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New MOC: Cargo Sprinter
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This is a version 1 design study for the German DB Cargo Sprinter container
train set.
Very compressed compared to its real-life counterpart, it looks a bit odd in
relation. But, I think it imparts some familiarity.
I have tried to use a minimum of "special" pieces. If one discounts the
actual cargo containers, I think maybe the only special piece is the control
cab front window. Any comments on the availability of this window glass type
of 1 tall, 6 wide, 3 deep clear sloping window? Is trans-green the only color
easily available right now?
The control cabs feature stud-forward design. I don't know if this is a good
or a bad thing for this model. I certainly welcome your comments! Compare it
to the real-life photos: How would you model the slope?
I believe Larry P. teased me regarding building this Cargo Sprinter some months
ago. So, here's a first go.
http://www.ee.nmt.edu/~jmathis/cargosprinter.html
Containers:
I think I have built an interesting container uses garage door slats. I know,
these parts are not easily available these days, but it doesn't necessarily
have to be considered part of the Cargo Sprinter.
Thanks for looking.
later,
James Mathis
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Message has 7 Replies:
 | | Re: New MOC: Cargo Sprinter
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| James, Looks cool. I had thought about using one of those windows studs forward, but I couldn't make it look right. Go figure, it looks great on your model. Two quick questions: (1) why the garage doors? and (2) why the asymmetric windows on the cab (...) (24 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: New MOC: Cargo Sprinter
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| (...) One of the UK lines has tried something of the same sort, don't remember details except that since they are relatively compact, they used some MoW equipment as power, and a couple of flatcars as the loadcarriers (something like 2 power units, (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: New MOC: Cargo Sprinter
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| (...) months (...) Your Cargo Sprinter train is impressive. A couple of years ago (before I discovered the wonderful world of LEGO Trains), I debated converting to Marklin HO scale. The first set I considered buying?...You guessed it, the Cargo (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: New MOC: Cargo Sprinter
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| (...) The problem is the length of the first car - how long is it? In real life it would take a half container which in LEGO 6-wide container terms would be around 12 to 14 studs long. I think you've got the main part of the cab there which is the (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: New MOC: Cargo Sprinter
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| James does it again... (...) Nice model James. VERY However I would say, why compress it? Try it with the power unit able to carry 2 containers... (although actually, if you use the standard 4x8 container, I suspect it WILL carry two..) So what I (...) (24 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: New MOC: Cargo Sprinter
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| Very nice model. I don't know much about Euro Trains, but I think you captured the prototype very well. "James Mathis" <thakius@nmt.edu> wrote in message news:FzvEyn.Ipv@lugnet.com... (...) container (...) in (...) control (...) type (...) color (...) (24 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: New MOC: Cargo Sprinter
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| (...) It's very available in clear these days: just buy a Landspeeder or a Flash Speeder (both of which have lots of other good parts too). Great models as usual, thanks for sharing. Steve (the GMLTC fan of European trains) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
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