LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 24, 2018 Hello guys, a new month is arrived with a new locomotive of the European tour ...time of a ride in Holland... ...with the NS 6500! The NS Class 6400 is a type of 4 axle diesel-electric freight locomotive. 120 (numbered 6401-6520) were built by MAK and ABB between 1988 and 1994 for Nederlandse Spoorwegen. I wanted to replicate the locomotive numbered 6500 with the yellow/gray colors because is the livery a love the most! The locomotive now keeps company to the younger sister NS 345 I've wrapped the windscreens with yellow stickers because the pieces do not exist, creating a punched adhesive to apply, and I'm quite satisfied with the final result As usual the locomotive is equipped with lights and switches I'm planning to use these two Dutch locomotives for the coils and torpedo wagons waiting to build a yard for steel production (one day...) Now enjoy the pictures ...and see you next month in another European country! ...to be continued... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paperinik77pk Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) High quality and nice choice as always - it is a pleasure to watch! Another good shot! P.s. The big wagon reminds me a cement mixer (if I remember well) I had when I was a kid - Lima H0 - I hated it because I could not put all wheels on track!!! It derailed easily beceuse we had a too tight curve radius!!! Edited June 24, 2018 by Paperinik77pk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 24, 2018 57 minutes ago, Paperinik77pk said: High quality and nice choice as always - it is a pleasure to watch! The big wagon reminds me a cement mixer Thanks Davide (as always)! The torpedo is a big wagon made by Thyssen Krupp to transport liquid metal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintobor Posted June 24, 2018 Really loving the livery of the engine. The flatbeds are nice too! I'm particularly smitten with the switcher, though. It's quite cute! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 25, 2018 9 hours ago, Kintobor said: I'm particularly smitten with the switcher, though. It's quite cute! The switcher is available on Blokbricks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harnbak Posted June 25, 2018 I immediately recognise these locs from my home country. Good work, very realistic. You have a good eye for proportions and details and can pick interesting subjects. Keep on :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paperinik77pk Posted June 25, 2018 15 hours ago, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: Thanks Davide (as always)! The torpedo is a big wagon made by Thyssen Krupp to transport liquid metal Yess! It's that thing - I thought it was for cement!!! I searched it yesterday on an old Lima Catalog - it was a "steel mixer"!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dread Pirate Rob Posted June 25, 2018 Beautifully true to prototype, but retains LEGO charm. Love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asper Posted June 25, 2018 Wonderful - as always. I'm looking forward to the next stop on your tour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, harnbak said: I immediately recognise these locs from my home country. Keep on :-) Next countries and locomotives will surprise you ...we are near the great final! 11 hours ago, Paperinik77pk said: I searched it yesterday on an old Lima Catalog - it was a "steel mixer"!!! An old Lima Catalog ...oh sweet music for my ears 5 hours ago, Dread Pirate Rob said: Beautifully true to prototype, but retains LEGO charm. Love it! You're very kind ...thank you! 1 hour ago, Asper said: I'm looking forward to the next stop on your tour. As I said before ...next month ...just stay tuned! Edited June 25, 2018 by LEGO Train 12 Volts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted June 26, 2018 Great work again. It is a perfect match with the real one. I am not a fan of an overload of stickers. Usually they are very visible... But you managed to do a really great job on the window. At first I didn't notice them all. (Although I should have known they are not available in yellow) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven J Posted June 26, 2018 Beautiful, like all of your models. And indeed, your sticker solution is really skillful! On 6/24/2018 at 10:07 PM, Kintobor said: I'm particularly smitten with the switcher, though. It's quite cute! Absolutely! On 6/24/2018 at 12:49 PM, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: I'm planning to use these two Dutch locomotives for the coils and torpedo wagons waiting to build a yard for steel production (one day...) Oh, wow! The history of the steel and coal industry is one of my major interests, so I'm very keen to see that project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 27, 2018 21 hours ago, Man with a hat said: Great work again. It is a perfect match with the real one. I am not a fan of an overload of stickers. Usually they are very visible... But you managed to do a really great job on the window. I'm not a fan of wrapping too and I hope Lego will mould this piece in yellow in the future 8 hours ago, Tenderlok said: Oh, wow! The history of the steel and coal industry is one of my major interests, so I'm very keen to see that project! For the moment I'm collecting pictures of plants and factories Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bricked1980 Posted June 27, 2018 This looks fantastic. Love the colour scheme and the similarity to the real loco in your photograph is very accurate indeed. I also really like the small engine 345 in the fourth pic as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted July 1, 2018 On 6/27/2018 at 12:11 PM, Bricked1980 said: Love the colour scheme and the similarity to the real loco in your photograph is very accurate indeed. Thanks Bricked1980 (I love your project for Lego Idea ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bricked1980 Posted July 1, 2018 9 hours ago, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: Thanks Bricked1980 (I love your project for Lego Idea ) You're welcome. And thanks glad you like my traction engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AE bricks Posted July 11, 2018 The loc looks superb with the yellow windows and bars. The wagons are great aswell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted July 14, 2018 On 7/11/2018 at 5:37 PM, AE bricks said: The loc looks superb.The wagons are great aswell. Thanks for these very appreciated words! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted July 16, 2018 Wow! You never cease to amaze with your builds. As is the norm of your high bar, the locomotive is stellar, and this time around the coiled steel is simple but brilliant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted July 17, 2018 On 7/16/2018 at 2:18 AM, zephyr1934 said: As is the norm of your high bar, the locomotive is stellar, and this time around the coiled steel is simple but brilliant. Your word are always much appreciated ...thank you my lego friend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
