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[SavaTheAggie]

I started recreating my Polar Express locomotive in Ldraw, here are the results:

What I find fascinating is that because I used Ldraw, I can know the number of parts involved in my locomotive, and I was shocked to find out how few parts there really are - less than 768. I say less than because LDraw counts all the sub-assemblies as parts, and I used a few cheats here and there which affected the part count (namely the flex-tubing).

This means that if LEGO were to turn my MOC into a set, ignoring the two 9v motors, the custom wheels, and using their standard $0.10 a brick pricing, they could sell my locomotive for less than $80 USD.

--Tony

[MatthewUSA]

I would like to say WOW!!! Your MOC is awesome. I know most men would not use this word, but your model was beautifully done. I definitly give you a *y* up for your design and model. I would *wub* to see a model like this built by TLC. I would definitly buy it. You should submit your idea and see what they say. But I would look to see if you could patent the design first. That way if Lego likes it, they wont be able to rip you off. You definitly deserve something for your model if Lego uses it to create a set. I hope you look into the idea of submitting your design. James Mathis has definitly become a known figure in the Train department. Just think, you could too. Good luck, and awesome MOC. *sweet*

[highlandcattle]

I love it, but can it actually take a curve? Oh and two engines ar expensive parts :)

[SavaTheAggie]

I love it, but can it actually take a curve? Oh and two engines ar expensive parts :)

I don't build locomotives that can't run well on tracks. Why bother building a steam engine if you can't run it around a layout? If you remember earlier posts on this forum where I posted pictures of the real locomotive, I had shots of it on a curve.

--Tony

[UniqueBuilder]

You should submit your idea and see what they say. But I would look to see if you could patent the design first. That way if Lego likes it, they wont be able to rip you off. You definitly deserve something for your model if Lego uses it to create a set. I hope you look into the idea of submitting your design. Just think, you could too. Good luck, and awesome MOC.

Sadly, TLC does NOT accept outside ideas, it has something with their policy to do. :-|

Anyways, NIICE MOC, great use of parts, and I would also love to see this as a official set. *wub*

[SavaTheAggie]

Ben Beneke was kind and gracious enough to do some of that voodoo that he do on my locomotive. He certainly puts my novice effort to shame.

--Tony