Which famous train would you like to see in Lego form?

[Redimus]

That's an interesting looking train, god knows how you're supposed to pull off a half convincing Lego version of that nose though.

[dr_spock]

That's an interesting looking train, god knows how you're supposed to pull off a half convincing Lego version of that nose though.

They could do it with a one piece "junior" nose like from the CITY Artic helicopter

http://brickset.com/sets/60034-1/Arctic-Helicrane

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/sekiyama/TrainExhibition/2014Umeda/Umeda6day/14umeda6-59.jpg

Edited August 16, 2014 by dr_spock

[Redimus]

OK, now I feel like an idiot.

[Heavy2600]

No worries Redimus! Majority agreed prior to Rainman Dr_Spock's post! I'm amaized by the ingenuity of lego train builders! Precisely why I've lost interest in regular model trains.

Dr_Spock awesome train! That tunnel is spectacular! Did a double take if the whole thing was real.

Edited August 17, 2014 by Heavy2600

[dr_spock]

No worries Redimus! Majority agreed prior to Rainman Dr_Spock's post! I'm amaized by the ingenuity of lego train builders! Precisely why I've lost interest in regular model trains.

Dr_Spock awesome train! That tunnel is spectacular! Did a double take if the whole thing was real.

That's not my train. I found it in sekiyama's brickshelf folder. I think it is a LUG's display at a Japanese department store. I like seeing creative uses of "junior" parts.

[Dutchiedoughnut]

That's an interesting looking train, god knows how you're supposed to pull off a half convincing Lego version of that nose though.

Google knows, too!

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/dutchtrains/8-Wide-NS-Trains/Mat-54/Hondekop-786/p1011971.jpg

[lifeinplastic]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Orient Express - one of the most glamorous journeys in Europe! Not sure if they would require a licence for this but some minifigs in the classic blue smart uniforms would be essential.

[JopieK]

Google knows, too!

http://www.brickshel...86/p1011971.jpg

Looks like a MAT-64 from Dutch Railways. They don't often use them anymore (fortunately, barbaric trains ;) and I travel a lot by train for my job. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NS_Mat_'64

I would also think the orient express would be a very good idea!

[Dafgek81]

BIG BOY

[alois]

Looks like a MAT-64 from Dutch Railways. They don't often use them anymore (fortunately, barbaric trains ;) and I travel a lot by train for my job. http://en.wikipedia..../NS_Mat_'64

I would also think the orient express would be a very good idea!

You mean Mat '54, not 64. Mat' 64 was never painted blue around the windows, and doesn't have front lights above the windscreen.

[JopieK]

Sorry, so it was the "Hondekop" (Doghead), they look very much alike in LEGO version apart from indeed the windows. I have had the pleasure to ride Mat' 54 but those are museum peaces now :)

[AgentRick]

I wouldn't mind seeing a NYC style J1/J3 Hudson, preferably with parts to switch between the two versions on a whim.

Any Mallet loco would be an interesting set to see too.

[Rijkvv]

Mat 64 barbaric? Sure, they're aged, but from an aesthetic point I think there's not much interesting left in the Netherlands. Sometimes I see in Rail Magazine what new equipment has been bought (in the Netherlands as well in other countries in Europe) and especially those lighttrains all look ugly, boring, without character to me. I would only prefer the coupling to be lower, like in the DE3.

Besides, Mat 64 was the last equipment built in the Netherlands (well, the first sets of the series).

But a Mat 54 would be awesome indeed. However I don't think it's of historical importance. But one can dream: I doubt a diesel freight engine like the BNSF or the Maersk is of historical importance, and we have seen those already.

[cgarison]

Well, if we cannot get Dr Spock's Turbo Train, my second choice of the era would be the GM AeroTrain.

I also would not mind seeing a different version of the 60051 that more closely resembles the Bombardier Acela that we have running along the Northeast Corridor of the U.S.

[Dutchiedoughnut]

Anything with a turbine wins my vote!

The Acela sounds good, although I´m not sure 60051 would be the best point to start from.

How about the uk´s Silver Jubilee train?

[THERIZE]

The rocket, Ram TEE(my favorite train together with the ALCO PA), Mallard, Flying scotsman, city of truro, and one that is not famous: ALCO PA

[Gioppa]

everything is 4-8-8-8-2(4) or 4-12-2 or 4-10-4 or 4-8-8-4

With motor and new medium or small wheels

or this:

http://www.rivarossi-memory.it/Riva_Loco_Italiane/Riva_FS_E_321.htm

[davidmull]

The rocket, Ram TEE(my favorite train together with the ALCO PA), Mallard, Flying scotsman, city of truro, and one that is not famous: ALCO PA

Why are u bumping such old threads?

[cgarison]

everything is 4-8-8-8-2(4) or 4-12-2 or 4-10-4 or 4-8-8-4

With motor and new medium or small wheels

or this:

http://www.rivarossi...va_FS_E_321.htm

Are you talking about something like the Erie P-1 "Triplex"???

This model is by Nate Brill and debuted in January 2015 in York, PA

Edited May 10, 2015 by cgarison

[Imagineer23]

Definitely the SP 4449 or the Norfolk and Western 611. If you have enough train wheels, try building the Union Pacific 3985 (4-6-6-4 Challenger).

Look them up on Google to find out what these are.

[xboxtravis7992]

4449 Southern Pacific "Daylight"

Yes, that would be so great as a Lego set. It would be nice if Lego did some new molds to capture the shape of the pilot and the headlight.

I am glad this topic got bumped since I missed out on it back in 2014 (I was living in South America then!)

Here are a few trains I have personally met and photographed that I would LOVE to see in Lego form:

D&RGW Narrow Gauge Trains:

These famous 2-8-2 units are well preserved on the Durango & Silverton, the Cumbres & Toltec, and even Knotts Berry Farm!

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=3009386

Disneyland train:

One of the railroads in the US with the highest ridership, the Disneyland Railroad would have the benefit of a famous license to go with the train. Also if Lego dared to give us 4 wide straight track and switches, the DLRR would look very good in that scale.

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=3311944

SD-40:

Basically one of the famous Diesel locomotive models in the US. First built in the 1960's; numerous rebuilds and variants have allowed many SD-40 units to continue well into service into the 21st century. Technically the Maersk Train was based on an SD-40 (with GP wheels though...); although I'd love to see the SD-40 appear again in Lego.

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=3488939

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4259171

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4288623

Union Pacific Big Boy, Challenger, or FEF locomotive:

I don't think this one needs an explanation :)

Golden Spike 4-4-0 Units:

I know there is a project on Lego Ideas right now about this duo of locomotives; and with their historical value I sure hope that project passes!

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4302516

[spirosand]

Frisco 2-6-4 Firefly

this is a local streamliner that ran from OKC to KC.

I've been trying to work out how to make that front end in Lego for 6 months now.

https://upload.wikim...The_Firefly.JPG

Edited January 29, 2016 by JopieK
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[ALCO]

While I would love to see some nice big north American steam engines the one reason we will not see any from TLG is R40. Those curves are just too small. I have built some of the biggest (while only in LDD at this point) and so much effort has to be taken to design something big that can tolerate the R40 curve.

But, that is off topic. I'd love to see a Shay truck locomotive. That would be really cool! They could easily include a log car with it too!

[Lego Dino 500]

I'd love to see some modern American diesel units, along with some MoW equipment. A ES44 BNSF unit, with a snow plow and ballast tamping machine would be amazing.

[legonerd54321]

I'd personally love to see a Frisco Mountain-type 484 with the road name of SLSF 1522 or SLSF 1501 (1501 is actually located right now in my town, it's quite a beauty).

Video:

Listen to that whistle! Oh my!