Steinkopf Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) Indexed by Moderator Hello Everyone With the latest addition to the LBB fleet I thought I would like to do something different instead of a standard locomotive, for a while I have wanted to build a Permanent Way Shunter & Multipurpose Vehicle, I have a soft spot for these colourful and somewhat odd looking vehicles and in many respects they are the ugly ducklings of the locomotive world. Despite their rather quirky appearance these little locomotives are an extremely versatile piece of equipment and are regulary used by railways around the world for hauling track construction and repair trains as well as travelling on their own carrying a work crew in them. The Tm 2/2 Baudiensttraktor was introduced to service on the LBB in 1987 and a total of 4 vehicles were purchased for the Permanent Way department for use on repair and construction trains, the Tm 2/2 are fitted with a pallet crane with a 1500kg capacity that can be used for lifting a variety of material and equipment. The Tm 2/2 units have a top speed of 50km/h and are rated at 280hp, they are capable of hauling a short rake of ballast hoppers or a variety of other wagons and equipment used by the Permanent Way department. This vehicle is inspired by the Tm2/2 Class units 81-84 produced by Raco in 1985 for use on the RhB Edited November 13, 2012 by Steinkopf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted November 12, 2012 Same here, I this piece of rolling repair stock 'Steinkopf'.....it's high detailed yet has that classic 9V train feel to it ! Brick On 'Steinkopf' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingstop Posted November 12, 2012 Terrible. Terrible. How could you do this model in Yellow of all colours? Dont you know that Red is the only colour for these fantastic locomotives? The crane should be yellow not red. Im absolutely mortified at these issues and will continue to sulk in a sullen mood as I contemplate how these are not actually real functional varieties. I formally hang up my designing shoes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steinkopf Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) Terrible. Terrible. How could you do this model in Yellow of all colours? Dont you know that Red is the only colour for these fantastic locomotives? The crane should be yellow not red. Im absolutely mortified at these issues and will continue to sulk in a sullen mood as I contemplate how these are not actually real functional varieties. I formally hang up my designing shoes. Like this one http://www.flickr.co...nen/3613129135/ . Edited November 13, 2012 by Steinkopf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingstop Posted November 12, 2012 Like this one http://www.flickr.co...nen/3613129135/ :p . Arggggn my eyes are burning. Yellow in real life.... Dont let it be soooooooo Seriously for a minute im always impressed at how fantastically well detailed your models are. In Red. Of course! http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/ch/SBB_CFF_FFS/diesel/Tm235/235_005_RBL.jpg http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/ch/SBB_CFF_FFS/diesel/Tm235/SBB_Tm_235_009-8.jpg This would be a slightly nicer larger version. In Red. Of course. http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/ch/SBB_CFF_FFS/diesel/Tm234/234_064-2.jpg And then as a little diddle litt'l one http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/ch/SBB_CFF_FFS/diesel/Tm_I/439-Tm-mt.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsinjor Posted November 12, 2012 Looks very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Locomotive Annie Posted November 12, 2012 An unusual and nicely detailed model. You've caught the character of one of these locos perfectly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted November 12, 2012 Amazing MOC! This diesel veichle was is in my sights, but now I'll have to steal your work ... as I will also steal your power plant (Railbrick n. 11)! Superb work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wabbajack Posted November 12, 2012 I like this very much. Now where do I get the yellow door... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twenty6twelve Posted November 13, 2012 I like this very much. Now where do I get the yellow door... If I remember correctly, the only time we had a plain yellow train door was in 7735's parcels wagon.. Lovely work, Steinkopf. Really like your axleboxes.. hard to tell there's a 9v motor beneath! A real charismatic build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selander Posted November 13, 2012 Really nice vehicle, excellent and realistic design with good attention to detail. Top notch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hrw-Amen Posted November 13, 2012 That is an interesting little engine. So it has a 9V motor and actually runs? I guess that is one benefit over PF as I doubt it would be possible to do something like this without having to hide stuff in trucks on behind that would have to be there constantly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted November 13, 2012 nice built!!! Looks very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steinkopf Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) Thanks everyone for the comments. That is an interesting little engine. So it has a 9V motor and actually runs? I guess that is one benefit over PF as I doubt it would be possible to do something like this without having to hide stuff in trucks on behind that would have to be there constantly. Yes, the model is powered by a 9v Train Motor so it can haul a wide variety of Permanent Way wagons that I have built such as the 20ton Construction Crane or a rake of Ballast Hoppers. The only downside with using the train motor is that I have had to limit the body length to 16 studs long, I would have liked to have built her a bit more longer to emulate vehicles such as the Plasser & Thuerer OBW 10 or the Windhoff built Tm 2/2s, luckily though this type of vehicle comes in all shapes and sizes and there are quite a number of smaller designs available such as the OBW Junior and the RACO Tm 2/2s. Edited November 13, 2012 by Steinkopf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Guy Bri Posted November 13, 2012 Very nice build Steinkopf. Very detailed for a small shunter, I like the addition of the lift arm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lukeandahalf Posted November 18, 2012 Very realistic, and btw I like the colour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
