Barduck Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) The WIP can be found here: http://www.eurobrick...opic=122501&hl= She's finally all done (well, actually only missing her number on the side): MOC BNSF SD-70 by Barduck12, on Flickr Edited July 22, 2016 by Barduck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlmightyArjen Posted July 22, 2016 Very nice design, love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Railfan9 Posted July 22, 2016 I love the nose it really captures the SD70-2ACE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodan Black Posted July 22, 2016 Wow, that looks fantastic all around. Good choice on such a striking color scheme also! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirzyk Posted July 22, 2016 +1 for the color scheme and I will add the scale looks as impressive. Looks like the engine traverses 4 straight segments (almost 64 studs long). I would love to see this sometime in person. How well does it run? I suspect that it will be happier on ME curves than the LEGO curves (or switch points). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted July 22, 2016 Nope nope nope, not possible. I refuse to believe that you were able to make it look that good in only 8 wide, can't be, not true. Seriously though, you did an excellent job with this build, looks great and all of the detail is impressive. Lots of great details, not least of which is how you assembled the nose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted July 22, 2016 Very nice work. Is it a SD70M variant? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supertruper1988 Posted July 22, 2016 Looks awesome! Can it navigate standard Lego curves? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barduck Posted July 23, 2016 Thx for the comments all. As for her length, she's 66 studs long (magnet to magnet) and actually only 1 stud longer than my SD-60 ( https://www.flickr.c...157641079372804 ) which has no problems with standard LEGO curves or switches so I don't think the SD-70 should have any. Will do a video when I find the time. Powerwise, with 2 PF train motors under her belly she should be more than strong enough to pull a decent amount of cars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barduck Posted July 23, 2016 video: running on standard LEGO tracks, curves, switches and a section of flextrack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemo57 Posted July 23, 2016 Cool powerful locomotive. Motion picture is excellent. Very precisely adjusted proportions, color scheme as the original, great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScotNick Posted July 23, 2016 Great model you got there! I only saw that it had 9V motors when investigating your model, so great work on the covering for that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Q3671 Posted July 23, 2016 great train, nice colors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xboxtravis7992 Posted July 25, 2016 Very nice work. Is it a SD70M variant? Yes the SD70ACe is a later version of the SD70M. EMD has kept the SD70 designation in use for a long time now haven't they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Railfan9 Posted July 25, 2016 Yes the SD70ACe is a later version of the SD70M. EMD has kept the SD70 designation in use for a long time now haven't they? Yes they have been because of how reliable the engine block is and now its the SD70ACe-T4 (The T4 standing for Tier 4). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xboxtravis7992 Posted July 25, 2016 Yes they have been because of how reliable the engine block is and now its the SD70ACe-T4 (The T4 standing for Tier 4). I've seen a few GE T4 units, but I haven't seen a SD70ACe-T4 yet. I heard they sound very quiet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legoboy22 Posted July 25, 2016 (edited) The undercarriage and the nose are the best parts IMO and the entire train looks exactly like the real thing. Even if all the Lego designers teamed up they would get nowhere near this absolute perfection! This is such a beautiful replica and the decals bring it even more to life. I am dying to see this running with some freight cars behind in person!! This is truly a masterpiece. I am looking forward to seeing your works in the future. Edited July 25, 2016 by Legoboy22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Railfan9 Posted July 26, 2016 I've seen a few GE T4 units, but I haven't seen a SD70ACe-T4 yet. I heard they sound very quiet. They are very quiet, and crews love them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patgeo Posted July 26, 2016 Amasing creation! You managed to achieve a great outlook which, i believe, is identical to the original! Despite its length, i see that it can spin without a problem on the typical lego tracks. Can it go faster? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barduck Posted July 26, 2016 She could go faster (was only at step 4 on the controller at end of video) but i dare not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted July 27, 2016 Another big diesel machine after the Union Pacific DDA40X! Great work on the nose and beautiful orange livery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgarison Posted July 28, 2016 Amazing locomotive. My LUG pals now have to quit complaining about my 8 wide, 53 stud long locomotives because this looks fabulous and I have to make mine longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barduck Posted July 29, 2016 Another big diesel machine after the Union Pacific DDA40X! The DDA is going to get scrapped in favor of building the SD-70 in UP livery too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legonerd54321 Posted July 30, 2016 You see LEGO? This is what a UCS train could look like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted August 1, 2016 The DDA is going to get scrapped in favor of building the SD-70 in UP livery too Oh wow, I'm waiting for the result! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
