This MOC represents the diesel locomotive BR118 of the East German Railway Deutsche Reichsbahn. The original locomotive was designed and built in East Germany and should replace the old steam engines. The BR118 was used for heavy cargo and passenger trains on main lines. This main line version was equipped with two 2-axle bogies. Later exists also a 6-axle version for branch lines (6-axles provide a better weight distribution, important for the weaker branch line tracks). If you want to read more about this iconic locomotive, please follow this link:
About the MOC:
It is a redesigned version of my previous MOC-68729 of the BR118 with two-axle bogies (main line variant). The main change is the windscreen section. I think, the overall look is better now but it is still hard to construct rounded surfaces with angular bricks, without getting ugly fractural looks. The windscreen comes in two variants as you can see on the renderings. One is made with the windscreen part 13760 and doesn’t need stickers, the other one is realized with slopes (3678a) and stickers are needed to get the final look. The instruction goes more in detail.
The revised version is motorized with two train motors (87574c01) with PF attachment. The inside offers enough space for several options for a battery box. So, whatever fits your needs best, it shouldn’t be an issue to put it inside. The instruction shows one example for the use of a battery box of an alternative manufacturer.
For a better traction, the MOC is equipped with four extra-weight-bricks (73090b). With it, the locomotive is a real pulling monster.
MOC stats:
Length: 51.3 studs, 410 mm
Width: 8.8 studs, 70 mm
Height: 13.9 studs, 111 mm
Weight: 1051 g
Parts: 965
I provide a detailed step-by-step building instruction. At the end of it, you find an overview of all needed parts.
Print-ready sticker sheets are available too (in case the model contains stickers). I provide it in the widely used PDF-format in high-resolution for DIY printing and as Adobe Illustrator file (.ai) for printing with professional print shops.
Furthermore, I provide the parts list in .csv and .xml format. This makes it easy to import the parts list on common platforms and create wanted lists.
Link to the instruction and sticker files:
Link to more pictures of the model:
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damages or injury on parts and humans happen while following my instructions. Everything you do is your responsibility and under your personal risk.
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