Hobbythom Posted September 16, 2021 Posted September 16, 2021 Hi all, I've been building some small rolling stock. Because my two boys (ages 3 and 6) also play with the LEGO trains, there were some design specifications:1. Sturdiness When kids play, stuff breaks. So the wagons needed to be sturdy and easily built. This makes it possible for them to repair it themselves.2. Ease of operation Any moving parts or functions have to be easily accesible and ease to operate to enhance play. No tipping over the wagon to empty it. 3. Interesting silhouette/colors My boys don't care for realism. They care for recognizable and vibrant. Combining these I built these small hopper wagons. They are easily loaded and emptied and very sturdy. And the are buildable in a wide array of colors. I hope you like them! https://flic.kr/p/2mrfRVB Quote
Feuer Zug Posted September 16, 2021 Posted September 16, 2021 Nice builds. They appear to be European style hoppers. I'm sure they'll hold up to the kids playing with them based on what I see. Quote
Dav1d Posted September 16, 2021 Posted September 16, 2021 Very nice, how do they empty? They look a bit like the hopper wagon from set 4564 or the hopper wagon 10017. Quote
deraven Posted September 16, 2021 Posted September 16, 2021 Very nice. I think they fit all of your requirements and would be plenty of fun! Looks good in several of those other color options, too. Quote
JopieK Posted September 16, 2021 Posted September 16, 2021 Nice job! Look a little like the ones in the NL: There they are mainly used for track ballasting. Quote
Hobbythom Posted September 20, 2021 Author Posted September 20, 2021 Thanks everyone. On 9/16/2021 at 4:55 PM, Dav1d said: Very nice, how do they empty? They look a bit like the hopper wagon from set 4564 or the hopper wagon 10017. Indeed, I borrowed the mechanism from 10017. It is nice and simple. On 9/16/2021 at 9:12 PM, JopieK said: Nice job! Look a little like the ones in the NL: There they are mainly used for track ballasting. I think I subconciously build these! Quote
XG BC Posted September 22, 2021 Posted September 22, 2021 On 9/20/2021 at 8:39 AM, Hobbythom said: Thanks everyone. Indeed, I borrowed the mechanism from 10017. It is nice and simple. I think I subconciously build these! these cars are fairly common in mainland europe germany has these too Quote
Paperinik77pk Posted September 24, 2021 Posted September 24, 2021 Very nice wagons!!! Perfect for heavy-duty operations! The "classic" unload system is always working, So it was a good choice! Thumbs up also for the picture with all colors available! Davide Quote
Hobbythom Posted September 28, 2021 Author Posted September 28, 2021 Thanks everyone for the kind replies! Quote
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