Trans-Europ-Express: VT11.5 "Mono"

[Dirk1313]

Hello folks,

as mentioned in my previous introduction (the Monorail Station with "Little Pig Snout"), here is my interpretation of a VT11.5 Trans-Europ-Express (TEE) train as monorail.

Due to the narrow gauge of the monorail the train is quite a bit smaller than minifig scale - still, I have put a driver into it

Enjoy the photos and Youtube movies. If you have any questions, happy to answer

In comparison to a "slightly" larger scale model:

And in action:

Edited January 15, 2014 by Dirk1313

[eurotrash]

Lovely looking representation of the TEE. The nose is well done.

Iggy Pop and David Bowie would be impressed.

[bartvdpoel]

I saw photo's of this train, and the gas turbine version for the first time a few weeks back. Was thinking, wow, I want this in Lego. Nice to know there are other people who have the same idea. The curved nose works out very well.

[Doom2099]

Thanks Dirk, I've been really excited waiting for this.

I really like both of your trains, the 6 wide and the monorail version. Great job of packing so many details into the smaller scale.

I also really like your solution for running 5 cars. That monorail motor does a good job, with just one running your other small train, and now this pushing and pulling two cars in front and behind.

Thanks again!

[LEGO Guy Bri]

Very nice work Dirk1313! Excellent detail on a monorail

[JopieK]

Very nice! Looks great! Nice colors too!

[zephyr1934]

Wow!

[Donno ed]

Wow I love the train and the background setting

[dr_spock]

Very nice. Did you green screen the backgrounds?

[Dirk1313]

Very nice. Did you green screen the backgrounds?

Yes, I used a greenscreen blanket plus software functions.

Just my tools for proper light for filming are limited.