pirzyk Posted June 24, 2015 As BMW mentioned in the Brickworld Chicago 2015 Train Stuff thread, I created a Illinois Central City of New Orleans train. Based on the E Series Engines that ran the line: I used the Railbricks 3 axle truck design and the sloping windows that legoman666 used in his CSX MOC. I send thanks to zephyr1934 for the porthole stickers, we had a fun time trying to match the color :P The car design is very similar to the Emerald Night and I used several train bases from the Horizon Express. Using the song by Arlo Guthry as inspiration for the vingettes here are a few: And my tribute to Steve Goodman in LEGO: You can find all the pics at http://www.brickshel...ry.cgi?f=556911 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feuer Zug Posted June 24, 2015 As and EMD fan, I approve. The colors look good too. Brick on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rail Co Posted June 24, 2015 Great Train! I love how you were able to create so many carriages to go along with the stunning locomotive! I spy someone has smuggled wine onto the train (or it looks like it judging from the bag...) Very nice work! -RailCo P.S. @zephyr1934 do you make your own stickers or do you order from a company because I am interested in making my own for a MOC that I have finished last night that could use some custom stickers. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbythom Posted June 25, 2015 Very nice train. The color brown is a very different choice but works quite well! I have to ask, from what set is the baby? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsinjor Posted June 25, 2015 Great work! I like the scenes inside and the locomotive is awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kivi Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) Well done, both outside and inside. All scenes from the song are instantly recognizable. Edited June 25, 2015 by Kivi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirzyk Posted June 25, 2015 Thanks all for your kind words. Great Train! I love how you were able to create so many carriages to go along with the stunning locomotive! I spy someone has smuggled wine onto the train (or it looks like it judging from the bag...) Could be wine, could be wiskey :) Really undefined based on the song. Very nice train. The color brown is a very different choice but works quite well! I have to ask, from what set is the baby? The livery color was one of the reasons I picked doing this MOC, it is very striking in LEGO The baby is from Citizen Brick http://citizenbrick.com/collections/accessories/products/minifig-newborn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GI_Jack Posted June 25, 2015 Very nice long train. I can see there is quite a bit going on inside too. I like it a lot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted June 26, 2015 A very fine train, the pictures look great, but having seen it in person I have to say the photos still do not do it justice. The detail that you put into all of the vignettes and how you weaved through the entire song was well done. Then there is the fact that the photos show nothing of the extensive lighting you built into the train. Let's just say it looks even better in person. I send thanks to zephyr1934 for the porthole stickers, we had a fun time trying to match the color :P I hate brown... in all seriousness though, it was a bit of work to get the right shade but I like how it all turned out. Of course all of your own lettering really helps make the entire train pop. P.S. @zephyr1934 do you make your own stickers or do you order from a company because I am interested in making my own for a MOC that I have finished last night that could use some custom stickers. Thanks! I'm working with a sign shop for my printing. It is stupid expensive to make a small bit, but the economies of scale start to kick in with a larger run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legotom Posted June 27, 2015 Looks fantastic. I do love to see a long train in a great livery. How is it powered? Looks like it'll need quite a lot of pulling power to move all those coaches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirzyk Posted June 28, 2015 Looks fantastic. I do love to see a long train in a great livery. How is it powered? Looks like it'll need quite a lot of pulling power to move all those coaches. I have 2 L motors attached to a 20 tooth gear (32198) then a 12 tooth gear (6589). The assembly is quite fragile and I want to rebuild it stronger, still working out how to do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfeldt Posted July 16, 2015 Why not make a video of the song...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirzyk Posted July 16, 2015 Why not make a video of the song...? I've talked about making a stop motion video using the backgrounds but I have not got around to starting it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlassen Posted July 11, 2016 Bump, because this is amazing. Have you had any luck strengthening your design? Any interest in selling your instructions? I love you vignettes from the song. Wonderful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
