Vkng070 Posted December 26, 2014 Posted December 26, 2014 Hey everybody. I've been out of the hobby for some time now. Just dusted my train stuff off after about 8 years of dust. I forgot how cool they are. Anyway, Here is my first attempt at a 2-8-4 Berkshire locomotive Quote
detjensrobert Posted December 27, 2014 Posted December 27, 2014 Looks good! TIP: for future reference, dont use the eurobricks uploader use a photo sharing site such as flickr to host images and then deeplink them into your post. Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted December 27, 2014 Posted December 27, 2014 This locomotive looks nice, but now you need piston rods! Quote
Vkng070 Posted December 27, 2014 Author Posted December 27, 2014 This locomotive looks nice, but now you need piston rods! I plan on it. I just have to get the wife to approve the funds, and then find a good place to buy some from without having to make some up from technic parts. Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted December 27, 2014 Posted December 27, 2014 I just have to get the wife to approve the funds Does it sound good? LOL Quote
Vkng070 Posted December 27, 2014 Author Posted December 27, 2014 It does. It don't happen unless momma says it does. I don't like making a pregnant woman mad. Hahaha Quote
Vkng070 Posted December 27, 2014 Author Posted December 27, 2014 Oh wow! Congratulations! Thanks! Quote
zephyr1934 Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 That's a nice build with a classic 12v look to it. I've heard rumors of a good place to find locomotive rods (grin... see my sig). Though there are a few nice examples of home built rods cut out of various material. At least one example I've seen used 1x16 bricks for the donor source, but it is probably a lot cheaper to find a non-lego source, especially since you do not have to worry about matching any gray on the locomotive. Quote
Vkng070 Posted January 1, 2015 Author Posted January 1, 2015 I plan to purchase the rods that fit 4 of the BBB large train wheels. I also bought a lot of these sloped pieces so I can give the boiler a more round look as well. Quote
Vkng070 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Posted January 21, 2015 Here is where I am as of today. I installed all of the slope pieces, along with a couple other small pieces. Forgive the multi-colored connecting rod mock up, as I am trying to get the connecting rods and lead truck squared away. Quote
Murdoch17 Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 I really like you most recent update. This engine looks wonderful, and now all you need are something for it to pull! ;-) Keep up the good work! Quote
detjensrobert Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Nice job integrating the 9v motors into the trailing truck and tender. Quote
Vkng070 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Posted January 22, 2015 Nice job integrating the 9v motors into the trailing truck and tender. Thanks! I really wanted a decent amount of power, and most of my track is 9v. I really like you most recent update. This engine looks wonderful, and now all you need are something for it to pull! ;-) Keep up the good work! Thanks! I only have a couple cars right now. I have a box car, ttx intermodal car, and a log car, along with a caboose. I'm working on making some more cars for it though. I should be able to pull a decent train with 2 9v motors pulling the load. Quote
Srbandrews Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 Wow, that's a huge improvement. Terrific work. Quote
Vkng070 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Posted January 26, 2015 Wow, that's a huge improvement. Terrific work. Thanks! A little more work and it's there. Quote
Vkng070 Posted February 22, 2015 Author Posted February 22, 2015 So here is where I am at so far. I have completely redone the boiler and running boards and widened the cab, running boards, and tender to 7 wide. Still waiting on the connecting rods to be completed along with the Pistons. http://flic.kr/p/qZ81eM Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Great work ...this beauty runs really fast! Quote
cgarison Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Very nice, sleek running locomotive. Great job! I can't push my 4-6-0 into turns like that as it has a propensity jump the track and cause all kinds of damage. Quote
Vkng070 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Posted February 26, 2015 Just got my driving rods done. Let me know what yall think. I think I'm just about done with this locomotive now. Already started on a 0-6-0 switcher. Quote
Murdoch17 Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Just got my driving rods done. Let me know what yall think. I think I'm just about done with this locomotive now. Already started on a 0-6-0 switcher. http://flic.kr/p/rnKtUN http://flic.kr/p/r4wkmK Looks great! I am really curious to see your 0-6-0 switcher, if you don't mind. Also, are you making your Berkshire a passenger or freight hauling engine? Quote
Vkng070 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Looks great! I am really curious to see your 0-6-0 switcher, if you don't mind. Also, are you making your Berkshire a passenger or freight hauling engine? I might change it up every so often. For the time being, it will be pulling freight. The 0-6-0 is just a boiler and cab right now. I need to order more parts for it, like new boiler pieces and wheels for it. I'll post a picture when I get something out together that actually looks like a locomotive. Lol Edited March 4, 2015 by Vkng070 Quote
ummester Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Very nice, the more work you do, the sleeker the model looks. Quote
zephyr1934 Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 That came together very quickly and it is looking great and it has great motion with the pistons and all. Quote
Vkng070 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 Thanks everybody! I appreciate all the compliments. Just waiting on the funds and I'll get my 0-6-0 under way. Quote
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