10361: A thought experiment
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The LEGO fan /u/ToledoRails has designed a custom British outline 4-4-0 locomotive, designated as set 10361. This project is a nostalgic throwback to older LEGO designs, specifically inspired by the Hogwarts Express from 2010. The designer aimed to capture the essence of a child's imagination when creating this model.
The design process involved sketching, digital adjustments using Stud.io, and inventory assessment, mirroring the classic LEGO building approach. The final model is a UK-outline 4-4-0 that is compatible with the Powered Up train motor and battery hub. The design uses standard LEGO parts, with the exception of rods and flexhose, which may require modification. The creator's focus on American models for L-Gauge efforts made this British locomotive a unique departure.
The project represents a blend of imaginative play and technical design. The creator emphasizes the flexibility of simpler models, allowing for diverse interpretations and builds. The locomotive is intended to run around the Christmas tree.
This custom LEGO creation highlights the joy of revisiting childhood creativity. If you're inspired to build your own train models, you might find a LEGO train set a great starting point.
I’d like to preface by saying that as built, I like 10361 as designed by Lego. Its design is a throwback to designs that ended with the 2010 Hogwarts Express, and that’s the entire catalyst for this project. I tried reaching my inner 12-year-old, to see what he saw the locomotive as, how he would have drawn it, and used that as a launching point. The next step was taking into the computer to adjust it, this time Stud.io instead of the LEGO Digital Designer. The next step is breaking down the...
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