[MOD] [Instructions] #60511 Tank Engine MOD

[sebulba56]

Hi guys !

I think that, I think that we were all pretty happy when we saw that Lego was releasing a new steam train. The new 60511 set is pretty cute but it lacks some realism. It is designed as a tender engine but the locomotive looks more like a tank engine with its big sidings. So I told myself, why not trying to make it a tender engine. The problem it raises is that it is then hard to motorize it with powered up if you keep the original 060 configuration. This is why I went with an 044, making it possible to integrate the train motor at the back.

Link to the instructions : https://reb.li/m/265748

 

 

 

 

Here it is with some 6 studs wide teak coaches that I am currently designing.

 

 

 

This is it ! I did not buy the set yet, I am waiting for some discounts but I will definitly build this when I get it. I will be pleased to share more media with you then. Let me know what you think about it ! 

Edited 3 hours ago by sebulba56

[PossumPatrol]

@sebulba56 That looks great! It's a big improvement on the official model. Does it only use parts from the set, or are extra parts (other than the motor) required?

P.S. The coaches are nice too!

[sebulba56]

1 minute ago, PossumPatrol said:

@sebulba56 That looks great! It's a big improvement on the official model. Does it only use parts from the set, or are extra parts (other than the motor) required?

P.S. The coaches are nice too!

Thanks ! It uses exactly 27 extra parts aside from the powered up system. They should be around 3$/€

[JopieK]

Very nice MOD indeed!

[Selander]

What about the PuP hub ? 🤔

[Lok24]

28 minutes ago, Selander said:

What about the PuP hub ?

According to LEGO alternate instruction it  belongs into the separate tender ;-)

And why  PuP?
The description on the website says :

POWER UP THE TRAIN – Add the LEGO® Power Functions kit (sold separately) to motorize the steam locomotive and control it with the Powered Upapp or remote for even more play options

 

[Selander]

9 minutes ago, Lok24 said:

According to LEGO alternate instruction it  belongs into the separate tender ;-)

And why  PuP?
The description on the website says :

POWER UP THE TRAIN – Add the LEGO® Power Functions kit (sold separately) to motorize the steam locomotive and control it with the Powered Upapp or remote for even more play options

 

What ?? Power Functions controlled by PuP app 😂....that's hilarious...😄