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EF66 - Working Bo'Bo'Bo' Locomotive
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JF_Suzuki
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LEGO trains are usually large sets, and thus, expensive. So I started thinking: what can be built that would result in a relatively small but unique set by bringing something new to the train department?
The answer I came with: the EF66, a Bo'Bo'Bo' locomotive
The idea
LEGO fans may have noticed that most train sets come with a locomotive that has a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement (2 bogies with 2 axles each), and this is for a good reason, as adding more wheels without articulating the frame (like on the Crocodile Locomotive set) makes it harder to take curves, to the point it causes a derailment. That said, what if we build a locomotive with an extra bogie that still can manage the curves? In real life, Bo'Bo'Bo' locomotives (3 bogies, 2 axles each) must have some side motion in the center bogie in order to manage curves, and translating this mechanism to LEGO would make this new and unique set with a technique never used before in official train sets.
The model
This build is based on the JNR EF66, an iconic japanese electric locomotive destined for both freight and passenger services.
Features
- Built in the standard 6-7 stud width so it blends and looks cohesive with other official train sets, specially when connected with the typical freight cars from City sets.
- Pantograph design based on the ones from the Crocodile Locomotive set, but smaller so it fits the scale while keeping functionality.
- Easy to remove roof for interior access.
- 2 standard bogies with rotation motion, and a middle bogie with both rotation and side sliding motion.
- The piece count is 628, including the driver minifigure.
- The space inside is more than enough to fit the required components for motorization, which should be included by default to make the set complete and compelling.
Some GIFs of the bogie mechanism
Why would LEGO fans like this set?
As stated before, I'm aiming towards a train set that can reach a wider public by being more accessible, functional and unique. A locomotive set with motorization would be liked by kids and adults alike as you can place it on your train tracks and start playing with it, then store it as a display when you're done.
That's it for now!
Thank you for taking a look at my idea! Remember to check other train submissions and show some love for the ones you like.
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JF_Suzuki
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