Train Projects on Lego Ideas

[nebraska]

I didn't realize we had a thread for this.  I put my UP Big Boy up awhile ago.  I don't have any expectation that it would succeed but was curious how it would do.

 

https://ideas.lego.com/projects/643bce52-0d63-4278-a2e1-59b5e5924deb

[Digger of Bricks]

Though there seems to be nothing going on within the interior of this creation both mechanically nor aesthetically, this one 1959 Disneyland Monorail project is kind of cool for its fair exterior recreation of its source material.

LEGO Ideas - 1959 Disneyland Monorail

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[M_slug357]

Seen any noteworthy projects on Ideas recently...?

[Digger of Bricks]

16 minutes ago, M_slug357 said:

Seen any noteworthy projects on Ideas recently...?

Here are a few I've seen around recently that caught my eye:

Vintage Train Set by cheeseinthepie

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Pennsylvania Railroad 1600 - World's Fastest Steam Locomotive - Restyling by francescoprodi

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Miniature Mallard Train by TWRAddict

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[M_slug357]

Not bad @Digger of Bricks!

It seems as though most train related projects focus heavily on the engine though....

[fred67]

33 minutes ago, M_slug357 said:

Not bad @Digger of Bricks!

It seems as though most train related projects focus heavily on the engine though....

That's actually a really good point.  I bet a complete, not ridiculously detailed (i.e. expensive) set - something like Bachmann's "Old Timer" set done in LEGO, complete with track, would could get more votes as adults, in particular, might think it's actually a good set for kids while those detailed engines would get a pass.  I still doubt it getting enough to succeed, though.  The Christmas trains I've seen on ideas are fairly complete, although maybe they focused too much on the Christmas aspect.  I also don't think they emphasized having a complete, run-able set out of the box (meaning "nothing more to buy," not that it doesn't need to be built).

EDIT: something like the Lone Ranger train, but a complete set, modified for PF, with perhaps slightly larger (and a couple more) cars, including a caboose, full set of track - maybe even with something interesting added, like a turnout.

I'm dreaming, though.  Then you'd want individual cars sold separately, and structures (or maybe they just bring back the western theme).

Edited January 23, 2018 by fred67

[djm]

14 hours ago, M_slug357 said:

Seen any noteworthy projects on Ideas recently...?

Steamtrains, BR01 was created on September 11th and currently is sitting on 1439 supporters.

There's Steamtrains, BR93, created on Septmeber 12th currently sitting on 392 supporters.

His third engine BR52 was previously identified in this post, and currently has 393 supporters.

David

[Elysiumfountain]

His engines are gaining steam fast! Personally I like the train projects that include at least a passenger coach, (or more) lol! :) 

[Digger of Bricks]

Here are two others I've seen recently:

Gingerbread Glide by ALegoLass

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LSWR M7 Class Locomotive by Optical Pyro

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[Digger of Bricks]

Here's a pretty darn cool project that was recently submitted:

Snow-Blower Locomtive by redera00

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[Nexogeek]

Here is a newer Ideas train project worth your time to check out, very unique and colorful design and would make an amazing Ideas set. Barnum's Circus Train by brickster0404

Here is the link if you want to check out his project and maybe support it!

https://ideas.lego.com/projects/7be53094-d912-431d-8232-1a04bb04590b

[Digger of Bricks]

Classic Steam Freight Set by Freddery

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Classic Space Monorail by @Exetrius

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[dylanfarrow]

Thrown my hat into the ring!

https://ideas.lego.com/projects/fc675426-9e80-4c8b-bab3-b99be6983312

Will do a proper post with its own tread soon

cheers all

[Digger of Bricks]

Space Monorail by @Mark Bellis

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The Flying Scotsman by Da mangos

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Sky Shuttle - Airport Express by fc3sunfire

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Sunset Streetcar by TalkSh0wH0st

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Steam Train Thatcher Perkins by Bernopi

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[Bricksmith]

That Flying scotsman looks fantastic!!!! Definitely worth supporting that one!!

[fred67]

I supported that last one - the steam train, but question the spacing of the large wheels (typically need less space for LEGO curves, I thought).

I supported the street car, although the image is a bit deceptive (dark), because it looks dark red, but when I asked the builder said it was just red.

The shuttle is interesting - as I've said in the other thread, I think these sorts of trams using the coaster tracks are really neat, but I'm not particularly enamored by this set (mainly the buildings).  I did support it, though.

The Flying Scotsman is way too close to EN, I can't support that.  It's like EN with some minor mods.

I supported the monorail a LONG time ago!  360 supporters.... it's just not happening.  It's hard to blame TLG for avoiding monorail (and even trains, generally) when none of these projects can get any traction.  The closest is the street car.  I wonder if people are OK with small, quality, city transports rather than thinking about the kind of large layout they'd need to "play" with some of these other trains.

[icm]

Huh - I guess 10194 Emerald Night must have been intended to emulate the Flying Scotsman as closely as possible within the constraints of price point, Lego set build standards, intended audience (Lego fans and train fans who don't care too much about the details), and the lack of a license to make the Flying Scotsman itself.  Being approximately as familiar with the Space Shuttle as many train fans are with the Emerald Night, I would say that Emerald Night (the unlicensed Flying Scotsman without a British Railways logo, at a price point of $100 and a part count of about 1000) is about as accurate/inaccurate as the Shuttle Adventure (the unlicensed Space Shuttle from the same year without a NASA logo, at a price point of $100 and a part count of about 1000).

[Digger of Bricks]

Check out @paokus's latest project!  

LEGO Ideas - 145 Boulevard Station

 

[legonerd54321]

14 hours ago, Digger of Bricks said:

Check out @paokus's latest project!  

LEGO Ideas - 145 Boulevard Station

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Most people questioned on how they would incorporate a train station into a modular. But.. I think this is ideally how to do it.

[M_slug357]

@Digger of Bricks That one looks neat, but how do we get the trains up to that higher elevation...?

[paokus]

Thank u @Digger of Bricks ;)... look @M_slug357 maybe this can help you..is an easy way with  less piece count to elevate it ;)

Edited March 21, 2019 by paokus

[M_slug357]

@paokus I meant no offense to you & your fabulous design... just merely looking at it from a more grounded perspective. It’s difficult to design a decent train-related offering when the last few TLG ones have been... okayyy at best (imho).

My suggestion for your build is to maybe make the rail & road sections reversible— so people can have either an elevated rail for trains or an overpass for cars.

As for all train-related Ideas Projects, Best of Luck to You!!

[paokus]

@M_slug357 

Thank you, I know that your intention is not offensive but constructive, sorry if I did not extend in the previous post, maybe it seemed pretentious, it was not my idea, the tone is lost sometimes. I know that it is an ambitious project, even if this idea is not chosen or it does not reach enough votes, it is a way to publicly teach what can be done with Lego. Now I am making a mountain which the train will pass through it. I've seen somebody there who has already made ramps for trains, maybe ruminant, but effective. My ideas are not to put limits on Lego and maybe that's why it seems daring. Thank you, all constructive feedback is welcome;)

 

[legotownlinz]

I love your station!

[Hickernator]

I hope you don't mind if I add my Queen Miracle Express to the pool?

Queen The Miracle Express

 Miracle Express MkII by Adam Hickey, on Flickr


 You can watch it in motion here Brickthru

Edited March 24, 2019 by Hickernator