Hey everyone, thank you so much for all the views and comments, I really appreciate it! A lot of people are mentioning a few inaccuracies, and I’m aware haha. I know almost nothing about trains, the only things I know, I learnt from watching Thomas the Tank Engine as a kid. This was my first attempt at a custom Lego train, and I’m happy with how it turned out. I didn’t want to spend loads of money on this project, and I completed it over a day or two. I took creative liberties by doing what I thought looked good, and I used a mix of things from different trains from different regions from different time periods. The only research I did, was looking at the pictures I showed on screen, that’s all. I did briefly start making side rods for the engine, but didn’t finish them. This train isn’t really designed to go on a track layout, as I don’t have one. Whilst I may have now reduced the effectiveness of the caboose, that was really the only thing I did very little to, and I would definitely go back and improve it further. It’s been fun learning from those who do actually know things about trains, so thanks again :)
Those Wild West headlamps are supposed to be huge though. Edit:upon closer inspection, that train looks like it’s supposed to be a representation of a 3ft narrow gauge loco, since the drivers are part of the firebox, and the underside of that extends the whole way to just about the back. And that caboose has no top compartment, making it a waycar.
Yeah I definitely took my own creative liberties and disregarded real life accuracies. The term “caboose” was unfamiliar to me, only really knowing “break vans” here in the UK (and the only stuff I know about trains I learnt from Thomas the Tank Engine as a kid haha). I appreciate the insight though! It’s nice to learn more from others :)
4:12 Actually the yellow stud on the dome was meant to represent the whistle as a lot of American steam engines actually have their whistle located on top of their dome
If I may, you did an EXCELLENT job making that American 4-4-0 look like the prototype (yes, that engine WAS real, only 1:1 replica's remain though). The tender though, could use a bit more work. If you look at other resource material, you'll see that you're also missing a section for water storage aft (I'm gonna use naval terms) of the wood/coal/oil(?) bunker. It's a small section, you'd probably only need one or 2 studs shorter wood detail. And while yes accuracy may take a hit for this, I suggest (based off my own experience) hooking the tender to the engine via a draw bar instead of the magnets, and lengthening the tender by 2 blocks and trading out the train car wheels for the smaller locomotive wheels (the ones on the front pilot) and thus allowing it to pivot if you cant keep the current length. And with the boxcar, I suggest removing a single plate off the top & bottom. It'll look less like a post ww2 era AAR boxcar, and more like the 1800's wooden boxcars, which where smaller in length & height. Maybe 18 blocks long, with the use of 2x2 turn tables & appropriate base plates? Also, another note, the brake wheel should only be on one end, but it's your train. Honestly, the symmetry looks nice. And i stand by another comment, you should add side rods. 90 degrees difference from left to right, or visa versa.
This was my first attempt at a custom Lego train, and I took my own creative liberties by mixing up different things from different locomotives from different regions and time periods haha. I didn’t know about the water tank section, and I did briefly attempt making the side rods. I agree that the smaller train wheels would work better for the tender, and initially, I had those in mind. I only went with the standard train car wheels as I had more of them on hand. I do appreciate your feedback though, so thank you for watching and taking the time to comment :)
0:33 Not to mention in the actual film itself the engine had a coal tender and from what i recall 6 coaches 8 goods vans and a brake van (Caboose) The toy story three video game actually went all out with various types of rolling stock being pulled by the engine in the first level
I knew the engine in the film had several more coaches etc, wasn’t aware it was a coal tender as some “source material” I looked at online had a wood tender. I never played the game myself, but it sounds fun!
It reminds me of something that I did once years ago back when it was first released. I was 19 at the time and a fan of Westerns and even trains. I made it a 2-6-0 Mogul.
It’s on pause at the moment. I’ve been focusing on a general city layout currently, but also about to begin working on a Winter Village layout, so the Wild West display might not return until next year
Haven't scrolled enough through the comments to see if anyone else mentioned, but if you really want to get technical with this: Attach the cylinders (Big round things you brought attention to at 9:08) to the frame of the locomotive rather than the lead truck (Also sometimes referred to as a bogey) because of course, side rods _generally_ don't move that way XD
Yep don’t worry, others have mentioned that, and i can’t remember if I’ve said it at this point, but I considered all options off screen 😂. This was my first time doing something like this, and I consider it version 1.0
I’ve technically deleted the purpose of the caboose because they have black top parts so they can see the whole Train and they can use a break if the train is going too fast or if it’s going downhill
Thanks for the insight, I’m no train expert at all, I just tried something different for the looks. I have seen some break vans without the top parts, and I think that’s what I must’ve had in mind. But the caboose is the only thing I didn’t really change, so there’s room for improvements :)
Back when this set was still in stores I bought 4 of them to make a long western train. I have since sold two of the sets, they have really gone up in value.
They really have! I only bought mine a few months ago, paid more than retail but luckily not too much! Although given all the changes I made, it probably would’ve been cheaper to just buy the parts 😂
When Lego trains don’t get side rods it just makes me feel a sense of annoyance I cannot fully describe. Why Lego refuses to do this on so many of their steam trains annoys me to no end. It just takes a few technic rods and pegs. Simple as that.
I Love what you did w this set! I may actually take the engine design for one of my steam locos bc I love how yours look. As for improvements I would say make the caboose a few studs longer just so it matches the rest of the train. Other than that VERY GOOD JOB!!
Wow thank you! Given how it’s been a year since I did this, I might have to make a follow up video with some adjustments. I agree about the caboose, it’s probably my least favourite part of the train. Otherwise for my first ever Lego train build, I’m happy with it. Thanks again for the nice comment
I cannot imagine caring enough about improving a toy train to make a 16 minute video about it but quite frankly I'm proud of you for pursuing what makes you happy so good job 👍
I actually got that set for my ninth birthday in 2010 the year i got into Lego as i was a huge fan of Toy Story And I've been mad about steam trains since early age
@@DailyWeeklyBuilds your welcome, fun fact, most early locomotives like the one you redesigned were most often mixed traffic trains as not only did they carry passengers but they also carried at least two freight wagons to carry mail, luggage storage and on rare occasions, gold and other valuables
Hi there! Nice job on the aesthetic part but, I'm sorry, I just have to ask. Have you run it on a layout? Like, with curves and stuff? Cause I bet you my whole Lego collection it won't. The two modified carriages have the wheels too far apart. There's a reason for the floating drive wheels on the engine. The tender has one too many wheels in a row. It can negotiate turns with three wheels, but not four. Hope this helps, don't wanna be that person, but, as a fellow moc train designer, it was too much to bear.
Hey, thanks for the feedback! No I haven’t run it on a layout with curves, I think I mentioned it in the video but my version of this train wasn’t designed with that in mind, as I simply don’t have a layout like that. It’s just for the looks on a small bit of straight track. I do appreciate the feedback though! If the day comes where I do I have an actual layout and I’d need to make further changes to it, I know which comment to look at :)
@@DailyWeeklyBuilds Ha ha! I figured that it's meant as a "shelf queen" and for that, it looks great. Again, I don't want to sound condescending, it's just my ocd triggering when I see an unplayable lego train. Anyway, I wish you all the best in your future projects.
Like I said in my replies to others, I did what I wanted to do. I used different styles from different trains from different locations from different time periods.
Hey everyone, thank you so much for all the views and comments, I really appreciate it!
A lot of people are mentioning a few inaccuracies, and I’m aware haha.
I know almost nothing about trains, the only things I know, I learnt from watching Thomas the Tank Engine as a kid.
This was my first attempt at a custom Lego train, and I’m happy with how it turned out.
I didn’t want to spend loads of money on this project, and I completed it over a day or two.
I took creative liberties by doing what I thought looked good, and I used a mix of things from different trains from different regions from different time periods.
The only research I did, was looking at the pictures I showed on screen, that’s all.
I did briefly start making side rods for the engine, but didn’t finish them.
This train isn’t really designed to go on a track layout, as I don’t have one.
Whilst I may have now reduced the effectiveness of the caboose, that was really the only thing I did very little to, and I would definitely go back and improve it further.
It’s been fun learning from those who do actually know things about trains, so thanks again :)
You know, the train would look even better if you actually put side rods on it.
I agree! I briefly tried a few different options but didn’t finish them. I’ll post an update when I’ve done them :)
Those Wild West headlamps are supposed to be huge though.
Edit:upon closer inspection, that train looks like it’s supposed to be a representation of a 3ft narrow gauge loco, since the drivers are part of the firebox, and the underside of that extends the whole way to just about the back. And that caboose has no top compartment, making it a waycar.
Yeah I definitely took my own creative liberties and disregarded real life accuracies. The term “caboose” was unfamiliar to me, only really knowing “break vans” here in the UK (and the only stuff I know about trains I learnt from Thomas the Tank Engine as a kid haha).
I appreciate the insight though! It’s nice to learn more from others :)
4:12 Actually the yellow stud on the dome was meant to represent the whistle as a lot of American steam engines actually have their whistle located on top of their dome
Makes sense!
I feel like what the train needed was a tender as well
If I may, you did an EXCELLENT job making that American 4-4-0 look like the prototype (yes, that engine WAS real, only 1:1 replica's remain though). The tender though, could use a bit more work. If you look at other resource material, you'll see that you're also missing a section for water storage aft (I'm gonna use naval terms) of the wood/coal/oil(?) bunker. It's a small section, you'd probably only need one or 2 studs shorter wood detail. And while yes accuracy may take a hit for this, I suggest (based off my own experience) hooking the tender to the engine via a draw bar instead of the magnets, and lengthening the tender by 2 blocks and trading out the train car wheels for the smaller locomotive wheels (the ones on the front pilot) and thus allowing it to pivot if you cant keep the current length. And with the boxcar, I suggest removing a single plate off the top & bottom. It'll look less like a post ww2 era AAR boxcar, and more like the 1800's wooden boxcars, which where smaller in length & height. Maybe 18 blocks long, with the use of 2x2 turn tables & appropriate base plates? Also, another note, the brake wheel should only be on one end, but it's your train. Honestly, the symmetry looks nice. And i stand by another comment, you should add side rods. 90 degrees difference from left to right, or visa versa.
This was my first attempt at a custom Lego train, and I took my own creative liberties by mixing up different things from different locomotives from different regions and time periods haha.
I didn’t know about the water tank section, and I did briefly attempt making the side rods. I agree that the smaller train wheels would work better for the tender, and initially, I had those in mind. I only went with the standard train car wheels as I had more of them on hand.
I do appreciate your feedback though, so thank you for watching and taking the time to comment :)
0:33 Not to mention in the actual film itself the engine had a coal tender and from what i recall 6 coaches 8 goods vans and a brake van (Caboose) The toy story three video game actually went all out with various types of rolling stock being pulled by the engine in the first level
I knew the engine in the film had several more coaches etc, wasn’t aware it was a coal tender as some “source material” I looked at online had a wood tender.
I never played the game myself, but it sounds fun!
@@DailyWeeklyBuilds I think you might be right as the shape of the funnel would imply It was a wood burner
It reminds me of something that I did once years ago back when it was first released. I was 19 at the time and a fan of Westerns and even trains. I made it a 2-6-0 Mogul.
Oh nice!
@@DailyWeeklyBuilds Yup, you got that right. How goes your Old West diorama?
It’s on pause at the moment. I’ve been focusing on a general city layout currently, but also about to begin working on a Winter Village layout, so the Wild West display might not return until next year
Haven't scrolled enough through the comments to see if anyone else mentioned, but if you really want to get technical with this: Attach the cylinders (Big round things you brought attention to at 9:08) to the frame of the locomotive rather than the lead truck (Also sometimes referred to as a bogey) because of course, side rods _generally_ don't move that way XD
Yep don’t worry, others have mentioned that, and i can’t remember if I’ve said it at this point, but I considered all options off screen 😂.
This was my first time doing something like this, and I consider it version 1.0
3:03 Sometime down the line you should definitely add some coupling rods to the driving wheels
Nearly everyone has told me that haha. I will get round to it eventually :)
I’ve technically deleted the purpose of the caboose because they have black top parts so they can see the whole Train and they can use a break if the train is going too fast or if it’s going downhill
Thanks for the insight, I’m no train expert at all, I just tried something different for the looks. I have seen some break vans without the top parts, and I think that’s what I must’ve had in mind. But the caboose is the only thing I didn’t really change, so there’s room for improvements :)
Back when this set was still in stores I bought 4 of them to make a long western train. I have since sold two of the sets, they have really gone up in value.
They really have! I only bought mine a few months ago, paid more than retail but luckily not too much!
Although given all the changes I made, it probably would’ve been cheaper to just buy the parts 😂
9:10 Those things are called puffing cylinders
The words escaped me at the time
@@DailyWeeklyBuilds it's fine
It’s actually called a piston Cylinder
When Lego trains don’t get side rods it just makes me feel a sense of annoyance I cannot fully describe. Why Lego refuses to do this on so many of their steam trains annoys me to no end. It just takes a few technic rods and pegs. Simple as that.
It is! I did start trying out some parts to put the rods on, I just didn’t have the right parts on hand :)
@@DailyWeeklyBuildsthat’s fair! I hope you’re able to find the right parts!
Thanks, I do plan to do a “version 2” of this some day
I Love what you did w this set! I may actually take the engine design for one of my steam locos bc I love how yours look.
As for improvements I would say make the caboose a few studs longer just so it matches the rest of the train.
Other than that VERY GOOD JOB!!
Wow thank you! Given how it’s been a year since I did this, I might have to make a follow up video with some adjustments.
I agree about the caboose, it’s probably my least favourite part of the train. Otherwise for my first ever Lego train build, I’m happy with it.
Thanks again for the nice comment
I cannot imagine caring enough about improving a toy train to make a 16 minute video about it but quite frankly I'm proud of you for pursuing what makes you happy so good job 👍
Hahah, I appreciate the honesty! Thanks for the comment and the view
i think they were trying to hit a price point
You’re right! They usually decide the price point first, and then create a set to match it
The caboose needs to be longer and have the observatory added back
You’re not the first one to tell me that :)
If I could travel back in time I'd get that set and do some similar upgrades. And maybe use your design as a bases model.
The original is fine for what it was, but yeah it’s a good starting point to make something great
I actually got that set for my ninth birthday in 2010 the year i got into Lego as i was a huge fan of Toy Story And I've been mad about steam trains since early age
I say I’m a big fan of steam trains, but I know almost nothing about them. Thomas the Tank Engine was a big part of my childhood
@@DailyWeeklyBuilds same here mate but over time i learnt more about real steam engines
If your Modified Toy Story 3 Train will make a Great Lego Ideas Set I'm Guessing it Would
That’s very kind of you to say!
I have the train but its almost only the loco because it got destroyed when we moved
Oh no! Hopefully you can rebuild it
@@DailyWeeklyBuilds i rebuilt little now but i have school
I would add another passenger car, but otherwise it looks amazing
Thank you so much, I think you’re right.
@@DailyWeeklyBuilds your welcome, fun fact, most early locomotives like the one you redesigned were most often mixed traffic trains as not only did they carry passengers but they also carried at least two freight wagons to carry mail, luggage storage and on rare occasions, gold and other valuables
Oh wow. I didn’t know that! I have very limited knowledge on trains haha
@@DailyWeeklyBuilds they are a very rich and fascinating subject
Hi there! Nice job on the aesthetic part but, I'm sorry, I just have to ask. Have you run it on a layout? Like, with curves and stuff? Cause I bet you my whole Lego collection it won't.
The two modified carriages have the wheels too far apart.
There's a reason for the floating drive wheels on the engine.
The tender has one too many wheels in a row. It can negotiate turns with three wheels, but not four.
Hope this helps, don't wanna be that person, but, as a fellow moc train designer, it was too much to bear.
Hey, thanks for the feedback! No I haven’t run it on a layout with curves, I think I mentioned it in the video but my version of this train wasn’t designed with that in mind, as I simply don’t have a layout like that. It’s just for the looks on a small bit of straight track.
I do appreciate the feedback though! If the day comes where I do I have an actual layout and I’d need to make further changes to it, I know which comment to look at :)
@@DailyWeeklyBuilds Ha ha! I figured that it's meant as a "shelf queen" and for that, it looks great.
Again, I don't want to sound condescending, it's just my ocd triggering when I see an unplayable lego train.
Anyway, I wish you all the best in your future projects.
No need to apologies Alex, always good to hear from another Lego fan. Your tips were helpful for the future :)
I had this set when I was little 😄
That’s so cool! I did want it when I was a kid, but never got it
wish i could buy the set you made! I love lego trains.
I think I’ve fell in love with them too!
It’s called the money coward 💵💰🤑
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The cabbies was great you kinda ruined it
Caboose
Did you read the pinned comment?
If anything, the caboose was a little short to begin with.
I did have plans for it, I just didn’t get round to it.
@@DailyWeeklyBuilds my bad it's the top of the cabbose🗿
Like I said in my replies to others, I did what I wanted to do.
I used different styles from different trains from different locations from different time periods.