4565 Goods Train Set (Freight Train) Extreme MOD (WIP)

[Pelzer117]

Hello there,

after the "Mod" of my first passenger train set - #4560 - I thought a few days ago, it would also be aweseome, to "modify" all other "old" trains, that I have from my childhood.

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History:

So I startet with my second train set, the 4565 Goods Train Set (or Freight & Crane Railway). At the moment, I've only tried my first attempt at the locomotive.

As with the passenger train, I realized relatively early on that a “modification” was not the goal here. Rather a “reinterpretation”. In other words, I asked myself: “How would a moccer build this model today?”. I decided not to ask myself how LEGO would build the model today. In my opinion, nothing proper would have come of it. 
First I digitally recreated the original model, which I still have in storage somewhere, and realized that I remembered it as being much more beautiful than it actually is.
So I started by searching for a real model that I could use as a template. Google search with the keyword “shunting locomotive”.
The ÖBB 2068 then caught my attention and served as a reference in many ways. Nevertheless, I wanted to include some of the details of the original set and at the same time integrate the various battery boxes and hubs. Which is quite difficult.

In the end, I was able to make space for PoweredUp, the lower PowerFunctions box from MouldKing (BlueBrixx etc.) and for the Buwizz 3.0. At least in theory.
I still have to realize the model in “real live”. Before that, however, I would like to get your feedback, as there are certainly a few things that can be optimized.

So, what do you think?

PS: I didn't adjust or complete the hoses (handrails), because it's damn complicated in studio.

Edited July 29 by Pelzer117

[Murdoch17]

Looks very nice @Pelzer117! Reminds me a bit of this loco by General Motors.

[JopieK]

19 hours ago, Murdoch17 said:

Looks very nice @Pelzer117! Reminds me a bit of this loco by General Motors.

Great find, looks indeed very similar!

 

@Pelzer117 really nice one!

[Feuer Zug]

Solid pair of locomotives. The similarities in design and color scheme makes me think a common manufacturer and railroad.

@Murdoch17 Thanks for the info on the GMD diesel-hydraulic locomotive.

[zephyr1934]

On 7/29/2024 at 7:48 AM, Pelzer117 said:

Rather a “reinterpretation”. In other words, I asked myself: “How would a moccer build this model today?”. I decided not to ask myself how LEGO would build the model today. In my opinion, nothing proper would have come of it. 

Follow the MOCer path, Lego would just do something stupid (grin), and indeed, you did. That's a great reinterpretation, looks like a real locomotive.

[Darkkostas25]

Nice comeback ! nice unenhanced of original model and keeping some iconic shapes and colors ! And yeah hoses in studio is real pain in the butt, i know it :D 

 

[Pelzer117]

On 7/29/2024 at 4:14 PM, Murdoch17 said:

Looks very nice @Pelzer117! Reminds me a bit of this loco by General Motors.

Thank you for the feedback and the link to the GM loco! There are really some similarities.

On 7/30/2024 at 12:00 PM, JopieK said:

@Pelzer117 really nice one!

Thanks!

On 7/30/2024 at 6:50 PM, Feuer Zug said:

Solid pair of locomotives. The similarities in design and color scheme makes me think a common manufacturer and railroad.

Danke! That was the idea 

On 7/31/2024 at 6:10 AM, zephyr1934 said:

Follow the MOCer path, Lego would just do something stupid (grin), and indeed, you did. That's a great reinterpretation, looks like a real locomotive.

"This is the way (of MOCer)!"  Thank you!

16 hours ago, Darkkostas25 said:

Nice comeback ! nice unenhanced of original model and keeping some iconic shapes and colors ! And yeah hoses in studio is real pain in the butt, i know it :D 

 

Thanks! Yeah I don't know why it is so complicate to move the hoses. But maybe I have not enough patience for it 

Thank you all for yor feedback.  This motivates me to do a little more (pictures follow asap).

Edited August 1 by Pelzer117

[JHS_NL]

Looks really great and sleek!