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All right, so my plan is to build this over the summer but for now, here’s a virtual render (Studio) of the mighty Challenger train done as a standard Lego track compatible design, featuring the techniques I learned when building my 4005 Big Boy. It’s a grittier design with new details that are backwards compatible with my BB design if I want to retrofit the details. You guys get the first peek.
As for livery, I will most likely give it the number of 3985 as I focus on trains that have been raised from the ashes of the past and given new life (unless you know a specific Challenger that was saved from an epic wreck and not only restored like 3985 was).
Cheers,
M.P.LynesStats: approx 32 inches long and 1920 pieces. 9wide so it fits on most layout’s 10w spacing between platforms. Twin PF L motors geared down 3:5 for extra torque over speed. 9v magnets for maximum pulling force. (Is it just me or do the newer sealed train magnets seem weaker?) Would like to add sound if anyone knows of a soundbox that fits around the same size as a PF battery box? (Room in the back half of the coal car for a couple extra battery boxes.)
Wow that looks fantastic! I really like the smokestack design – that sleek wraparound is so cool!
I think UP 3977 is the only other surviving Challenger, but it sported a different paint scheme and wild wings so it’s not a viable UP 3985 alternative.
I’ve got most of the parts ordered and coming in soon. XD
But man, PF equipment has really gotten expensive.Thanks. I think you’re right in sticking to the current number. Saves me the headache of rebuilding the train to match the other.
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