LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted September 27, 2014 Posted September 27, 2014 (edited) SBB Be 6/8 III Crocodile Hi Everyone, after months of hard work my latest creation has finally come to light. Now I can show you the Crocodile! My creation is inspired by the beautiful model made by Helos, with the addition of the PF motors; the battery pack is in the cabin along with the IR receiver. I'm particularly satisfied about the transmission system with working rotors connected to wheels The hardest part was the realization of the welds, assembling at the same time the three parts of the system: main body and motorized units As always, I've added the lights to mark my model, using a small 12 volt battery and using a switch which emerges from the plate under the cab I hope you enjoy the pictures as I enjoyed myself to achieve this locomotive! That's all! Edited October 5, 2014 by LEGO Train 12 Volts Quote
lightningtiger Posted September 27, 2014 Posted September 27, 2014 AWESOME work 'LT12V'.....I like the design and it's as close to a copy of the original real life engine......Brick On 'LT12V' ! Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted September 27, 2014 Author Posted September 27, 2014 Many thanks Tiger ...you're always welcome! ;-) Quote
eurotrash Posted September 27, 2014 Posted September 27, 2014 That's an excellent model of the crocodile! (....and it good to see that Signal Box again) Quote
Man with a hat Posted September 27, 2014 Posted September 27, 2014 Wow, what a beauty. And that transmission is amazing. It seems that there is a lot of clearance between the parts though. You need that for the corners but it looks as if it could be half a brick less. But please correct if I am wrong. Quote
dr_spock Posted September 27, 2014 Posted September 27, 2014 Excellent work. Do you have a close up video of the mechanism working? Quote
cgarison Posted September 27, 2014 Posted September 27, 2014 That is an amazing version of the Crocodile. The articulation is well thought out and transmission mechanism looks fabulous. Great Work! Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted September 27, 2014 Author Posted September 27, 2014 That's an excellent model of the crocodile! (....and it good to see that Signal Box again) Thanks Eurotrash! ...You're right, the signal box (your signal box ) perfectly fits the layout! Wow, what a beauty. And that transmission is amazing. It seems that there is a lot of clearance between the parts though. You need that for the corners but it looks as if it could be half a brick less. But please correct if I am wrong. I hadn't noticed that particular but I could reduce the gap also of one stud ...thanks Man with the hat! Quote
zephyr1934 Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 Yet another fantastic build with all sorts of juicy little details, e.g., the steps below the cab doors. The whole engineering to get it through the curves (and it looks to be quite smooth at that). A great MOC Quote
Hrw-Amen Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 A really nice model. Nice to see all the workings of it recreated. I have a question though, I have not seen one of these engines in the real world. All of the models I have seen are articulated which I guess is down to the length and need to get it around sharp corners. I have looked at several pictures online of these engines but cannot tell from them. So where the ACTUAL real locomotives articulated or is this just a thing done y model makers to make a realistic copy? Any photographs of actual bent engines if they exist would be good as I could not find any. (Although admittedly I only spent ten minutes or so looking.) Quote
*thomas* Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 I have a question though, I have not seen one of these engines in the real world. All of the models I have seen are articulated which I guess is down to the length and need to get it around sharp corners. They were used in the alps and had to take some tight bents at some times, so yes, they were articulated. :) Quote
Redimus Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 I think the real ones just had extended power bogies with a solid full length body. Is that right? Quote
dr_spock Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) Here is a video of one going through some switches after it picks up a snowplow car. You can see where it bends in the curve. Edited September 28, 2014 by dr_spock Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted October 5, 2014 Author Posted October 5, 2014 It seems that there is a lot of clearance between the parts though. You need that for the corners but it looks as if it could be half a brick less. But please correct if I am wrong. Hi guys, here you can find an update with the suggestion from Man with a hat: I've reduced the gap between the three parts: Quote
*thomas* Posted October 5, 2014 Posted October 5, 2014 With the gap reduced, the train looks even better than it already did! Great build! Quote
Redimus Posted October 5, 2014 Posted October 5, 2014 Yup, reducing the gap was a very good idea. Quote
cgarison Posted October 5, 2014 Posted October 5, 2014 Awesome. It is a ringer for the real thing! Quote
Selander Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) Looks really impressive. Great design - very true to the prototype. Do you use standard PF train motor together with large wheels ? I couldn't find any specific info about motors used, but it looks very fast on your video. And it looks to narrow to fit one of the bigger PF motors + gearing (?) Edited October 8, 2014 by Selander Quote
UrbanErwin Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 The reduced gap is certainly an improvement on a already great looking engine Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted October 8, 2014 Author Posted October 8, 2014 Looks really impressive. Great design - very true to the prototype. Do you use standard PF train motor together with large wheels ? I couldn't find any specific info about motors used, but it looks very fast on your video. And it looks to narrow to fit one of the bigger PF motors + gearing (?) The first version was equipped with two non lego motor but the result was terrible ...the new version has two standard lego motors (the same motor of the Maersk train) and the lego large wheels ...easy and simple! ;-) Thanks also to UrbanErwin for your words ...I wish use my crocodile on your amazing layout! Quote
UrbanErwin Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 The first version was equipped with two non lego motor but the result was terrible ...the new version has two standard lego motors (the same motor of the Maersk train) and the lego large wheels ...easy and simple! ;-) Thanks also to UrbanErwin for your words ...I wish use my crocodile on your amazing layout! If the layout is making it to a display, you are always welcome to visit Quote
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