Logging Train W/ Operating Cars

First, watch the short clip of the train in action, then read all about its features. 

Have you ever wished you had a logging train cruising through your layout, and with a simple push of a button, you could unload logs at the mill or have a rotating spotlight illuminate the darkest corners of your layout? If so, this train set would make the perfect addition to your layout.

This train is dedicated to my father, who has been into model trains my whole life. If you follow that scene, you will see that most of the big model train manufacturers have not produced any new action cars within the past 15 years. My father tells me the hobby of action trains is becoming too expensive, and some guys he knows have switched to collecting Lego trains due to the endless customizations. I got the idea of building action trains when my father made the comment that it was too bad Lego does not make realistic action trainsets that both kids and collectors could enjoy. Given all the positive responses I have received from my father and his friends, I hope I have accomplished just that.

Diesel Engine: It is built on a 6x28 train base plate and equipped with a Powered UP Hub and Train Motor. This engine was designed as a detailed model of an American Switcher in a classic color scheme. The Hub is powered on by pressing the hood vent towards the front of the engine, and both the middle section and roof can be removed for easy access to the hub ports and engineer's cabin.

 

Log Car: It is built on a 6x24 train base plate and equipped with a Powered Up Linear Motor. This car can automatically unload two large logs with the push of a button.

 

Flat Car: It is built on a 6x24 train base plate. This flat car has a tractor tier and a box of worker tools that are chained down (not affixed) for secure transport.

Spotlight Caboose: It is built on a 6x24 train base plate and equipped with a Powered UP Hub, Linear Motor and Lights. With the push of a button, you can illuminate the spotlight and rotate it 180 degrees. To power on the Hub you press a roof tile at the rear, and the entire caboose shell can easily be removed for simple access to the Hub ports.

 

Thanks for checking out my design. Building functioning and realistic MOC train sets has been a hobby of mine for the past four years.

 

I hope you will support my project and share it with your friends!