8-9). Great parts usage for details of engine!  

[Crazy bricks]

Looks really good, love the little gap between the smokebox and chassis.

[bogieman]

Agree with all, great work!

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Very nice project! 

[LordsofMedieval]

Thanks all.