ust60 Posted March 24, 2016 Hello friends of Lego Train, my English is not good. I use a translation program. The locomotive which I would imagine has, mate Emanuele aka LEGO Train 12 Volts already presented 26 May, 2013. Manueles BR 53 http://www.eurobrick...hl=+train +br53 Also colleague Michael H. alias " Montour " has a BR 53 built in 2007 http://www.brickshel....cgi?f=266360�� It is the BR 53, an extra heavy Kriegslok (Warlock). This steam locomotive to be built 1943rd It is a phantom. From their models exist in 1 to 87 (Marklin Rocco Fleischman or Trix) but all models correspond only to the imagination of the builders. There is no picture of the BR 53, no plan, no nothing, it is a phantom. Supposedly it should should a locomotive with almost 3,000 hp be, which can carry a freight train carrying 1,700 tons of load on a slope of 8 ‰ in a curve of 360 m radius of 20 km / h. The speed limit should be at least 80 km / h. Length over buffers..............................27350 mm service weight.......................................ca. 140 to Water box contents.....................................35 m³ Fuel supply (coal)........................................15 to steam boiler diameter .................2000- 2200 mm Trix Modell Märklin Modell Ein Bild einer BR 52 aus dem Jahre 1953 mit Kondensator Tender aus Wikipediea commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fil…_Rail_007_Altenbechen.jpg Ebenfalls aus Wikipediea de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kondensa…Kondenstender_52_1972.jpg Too much text, images from my BR 53 Whether my monster, with a length of almost 92 cm (115 nups) can also drive curves ??? And also comes through switches ??? Look at yourself to YouTube. the end of the video, it is a bit faster I hope you enjoyed fun on reading Yours sincerely Udo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted March 24, 2016 Hey Udo, your skills are grew up and this steam engine looks amazing! I love to see your BR53 and I'm glad to be your inspiration. The video really rocks me! :thumbup: During the next days I will post my last steam engine ...it would be nice to see two BR for Easter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bricks n bolts Posted March 24, 2016 Hi Udo, Congratulations, a fantastic build. Great work getting all the rods connected up, look so much like the real thing! Have to ask, which motors are you using and how did you get 9V power in? Is pickups from the tender or somewhere else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yogi_007 Posted March 25, 2016 What a beauty ! We didn't have such large steam engines in Australia that Im aware of. Im not an expert on steam trains but Ive never seen a louvred tender locally - what is its purpose ? Thanks in advance Yogi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THERIZE Posted March 26, 2016 What a beauty ! We didn't have such large steam engines in Australia that Im aware of. Im not an expert on steam trains but Ive never seen a louvred tender locally - what is its purpose ? Thanks in advance Yogi the condensing tenders were used to recover water. The steam from the funnel is transferred back to the tender where giant radiators cool the steam down. (the steam becomes water when cold), the water then gets back into the water tank and the locomotive now has more water. The main purpose for this was to extend the range the locomotive could drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ust60 Posted March 26, 2016 Hello friends of Lego Train, I thank you for your kind comments. Old known names among them. A question alias THERIZE has already answered. Capacitor Tender was an invention of the Second World War. The water was recovered. By condensing the vapor. This had two important advantages. A.) Greater range between the accommodating water. (Water tower, wells) B.) For combat aircraft of the Allies. Was at a great distance. A locomotive without thick clouds of steam. much inferior to see. The drive for the locomotive. An old 9-volt motor. and a 88002 under the Tender. the old 9-volt motor is of the pantograph. In the boiler of the locomotive. I wanted to install four 8883 M engines. but the Oval Smoke Stack (chimney) goes very deep into the boiler. there is only room for three 8883 M engines. I need to build for the locomotive freight wagons. have additional own engines. Too many wheels, gears and friction (friction resistance) My BR 53 does not have 3000 hp. Yours sincerely Udo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted March 26, 2016 What a beast! Beautiful model you have created and it runs... good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven J Posted March 27, 2016 A magnificent rendition of a legendary prototype. Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted March 30, 2016 Wow, that's big. Wonderful job. It looks amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dread Pirate Rob Posted March 30, 2016 Beautiful, and great work on the running gear. I still do not know why we did not have condensing locomotives in Australia. it would make sense to me and I understand they worked well in a similar climate in South Africa. Do you have a train in mind for this beauty to pull? Rob (Canvas Rails) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotoAndLego Posted March 30, 2016 I don't know much about the accuracy of Lego trains, but I think this is beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ust60 Posted April 1, 2016 Hello friends of Lego Train, thanks again for your kind comments. What will pulling the BR 53? Now the BR 53 was intended as a "workhorse", freight wagons they would pull. She was, (as far as I know) no plans for persons or fast traffic. The speed limit shoulderstand be at least 80 km / h. Allegedly, de locomotive shouldhave nearly 3,000 hp, and can pull a freight train carrying 1,700 tons of load on a slope of 8 ‰ Yours sincerely Udo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ust60 Posted June 2, 2016 Hello friends of Lego Railway learned today how to here, uploads a video in the forum. Therefore again a video of my BR 53. Have fun by watching. Yours sincerely Udo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale Posted June 2, 2016 I can't believe I haven't commented on this yet. This is a very lovely locomotive. Great work. Cale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ust60 Posted June 3, 2016 Hello alias Cale that you like my BR 23, is very special for me. I am very pleased. I know many of your works, (your Flickr page) and appreciate your models very. Yours sincerely Udo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjotrainbrain Posted June 8, 2016 Wow, this locomotive looks great! It is always impressive seeing something that big successfully navigate curves and switches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ust60 Posted June 11, 2016 Hello friends of Lego Train, When I wanted to BR 53 Building, I had only two important points in mind. 1) You should, despite their large, can also go through to small Lego curves. 2) You should be able to drive over turnouts. About the power that should have it, I've made to no time thinking. Video 2/3 Video 3/3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjotrainbrain Posted June 11, 2016 Very impressive locomotive! Tons of power and it looks like it runs very smoothly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carefree_Dude Posted October 22, 2019 This is such a beautiful train! I love the red and black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ust60 Posted February 12, 2020 Hello friends of Lego Train, This record breaking steam locomotive is now for sale: https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/175743-i-give-up-my-hobby-br53-german-steam-locomotive-what-they-pull-reaches-record-levels/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites