3PO Posted June 15, 2020 Hi this is my version of the BR 42.90 Both steam locomotives are running on the 40s knob radius of Lego. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DRB_Class_42 Unfortunately the locomotives do not have a drive, I use a wagon with 2XL engines and a BuWizz. Construction time: Approx. 3 months Number of parts: Too many Greetings 3PO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ts__ Posted June 15, 2020 As a silent reader, I have been following the construction of the 2 BR 42 in the German-language forum for some time. I hope you will find more of a train audience here. I like the locomotives very much, but I find the drive in an extra car unfortunate. There is never a shunting trip possible. Actually there should be enough space in the locomotive and / or in the tender for a drive? Please put more pictures in here (please also take detailed pictures). Gladly also a video, but please not upright, unfortunately you see almost nothing ... Thomas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3PO Posted June 15, 2020 (edited) On 6/15/2020 at 8:07 PM, Ts__ said: As a silent reader, I have been following the construction of the 2 BR 42 in the German-language forum for some time. I hope you will find more of a train audience here. I like the locomotives very much, but I find the drive in an extra car unfortunate. There is never a shunting trip possible. Actually there should be enough space in the locomotive and / or in the tender for a drive? Please put more pictures in here (please also take detailed pictures). Gladly also a video, but please not upright, unfortunately you see almost nothing ... Thomas Hi Thomas, here is my second trial with a Youtube So far I have tried to build in 2-M motors within the locomotive, but the wagons are too heavy and due to the friction of the gear, drive rods etc. just the locomotive moves. Eventually the idea was to use a wagon as drive unit and this solution is pulling/pushing 4 heavy wagons and the locomotive. Regards Ben Edited June 21, 2020 by 3PO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pdaitabird Posted June 15, 2020 Wow, both the engines and the wagons look nice and very detailed. Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Island Chronicles Posted June 15, 2020 Those are amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted June 16, 2020 Steam locomotives are wonderful among these the BR are my favorites! Great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted June 18, 2020 From what little you've shown the locomotives and cars look amazing! I would agree that if you could get the motors in the loco or tender that would be great, but I certainly understand that the heavy train might prevent that. Have you considered roller bearings for the passenger cars? If you are using technic axle trucks for the cars that would certainly create a LOT of friction. Anyway, when you have time, please do post more photos of both the locos and the cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thai bricks Posted June 21, 2020 @3po : the video link takes me to my own videos, not yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3PO Posted June 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Thai bricks said: @3po : the video link takes me to my own videos, not yours. Hi @Thai bricks I fixed it. 3PO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thai bricks Posted June 23, 2020 Thanks - I am impressed. Especially that a loco with 5 driving axles goes around sharp bends without any articulation. I can foresee only one problem: starting a straight uphill after a corner I wonder whether the leading blind driver will not hook into the straight rail. In the video the overhang is not visible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coal Fired Bricks Posted June 25, 2020 Wow looks great. Do you have a Flickr? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
