Captain Green Hair Posted May 9, 2010 Hey guys, I finally got round to modding my Emerald Night into a version I like. So far I have only made 1 coach, but I plan to add 4 more in the future. The train is based on the Orient Express trains and is now in 8 wide. Here's some pictures: You might wonder why there are wires sticking out the back of the coach, well: Hey are they famous? : The inside: The idea is to build the battery box into the luggage coach and then run wires and 9V lights all through the train. For more pictures and detail, go to Brickshelf. Thanks and enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingstop Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) That is truly beautiful... exactly to scale and proportions look perfect.. The carriages are great - and the use of the Log pieces really helps make up the detail. I wonder how many Grand Emporiums went into the Log look... and perhaps some chandeliers? With the engine - well - it remains excellent; just a little stubby compared to the carriage (a 6s longer firebox perhaps). Is there internal space for PF motors without having to remove the furnace features... Actually im half way through modding my carriages (x4) into 7 wide; longer versions and any addition hints on how to may a replica in pure homage? Since Brickshelf is not yet up, Im assuming all carriages were 8 wide, along with the elongated tender. Edited May 9, 2010 by roamingstudio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted May 9, 2010 That's amazing! The sheer length of the cabin is amazing, and I love that you removed those annoying black things from the side of the tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted May 9, 2010 Excellent work 'Captain Green Hair' - love the extension work you have done, interior lit as well, very nice ! I'm a conformist! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milan Posted May 9, 2010 I think it looks great this way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Zuloo Posted May 10, 2010 Great work Rick! You said you were going to give the coaches light, but I didn't expect it to turn out well. One thing I'm not sure of though, how many lights are in the coach? It looks like maybe 4, but I think it could benefit from a 5th. You'll have to give the front of the loco a light too, and maybe one for the drivers cab. But that could have a trans red piece over it to resemble fire. Does the loco have the internal gear workings inside it? And top job on the steps at the back of the loco too. All round a suprub effort Rick, you should be very pleased with yourself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yugistew Posted May 10, 2010 you and i fall into the same category on this one... i take great pleasure in improving an already great set! any 6 year old can stumble through the instruction book and put any set together but a true genius improves on the design *you have created something fantastic here and i tip my hat to you ;)* i would love to see what you could do/or have already done with set #4511 high speed train (that is my project at the moment) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted May 10, 2010 Nicely done! I love the extra length of the passenger/dining car. With the lights, you've really added an aura of elogance and mystery. Great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MightySlickPancake Posted May 10, 2010 LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a monster of a train (in a good way) and a piece of design genius. I especially like the carriage . Instructions please . Keep up the good work. Thanks, CB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted May 10, 2010 Thanks guys! With the engine - well - it remains excellent; just a little stubby compared to the carriage (a 6s longer firebox perhaps). Is there internal space for PF motors without having to remove the furnace features... If you look closely, there are 2 9V engines under the coach. Great work Rick! You said you were going to give the coaches light, but I didn't expect it to turn out well. One thing I'm not sure of though, how many lights are in the coach? It looks like maybe 4, but I think it could benefit from a 5th. You'll have to give the front of the loco a light too, and maybe one for the drivers cab. But that could have a trans red piece over it to resemble fire.Does the loco have the internal gear workings inside it? And top job on the steps at the back of the loco too. All round a suprub effort Rick, you should be very pleased with yourself! Yeah it has 4 lights, I might change or add in future, but not at the moment. All gears have been taken out for a smooth ride. I would love to see what you could do/or have already done with set #4511 high speed train (that is my project at the moment) Would be a challenge, but I look forward to seeing your result! LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a monster of a train (in a good way) and a piece of design genius. I especially like the carriage . Instructions please . Keep up the good work.Thanks, CB Sorry, I'm still not good at LDD, MLCAd and those kinda things. Should be easy enough to rebuild though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral Croissant Posted May 10, 2010 Great I don't know much about trains but to me this looks like a piece of art It could indeed use one more light but for the rest the lights turned out very well. A good practice for your ship I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selander Posted May 14, 2010 Really nice modifications on locomotive and a beautifully designed waggon, you have done a marvelous job !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterab Posted May 15, 2010 This is a very nice mod of the emerald night. It removes a lot of the more mainland europe features of the Emerald Night such as the smoke deflectors and doors on the tender, and gives it a much more authentic British look in my opinion. The carriage has a real Orient Express feel to it, and the lights really add to that. Is it just me or is train tech slowly attracting more and more people with peg legs and hooks and eye patches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rapseflaps Posted May 15, 2010 This looks fantastic. I suddenly lose the need for a second carriage as well (yes, yes, it would still be nice, but the proportions of the tender and just one carriage are matched quite a bit better here than in the original model). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted May 15, 2010 Thanks guys! This is a very nice mod of the emerald night. It removes a lot of the more mainland europe features of the Emerald Night such as the smoke deflectors and doors on the tender, and gives it a much more authentic British look in my opinion. The carriage has a real Orient Express feel to it, and the lights really add to that.Is it just me or is train tech slowly attracting more and more people with peg legs and hooks and eye patches Yeah I modelled after this old LNER loco: Oh and I only have green hair, no hooks, pegs or eye patches here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
broomhandle Posted May 17, 2010 beautiful. thats a monster! 8 wide looks more to scale of the tracks. 6 wide to me is more of a toy, but it works in lego world. great build! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmantel Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) Nice upgrade! Maybe it will look even nicer with a set of the new Big Ben XL wheels (black ones of course) Big Ben Bricks http://www.bigbenbricks.com/products/xl8wheelkit_2672x1264.JPG Edited September 11, 2011 by Rufus Picture too large Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted June 30, 2010 Nice upgrade! Maybe it will look even nicer with a set of the new Big Ben XL wheels (black ones of course) Big Ben Bricks I've seen those, not a bad idea. It would only take me to upgrade the wheels on my other loco as well.... Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarrollFilms Posted July 3, 2010 outstandingly beautiful, I for one can't get the gears on the wheels to move when I run it with a 9V though. BUT SUPER COOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
La Petite Brique Posted September 1, 2010 Your 8 wide version is exactly how TLG should have done it. I'm not very satisfied with the 6 wide version. I'll have to work out how to make it 8 wide. If you have any hint, that would be great, I'm new to trains. So any info is welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred67 Posted September 1, 2010 outstandingly beautiful, I for one can't get the gears on the wheels to move when I run it with a 9V though. BUT SUPER COOL If you're going to power it with 9V motor (assuming you mean the tender mod), there's no reason to even have the gears at all... just remove them, all they do is create friction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoeij Posted September 2, 2010 Your 8 wide version is exactly how TLG should have done it. That would have made it incompatible with all the other lego trains. Once you make one train on your layout 8 wide, then you'll have to do the same for all the other trains because those won't look anymore in comparison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Jar Jar Posted September 2, 2010 I just bought the Emerald Night yesterday and this puts it to shame This is great I love the lights in the coach it has a great feel to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
La Petite Brique Posted September 3, 2010 I just bought the Emerald Night yesterday and this puts it to shame i'm in the same scenario, and I got exactly the same feeling. ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy Posted October 19, 2010 Yeah I modelled after this old LNER loco: Hi Rick, this is a really great MOD! I just found it in your flickr folder. Captures the look of the Flying Scotsman very well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites