Electric Locomotive BR193 Vectron, Rail Force One “Shark”

Let me get this out of the way first: if you have something against stickers, you might as well move on right now. This isn’t for anyone who can’t appreciate a good sticker.

Anyway, let’s get to it:

When I came across this version of the Vectron, I knew instantly: I had to have it! And just as quickly it became clear that there was no way around using stickers - at least not if you care about a certain level of aesthetics.

The entire side is essentially one big “sticker mural”. It was the only way to capture all the beautiful details of the livery. Since the side sticker (which comes in three sections) spans multiple parts, applying it can be a bit of a challenge - but it’s absolutely doable.

This MOC represents the BR193 Vectron MS (multi‑system), in the special “Shark” livery of Rail Force One (RFO, a private Dutch railway company). The Vectron is a modern electric locomotive from the German company Siemens. The class is designed for cross‑border operation and can run on both AC and DC electrified networks. A defining feature of the MS variant is its four roof‑mounted pantographs.

Technical specifications of the MOC:

Length: 57.2 studs (457 mm)

Width: 9 studs (72 mm)

Height: 15 studs (120 mm)

Weight: approx. 1,207 g

Parts: 1,296

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 or orders.

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage or injury to parts or individuals that may occur while following my instructions.

You undertake all actions at your own risk and responsibility.

Link to the instruction and sticker files:

https://rebrickable.com/users/langemat/mocs/