Runs extremely well on 3s, been stress testing for about 45 mins now. Motors are hot but not too hot, so far it’s been perfect. I had it pull about 15 pounds and it got almost up to full speed. Going to keep testing but so far so good. Also note that I’m running it with my overscaled passenger cars, I call it the “overscale limited” 😂
I like to think I’ve become a brick train scientist, XT60 LiPo plug adapted to an extension cord with a small 3s LiPo battery. To say this makes a difference in speed is an understatement. Would anyone be curious in these? I’m going to start running all of my trains like this. I can’t wait to put it in big boy.
I plan on making more for all of my models, let me know what you think!
If anyone remembers, my previous design came out to be closer to 100 feet so it was a little out of scale. This one looks much better and I think is a lot cleaner. Scales more to 70 feet when compared to the FEF-1. Let me know what you think!
My greyhound big boy is missing some pieces (and I don’t have the proper wheels and rods yet) but the collection is growing!
Had to make a normal FEF-1 without shields or the skyline casing. Really happy with how this one came out I plan on building one soon. On to other engines and rolling stock now!
This is my favorite model I’ve made so far. I plan on building a personal one soon. I really want to build 2 but there was only ever 1 with the skyline casing so I can’t get myself to do it.
So far no one has guessed it. People have been close! Hopefully announcing later this week!
The C&0 F11 is actually one of my favorite models I’ve done so far. I had originally released this in late 2025 but this is a rerelease with full custom parts!
I finished my UP FEF-1 #815 with the experimental skyline casing. Let me know your opinions!
A lot of people asked if I will be making instructions. They are now available! Not all colors are out yet.
These will all be available soon! This doesn’t include some color variations for some.
Please read!!: If you haven’t noticed, I have been posting everyday this week. I have loved engaging with everyone and showing what I’m working on! If you have enjoyed this, let me know! Although Bigboysbricks is a business, it is a huge passion project, I love making these and I improve with each design. As you’ve seen this week I have a lot going on from IRL builds and new designs- and no stopping! For today here’s a look at my 4-8-4 platform I’ve developed. This has proved to be my most reliable runner so far and are my personal favorites. The top 2 are FEF-3s and the bottom is the experimental skyline cased FEF-1 815. I plan on making a normal FEF-1 and maybe FEF-2s even though there isn’t huge differences. Let me know what you think! Last post coming Saturday!
Union Pacific FEF-1 number 815 with the skyline casing. This was an experiment with the casing and wasn’t kept.
Couldn’t get the video of them running to upload. Also take a peek at the new C&O 1308 set that I will be releasing soon. (Recolored wmsrr 1309)
Got my custom parts in, going to post some videos on my instagram soon. Probably going to build more of these at some point.