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    Thanks @m_slug357! Now, on the subject of side rods, do I want a lot of slack, or a little? Using 1x7s on the back wheels, then 1x6s to the cylinders. Too much? Too little? It's hard, because I know on the Emerald Night they gave enough slack, but I remember it had to push 6 wheels, and pull at least one car. I'm trying to pull a tender and 3 cars(elephant car, coach and caboose.) And I have the cylinders hanging, because that's how they were drawn in Dumbo. I've tried 1x6 and 1x4 rods to support the valve gear. Progress pics in my other post.
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    So, some questions about side rods/valve gear, and the PU motors. I noticed that when the train moves into a curve the light on the Hub blinks. Is that normal? Am I overloading anything? Also, I'm using 7 stud thin beams to connect the driving wheels. How long should the one that feeds back to the cylinder be? Is there a way to measure? Don't want to burn up my motor, and I'm at a loss.
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    I'm using a Surface Pro 6 with @Cosmik42's Brick Automation Project for my Powered Up trains,
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    Can't wait to see the train!
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    @zephyr1934Thank you for your response! I've seen your work online, and between your work and others' I'm often intimidated, but for Casey Jr., I decided I really have to do the best job I possibly can(he's a favorite character of mine, and LEGO has already done phenomenal work on Toy Story, and my Up house is trying to gather support...) So, thank you for your response, and help! (And yes, your IDEA was correct. I want to see this model bring joy to others, possibly.)So, it was time to stop building in a vacuum... I'm just glad to hear that fixing the motor won't break it, should it come to that. Once my 1x7s are here, and I have it working, I'll definitely have to share some pictures! EDIT: Also, your rods are very well done, but due to rules...;)
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    @Glenn Holland I feel like the motor should rotate because I don't want any derailments. Um… here's an early render showing what I'm aiming for. Without the rods, but it will give an idea. https://1drv.ms/u/s!Akmnn7PtxrDah7dkRiYL_FXjSRo78g?e=XYMUtB And, I can't use non LEGO parts for the valve gear, for a very important reason.
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    @m_slug to the motor itself then? The way I have it set up is the cab sits on top of the Technic plates with holes, motor is attached to those, cylinders are underneath the front of the boiler. Front truck under that.
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    Just so there's more info, I was hoping to have side rods, and still let what needs to swivel for steering..
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    Hi, everyone! Building a 2-4-0 locomotive, and it's so small and cramped that I shoved the Powered Up train motor underneath the cab, and put my driving wheels under there.(Official Emerald Night wheels), my problem is, the LEGO curves are tight, and I feel like I should let the motor swivel. How should I do the side rods? My prototype. I COULD let the tender push, but I prefer actually letting the locomotive pull.
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    @GoldenNinja3000I can't wait, either!
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    I'm sorry if this is a silly question, but is the whole thing a render? I can't quite tell. Very cool! The awning looks like it makes a face where the balls at the end of the hangers are.
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    I always thought it was a weird handle. Like for a wheelbarrow.
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    WOW! This is so great! And the bed looks fantastic!
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    Disney(especially Toy Story) Trains Speed Champions Classic/bulk parts
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    I'd love a 2019 Corvette, a 57 Corvette, a Silverado, (or a Colorado,) a 63 Beetle, (in white, preferably...), a Veyron...
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    @Digger of BricksExcited for Thursday!
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    @Agent 86This is going to sound, well, Goofy, but Goofy and Clarabelle have dated, so it's not unheard of to add Clarabelle.
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    @sunhuntinI'm a huge Disney and train guy. I'm expecting more or less something like this: Alternatively: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71-8boJSmoL.jpghttp://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71-8boJSmoL.jpg
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    I'm ready to see the train, at this point..
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    @Sheesh417 Probably not. The Disney family doesn't like Walt used in a lot.
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    Oh, OK. That's disappointing. I enjoyed Frozen, but just getting that...Eh...
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    What used to be Princesses. We got those 6 in January, then, nothing else for those..(And yes, I know TS4's sets came out.)
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    Is there any reason we haven't heard of summer stuff for the Disney theme?
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    @doclord Your statement confuses me. Cinderella Castle is really at WDW.
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    @Robert8Really?! Is that the first time this has happened?
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