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Re: New MOC: Cargo Sprinter
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Date: 
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.

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

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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