Pdaitabird Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) This little British-style tank engine is built around an old 9v train motor. I've had this model up on Flickr for some time, but just got around to posting it here. It's unfortunate that the 9v motor doesn't accommodate moving rods, but I can always pretend the engine has its brakes constantly applied to control those troublesome trucks! Thanks for looking! Soli Deo Gloria Edited February 29, 2020 by Pdaitabird Kant spel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paperinik77pk Posted February 29, 2020 What a litttle beauty! It is immediately recognizable as a British locomotive. Well detailed, smooth and clean-looking! Ciao! Davide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted February 29, 2020 Very nice little shunter ... I like how the 9V allows you not to have to sacrifice space for the battery pack leaving room for detail! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColletArrow Posted February 29, 2020 Very Jinty-like! The brick-built lining and little details certainly make her model stand out, although I can't help thinking that the bunker is a bit too large and featureless in comparison; perhaps some access steps, or clips to store shovels and shunting poles under the overhang like the GWR pannier tanks had. How big is she in comparison with rolling stock? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted February 29, 2020 Very nice! Great trick with the small train wheel for the stack too. This build highlights one of the joys of the 9v system- small space needed for the power. So you took full advantage to do the pin-striping around the water tanks. Lots of great detailing in such a small package- working some serious compression magic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Brick Boss Posted February 29, 2020 Nice Thomas reference in that statement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pdaitabird Posted February 29, 2020 @Paperinik77pk @LEGO Train 12 Volts Thank you! @ColletArrow Excellent suggestions! I've added some tool storage and made the bunker a bit smaller - see pictures below of the revised model as well as a shot with some rolling stock. I'm torn between using the red toolbox piece or black cheese slopes in the same location... @zephyr1934 @Brandon Pea Thanks! Soli Deo Gloria Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paperinik77pk Posted February 29, 2020 Muuuch better!!! Only one thing from my side - old buffers were better in my opinion, but you made a great improvement! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pdaitabird Posted February 29, 2020 @Paperinik77pk Thanks! And after getting the coupler caught on the longer buffers in an s-curve, I'm inclined to agree with you...back to the old reliable design it is! Here's a fun alternate configuration for fans of the Railway Series...any suggestions for a name? (My train layout, like Camelot, is a silly place.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murdoch17 Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Pdaitabird said: @Paperinik77pk Thanks! And after getting the coupler caught on the longer buffers in an s-curve, I'm inclined to agree with you...back to the old reliable design it is! Here's a fun alternate configuration for fans of the Railway Series...any suggestions for a name? SNIP (My train layout, like Camelot, is a silly place.) He looks like he should be named Tim @Pdaitabird. Why you ask? The colors of the engine remind me of Tim the Enchanter's robes from the film which you are referencing, and he does indeed make smoke and fire just like the character from the Monty Python film. Edited February 29, 2020 by Murdoch17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pdaitabird Posted February 29, 2020 @Murdoch17 Ha! Great idea - Tim it is! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColletArrow Posted February 29, 2020 She looks perfect! Up until those eyes appeared, anyway... It's right at home with the mineral wagon & brake van. Overall I like what you're doing, creating freelance but perfectly plausible-looking models. Keep up the good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pdaitabird Posted March 1, 2020 @ColletArrow Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted March 1, 2020 Wow the caboose is very cool with its minimal appearence! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pdaitabird Posted March 2, 2020 @LEGO Train 12 Volts Thank you! It's just a loose interpretation of a BR guard's van, using whatever parts I could scrounge up from my collection...to see how it should really be done, check out this fantastic model by @ScotNick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted March 2, 2020 Nice model but I prefer your version Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pdaitabird Posted March 4, 2020 On March 2, 2020 at 3:47 PM, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: Nice model but I prefer your version 18 hours ago, Man with a hat said: Oh, nice. Thanks for the kind words! A new update: I built this locomotive to use in a shunting puzzle and have now got the layout up and running. I've added a video demonstrating a brief operating session. Thanks for watching! Soli Deo Gloria Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paperinik77pk Posted March 4, 2020 Having a British steam locomotive as PC wallpaper (and reading this topic today) I noticed a detail in chimney's shape (what I call "the hat") , which you already reproduced putting the small train wheel (which is a great idea and will be promptly stol... ehm ... used as inspiration ). Currently the small wheel has its narrow part facing up - what about to try facing it down, towards the boiler? _---_ ---> --__-- This should better folllow the inversed cone shape of the British chimney's top more faithfully. It's only a trial to see how it looks like - the locomotive is already really really nice Ciao! Davide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pdaitabird Posted March 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Paperinik77pk said: Currently the small wheel has its narrow part facing up - what about to try facing it down, towards the boiler? _---_ ---> --__-- This should better folllow the inversed cone shape of the British chimney's top more faithfully. It's only a trial to see how it looks like - the locomotive is already really really nice Thanks! I actually have the wheel facing the other way on my other locomotive - here's a comparison shot: I'm still not sure which style I prefer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paperinik77pk Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Pdaitabird said: Thanks! I actually have the wheel facing the other way on my other locomotive - here's a comparison shot: I'm still not sure which style I prefer. Nice comparison!!! The older version is still better! The new one seems too flat on top . Starting from some images found browsing around, I tried to understand how the chimneys are made: ...and I tried to replicate it on my clockwork British locomotive ...the shape is large,then narrow, then again large. Over the top of the upper cone there's again a small cylinder. I tried to recreate the lower cone shape which connects the boiler to the chimney, but still the top part is not convincing me ...train wheels are very useful Ciao! Davide Edited March 4, 2020 by Paperinik77pk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColletArrow Posted March 4, 2020 Very nice little shunting layout, @Pdaitabird - if only the loco could run a little slower, the sudden rocket-like movement does detract from the realism somewhat. The rolling stock looks great together though. And these funnel designs... they're so elegant and victorian, and fit the slightly-earlier feel of your locos perfectly; I'm definitely going to have to try some of them sometime. If you fancy a fatter chimney as often used on later-designed locos, then these tyres fit neatly over cylinders/technic tube things/mini wheels... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil B Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) Like this? (Different tire than the one you linked - this is the tire that fits around a plane wheel) Edited March 4, 2020 by Phil B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paperinik77pk Posted March 4, 2020 21 hours ago, Pdaitabird said: Thanks for the kind words! A new update: I built this locomotive to use in a shunting puzzle and have now got the layout up and running. I've added a video demonstrating a brief operating session. Thanks for watching! Soli Deo Gloria I just watched the video...those decoupling devices are great...and that piano on the flatbed is awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pdaitabird Posted March 5, 2020 4 hours ago, Paperinik77pk said: I tried to recreate the lower cone shape which connects the boiler to the chimney, but still the top part is not convincing me You've got a nice solution for a difficult shape...bother those British with their fancy chimneys! 1 hour ago, Paperinik77pk said: I just watched the video...those decoupling devices are great...and that piano on the flatbed is awesome Thank you! The decoupler was designed by @CamelBoy68 - he explains it in this topic. I reverse-engineered the piano from an online image (designer unknown) years ago...it makes an unusual load for a railway car! 2 hours ago, ColletArrow said: Very nice little shunting layout, @Pdaitabird - if only the loco could run a little slower, the sudden rocket-like movement does detract from the realism somewhat. The rolling stock looks great together though. Thank you! You're right about the speed - there's a bit of a dead spot on the straight part of the points and I have to fly through it to keep the motor from stalling. Anywhere else on the layout, I can use the lowest speed setting with no issues. Is this a common issue with 9v points or might my track just need a good cleaning? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
