LEGO Rods & Pistons - Train Ideas

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3 жыл бұрын

You guys loved the magnet video, so here's some tips on rods and pistons.
This video has five different solutions you can use for building connecting rods. These designs are fairly basic, but are a good stepping stone for those who are unsure. Whilst these are ok, I encourage to experiment and see what else you can come up with!
Trained Bricks (CUSTOM RODS): trainedbricks.square.site
Thanks for the amazing year everyone!
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Enjoy!
Note: These videos are intended for a general audience and are targeted towards a wide range of model enthusiasts.

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@Britishbricks Жыл бұрын

Tutorial for boilers: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/abyKo6uKrNKVqWg.html

@RB_Plays_YT 3 жыл бұрын

I like the concept It is really simple yet affective and if you don’t have or know someone who owns a 3D printer you have better alternatives for your Lego models

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, a nice LEGO alternative is preferred to some :)

@MisatoBestWoman 4 күн бұрын

Theee videos will be instrumental in helping me finally after so long build a simple Lego steam locomotive, I’m so excited to finally achieve this dream I have had since childhood

@Tutel-Jagdpanzer38t-Hetzer 5 күн бұрын

Thank you for making this vid cause now I can finally build a Porter 0-4-2 Locomotive!

@GOD_Calliver 3 жыл бұрын

Well, this gave me a lot of ideas. Thank you, BritishBricks!

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@ilonakubiak1567 3 жыл бұрын

Sure

@chasogamo 11 ай бұрын

Modifying my Lone Ranger Constitution Chase here, and this video is really helping. I got half of a Technic set from a yard sale and I am scrapping it for parts. With fewer pieces ive been able to do so.

@trainboy7 3 жыл бұрын

Least now I know how to do Percy’s chassis correctly for his Lego model, thanks for the tips!

@Marcus-yn7wc 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice way of showing them

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Marcus!

@mattkim3321 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, these pistons designs look so complicated but they look so easy to build with they way you 're showing them. Love this video! keep up the great work!

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! I'll keep it up ;)

@selenaruthgeorge 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this, because of you doing this, I now know all the techniques and credit to your friend who helped you create such realistic models!

@nickj1619 3 жыл бұрын

Thank youuuu i needed this desperately!

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

No worries, hope you enjoyed it Nick!

@TheColdWindOfBrazil 3 жыл бұрын

@@Britishbricks 3:02 How long is the rods for the front wheels

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheColdWindOfBrazil 5L

@MemeReviewer 3 жыл бұрын

I love looking at Lego replica locos, the bricks look absolutely amazing!

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jasonadams5971 3 жыл бұрын

0:41 Hey, this looks just like Percy’s chassis!

@saraihooper75 3 жыл бұрын

It does

@Yonaka7 3 жыл бұрын

With Thomas wheels

@halfofacouch2397 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you could make a Percy with that chassis design.

@xjoqnxgd5507 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! Thank you BritishBricks! This will help me make my steam locomotive!

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

No worries, enjoy!

@ReeseDaniels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making the video! This will probably help me more too since I’m building a LEGO Steam Train out of the two locomotives of the 2018 high speed train 60197. Thanks again, it’ll really help me 😁👍

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help, have fun!

@modernfleetway7367 23 күн бұрын

Thanks for the ideas!!!

@greenio2011 3 жыл бұрын

Just watching these videos makes my day a bit better because I like trains, and Legos. I have only gotten 1 lego train so far, that being the 40th anniversary one. I hope to get some lego rails to push it along and have some fun with it!

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Hope you can get some more soon!

@greenio2011 3 жыл бұрын

@@Britishbricks I JUST GOT THE TRACKS *LETS GOOOOOODWONDIDNIDBIWHISHFODJ-*

@jemima737 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Love the amount of detail you go into!! Helps a lot :)

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

No worries Jemima, happy new year!

@legogonegaming 3 жыл бұрын

These are awesome I will have to try them. You have inspired me to try these.

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Please do! Thanks mate :)

@whitneycameron8810 3 жыл бұрын

Definite subscription. love the vids. keep up the great work.

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@thiruraj3866 3 жыл бұрын

These are some great designs

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@patchcoatgrey3434 3 жыл бұрын

This answers the query I posted in your locomotive showcase video. Interesting ideas and designs. Thank you

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@theamazingadventureofeduardo 3 жыл бұрын

It’s just what I am looking for! Thank you for the ideas

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@UP4014 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This will come in handy!

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@SouRwy4501Productions Жыл бұрын

I’m building a Lego model for a USATC s160 2-8-0. This video was very helpful.

@ceo1887 3 жыл бұрын

i use the technic axle pin connector pieces of the rods but they take up a whole stud. i will definitely use these ideas. thanks for sharing you are the best!

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

No worries, thank you!

@ceo1887 3 жыл бұрын

@@Britishbricks sam ever hindered on the idea of a discord server?

@apexmoto9610 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! 👍🏼

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@magicguystudios7940 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome dude that’s amazing

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jamesgroccia644 3 жыл бұрын

You can also use half-beams for the piston rods to save parts, and I find using sticks with grabbers and mini guns and 1m snap pins works well for making eccentric cranks. If I wanted an internal cylinder system, I’d use those triangular Technic pieces for the frames and the half-beam driving rods

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds interesting, thanks for sharing James!

@mordecaifroehlich8256 3 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@hazybunk 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that was really awesome one

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@spudmacwheels2971 3 жыл бұрын

I am happy to say, I have made a 040 peckitt using the first piston design, with a rank of small 4 wheeled coaches, there is still alot to add, 1 part is massive struggle, but the other is simple, I am changing the entire loco to a light green, like Scotsman on the USA tour, or navy blue, and to make the pistons red

@nsnjrailfan1617 3 жыл бұрын

i just built a 0-4-0 and used the gwr slider method you showed, works great

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks mate!

@cadenthecadburyengine8198 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I’ll make sure to use these great designs next time I make a locomotive (Or fix one)!

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan, thanks Caden!

@SaltyVan 2 жыл бұрын

You out here with full valve gear and I only have the standard bogey wheels 😔 Seriously you put SO much detail in your models and your suggestions are really helpful and informative

@pokeprime94 3 жыл бұрын

I wish the kinds of trains you made were buyable. If they were I’d actually have a Lego railway

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Me too, maybe LEGO will see this and get some ideas ;)

@jamesgurdler9453 3 жыл бұрын

Hello again this Is awesome

@kimbassot5665 2 жыл бұрын

Now i have a lot of ideas to used for my lego train

@MauriceV007 3 жыл бұрын

OMG Thank You! Now I can finally build good looking Steam Trains. THANK YOU DUDE!

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Thanks Maurice!

@Percy-jz2rs 23 күн бұрын

The first will be look good for Percy moc

@Zero-ft9kp Жыл бұрын

I really like Your video becouse it help me lot when i tried to make my own trains

@Andrew-gv4bh 3 жыл бұрын

Woow! You are so talented!!!!😃👍👌✌

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@oliverthebrblack5330 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I wanted to know this since I start watch your videos! I love the coupling rods for a pug

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@sebastiandiaz645 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, well done 👌🏻🚂

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@aaronb1541 3 жыл бұрын

This is nice to now how to make train like This.

@camdentherocker3230 Ай бұрын

1:13 is also perfect for a little blue and cheeky enginr with 3 wheels

@leolopez3339 3 жыл бұрын

This will help me a lot thx

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help you out!

@Alias__JJ 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thx 👌

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@Thomasdude-mz3ec 3 жыл бұрын

0:50 now we know how to make Percy

@strasburgrailfan90 3 жыл бұрын

@TrainMadLadProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@lt.danhooper1635 2 жыл бұрын

As soon as I finally splurge and get some of those driver and blind driver wheels, I'm gonna have to make a steam loco just to use some of these ideas :)

@Kabbe-qt5fo 3 жыл бұрын

Very good ideas

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy new year mate!

@Kabbe-qt5fo 3 жыл бұрын

@@Britishbricks you two

@ceo1887 3 жыл бұрын

wait i just remembered asking you how to do walschaerts valve gear. you said you will make a vid on it and i didnt think you will but i was wrong. thank you

@thecaledonian4 3 жыл бұрын

Some very innovative methods that are sure to help Lego railway builders everywhere, no matter size or scale. Thank you. - The Caledonian

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for thinking so! Sam :)

@LaZoucheCustomshop 3 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent 'how to' video, many thanks. I have to say I'm rather lazy when it comes to piston types and only ever seem to use the, as you put it, GWR slider type as it's simple and can be made to work with most of my 7 wide models.

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you got something out of it, many thanks mate and happy new year!

@LaZoucheCustomshop 3 жыл бұрын

@@Britishbricks Happy new year to you too, let's hope 2021 is a damn sight better ;-)

@gabrielchiu2650 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year!

@UrLocalTTTEFan 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this video I’ve always wanted to know what you use for your side rods What was the easiest to make for the side rods

@calebwagler853 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you for all the ideas! Here's a tip from me: the way that real engines' valve gears never jam is through what's called "quartering". This method puts one side's valve gear 90 degrees ahead or behind the other. It runs beautifully and never jams! I've never had to use gears. Just thought I'd let you know! Happy new year!

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry Caleb, I am familiar with quartering! Thanks for liking the video, and Happy New year!

@calebwagler853 3 жыл бұрын

@@Britishbricks Awesome! Sorry, I wasn't sure. A happy new year to you too!

@74dWasTaken 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, with the first one, I can build a simple 0-4-0 saddle tank engine with moving rods easily now :D

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@EasternMaineRailfan 3 жыл бұрын

I built a BR class 07,and it uses small technic wheels,but do u have an idea for small technic wheels?

@lorins_stuff 7 ай бұрын

2:12 if your mode jams use gears Ok how? Cuz on my Olton hall model, her wheels frequently jam. I placed gears on her middle axle and around it. The other 2 are using technic pins as they can’t go trough all of the undercarriage

@thecairnsrailfan Жыл бұрын

Where do you get those custom train wheels shown in some clips?

@SaltyVan 2 жыл бұрын

00:46 perfect for a little green caterpillar with red stripes

@liamivory3324 4 ай бұрын

You mean Percy ?

@ysmustyattic8352 2 жыл бұрын

Hi British bricks! Please could you tell me the name of the part that connects the axle to the wheel on the first idea please

@gavincarr911 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think you could show us some ideas for building seven studs wide? I really struggle with it

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea, will do at some point!

@user-vs2qw9vb9y 8 ай бұрын

Awesome creations, but do you have connecting rods for a four-wheel locomotive?

@Jan4apes 3 жыл бұрын

FINALLY I’ve been searching for a design but there were no search results apart from Luke tritons piston rods Anyways that man you saved me :D I can finally make my little 0-4-0 locomotive some rods And I got a new 4-6-0 locomotive so expect seeing it in one of my videos :)

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear, can't wait to see what you come up with!

@mewtheenigma2732 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly done. I can’t help but think though, after seeing the “Tight fits” example, with the technic half beams as side rods. Might it be feasible to do a more realistic Walschaerts valve gear with another small half beam? I admittedly don’t know if there’s something like a 2m Cross and hole half Beam to act as the eccentric. Though now I’m wondering if trying to make motion out of official pieces wouldn’t just make it stick out to far. Either way, best of luck on your current and future builds!

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mew! It's quite difficult keeping things in 8 wide. You definitely could do it, but expect the rods to stick out. Cheers!

@matoolle6040 3 жыл бұрын

Like super video

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@vanlukairnet8724 Жыл бұрын

I chose the first one it looks very simple

@icerod9961 Жыл бұрын

I would like to add another tigheter,smaller fits being a combination of you 0-4-0 slider desing and an actual simple cilinder sistem and its still within 8 studs wide

@j0nahbuhb0nah Жыл бұрын

can you make a tutorial for making there cause i'm trying to build the 0-6-0 one and its really hard to pinpoint the exact lego pieces.

@Therailwayenthusiast4real 2 жыл бұрын

0:42 what is parts you used for the traction rods

@enginemedic73 3 жыл бұрын

At 0:41 it shows a “Percy” chassis but where do you get those wheels seen on it?

@ItzStrykerr 2 жыл бұрын

I have almost everything, but the wheels with axle holes are sooo hard to get in my country and bricklink is changing trice more for shipping

@Murdoch_The_9F 11 ай бұрын

Could you please give the parts list for the first one?

@prod.mp3861 3 жыл бұрын

This is great. Could you do a video on different valve gear designs?

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Possibly! Thanks!

@supergodzillakingofthestor5743 3 жыл бұрын

The Blue wheels kinda reminds me of Thomas's Wheels. That reminds me. I'm working on my own Lego Train moc. And one of them is Thomas. But unfortunately the Wheels are Black. But I'll repaint them if I want to. But I don't feel like it right now. But the Side Rods looked cool

@603bricks Жыл бұрын

Are those red pieces Lego parts or 3d printed? If they are Lego, what is the part number?

@oldwarriorproductions8411 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic just what I need, but is there a way to make the eccentric rod on the simple walschaerts valve gear work like the real one?

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Have a look through this thread for ideas: www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/74662-custom-steam-locomotive-rods/

@Mauscmkwk 3 жыл бұрын

You could make a functional compound steam locomotive with one of those valve gear arrangements

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Probably could!

@justforlaughso_0580 3 жыл бұрын

I love Lego’s. I wonder how I would build these pistons? Thanks for the vid

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@shayleebell9206 3 жыл бұрын

does he have STL files for the rods or do we buy from him?

@h.m.h.sbritannic9916 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks british you gave me good ideas for my side rods I will build a thomas and friends percy

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, enjoy!

@Opthomas_Prime 3 жыл бұрын

I'm redesigning the Hogwarts express and 3:07 is the best one, got any good tips for redesigning the boiler

@natalierowe1532 Жыл бұрын

How do you still have so much weels

@camdentherocker3230 Ай бұрын

I think you could make the internal cylinder external with the same wheels. I am saying this because i only have those wheels. I may have to use my 3d printer for this one.

@Senate51 3 жыл бұрын

This is an awsome video! Also if it's not to bothering, I have a build request for you! With your set of locomotives I see alot of LNER engines, so I think building either a Midland Railway 115 class, or a GWR 14xx. If you see this, thank you. And please take these builds into consideration.

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

14xx is on my list! Thanks Oliver!

@sethbricked 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video, now I can finally make a steam train with rods🤣. PS. Can you pls make a 57xx pannier tank. It'll look great amongst your collection. Again, thanks for the video, take care

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, the 57xx is on the list!

@sethbricked 3 жыл бұрын

@@Britishbricks thanks mate

@Kertz_osterwald 3 жыл бұрын

I used these tight fits for an steam engine I was building but it failed because I had no good working tender design But still an awesome build and video

@jack-o-lantern5274 2 жыл бұрын

This makes me want design a 0-4-2 porter lego locomotive.

@AlphiumProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the big wheels and grey wheels from?

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Check my about page for where I get my bricks from :)

@tom_brix6766 3 жыл бұрын

Whats your favourite out of all the big four, Mines GWR.

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

LNER for me :)

@cprmainline1607 3 жыл бұрын

I’m currently working on a nickel plate road 765 2-8-4 berkshire moc and I’m having trouble with the pistons. I’m trying to get them to run as realistic as possible while keeping the baker valve gear look. I could use some pointers

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

That's a real tough one. I'm not entirely familiar with the prototype but after seeing some photos, I'd op for number 3 (from the video) and try and modify it to make the eccentric rod longer. Hope that sort of helps.

@cprmainline1607 3 жыл бұрын

@@Britishbricks thank you for responding back. That helps me a bunch and I might try to order 3D printed rod pieces

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

@@cprmainline1607 TrainedBricks has some great 3D printed rods!

@FictionalADDON 3 жыл бұрын

0:41 that’s a disign I would use

@Damiann2 3 жыл бұрын

Which one do u recommend? If im building like a tender engine or like a large tank engine?

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Probably the fourth one, good luck!

@theunderrated86 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Do you know how to make sliding driving axles for Legos?, as I love to have flanged wheels on the centre axles. I'm aware that you decided to put flangeless centre wheels in order to make the loco be able to go round curves. Thanks.

@Britishbricks 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe making the chassis three studs wide instead of four, you can slide the middle wheel from side to side?

@theunderrated86 2 жыл бұрын

@@Britishbricks Okay thanks. I'll have a try. 🙂

@trainsandtugsytp1502 3 жыл бұрын

hey, what piece do you use to connect the rods to the wheels?

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Technic pins :)

@professional_fra_violator 3 жыл бұрын

I do have an idea, but again, I know you're mostly invested in british, unique locomotives: what about the american Chesapeake and Ohio L1 490? It's a nice yellow/silver streamliner. Overall, I like your designs! Keep it up!

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Cool loco, if I ever get sick of British steamers, I'll do it!

@londonbrightonsouthcoast 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a time lapse of you building/finishing one of your trains?

@Britishbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm, maybe not of an engine... I could certainly try, but it usually takes me 3 months to complete any single engine. I have to wait on Bricklink orders as well, which slows me down. Maybe as a video challenge at some point? I really want to do some time-lapse videos for my future layout (buildings and scenery). Thanks!

@londonbrightonsouthcoast 3 жыл бұрын

@@Britishbricks another thing I want to ask, will you ever do giveaways or will the trains be yours to keep?