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4-4-0 "American"

Posted June 24, 2002 08:59 | Category: Trains | #

This is my first ever LEGO locomotive model and I'm very pleased with the result. It is a 4-4-0 (4 leading wheels, 4 driving wheels, and 0 wheels under the cab) "American" classic steam engine uses the old LEGO wheels from the "maxifig" era. It can be pushed on straight track, but any curves or switches derail it instantly. Yellow represents brass.

Notes on construction: A lot of SNOT (Studs Not On Top) and half-stud offset work is used to make the boiler taper from 5 studs wide to 4, and to provide the brass bands around it. The smokestack is attached to an upside down Technic 2x2 brick with peg, which is attached to a right-side-up Technic 1x2 brick internally. Since it is held in place on the sides it can't rotate.