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Hi all,
I've been building some small rolling stock. Because my two boys (ages 3 and 6) also play with the LEGO trains, there were some design specifications:

1. Sturdiness

When kids play, stuff breaks. So the wagons needed to be sturdy and easily built. This makes it possible for them to repair it themselves.

2. Ease of operation

Any moving parts or functions have to be easily accesible and ease to operate to enhance play. No tipping over the wagon to empty it.

3. Interesting silhouette/colors

My boys don't care for realism. They care for recognizable and vibrant.

Combining these I built these small hopper wagons. They are easily loaded and emptied and very sturdy. And the are buildable in a wide array of colors. I hope you like them!

https://flic.kr/p/2mrfRVB
 

hopper wagon moc3

 

hopper colour possibilities

 

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Nice builds. They appear to be European style hoppers. I'm sure they'll hold up to the kids playing with them based on what I see.

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Very nice, how do they empty?

They look a bit like the hopper wagon from set 4564 or the hopper wagon 10017.

4564-1.jpg

10017-1.jpg?200106231200

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Very nice.  I think they fit all of your requirements and would be plenty of fun!  Looks good in several of those other color options, too.  :classic:

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Nice job! 

Look a little like the ones in the NL:

Railpro-ballast-wagons-and-depot-Almaha-

There they are mainly used for track ballasting.

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Thanks everyone. 

On 9/16/2021 at 4:55 PM, Dav1d said:

Very nice, how do they empty?

They look a bit like the hopper wagon from set 4564 or the hopper wagon 10017.

Indeed, I borrowed the mechanism from 10017. It is nice and simple.

On 9/16/2021 at 9:12 PM, JopieK said:

Nice job! 

Look a little like the ones in the NL:

Railpro-ballast-wagons-and-depot-Almaha-

There they are mainly used for track ballasting.

I think I subconciously build these! 

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On 9/20/2021 at 8:39 AM, Hobbythom said:

Thanks everyone. 

Indeed, I borrowed the mechanism from 10017. It is nice and simple.

I think I subconciously build these! 

these cars are fairly common in mainland europe germany has these too

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Very nice wagons!!! Perfect for heavy-duty operations! The "classic" unload system is always working, So it was a good choice!

Thumbs up also for the picture with all colors available!  :thumbup:

Davide

 

 

 

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