DSB MY 1100 train

[jpichler]

Hi all, I am new to this forum but let me tell you I am impressed with the wealth of information here.

I am a lifelong Lego enthusiast and have recently switched from general colleting of various sets to focusing on the 9V train system. In doing so I have collected various Lego sets, but one thing is constantly on my mind. I want to recreate my FAVORITE childhood train/locomotive.

I grew up in Denmark and DSB (Danske Stats Baner) had this one locomotive called "MY cl 1100" and I would love to try and recreate it in Lego.

my question is if anyone has ever build anything comperable? I have included the best photo I have.

any help/suggestions will be appreciated.

[Dan-147]

Hello,

Except for the 3-axle trucks, it seems very similar to Ulf Schwarze's Nohab Rundnase MX (it has 2-axle trucks). Ulf's complete instructions are available for download on Railbrick's site Instructions. There are a few nice designs for 3-axle trucks as well on the site so modifying it to match your prototype shouldn't be hard.

Dan-147

EDIT: A quick search on Wikipedia confirmed that the DSB Class MY (numbered 1101 to 1159) was indeed built by NOHAB Wikipedia link. The Class MX that Ulf modeled was a smaller stable-mate to the Class MY

Edited October 13, 2011 by Dan-147

[Laura Beinbrech]

There is also a LDD version (*.lxf file) on this very site created by Eurobricks own Kost U Grlu.

Hope that helps, and hope to see your version soon.

[brickitect]

There is also a LDD version (*.lxf file) on this very site created by Eurobricks own Kost U Grlu.

Hope that helps, and hope to see your version soon.

Unfortunately the LDD file is no longer available at the link given in the post, anyone has a backup copy?

[jpichler]

Thank you all for the fast replies, I am looking through your suggestions and this is a great starting point.

--Jurgen

[Selander]

It's a nice locomotive, with a characterstic design which shouldn't be too difficult to build in lego.

Colours are easy to replicate.

Estetically I'd say the front windows are the most difficult to build accurately as they are rounded in two dimensions.

Technically it can be a challenge for you to build 3 axle trucks, at least if you intend to do a motorized loco, then you have to build a power function based solution which requires some skills.

Good luck.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

For me, except for the 3-axle trucks, it seems very similar to the Super Chef Santa Fe with a double nose on the front and on the back

[TilleMuovinen]

This is a much cherished European version of the early American diesel engines.

I think that the sad look of this engine gives a challenge for Lego-builders. Here is my first 7-wide try made with LDD:

My Brickshelf link

Here is some history of which you can get keywords to look for reference pictures. DSB MY is the diesel engine made by Swedish company Nydqvist & Holm Ab (NOHAB). NOHAB round-noses were based to the American diesel engines. The models for NOHABs were American E- and F-series from 1930s and Australian Clyde AA16 from 1950s. For European needs NOHAB round-nose has been designed two-way driveable and for that reason with two cabins. Differing to the American equivalents NOHAB has also rounder roof, ditch lights, lower safety nose and larger windscreen. I think that all NOHAB round-noses had American diesel motor made by GM.

NOHAB round-noses were manufactured between years 1954–1969 to Denmark 104 pieces for DSB MY-series and MX-series, to Norway 35 pieces for NSB Di.3-series and to Hungary 20 pieces for MAV M61-series. Danish MX-series is lighter than MY-series but it has also 6-axels.There were also manufactured by license same type engines to Belgium and Luxembourg. Norwegian, Danish and Hungarian State Railways gave up these engines from operation between the years 1985–2001. However NOHAB round-noses are still in operation in great numbers for example in Sweden by private railway companies.

I am also interested in building this engine (and in 6-wide). Because NOHAB round-nose engine with factory number 2402 has operated in Finnish State Railways as experimental engine KDs1 between years 1958–1960. That specific engine was finally sold to Norway as NSB Di.3 number 643. In Norway that engine operated to the year 2000. I think it is still in operation in Kosovo Railways as number 008.

 

Very nice Hungarian M61 by user piszkosfreddy in brickshelf:

Brickshelf link

Another M61 by Granada_turnier in Flickr:

Flickr link

DSB MX by Maggimutti in brickshelf:

Brickshelf link

8-wide DSB MY by andreas in brickshelf:

Brickshelf link

NOHAB in Super Chief and white livery by Hentza77 in brickshelf:

Brickshelf link

More detailed article of history of NOHAB round-noses:

NOHAB-GM Foundation link

Finnish State Railways Dr12 engine, not NOHAB but same kind of design:

My Brickshelf link

Tille Muovinen

[Selander]

We also had in Sweden (when I was young) a loco called "Rapidlok" which has a similar look.

Like in this link:

Rapidlok

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Edited October 21, 2011 by Selander

[peterab]

You might want to take a look at Teunis Davey's Victorian Railways B Class, though the European window shape is different it may give you some ideas.

[harnbak]

This is a much cherished European version of the early American diesel engines...

Tille Muovinen

Impressive amount and good quality of relevant examples!

[dtomsen]

Another example (my own, in all modesty )

[JopieK]

nice one indeed!

nice curvy details!!!

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

I like the building technique of the third single light on top of the nose!

Nice realization for this locomotive

[Selander]

Another example (my own, in all modesty )

Nice version. I am also building this locomotive, but as a PF version since the PF-bug has bit me.

Today I put together two 3-axles boogies which are powered by two medium size PF motors in a verticle position,

(one motor in each end of locomotive).

I also built a chassis 6studs wide and approx 32 studs long, and one red cab with working PF lights integrated.

More info and pictures to follow later ;-)

[jpichler]

that is beautiful DThomsen, I am very impressed and inspirred, in looking through your stuff on "Byggepladsen" I also love your MZ.

I have some additional questions and I was hoping you could email me at "jpichler snabela live dot com" paa trods af mit navn er jeg paerre dansk.