UrbanErwin Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) Hello all, It has been a bit silent from my part, but I have built something new: NS 1217 by Erwin, on Flickr The NS (Nederlandse spoorwegen/Dutch Railways) 1217 was part of the 1200 series which was a joint effort of Dutch and American designers as part of the Marshall plan. It was built in the fifties and have been in service until 1998, they were then sold of and repuposed at other transporters, with some still in service today. NS 1217 by Erwin, on Flickr NS 1217 by Erwin, on Flickr I have built a total of four carriages to accompany it, I will take some video's of them all running when I finish tweaking their designs. NS 1217 by Erwin, on Flickr My model has working lights in the front and back and 2 9V train motors. Thank you for reading/watching! As always, more pictures on my Flickr Edited August 4, 2016 by UrbanErwin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hod Carrier Posted August 4, 2016 Beautiful work there. You've definitely caught the shape and the imposing presence of the class. She's a whopper!! Great details too, especially on the bogies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted August 4, 2016 Impressive work. It looks really great. The shape is done well and you have some nice details there. I like those steps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GI_Jack Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) I love to see models of locomotives from around the world, most o which I never knew existed. Great model! It makes me want to find out more about it. After checking pictures on google I have to say your looks a lot prettier! Edited August 4, 2016 by GI_Jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) It's an uneasy duty build such a locomotive but you've done an high standard work! Very nice bogies and amazing SNOT windscreen! The lights are the icing on the cake! Edited August 5, 2016 by LEGO Train 12 Volts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rijkvv Posted August 5, 2016 Very recognizable as a 1200. Nice to see you achieved the sloped sides. Good work! You triggered me to restart my work on my own 1200. After checking pictures on google I have to say your looks a lot prettier! It's a matter of opinion of course, but I find the NS 1200 class one of the most beautiful engines that ever hit the Dutch tracks, and the single most beautiful electric engine for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted August 5, 2016 Very nice rendition of this classic beast! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UrbanErwin Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) Beautiful work there. You've definitely caught the shape and the imposing presence of the class. She's a whopper!! Great details too, especially on the bogies. Thank you, the details were a bit of a pain because there are not that many on the real one, so every detail I could find had to be recreated. Impressive work. It looks really great. The shape is done well and you have some nice details there. I like those steps. Thank you I love to see models of locomotives from around the world, most o which I never knew existed. Great model! It makes me want to find out more about it. After checking pictures on google I have to say your looks a lot prettier! Thank you It's an uneasy duty build such a locomotive but you've done an high standard work! Very nice bogies and amazing SNOT windscreen! The lights are the icing on the cake! Thank you, I tried getting the windscreen angled but couldn't get it to flow nicely with the rest of all those angles. Very recognizable as a 1200. Nice to see you achieved the sloped sides. Good work! You triggered me to restart my work on my own 1200. Thank you, your work in progress shots were definitely a inspiration for my version, I'm interested in how your version will look. Very nice rendition of this classic beast! Edited August 5, 2016 by UrbanErwin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UrbanErwin Posted August 11, 2016 Looks great Erwin! good looking train Thank you both I have made a short video where it pulls a six carriages long consist with a total length of 2,5 meter: NS 1217 in motion by Erwin, on Flickr And a picture of the train: NS 1217 in motion by Erwin, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
