Steinkopf Posted November 4, 2012 Indexed by Moderator Hello Everyone I would like to showcase my latest addition to the LBB fleet the Tm 2/2 class shunting locomotive, this compact modern design has been purchased by the LBB as part of a modernization plan which will improve the efficiency of the LBB network and provide a greater movement of freight through more frequent and faster services. The Tm 2/2 will take over the running of trip freight and branchline freight services that had ben previously taken care of by the venerable Tm 3/3 class shunters, they will also be used for some of the more heavier shunting duties which will allow for the redeployment of the Tm 3/3 locomotives to lighter duties which will help lengthen the lifespan of those 40+ year old locomotives. The Tm 2/2 are slightly shorter than the Tm 3/3 and have only 2 axles compared to the older locos 3 axles, the performance of the Tm 2/2 is however vastly superior compared to their predecessors with a top speed of 70km/h and a rating of 350hp these small locomotives are highly capable units that can perform a wide variety of tasks. This MOC was inspired by a wide variety of small modern shunter designs from manufacturers such as Schoma, Stadler and Vossloh, they include the SBB Tm 232.1, Mak G 400 and RhB Tm 2/2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted November 4, 2012 very nice, cue little shunter! What train did you use as an example or is it just a custom one?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steinkopf Posted November 4, 2012 very nice, cue little shunter! What train did you use as an example or is it just a custom one?! Hello JopieK Thanks , the locomotive is a freelance design which was inspired by a number of actual locomotives which I named a few examples of just above the photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted November 4, 2012 Excellent little shunter 'Steinkopf'.....reminds me to make one myself. Brick On ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wedge09 Posted November 4, 2012 Really nice :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hrw-Amen Posted November 4, 2012 There are a lot of these little shunters at the moment including my own. They seem to be very under represented in official sets over the last few years. Here we have another nice example of the kind of thing I would like TLG to give us. Coupled with a couple of little goods wagons it would make a nice small entrance into LEGO trains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frogstudio Posted November 4, 2012 Lovely little shunter!!! I LOVE shunters!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DmChylde Posted November 4, 2012 Great shunter Steinkopf! a lot of detail in a little package :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted November 4, 2012 Nice one! The wheel covers are amazing and the ladders are amazing too! Good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asper Posted November 4, 2012 Cute shunter - with a lot of details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted November 4, 2012 Nice one! The wheel covers are amazing and the ladders are amazing too! Good work! That's for sure, those are very, very neat indeed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted November 5, 2012 Yes, very nice and I think the wheel covers are definitely the standout feature on this MOC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted November 5, 2012 What a beauty. Great work on the details, I especially like the small steps and the side coverings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dutch Guy Posted November 5, 2012 A loevely little shunter with a whole lot of nice details. Great MOC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Guy Bri Posted November 5, 2012 Great job Steinkopf, I love the attention to detail on the trucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Locomotive Annie Posted November 7, 2012 A great little shunting loco with really nice detailing. I'm no fan of diesels, but I can still recognise good modelmaking when I see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted November 7, 2012 Original ones Steinkopf said he had a good look at ;) : SBB Tm 232.1 Mak G 400 (that one I see quite often when going to work) RhB Tm 2/2 After all... the aspects of all those are indeed very nicely modeled in the Steinkopf version! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steinkopf Posted November 7, 2012 Hello everyone Thanks for all the comments, this loco was a fun build and it was great to try some different techniques with her especially with the side skirting and the buffers, I also enjoyed the challenge of fitting in a good level of detail in such a compact design and mixing in the features I like of the real life prototypes to make a convincing looking freelance shunter. Thanks to JopieK for the links to some of the locos that inspired me, here is another link to the RhB Tm 2/2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted November 7, 2012 Nice one Steinkopf. You did a really nice job on the sides (covering the wheels). I like the logo as well and use of the white elements/railing. Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
