Si-MOCs Posted March 9, 2013 The Tycho fault line runs for 26k kilometres along the surface of New Odin like a giant scar. This tectonic fault line is New Odin’s most seismically active region, with almost daily quakes averaging 5.76 on the adjusted Richter Scale. Straddling the either sides the Tycho are the twin colonies: Minerva and Athena. Due to the off axis spin of New Odin, these two colonies are strategically placed – Minerva the closest point towards the sun and Athena on the equator. The Tycho Suspended bridge (TSB) connects Minerva and Athena allowing people and materials to move between cities quickly without the use of the low orbit transports. The TSB was the colonist’s solution to establishing a secure link between colonies during seismic events. Using Magnetic Levitation principals the Eddy Current generators create a strong enough magnetic field to suspend the entire bridge even during a tectonic shift. The Hensel V Magnetic Levitation train (HVML) is the transportation work horse of New Odin. The fifth iteration of the cross colony locomotive, the HVML uses the same MagLev technology applied laterally to levitate the train and glide it between destinations. The HVML is equipped with heavy shield against radiation with the majority of passengers and cargo safely stowed in the interior. Radiation insensitive or dangerous materials will be stored. -- Yes. It's a floating bridge AND floating train supported by LEGO Magnets. Yes. It did happen. -- Also counts for No Grativy category on MOCAthalon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spitfire2865 Posted March 9, 2013 This is beautiful. Amazing work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickington Posted March 9, 2013 This looks great! Another great moc! Glad you can find time to do some MOCs unlike me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legonardo Posted March 9, 2013 Brilliant Si! the train has a cool name no? good luck in MOCathlon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wedge09 Posted March 9, 2013 Awesome work Si :thumbup: I loe the style and the technics of the magnets you use :wub_drool: I see your MOC firstly on TheBrotherBricks and I was really impressed by your work, good luck for the contest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DraikNova Posted March 9, 2013 Beautiful AND the most impressive feat of LEGO engineering I know of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger_Smith Posted March 9, 2013 That's awesome. I never would've thought of using magnets that way in Lego, brilliant engineering! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbcakir Posted March 10, 2013 Superb look and cool description of technologies. I also like the usage of modulex (maybe nanobricks I can't understand the difference.) bricks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DraikNova Posted March 10, 2013 I don't think he used anything besides "real" LEGO. Those magnets are from old space sets (well, they were available in a few other lines). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerstein NWC Posted March 10, 2013 20 out of 10. Looks cool and already you are looking like you are going to keep your crown! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted March 10, 2013 AWESOME and impressive creation.....now that's applying science isn't it eh ? Good luck and Brick On 'Si-MOC's' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antonio Posted March 11, 2013 Awesooome! :O I always wanted to test the magnets like that,now the only thing left to do is to make it move .A lovely microbuild! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
