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The Beer Train
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A very simple idea and a very simple train: The Beer Train



All pictures on Brickshelf

During the FIFA Soccer World Cup, the train was operating on a regular basis with up to 10 daily services between Fridge (in Kitchen) via Fuzball to Couch (in Livingroom), see this picture. For some reason the tank cars were always empty when returning...

The engine is placed beneath the first car, which allows the train to run even when all five cans are full, see this movie. In fact, the train doesn’t run as smooth when the tanks are empty.

The cans rest un the slopes placed right above the wheels for increased stability. keeps the can in position and follows the curved top perfectly, see this picture. It also makes it very easy to remove the cans when needed.

The BNSF engine is a great match for the green color on the cans from Carlsberg, which is brewed only a mile from where I grew up. When the wind was right, the entire neighborhood would smell of... beer!

Anyway, what do you think of it?

See you,

Esben Kolind

Copenhagen, Denmark

Brickshelf folder

   
         
     
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Re: The Beer Train
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Sun, 8 Oct 2006 12:33:17 GMT
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Cool, I like the way you have taken the effort with the way they look, things like the discharge valve wheel etc.

Tim

   
         
     
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Re: The Beer Train
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In lugnet.trains, Esben Kolind wrote:
   A very simple idea and a very simple train: The Beer Train

I love seeing Legos built into usefule real world items, and a Beer Train has to be at the top of the list of usability!

   
         
     
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Re: The Beer Train
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Tue, 10 Oct 2006 05:01:24 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Esben Kolind wrote:
   A very simple idea and a very simple train: The Beer Train




Just in time for Octoberfest!

I love it! :)

-Anne

   
         
   
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Re: The Beer Train
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This train is awesome! Very well built. I love the color and the design. Next time you should make one that can carry both beer and soda bottles. I love how you held the beer in place, very ingenious! Overall, 9 out of 10.

 

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