LEGO Train 12 Volts

BR 22-012 2-8-2 Steam Locomotive Hi everyone, during last two months I worked on my new (and perhaps last forever ) BR steam locomotive. I'm proud to show you the beautiful BR 22-012 This time I thought of something truly unique from the technical point of view to surprise you ....this time I've implemented in a lego steam locomotive the Walschaerts Valve Gear [...] Walschaerts valve gear was invented around the same time as Stephenson valve gear but did not become popular until the very late 1800's. After that it quickly became the most popular valve gear on steam locomotives. It's main advantage was that it was located completely outside the wheels and therefore was much easier to maintain than Stephenson valve gear http://www.steamloco...s/valvegear.php [...] [/url] [/url]to achieve this goal I have had to customize some pieces: The locomotive is driven by two motors with a high torque ratio, but I have left open the possibility to regear the transmission with less power in favor of the speed, replacing the black and white gears with the yellow and gray as usual my version of this huge steam engine have real lights turned On/Off by a switch and a separate battery this locomotive swings a lot in the corners and on the switch points so I had to design a very flexible joint system I am very satisfied with some details like the front that connects perfectly with the boiler ...the access steps to the boiler ...and rear windows of the tender As always I have to thanks Toastie for providing me with the grooved XL-BBB wheels ...now enjoy the show... ...I'll post as soon as possible the pictures of the complete locomotive with the latest details (some rigid hoses and other little pieces) when the Bricklink orders are delivered ! All the best LT12V!

Thanks for the tip Sometimes I use spray lubricant for my locomotives to reduce friction

WOW WOW WOW! I can't believe to this work ...I'm speechless! Thanks for sharing this masterpiece!

This work is totally cool Dr_Spock! Clever building technique!

Just one word: AMAZING!

Wow I remember this old game, and I love it! Manny in lego version looks amazing!

Very nice scenes ...but the second picture is a real masterpiece! Superb work!

This sounds funny! ...anyway cool design, I like how you created the cabin! The details on the deck are perfect! Great work

Welcome (again) on EB!

Wow this excavator is amazing! Awesome realization!

What a nice work! Superb SNOT technique!

Amazing plane! I like the shape and the colors scheme!

Wow this MOC is great! This layout is huge but all looks perfect ...I hope to see a movie with your trains!

Superb review! I love this new gorgeous set!

Great little MOC!

Wonderful MOC! I like the size of the buildings and ruins on the scene ...gorgeous work!

Welcome aboard Alex ...funny stop-motion movie!

I love these stuff!

This is a super MOC! I'm speechless!

What a magnificent masterpiece! The curves with large-radius are amazing, the teutonic style of the station is superb and the choice of colors is perfect too. I like the details, in particular the lights on main wall This work would deserve the first page!

...the same goes for me The shorter the locomotive and the more I project with 7 stud; for long stem engines I usually work with 8 stud.

How many police cars! Looks like the chase scene in the Blues Brothers movie Funny scene!

I like the wings on both sides! Great shape!

Very original idea! I love the mini vessel!

Wow this is absolutely awesome! I love the bar