DB KLV 53

[Dr Snotson]

DB KLV 53

Hi, this time I want to share a really small vessel with you which gave me countless sleepless nights.

P1110480 by Simon Jakobi, auf Flickr

To be honest, designing such tiny vehicles is a nightmare compared to the big engines!

P1110485 by Simon Jakobi, auf Flickr

This is my interpretation of the KLV 53 "Rottenkraftwagen" of the Deutsche Bahn.

P1110476 by Simon Jakobi, auf Flickr

I learned from the first tests, that when it comes to the constellation of low weight and two axles all wheels have to be powered to avoid hang-ups on switches.

DB BR KVL 53 drivetrain Simon Jakobi by Simon Jakobi, auf Flickr

That`s why both axles are powered via worm screw by an excentric PF-M-motor beside an "excentric center" axle  underneath the loading platform.

P1110472 by Simon Jakobi, auf Flickr

The motor is controlled via PF-IR-Receiver. The adapters are covered by the chains and the maintainance and construction site stuff.

P1110463 by Simon Jakobi, auf Flickr

Power supply is an old black 9-V-battery underneath the flat car which is connected to the second output of the IR-receiver... No PF-cables or PF-adapters were harmed.

P1110468 by Simon Jakobi, auf Flickr

The result is a slow but strong and reliable engine with precise speed controll perfect for low speed action in the "Bahnbetriebswerk" on our LUG-layout. I hope, you like my approach.

Bye, Simon!

Edited April 3, 2021 by Dr Snotson

[caiman0637]

Great build!

 

[Vilhelm22]

Very nice MOC and impressive concealing of the PF parts.  Frequently there’s use of a battery box or receiver as a piece of cargo in these type builds, but clearly not here.  Great work!

[Asper]

Wow! This would be a wonderful model without the motor. But the PF drive makes IT perfekt.

[Feuer Zug]

Your drive train is perfect. Slow, yet flat enough to provide everything necessary for movement. The random assortment of equipment gives it the proper look and the portable toilet is hilarious.

[zephyr1934]

Some amazing engineering (and I like the heart on the privy door)

[Rjskow]

Very nice MOW moc.  

[Dr Snotson]

Thank you guys!

I hope, I find some time to apply the decals to my KöF II and shoot some nice pics over the easter holidays.

It shares the Idea of the drivetrain with the same combination of PF-components with my KVL.

Greeting, Simon!

[Pdaitabird]

Great job powering such a small vehicle! The detailing looks good too. 

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Lovely MOC ...it could be an original Lego set! 

 

[Duq]

On 3/31/2021 at 8:28 PM, Dr Snotson said:

Power supply is an old black 9-V-battery underneath the flat car which is connected to the second output of the IR-receiver... No PF-cables or PF-adapters were harmed.

Ah, that old trick. I used that for one of my KoFs. It kinda works, but it's not great. As someone explains in the comments here, you lose a bit of the voltage, slowing your train down:

It's a very nice model though - lots of nice little details.

[Dr Snotson]

2 hours ago, Duq said:

Ah, that old trick. I used that for one of my KoFs. It kinda works, but it's not great. As someone explains in the comments here, you lose a bit of the voltage, slowing your train down:

It's a very nice model though - lots of nice little details.

True, you loose a little bit of speed. But in this case I really like the #100%LEGOsolution plus combining rather old and rather new components. As I mentioned on flickr and EB the other day - crazy times lay ahead of us regarding that mysterious circuit cubes!

[TuffTuffTuff]

Wonderful! So many lovely details. Just amaziing how you integrated the engine in so limited space.

You could also place a small container with a PU hub inside on the flat car.

How does that worm screw work? Could you share a picture from below, please?