Builder: Spur II aus Klemmbausteinen
Region: Europe & Middle East
Category entered:
Year entered: 2023
Brand of building bricks used:
LEGO
Since 2026, the Brick Train Awards have accepted models created with other LEGO®-compatible construction brick systems.
About Locomotive No. 5 “Welsh Pony” (Ffestiniog Railway) by Spur II aus Klemmbausteinen
General information:
Built in 1867 and referred to as "Large England", Welsh Pony was retired in 1938. After an extensive overhaul, the engine is again operating on the FR&WHR in Wales today.
About the MOC:
Building time: October 2022 - February 2023
Scale: 1:22,5 (same scale as LGB garden railways but not the same gauge)
Gauge: IIf (26.7mm)
State: around 2020
Railway company: Ffestiniog Railway
Part usage: Except for some 3D printed parts (wheels, rods, axles) the MOC is made out of 100% LEGO® bricks. With tailored rigid-hoses. With self-made decals.
Motorization: 2x PU L-motor & LEGO® Hub 88009 (programmed with Pybricks)
Weight: 0.8 kg (ready to move)
More videos and information:
Link to the introduction-video of the MOC of Welsh Pony: https://youtu.be/nWH1zIVPtyk?si=HvmsBdmt7vIDbLnD
Link to the video of the visit of the MOC to Wales: https://youtu.be/sjxEUrXqUT8?si=R21Qt1h4e0UbUnp5
Link to my youtube-channel with all videos: https://www.youtube.com/@spuriiausklemmbausteinen
Best regards,
Nik (Spur II aus Klemmbausteinen)