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That is actually the first design i did but i need to adust the color choice to fit bricks availability. For the motor, either I go with the current PF train motor and use only one axle and mount it rigid to the rear and keep only the front bogie mobile. The base is only 24-stud so it should be ok on the turns but I don't really know as I'm new to Lego trains. The construction i used should allow me to keep the current lower decoration as it looks. Or I go custom with a 3D printed brace for an electric motor and hold onto a Technic bricks chassis.

Hi, I started my first MOC project to go along with my 3yo son's new interest for lego vehicule including trains. I foccused my attention on a common locotrator model i was use to spot in local french train stations: the Y-8000 serie. I chosed to keep it to the 6-widish range to fit a train he already has. Colors of the non-motorized version are based on existing models (Infra, Fret, ...). The color of the PF version are custom to fit the body color of the battery box and the IR sensor. "INFRA" color scheme "FRET" color scheme Power Function version (WIP): An air intake has been added on top of the engine for clearance for the PF wire. The motorized 2-wheels bogie still has to be design. Actual design only include PF battery box and IR sensor.