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Re: New MOC: Cargo Sprinter
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 26 Aug 2000 06:10:44 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, James Mathis writes:
> This is a version 1 design study for the German DB Cargo Sprinter container
> train set.
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> Very compressed compared to its real-life counterpart, it looks a bit odd in
> relation. But, I think it imparts some familiarity.
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> 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?
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> 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?
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> I believe Larry P. teased me regarding building this Cargo Sprinter some • months
> ago. So, here's a first go.
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> http://www.ee.nmt.edu/~jmathis/cargosprinter.html
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> 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.
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> Thanks for looking.
> later,
> James Mathis
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 Sprinter. For one thing, it's red (a great color for trains, in my
opinion) and it was expandable. But decided against doing this because more
than anything else, I love locomotive-hauled trains(one reason you'd never see
train sets on my layout). But I urge you to build on, now you'll have to
design some tank containers to go with your crates. I believe the use of the
sloped bricks should make this easy. Some time ago, I built a couple tank cars
(2 axle) using the sloped black bricks. They are quite small (5,000 gallon
capacity?), but look good alongside my huge schnabel car (12 axles).
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