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Yeah I've been tempted to order some.

Anyone try these out? How do they compare to originals? Ebay Auction

Heres the NASA train I've been wroking on. Still need a few more parts and I'm not 100% sure about some areas yet but I thought I'd share whats done so far. Theres alot of SNOT going on with this build. Lego Nasa Train by James Dale, on Flickr Heres the inspiration Lego Nasa Train by James Dale, on Flickr

When I get some more black plates I may try to make it sit lower on the wheels.

The original only has a 2 wheel setup. If i were to extend the 2 wheel setup any farther I would have to make the trucks swivel which presents another issue. Right now the wheels are at the farthest distance apart while still being able to navigate through connected switch tracks without binding up. .

Heres the inspiration And here is my MOC IMG_20151205_133903 by James Dale, on Flickr IMG_20151205_133252 by James Dale, on Flickr

WOW can't believe I missed that! Thanks.

Can someone post pics of the difference between 2924a and 2924b? The BrickLink catalog doesn't have a description of the variation between the two parts.

Here is my current work in progress. It is inspired by SavaTheAggie's model with some changes. I was able to design the front wheels so that they are attached and was successfully able to get them to track through switches. Through the uses of two turntables the wheels are able to move freely as needed. Still need to get some red tiles to replace the gray. I plan to hide the IR receiver in the tender and place the battery box in a mailcar behind the tender.

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So building a motorized 4-8-2 steam engine that would navigate points has proven to be the hardest things I've ever tried to build. I scrapped my plans and decided to build a modified steam Emerald Night. Shes a 4-8-2 just like I originally envisioned. I plan to use this steam train for my modern 7715. Sorry for the poor cell phone pics and video. http://vid166.photob...0309_191710.mp4

Added Power Functions battery box and IR receiver to the B unit and motors to both the B unit and the engine. I had to remove the dark blue gray tiles to get everything to look right and rework the roof the fit the IR in the B unit. I like the look of the engine now. The addition of the yellow tile adds to the curve of the yellow line. I know its small but it seems to make a big differences to me.

I like them alot!

Thanks Great idea.

Much like my giraffe car I have created a cow transport car. I felt the cars in 60052 were to small and didn't like the open design. So heres my version.

Thanks. Yes it is.

The original train had a grey roof though and thats what I was trying got for. Yeah I may do that. I think I will at least separate out the wheels.

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From the RailBricks instructions here are my version of the Shell Thanker cars. I've modified a few details.

Always wanted the 7715 when I was a kid but only had the 7722 steam train. So I've decided to build and modern version of the 7715. So far I have 3 passenger cars and one baggage car. I think the baggage car needs some more detail on the inside but now I'm now going to start working on the steam train and coal tender. Heres a few pictures.

Very nice!

Amazing!

Yeah I was in my "dark ages" when the Super Chief came out. I'm now thinking about building the red bonnet out of light blue gray like the blue one or I might do a yellow bonnet train. That is if my wife doesn't kill me first for starting another train.

Yes and no. There are no 1x3x2 doors in light blueish gray so I had to substitute some LBG cabinets where the doors go. The blue curves aren't easy to find either. If you were going to do the red bonnet the undercarriage would be gray and I believe the LBG train wheels are a little harder to find. Plus the windows would need to be custom or changed to match the LBG bricks.

Thanks everyone.