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I have tried to make a toyish steam looking engine.
The intent was to have it look like locomotive named "James" from the "Thomas
the Tank Engine" stories.
The power unit is just the 9volt LEGO train motor.
I have a 12 volt unit with wheel linkage rods. That motor makes all the
difference in the world for a more correct "look" to that of "James".
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=1633
The front wheel set on "James" can slide sideways to accommodate curves.
The same slide sideways technique is employed on the three axle tender.
These wheel sets just slide on 'sandwiched' tiles. The construction "locks"
them in place so they don't fall out of the assembly at all. The wheels have
one stud width of travel to the left, and the same to the right. It is very
smooth through the curves. I believe this construction is similar, if not the
same as others' have previously used.
Here's another picture of the tan and white passenger car:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=1637
Thanks for looking.
later,
James Mathis
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James Mathis wrote:
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> I have tried to make a toyish steam looking engine.
> The intent was to have it look like locomotive named "James" from the "Thomas
> the Tank Engine" stories.
Nice James, James! (Sorry, couldn't resist!)
I have to go back and look at our Thomas etc books to build a Thomas for
the show we're doing next month... Annie and Clarabel are going to be a
challenge though.
Kevin
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In lugnet.trains, Kevin Wilson writes:
> James Mathis wrote:
> >
> > I have tried to make a toyish steam looking engine.
> > The intent was to have it look like locomotive named "James" from • the "Thomas
> > the Tank Engine" stories.
>
> Nice James, James! (Sorry, couldn't resist!)
>
> I have to go back and look at our Thomas etc books to build a Thomas for
> the show we're doing next month... Annie and Clarabel are going to be a
> challenge though.
Good luck! Remember, EVERY club needs a Thomas, and some of his friends. :-)
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Very nice, James! It was fun to see your rendering of James because my son and I
have built one as well, and it is interesting to see the similarities and
differences in our two interpretations. We brought ours to the Kidvention in
July, but I don't think I got any pics of it:-/ Now that you have posted I will
take some of ours and we can compare:-)
-John
James Mathis wrote:
> I have tried to make a toyish steam looking engine.
> The intent was to have it look like locomotive named "James" from the "Thomas
> the Tank Engine" stories.
>
> The power unit is just the 9volt LEGO train motor.
> I have a 12 volt unit with wheel linkage rods. That motor makes all the
> difference in the world for a more correct "look" to that of "James".
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=1633
>
> The front wheel set on "James" can slide sideways to accommodate curves.
> The same slide sideways technique is employed on the three axle tender.
> These wheel sets just slide on 'sandwiched' tiles. The construction "locks"
> them in place so they don't fall out of the assembly at all. The wheels have
> one stud width of travel to the left, and the same to the right. It is very
> smooth through the curves. I believe this construction is similar, if not the
> same as others' have previously used.
>
> Here's another picture of the tan and white passenger car:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=1637
>
> Thanks for looking.
> later,
> James Mathis
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