UrbanErwin Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) ... or at least that was what it was supposed to look like [EDIT] V2 with LDD file [/EDIT] Hello all, This is my latest steam engine, based on a USRA 0-8-0. USRA 0-8-0 by UrbanErwin(EPJL), on Flickr It features BBB Medium drivers. The thing is powered by a M-motor, and receives current through a emptied 9V train motor (don't worry, it broke before I took it apart) It features some pressure gauges. USRA 0-8-0 by UrbanErwin(EPJL), on Flickr I originally intended to add a decoupler based on this design, but the tender would become too long to look good with the engine itself. The light gray area is for a logo which I still have to create and print. USRA 0-8-0 by UrbanErwin(EPJL), on Flickr More pictures Thanks for looking, improvement points are appreciated Edited August 12, 2014 by UrbanErwin Quote
Redimus Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 I think the footplate at the front needs to be a couple of studs further forward, looking at the pics on google of similar engines, none of them have that much smokebox overhang (and it would also hide the grey technic bar the coupling is connected to too). Otherwise, really nice job. Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Very nice MOC! I like the SNOT work on the windows! Quote
bjorkan Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 I like it, I like steam engines and this one is very nice (any YT video?). It gives me samo more energy to continue on my own Lego train projects :) m. Quote
UrbanErwin Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 I think the footplate at the front needs to be a couple of studs further forward, looking at the pics on google of similar engines, none of them have that much smokebox overhang (and it would also hide the grey technic bar the coupling is connected to too). Otherwise, really nice job. Thanks for the feedback, I will post updated pictures soon. Very nice MOC! I like the SNOT work on the windows! Thank you I like it, I like steam engines and this one is very nice (any YT video?). It gives me samo more energy to continue on my own Lego train projects :) m. Thanks, a youtube video is good idea Quote
zephyr1934 Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 That is a nice little engine with some great features. Quote
UrbanErwin Posted June 26, 2014 Author Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) That is a nice little engine with some great features. Thank you! I made some small improvements, the footplate is extended with 1 stud and the transmission is changed. When I have some spare money, I will shorten the boiler with 2 studs. USRA 0-8-0 V2 by UrbanErwin(EPJL), on Flickr PS. I was thinking of making a LDD file for it, would there be interest in it? Edited June 26, 2014 by UrbanErwin Quote
Redimus Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 I'm not likely to build any American outline locos any time soon, but I'd totally like to see you publish the LDD file. The most frustrating thing for me when I first got into Lego trains was that next no one who makes really good steam models, who have a decent knowledge of steam loco building techniques, seem to want to share their LDD files. Quote
UrbanErwin Posted August 12, 2014 Author Posted August 12, 2014 [bUMP] I made instructions for the engine (not the tender) It are 3 separate files for the frame, boiler and cabin. I hope it is useful. PS. could a Mod add "with LDD file" to the title, thank you Quote
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