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Re: MOC: 'Long nosed diesel'
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Date: 
Sun, 16 Apr 2000 21:04:08 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
I have posted pictures of my latest locomotive creation based loosely on
British prototype long-nosed diesels.

It looks like a Class 35 Hymek locomotive, maybe a Baby Deltic (now extinct).
I really like the white poles on the doors - that's a new idea.  It's not long
enough for a Class 37 Growler - it's also not a Co-Co.  I haven't looked at any
Peaks recently, did you have any particular loco in mind or did you just think
- short base with 2 noses?  I like the engine stuff on the underside.

It borrows heavily from James Mathis' DB139 green locomotive. After first
recreating his model I modified it to create the model shown above.

James Mathis constantly builds quality locomotives - some of his techniques
push some uses of bricks to another level.

Carbon 60



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(...) any (...) A Lego class 37 would tax the best among us - all those arched bonnets, roof sections and cab windows, It's one model I would love to see (if not build). This is about the closest I've seen to a 37 in Lego, but I do not think it is (...) (25 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.trains)

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I have posted pictures of my latest locomotive creation based loosely on British prototype long-nosed diesels. (URL) borrows heavily from James Mathis' DB139 green locomotive. After first recreating his model I modified it to create the model shown (...) (25 years ago, 16-Apr-00, to lugnet.trains)  

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