BMW Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 One of the most enduring stories of the Civil War is the 1862 Andrews Raid... or better known as the Great Locomotive Chase. The namesake at the center of this drama is the locomotive "The General": http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEtRoBg . The paint scheme shown here is not how she appeared in 1862... however it is the one popularized in the mid-20th century and what most people remember. This static display model was a commission. It leverages many techniques from my Wild Wild West locomotive "Inyo" but with a more traditional brick frame. It also sports a set of Zephyr1934's (Ben C's) custom drive rods ( http://www.bricklink...re.asp?p=zephyr ). My only regret is that I ran short of large BBB drivers so had to include standard Lego drivers :-( - Brian Williams Quote
Spitfire2865 Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 This is very beautiful. It makes me want to finish my long overdue General. What part did you use for the boiler taper? Quote
BMW Posted March 26, 2013 Author Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) This is very beautiful. It makes me want to finish my long overdue General. What part did you use for the boiler taper? Thank-you. The boiler taper is made with a 4x4 cone. Take a look at the same technique used on my Inyo 4-4-0: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjvZkYzK. The General adds a structural sticker wrapped around the top and sides to cover the gap: http://farm9.staticf..._6341107e71.jpg . Edited March 26, 2013 by BMW Quote
The Reclaimer Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 I LOVE THIS TRAIN! It is may favoret engine of all time. I have seen the real train and you have a amazing model I must have the plans to build. Thank you for building a beautiful train hope to see more amazing models. Quote
Hrw-Amen Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 Very nice looking train, will make a nice display. Quote
Spitfire2865 Posted March 26, 2013 Posted March 26, 2013 Thanks. When I built my general, I built the boiler studs up and the taper used a lot of cheese slopes and jumper plates. If I get around to rebuilding it, I will have to use your design. I just love your loco. Quote
LEGO Guy Bri Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 Excellent loco and tender BMW! Very detailed. Had it not have the studs showing on the cabs roof, it's hard to tell it's built out of LEGO! Very well done Quote
zephyr1934 Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 Heh heh heh, a real boiler jacket for the transition. Another fantastic build. With the display stand, this looks very much like the MPC model from the 1980's. Quote
The Reclaimer Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 BMW I really need the plans to build this beautiful steam engine. Its my all time favorite engine and only you can build somthing like this. Quote
RedBrick1 Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 Beautiful work! A true masterpiece, you really did an amazing job. Quote
Werlu Ulcur Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 That looks absolutely gorgeous, congrats! Quote
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