MOD: Black Emerald Night

[Murdoch17]

I know that people have done this to an Emerald Night before, but I thought it would be interesting if I made it into black, with some certain modifications. AKA: A wrap-around bolier, and this part: for the number plate. Anyway, I have done this in real life, but until I get real pictures, the LEGO Digital Designer pics will have to suffice... for now. Here are the links:

No.1 Is an overall view

No.2 Is a front / side shot, but without drivers due to lack of parts in LDD

No. 3 The full side shot. I even added a custom 3 wheel tender.

No. 4 This part has since been changed to a better design that includes a gauge piece.

No.5 Mini shot orginally done by Herby's New LEGO Train Depot. I redid it in black, with "No.1" on it's side.

Thanks,and Comments + Questions welcome.

Edited November 17, 2010 by Murdoch17

[Murdoch17]

Okay: I changed the number plate on this engine to this one. It looks a lot better now... I just don't have enough of this parts! Thank goodness for Bricklink!

Here are updated LDD pics:

Enjoy!

P.S. I am the one in the glasses, in case your wondering.

[Carefree_Dude]

replace the plates at the base of the train with red, so you have a red line going all the way around the bottom above the wheels. I built a black emerald night with this, and it looks amazing.

[Murdoch17]

replace the plates at the base of the train with red, so you have a red line going all the way around the bottom above the wheels. I built a black emerald night with this, and it looks amazing.

Thank you for your suggestion. I like the idea, I'm just afraid if I do take it apart, I wouldn't be able to put back together. (I did that to my first Emerald Night!) I did do your idea to my Diesel engine, though. Thank You, and I've included the diesel engine's picture.

[Cinderbike]

It looks nice, but I think that red or another color wheel would look awesome too.

BTW, I prefer the name Onyx Night over Black Emerald Night, if only to continue the naming scheme. I'm considering a Ruby Night, myself.

Edited December 1, 2010 by Cinderbike

[Murdoch17]

It looks nice, but I think that red or another color wheel would look awesome too.

BTW, I prefer the name Onyx Night over Black Emerald Night, if only to continue the naming scheme. I'm considering a Ruby Night, myself.

Hmmm... good idea! I think I will change it... Onyx Night kinda has a nice ring to it. Thank you!

[Cinderbike]

No problem, glad you like it. :)

[LEGO Guy Bri]

Glad I found this page. I am currently constructing The Black Knight as I call it. Named not only bc of its color but for fun reference from the Martin Lawrence movie 'Black Knight' :) Unfortunatly the sticker will still say Emerald tho no green is used. Need to find a place to make custom stickers. As soon as I get a new camera I will try and post pics with it along side of my Emerald Night and my black version and green version of my My Own Train engines and tenders. Onyx Night does sound good as well. Great idea, hope you can try to create one!

[LEGO Guy Bri]

Greetings everyone. I have completed an actual black version I call the "Black Knight" and uploaded it to Brickshelf Search for member Cityslicker and click on folder named "Collection" for views of it next to the original E. Night, as well as green and black MOT engines. Enjoy!

[fred67]

It looks nice, but I think that red or another color wheel would look awesome too.

BTW, I prefer the name Onyx Night over Black Emerald Night, if only to continue the naming scheme. I'm considering a Ruby Night, myself.

I did a Ruby Night, and it's really nice (except I haven't done pin striping).

Onyx or Obsidian Night are definitely my choices.