coaster Posted May 26, 2019 I needed some downtime between working on tracks and train parts, so I built a choo-choo. Specifically, a 10-wide (1:38 scale) version of C&O 377. When someone says "toy train around a Christmas tree," what comes to mind? For me, it's a small steam engine and tender, something classically American, in a 4-6-0 or similar arrangement. I didn't want anything that was just all black either, and I wanted something that hadn't been built yet (as far as I could find), which is how I arrived at the C&O 377. I took some creative liberties with the build, most notably I wanted to use the single piece cowcatcher. Real-life and track development got in the way a lot, so this took about 2 years to actually complete. There are a few details I need to update or correct, but overall, I'm happy with how this build turned out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daedalus304 Posted May 27, 2019 I'm very happy to see you finally got the time to build an engine to run on your awesome track - doubly so since it's a very fine piece of work. Your mention of a Christmas train set my expectations for the model perfectly, it looks like an ideal little Christmas time engine and it's got that "familiar" feeling in the scale you chose. Of course, I'd take this in a heartbeat over any of the usual trains they sell around Christmas time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roadmonkeytj Posted May 27, 2019 The time wasworth it ... I have a similar O scale train that laps the tree. This really turned out well. It doesnt look 10w but it looks "right" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted May 27, 2019 What a wonderful mix of old school (classic 1x and 2x windows, first gen technic connectors, etc) that looks totally new school. Great build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peedeejay Posted May 27, 2019 Beautiful build and great part usages throughout! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColletArrow Posted May 27, 2019 Very tidy! There's some excellent parts usage around the whole model, and it certainly stands out with its size, colours, and details. Fantastic work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted May 28, 2019 Oh Wow. What a nice loc. So many nice details and so perfect with the shape and colours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pdaitabird Posted May 28, 2019 What a beautiful locomotive! The decals really set it apart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feuer Zug Posted May 28, 2019 That's a great looking locomotive. I'd say it was time well spent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted May 28, 2019 On 5/27/2019 at 5:55 AM, Roadmonkeytj said: It doesnt look 10w but it looks "right" I agree, the locomotive looks very well proportioned and I like the red door of the cab with the SNOTted window! Great tender too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deraven Posted May 30, 2019 Looks wonderful. Lovely color scheme, and the fractional plate offsets at the top of the boiler are beautiful. Great use of those classic windows, too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M_slug357 Posted May 30, 2019 @coaster Now you have your own awesome engine build to help you market those tracks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
