Murdoch17 Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Okay, here's the story. I looked at the fuzzy picture of the new Maersk train, got the LDD file of the GP-38, and then I rebuilt that GP-38 into what looks like a EMD SD40. I added a fourth fan on the roof, fixed structural issues on the front, and made a three wheel truck instead of the two wheeled trucks included in both sets. I think I did a good job, but I want your guys opinion. And yes, except for the red handrails and base, it's orderable from LEGO Design by Me. (Sorry, no LDD file again!) front view side view (it's symetrical so, the same for the other side.) rear & side view This is the It's-about-to-run-you-over-view. Enjoy, and Comments, Questions, and critisism are welcome! Quote
AussieJimbo Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Looks good. The challenge would be getting a motorised 3 axle bogey to drive it. Has anyone built one that works yet? Looks like you might just have room for a battery box if you didn't want to see inside the cab but maybe this one is more suited to being non-motorised and pushed from behind with the loco in a wagon approach. :classic: Quote
roamingstop Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) Looks good. The challenge would be getting a motorised 3 axle bogey to drive it. Has anyone built one that works yet? Railbricks has links in various issues on how to do it - I dont remember who was responsible off the top of my head but suspect Sava... http://www.railbricks.com/browse-posts?start=67 http://www.railbricks.com/browse-posts?start=87 Plus RailBricks Issue #6 has some details on a 3 axle indiana jones truck. And Issue #5 shows how to build 3 axle motorised trucks (replace truck with bogey if in UK English)- I think attributed to Swoofty And I forgot in RailBricks #6 (P62) is Scot Wardlow's powered 3 axle truck as part of what appears to be a GB40 (but im not good on train numbers, just looks). Edited January 30, 2011 by roamingstudio Quote
Rijkvv Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 I've designed one as well: link But to be honest, I don't know if it works well. But you can see the building instructions and give it a try. Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 I've designed one as well: link But to be honest, I don't know if it works well. But you can see the building instructions and give it a try. Really cool technic Richie ...I want to try it immediately Quote
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