BMW Posted April 24, 2014 Posted April 24, 2014 The Papal Express by BMW_Indy, on Flickr To commemorate the April 27, 2014 canonization of Pope Saint John Paul II... a Lego version of a most unusual train. For so beloved was Pope John Paul II in his native Poland, that after his death in 2005 Polish railway workers donated this special train to commemorate their favorite son's legacy. It regularly carried pilgrims from Krakow to the Pope's birthplace in Wadowice and also travelled to Czechoslovakia and Hungary for special exhibitions. The train was built by the Newag company, seats 181 passengers, has handicap facilities, and has video monitors throughout the train which play a biography of Pope John Paul II. In addition to being a special piece of railroading and Papal history, this train represents the strong faith and pride of the Polish people. "Totus Tuus" was Pope John Paul II's apostolic motto: a Latin phrase meaning "totally yours" which expressed his personal consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This lego version of the Papal Express is made possible by a unique windscreen element: <a href="http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=30649" rel="nofollow">www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=30649</a> which dictates the train be 6-wide. All proportions are scaled from there except the length which is shortened to permit navigation of tight Lego curves. The windscreen is covered with custom stickers to match Lego yellow, dark bley, and trans-black. Quote
ManInATopHat Posted April 24, 2014 Posted April 24, 2014 I love the angels in heaven above the train, really nice work. Quote
bmacro Posted April 24, 2014 Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) Wonderful!!! This i really an amazing work. Congratulations. I like the shape, I like the windscreen element with your custom stickers! I like this train. I'm working on a project of engine called FS Minuetto, and it has a similar shape on the front and tail but yours is exactly like the real one!!!! Great job! A new way is born!!! Thanks for sharing it. Edited April 24, 2014 by bmacro Quote
Gottsfritz Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 Liked the angels too, very nice work on the train, the stickers give it a special look. Quote
zephyr1934 Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 That works on so many levels, fantastic build... but nothing compared to some of your other builds that you posted to flickr just before this one. You have been very busy. Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 I like the idea of the heaven's cloud with GOD and the angels, the pope on the train and the logo "totus tuus" are amazing too. This is a great tribute to the Holy See! The train is very well made, I love the front windscreen (I think you have done a great job with those stikers) and the curved shape of the nose. Six studs is the right format for this short train! Quote
JopieK Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 Greet job BMW, the stickers work very well, I should have a look at that although I'm more into classic trains. Quote
ust60 Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 Hello alias BMW a nice idea, a nice implementing, and a beautiful train. Best regards Udo Quote
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