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Clearly, it was possible to build the impossible. Despite the click-bait topic name I find this contraption quite cool! Since the video has now surfaced I wish to see more explanation how such idea came into mind, what it took to implement this, etc. Basically everything in the background. Didn't like the fact few of the models have been used just for moving, especially the part with three of them in sequence.

First of all, if you intend to build more Technic MOC and not just the one created by Didumos I highly recommend using Rebrickable to store all of your sets and additionally ordered parts. This webpage is a huge help finding out the parts you miss. And it has a lot of other cool features. Like the MOC you've mentioned is not uploaded there, but you can used LDR/LXF files to create a custom list and keep track of what you are still missing. Well, custom made models (MOCs) usually have a lot of lots of different parts in various colours, so it is hard to begin if you have no LEGO inventory yet. But don't be dis-encouraged by that as you will enjoy the MOC. So to help you with this journey I suggest into taking a hybrid approach: 1. you need to identify the most expensive parts or group of parts. Sometimes it is worth buying the whole set containing these parts or getting a large bunch of extra parts for a little extra money. 2. check the recent Technic sets to identify which one of them have the most of parts you need. This might not be easy or get you a lot of parts, but it works sometimes. 3. Last option is to buy missing parts on Bricklink. While the prices per piece often are quite good in the end you you'll spend there a lot. Depending on your budget, this might take some time, but it is still more cost efficient than buying more sets with unnecessary parts. 4. Substitute colours. Many parts come in different colours and MOC designers usually build with what they already own, but these might be a little expensive. You might want to explore other options, for example try building chassis in Light Bluish Gray instead of Black or have body built in different colour.

Thanks for sharing these models. The idea of building internals to show off is kind of cool!

You may just want to check Bricklink or Brickowl to see if your wanted item isn't already for sale by multiple people.

Oh, there's quite some power - rear wheels expand in diameter similarly like the ones in dragsters.

Nice little car! Is there a real need in having 3 (!) L-motors for propulsion? It is quite light model after all.

I believe this change has happened before 5 x 11 panels were introduced. So the issue discussed in this topic shouldn't be related to this change.

There are too many unknowns to suggest an exact solution. Quick suggestion would be to base your structure on Technic 11x11 gear rack and work around it to make attachment points to your plates.

Solution I've mentioned suggest to connect each motor to port 1 in their respective hubs. Doing so and using single control unit to start the train will result in each train going opposing directions. You are doing nothing wrong! This is exactly what we found ourselves on recent LUG event, that 2nd motor has to be connected to port 2 on another hub for combined train to go same direction. The downside is that you have to control both motors independently.

The attention to details is astonishing. What did you use to cover the rear end of front wheel arches?

Same thing in Europe. I rarely buy anything from S@H these days since wanted sets can be purchased much cheaper somewhere else. But you get nice promotions at S@H sometime, which might be attractive.

That would only work if you wish to run two trains independently. If you need to combine both 60197 sets into single train, the solution mentioned above isn't going to work.

I find the whole idea a bit strange. My bet is that most of the sets will be bough by investors/scalpers and will later go for crazy money because of exclusivity.

Does this mod require any additional parts or all of it can be done with included bricks?

Great idea and nice implementation. However I think the final result doesn't seem to represent the Siemens Vectron much, which is longer (or lower) and have rather blunt front. Making front right, would make it much more recognizable!

Most likely still in Japan.

@vladoniki @Jetro it is actually possible, occasionally, to make train run at full speed while button is pressed and stop it releasing the button. But it happens when system encounters a bug. A bit of a story. Our LUG has been running 2x 60197 sets combined on our latest event and we've experienced quite a lot of issues. One of them mentioned above, with one motor going to into zero speed mode while second one still running at desired speed. This resulted in train to slow down, obviously. Upon inspection it was discovered, that when this happens, the motor which went into zero speed mode will only go full speed (while keeping a button on a controller) or stop (once button released). No incremental speed increase/decrease. Rebooting the hub resolved the issue. But it happened several times over the weekend. On a separate note, I wish to understand if anyone had 2x of new trains with Power Up running as a single/combined train? I'm interested to know if you experience similar issues we had running train for two days explained below. First one is pairing both hubs. Online instructions are not so obvious and we've spent quite some time before figuring out the right sequence. Second one is obviously the way trains are controlled. In order to use one controller each train's motor had to be inserted into different port in hubs. This means, you need to push "+" and "-" on on both pads simultaneously. Not a big deal, but inconvenient. Sometimes we used to do this in sequence, like +-+-+- to make both motors run in 3rd speed. Next issue was the train stopping for no reason. We had quite a long loop for this train and kept the controller in the middle of it. However train had stopped for no reason a numerous amount of time, even with fresh batteries, with all button lit. And the last one has been explained already - one motor is stopping for no reason and does not behave as train motor because of instant acceleration to full speed. Fixed by rebooting a hub. By the end of the event I saw clearly why people like 9V system a lot - you set up and forget about it. Even PF based train was running much better and smoother than the newest PowerUp stuff.

Thanks for feedback everyone. Keeping in mind this is my first train I didn't have a goal to build interior, so there is none. If you meant to see the inside of the cabin (to see how it is built) I have made the following picture: Here is how it goes over R40 curve: I've never seen coaches shown in your picture to be pulled by this locomotive. It usually pulls freight cars, like shown in this picture. Sometimes two locomotives used to pull more load. By the way, I've built some cars already, just need to make few more pictures of them and post them here. Yeah, it IS LONG. Not just compared to LEGO trains but also the real ones.

Ok, Bricklink has a strong opinion on fake LEGO, which means no fake parts should be sold on website, not even as custom items. However, people are behind each sale so errors tend to happen. My advise is not to star a war with a seller with a very first message, but simply state there is a problem with some items you received within the received order. Explain which item it is and what kind of problem there is. Keep your message nice and calm. And ask a seller if he can do anything about it. If that's not a scammer or 1-day seller he will look into sorting this, by either offering a refund for that piece (sometime refund may be slightly larger amount to cover "inconvenience", but don't rely on that) or offer to ship you a correct part, or may offer a discount for a next offer, etc. These tend to differ from seller to seller. TLDR: contact seller to deal with an issue, as problem tend to happen sometime.

Great MOC. I think it might benefit from having a front suspension guard to slide on to protect it from hitting obstacles directly.

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Great idea! Initially I wanted to put a printed "C-137" over there, but now that you showed this I need to think of doing same text in bricks.

"Show me what you've got..." Any "Rick and Morty" fan will quickly recognise where this phrase comes from. Great show, which I didn't really understand at first but then I got hooked! If only new season was behind the corner... Here I've built a Rick's Portal gun, which is the main reason this series exist. At first I was considering to build this in bricks, but time was pushing and I was only able to use what I had already - Technic stuff. It ended being the right choice as gun can be handled easy without loosing any parts. Rick's Portal gun Rick's Portal gun Rick's Portal gun

Correct, there are no troubles creating MOCs based on IP and using brand's name, when this is done for your leisure. However issue appears when you begin profiting by selling instructions for such MOC. There is a reason why selling instructions for a MOC based on IP is common thing - free advertisement. Built model of a well-known object is recognisable and does not require you to spend effort into making it popular. Out of first 100 most liked MOCs with Premium (paid) instructions on Rebrickable I've counted just 32 that are not based on IP. Pretty much self-explanatory. And I've explained this briefly before - Lepin use same approach as MOC designers: 1. MOC designer create a model based on IP and profit from it by selling instructions, unless IP owner has no trouble and get into legal actions 2. Lepin produce a MOC based on designer's model ("IP") and profit from it, unless MOC designer has no trouble and get into legal actions Trouble starts here as Lepin is getting more profit than MOC designer and then this result in discussion like we have right now. I would suggest strongly to reconsider such business model. Take a look at Lucio Switch's models for good example.

TBH, not really keeping an eye on MOCs produced by Chinese companies, but as far as I remember the MOC that produced a lot of noise is based on IP - Avtoros Shaman. There may be more of Madoca's MOC's produced right now, I don't know, but Shaman was where it all started for him. You need to make a decision here - either enjoy a hobby and create MOC's for fun, where instructions are not compulsory (can be created, but not expected), or make them for business where different set of rules apply.