[MOC] Small Decoupler

[Severus A]

I've made this tiny decoupler rail car from spare parts I had at home. I am not sure but I think it could be the most inexpensive and simple decoupler which uses the pushing car system. It is also very easy to build and it has enough force to assure a pleasant play experience.

More pictures could be seen here: https://www.flickr.c...157663113059113

LEGO small decoupler 4 by Severus A, on Flickr

LEGO small decoupler 2 by Severus A, on Flickr

LEGO small decoupler 11 by Severus A, on Flickr

LEGO small decoupler 10 by Severus A, on Flickr

[THERIZE]

Nice little design! The bulge on the top for the battery box is ugly though. If you put the IR receiver above the M motor you are able to place the battery box on top of the light blue 4x8 plate. so it is lower and thus the bulge isn't needed anymore. Then make a 'box' for the M motor with these bricks and create a platform for the receiver so it can sit on top. the biggest 'problem' might be that you will need to stick the IR receiver out on the top.

Edited March 4, 2016 by THERIZE

[Severus A]

Nice little design! The bulge on the top for the battery box is ugly though. If you put the IR receiver above the M motor you are able to place the battery box on top of the light blue 4x8 plate. so it is lower and thus the bulge isn't needed anymore. Then make a 'box' for the M motor with thesebricks and create a platform for the receiver so it can sit on top. the biggest 'problem' might be that you will need to stick the IR receiver out on the top.

Thanks. Your observations are remarkable and useful. The advantage of the bulge is that it permits a very easy pick up of the battery box, without removing the roof of the rail car or the walls.