azuremoon Posted December 9, 2017 Hi all, I'm just starting this thread here to show off one of my recent 'digimocs' - A Tranzrail (Now Kiwirail) DX class loco. This is built to 9 wide (approx 1 stud to the foot scale), to try & make the standard lego rails look a bit closer to our 3'6" rails here in New Zealand. For Those Not Familiar With NZ Locos: (From Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_DX_class_locomotive) "The New Zealand DX class locomotive is a class of 49 Co-Co diesel-electric locomotives that currently operates on New Zealand's national railway network. Built by General Electric in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States, they were introduced to New Zealand between 1972 and 1976. The class is based on the General Electric U26C model, a narrow-gauge version of the GE U23C model. The U26C is also used in South Africa (see South African Class 34-900), Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia. The locomotives have seen several upgrades since their introduction and three versions now exist; the DXB, DXC and DXR." - This Loco is what Kiwirail now would classify as a DXC - as it has the intake chutes designed for use in the Otira tunnel. It has been built in Tranzrail's 'Bumblebee' Livery - as it is somewhat easier than the majority of other liveries these locos have worn. Anyway, to the fun part - pictures! Thanks for taking the time to have a look, feel free to leave a comment - I welcome feedback! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted December 10, 2017 Very nice shape ...great MOC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted December 13, 2017 Nice work! Also interesting that the prototype does not have runningboards around the end of the hoods to allow the crew to get from one side to the other without walking through the cab. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
