LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 24, 2018 Posted June 24, 2018 Hello guys, a new month is arrived with a new locomotive of the European tour ...time of a ride in Holland... ...with the NS 6500! The NS Class 6400 is a type of 4 axle diesel-electric freight locomotive. 120 (numbered 6401-6520) were built by MAK and ABB between 1988 and 1994 for Nederlandse Spoorwegen. I wanted to replicate the locomotive numbered 6500 with the yellow/gray colors because is the livery a love the most! The locomotive now keeps company to the younger sister NS 345 I've wrapped the windscreens with yellow stickers because the pieces do not exist, creating a punched adhesive to apply, and I'm quite satisfied with the final result As usual the locomotive is equipped with lights and switches I'm planning to use these two Dutch locomotives for the coils and torpedo wagons waiting to build a yard for steel production (one day...) Now enjoy the pictures ...and see you next month in another European country! ...to be continued... Quote
Paperinik77pk Posted June 24, 2018 Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) High quality and nice choice as always - it is a pleasure to watch! Another good shot! P.s. The big wagon reminds me a cement mixer (if I remember well) I had when I was a kid - Lima H0 - I hated it because I could not put all wheels on track!!! It derailed easily beceuse we had a too tight curve radius!!! Edited June 24, 2018 by Paperinik77pk Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 24, 2018 Author Posted June 24, 2018 On 6/24/2018 at 4:26 PM, Paperinik77pk said: High quality and nice choice as always - it is a pleasure to watch! The big wagon reminds me a cement mixer Expand Thanks Davide (as always)! The torpedo is a big wagon made by Thyssen Krupp to transport liquid metal Quote
Kintobor Posted June 24, 2018 Posted June 24, 2018 Really loving the livery of the engine. The flatbeds are nice too! I'm particularly smitten with the switcher, though. It's quite cute! Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 25, 2018 Author Posted June 25, 2018 On 6/24/2018 at 8:07 PM, Kintobor said: I'm particularly smitten with the switcher, though. It's quite cute! Expand The switcher is available on Blokbricks Quote
harnbak Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 I immediately recognise these locs from my home country. Good work, very realistic. You have a good eye for proportions and details and can pick interesting subjects. Keep on :-) Quote
Paperinik77pk Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 On 6/24/2018 at 5:29 PM, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: Thanks Davide (as always)! The torpedo is a big wagon made by Thyssen Krupp to transport liquid metal Expand Yess! It's that thing - I thought it was for cement!!! I searched it yesterday on an old Lima Catalog - it was a "steel mixer"!!! Quote
Dread Pirate Rob Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 Beautifully true to prototype, but retains LEGO charm. Love it! Quote
Asper Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 Wonderful - as always. I'm looking forward to the next stop on your tour. Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 25, 2018 Author Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) On 6/25/2018 at 7:38 AM, harnbak said: I immediately recognise these locs from my home country. Keep on :-) Expand Next countries and locomotives will surprise you ...we are near the great final! On 6/25/2018 at 9:31 AM, Paperinik77pk said: I searched it yesterday on an old Lima Catalog - it was a "steel mixer"!!! Expand An old Lima Catalog ...oh sweet music for my ears On 6/25/2018 at 2:40 PM, Dread Pirate Rob said: Beautifully true to prototype, but retains LEGO charm. Love it! Expand You're very kind ...thank you! On 6/25/2018 at 6:38 PM, Asper said: I'm looking forward to the next stop on your tour. Expand As I said before ...next month ...just stay tuned! Edited June 25, 2018 by LEGO Train 12 Volts Quote
Man with a hat Posted June 26, 2018 Posted June 26, 2018 Great work again. It is a perfect match with the real one. I am not a fan of an overload of stickers. Usually they are very visible... But you managed to do a really great job on the window. At first I didn't notice them all. (Although I should have known they are not available in yellow) Quote
Sven J Posted June 26, 2018 Posted June 26, 2018 Beautiful, like all of your models. And indeed, your sticker solution is really skillful! On 6/24/2018 at 8:07 PM, Kintobor said: I'm particularly smitten with the switcher, though. It's quite cute! Expand Absolutely! On 6/24/2018 at 10:49 AM, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: I'm planning to use these two Dutch locomotives for the coils and torpedo wagons waiting to build a yard for steel production (one day...) Expand Oh, wow! The history of the steel and coal industry is one of my major interests, so I'm very keen to see that project! Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 27, 2018 Author Posted June 27, 2018 On 6/26/2018 at 7:24 AM, Man with a hat said: Great work again. It is a perfect match with the real one. I am not a fan of an overload of stickers. Usually they are very visible... But you managed to do a really great job on the window. Expand I'm not a fan of wrapping too and I hope Lego will mould this piece in yellow in the future On 6/26/2018 at 8:44 PM, Tenderlok said: Oh, wow! The history of the steel and coal industry is one of my major interests, so I'm very keen to see that project! Expand For the moment I'm collecting pictures of plants and factories Quote
Bricked1980 Posted June 27, 2018 Posted June 27, 2018 This looks fantastic. Love the colour scheme and the similarity to the real loco in your photograph is very accurate indeed. I also really like the small engine 345 in the fourth pic as well. Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted July 1, 2018 Author Posted July 1, 2018 On 6/27/2018 at 10:11 AM, Bricked1980 said: Love the colour scheme and the similarity to the real loco in your photograph is very accurate indeed. Expand Thanks Bricked1980 (I love your project for Lego Idea ) Quote
Bricked1980 Posted July 1, 2018 Posted July 1, 2018 On 7/1/2018 at 9:23 AM, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: Thanks Bricked1980 (I love your project for Lego Idea ) Expand You're welcome. And thanks glad you like my traction engine. Quote
AE bricks Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 The loc looks superb with the yellow windows and bars. The wagons are great aswell. Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted July 14, 2018 Author Posted July 14, 2018 On 7/11/2018 at 3:37 PM, AE bricks said: The loc looks superb.The wagons are great aswell. Expand Thanks for these very appreciated words! Quote
zephyr1934 Posted July 16, 2018 Posted July 16, 2018 Wow! You never cease to amaze with your builds. As is the norm of your high bar, the locomotive is stellar, and this time around the coiled steel is simple but brilliant. Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted July 17, 2018 Author Posted July 17, 2018 On 7/16/2018 at 12:18 AM, zephyr1934 said: As is the norm of your high bar, the locomotive is stellar, and this time around the coiled steel is simple but brilliant. Expand Your word are always much appreciated ...thank you my lego friend! Quote
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