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Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive
After tackling a few rigid frame steamers I decided for my next challenge to
build an articulated. So I chose one of my favorite Mallets the
N&W Y6b.
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The Y6b was known as the “workhorse of the N&W”. Starting with locomotive number
2120 in 1936, the Y6 class would become the final refinement of the 2-8-8-2
design With the completion of locomotive number 2200 in 1952, the Y6b was the
last mainline US manufactured steam locomotive produced.
The Y6b had a starting tractive effort in simple configuration of 152,206 pounds
while in the compound mode a tractive effort of 126,838 pounds was achieved.
These locomotives delivered 5,500 horsepower. The Y6b locomotive engine weight
was 582,900 pounds with 522,850 pounds directly on the drivers.
This was a defiantly a challenging build. It is my largest steam locomotive to
date at 6 track lengths (roughly 30 inches) and is 9 wide. And yes it will make
tight turns and even go through switches(at slow speed).
One of the hardest parts was building the
pilot and
trailing trucks.
The real Y6’s used outside frame trucks and I wanted to replicate that look
without resorting to the standard LEGO wheel sets. The front truck turned out a little bulkier than I
would like, but as a consolation they have a nice roller bearing effect when in
motion.
Y6b Tenders had side skirting that extended below the tops of the trucks. This
became another interesting challenge as I wanted to go for more detail on the
tender trucks. But
getting a three axial powered truck around turns without interfering with the
tender body necessitated some compromise. I think in the future I may build a
more detailed unpowered tender for when the locomotive is on static display.
The cab interior is tight but I was able to add a few good details.
Some additional images.
Cale
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In lugnet.trains, Cale Leiphart wrote:
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Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive
After tackling a few rigid frame steamers I decided for my next challenge to
build an articulated. So I chose one of my favorite Mallets the
N&W Y6b.
This was a defiantly a challenging build. It is my largest steam locomotive
to date at 6 track lengths (roughly 30 inches) and is 9 wide. And yes it will
make tight turns and even go through switches(at slow speed).
One of the hardest parts was building the
pilot and
trailing trucks.
The real Y6’s used outside frame trucks and I wanted to replicate that look
without resorting to the
standard LEGO wheel
sets. The front truck turned out a little bulkier than I would like, but as a
consolation they have a nice roller bearing effect when in motion.
Y6b Tenders had side skirting that extended below the tops of the trucks.
This became another interesting challenge as I wanted to go for more detail
on the tender
trucks. But getting a three axial powered truck around turns without
interfering with the tender body necessitated some compromise. I think in the
future I may build a more detailed unpowered tender for when the locomotive
is on static display.
The cab interior is tight but I was able to add a few good details.
Some additional images.
Cale
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Wow. Just... wow.
I absolutely love this locomotive. Not just because it looks great, but because
the way you’ve solved some problems I’ve run into in the past with attaching
pilot and rear trucks. I’ve been drooling over this locomotive now for at least
a half hour, and it really makes me want to try something at this scale myself.
Of particular interest to me is the way you’ve attached the pilot truck, using
the axle of the wheel to attach it to the rest of the locomotive - brilliant!
I’ve though about doing the very same thing but I could never figure out how to
solve the problem of bumps in the track derailing the truck or clearing the
pistons.
I love just how big and beefy it looks - 9 wide really does it justice. I’m not
a big fan of the jagged look of the boiler because of the SNOT construction and
jumper plates, but that’s just my personal taste and is really just a minor
nit-pick.
Fantastic work!
--Tony
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In lugnet.trains, Anthony Sava wrote:
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In lugnet.trains, Cale Leiphart wrote:
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Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive
After tackling a few rigid frame steamers I decided for my next challenge
to build an articulated. So I chose one of my favorite Mallets the
N&W Y6b.
This was a defiantly a challenging build. It is my largest steam locomotive
to date at 6 track lengths (roughly 30 inches) and is 9 wide. And yes it
will make tight turns and even go through switches(at slow speed).
One of the hardest parts was building the
pilot and
trailing
trucks. The real Y6’s used outside frame trucks and I wanted to replicate
that look without resorting to the
standard LEGO wheel
sets. The front truck turned out a little bulkier than I would like, but as
a consolation they have a nice roller bearing effect when in motion.
Y6b Tenders had side skirting that extended below the tops of the trucks.
This became another interesting challenge as I wanted to go for more detail
on the tender
trucks. But getting a three axial powered truck around turns without
interfering with the tender body necessitated some compromise. I think in
the future I may build a more detailed unpowered tender for when the
locomotive is on static display.
The cab interior is tight but I was able to add a few good details.
Some additional images.
Cale
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Cale:
That is one sweet looking loco. :-) I happen to be a fan of the jagged boiler
look. It gives it that strong, tough, and rough around the edges look. Very
nice. I agree with Tony that 9-wide just sets this thing off. It really puts
it in scale.
I love the little details. The gold 1x1 rounds for the bell. The guy hanging
onto the tender. Things like that really add to the experience for me. Nice
work on this one.
-Dave
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In lugnet.trains, Dave Sterling wrote:
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Cale:
That is one sweet looking loco. :-) I happen to be a fan of the jagged
boiler look. It gives it that strong, tough, and rough around the edges
look. Very nice. I agree with Tony that 9-wide just sets this thing off.
It really puts it in scale.
I love the little details. The gold 1x1 rounds for the bell. The guy
hanging onto the tender. Things like that really add to the experience for
me. Nice work on this one.
-Dave
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The boiler design has its advantages and disadvantages. It gives plenty of
opportunity to add all the bells and whistles (pun intended) that American steam
locomotives had hanging on them. But it does get a little jaggy. Definitely a
matter of preference.
My locomotives keep growing. At this rate I’ll soon be joining John Neal in his
12 wide madness. :)
Thank You
Cale
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In lugnet.trains, Anthony Sava wrote:
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I absolutely love this locomotive. Not just because it looks great, but
because the way you’ve solved some problems I’ve run into in the past with
attaching pilot and rear trucks. I’ve been drooling over this locomotive now
for at least a half hour, and it really makes me want to try something at
this scale myself.
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Thank You
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Of particular interest to me is the way you’ve attached the pilot truck,
using the axle of the wheel to attach it to the rest of the locomotive -
brilliant! I’ve though about doing the very same thing but I could never
figure out how to solve the problem of bumps in the track derailing the truck
or clearing the pistons.
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The idea for floating the trucks was inspired by Benn Coifman and his struggles
with his Hiawatha.
LUGNET Trains 29704
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I love just how big and beefy it looks - 9 wide really does it justice. I’m
not a big fan of the jagged look of the boiler because of the SNOT
construction and jumper plates, but that’s just my personal taste and is
really just a minor nit-pick.
Fantastic work!
--Tony
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Thanks
Cale
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Hi Cale!
This is a great build, I am very impressed!
I very much enjoyed seeing this fantastic model. You do excellent work.
Thank you,
Eric Sophie
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In lugnet.trains, Cale Leiphart wrote:
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Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive
After tackling a few rigid frame steamers I decided for my next challenge to
build an articulated. So I chose one of my favorite Mallets the
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Wow! Both a nice build and it looks to have a heck of an engineering feat in the
running gear as well. Thanks for including all of the pictures of what’s behind
the curtain. Is it a good runner?
Seeing models like this make to attempt a larger steam engine myself...
Benn
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In lugnet.trains, Benn Coifman wrote:
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In lugnet.trains, Cale Leiphart wrote:
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Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive
After tackling a few rigid frame steamers I decided for my next challenge
to build an articulated. So I chose one of my favorite Mallets the
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Wow! Both a nice build and it looks to have a heck of an engineering feat in
the running gear as well.
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Thanks
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Thanks for including all of the pictures of what’s
behind the curtain. Is it a good runner?
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It runs well at home. It will even take switches at slow speeds. Hopefully I’ll
have a chance to run it on WamaLTC’s layout at the Great
Scale Model Train Show in Timonium Md. this weekend. We’ll see how it performs
under show conditions then.
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Seeing models like this make to attempt a larger steam engine myself...
Benn
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I love your Hiawatha and Northern Pacific 10 wheeler. I love to see you do
another steam engine.
Cale
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In lugnet.trains, Cale Leiphart wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Benn Coifman wrote:
> > In lugnet.trains, Cale Leiphart wrote:
> > > Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 Steam Locomotive
> > Thanks for including all of the pictures of what's
> > behind the curtain. Is it a good runner?
I kept looking at the pictures wondering why you had the chain hidden in the
running gear, then I finally noticed that your side rods are actually split in
two, clever.
If my mind is firing on all cylinders, you might be able to get the same effect
with a hidden middle axle with another gear between the #2 and #3 axles.
>
> It runs well at home. It will even take switches at slow speeds. Hopefully
> I'll have a chance to run it on <http://wamaltc.org/ WamaLTC's> layout at the
> Great Scale Model Train Show in Timonium Md. this weekend. We'll see how it
> performs under show conditions then.
Very nice! Please do post an update
> I love your Hiawatha and Northern Pacific 10 wheeler. I love to see you do
> another steam engine.
Thank you, mostly good ideas borrowed from those who came before me. I still
need to get photos of the Hiawatha fix up on line (I've barely had time to
build, much less photograph, but we have a show next weekend so I should at
least get a few there). I've also done a repaint so the redish brown is now dark
red (I'm surprised how much better it looks).
As for another steam engine, well, you'd be doubly tickled to know that one I'm
thinking of starts with a "J"... but probably not for another few months.
Benn
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In lugnet.trains, Benn Coifman wrote:
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I kept looking at the pictures wondering why you had the chain hidden in the
running gear, then I finally noticed that your side rods are actually split in
two, clever.
If my mind is firing on all cylinders, you might be able to get the same
effect with a hidden middle axle with another gear between the #2 and #3
axles.
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I tried the gears when I built my
Decapod. I think I went
with the chains because of too much slop in the gears but I may have to go back
and experiment some more.
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It runs well at home. It will even take switches at slow speeds. Hopefully
I’ll have a chance to run it on WamaLTC’s layout at the
Great Scale Model Train Show in Timonium Md. this weekend. We’ll see how it
performs under show conditions then.
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Very nice! Please do post an update
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Almost forgot. Here are some movie of the engine traversing some less than ideal
track from the show.
Movie 1
(16mb)
Movie 2
(7mb)
Movie 3
(3mb)
Movie 4
(31mb)
Th sharp curves slowed it down a bit but overall it did fairly well.
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I love your Hiawatha and Northern Pacific 10 wheeler. I love to see you do
another steam engine.
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Thank you, mostly good ideas borrowed from those who came before me. I still
need to get photos of the Hiawatha fix up on line (I’ve barely had time to
build, much less photograph, but we have a show next weekend so I should at
least get a few there). I’ve also done a repaint so the redish brown is now
dark red (I’m surprised how much better it looks).
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Sweet And I borrow a lot myself.
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As for another steam engine, well, you’d be doubly tickled to know that one
I’m thinking of starts with a “J”... but probably not for another few months.
Benn
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A Pennsy J class 2-10-4? Or maybe Norfolk & Western’s
Jawn Hennry? Or
how about a New York Central J class Hudson or N&W’s own streamlined
Jays?
Any of these would be awesome.
Cale
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In lugnet.trains, Cale Leiphart wrote:
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It runs well at home. It will even take switches at slow speeds. Hopefully
I’ll have a chance to run it on WamaLTC’s layout at
the Great Scale Model Train Show in Timonium Md. this weekend. We’ll see
how it performs under show conditions then. • ...
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As for another steam engine, well, you’d be doubly tickled to know that one
I’m thinking of starts with a “J”... but probably not for another few
months.
Benn
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A Pennsy J class 2-10-4? Or maybe Norfolk & Western’s
Jawn Hennry?
Or how about a New York Central J class Hudson or N&W’s own streamlined
Jays?
Any of these would be awesome.
Cale
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Wow! Now all you need is 150 coal cars (grin). Seriously though, that is
fantastic to see it run so well. It is an inspiration to see it moving like that
(and over the bumps between the tables... eek). Don’t show these movies to
COLTC, or they’ll never fix the track (grin some more).
I’m working towards an N&W J, but don’t tell anyone. I think I’ve figured out
how to do the nose and I have four ideas for the running gear and propulsion.
But I’ll have to find time to escape to the laboratory to do some experiments
(with new added bumps to the test track for good measure).
That’s an interesting Hudson in the background of your videos too. I went poking
around brickshelf some more and found
this link and then I
stumbled on to an interesting take on the GG1.
Benn
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In lugnet.trains, Benn Coifman wrote:
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Wow! Now all you need is 150 coal cars (grin). Seriously though, that is
fantastic to see it run so well. It is an inspiration to see it moving like
that (and over the bumps between the tables... eek). Don’t show these movies
to COLTC, or they’ll never fix the track (grin some more).
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Fortunately the ugly track was confined to strait sections. If it was on the
curves it may have been different.
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I’m working towards an N&W J, but don’t tell anyone. I think I’ve figured out
how to do the nose and I have four ideas for the running gear and propulsion.
But I’ll have to find time to escape to the laboratory to do some experiments
(with new added bumps to the test track for good measure).
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Sweet
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That’s an interesting Hudson in the background of your videos too. I went
poking around brickshelf some more and found
this link and then
I stumbled on to an interesting take on the GG1.
Benn
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The Hudson and GG1 Belong to Mike Collaco. I don’t know if he reads or posts on
LUGNET but here is his
Brickshelf Gallery.
The GG1 looked very nice and ran well. The Hudson had trouble with the wavy
track and sat idle most of the show.
Cale
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