Builder: @SystemTrains
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 Union Pacific 4014 Big Boy | 4-8-8-4 by @SystemTrains
Perhaps one of the most iconic steam legends, the big boy. A 4-8-8-4 locomotive from the Union Pacific. This model can be fully built out of Lego and is powered using 4 L motors inside the boiler, resulting in a mighty pull. Optionally you can use L size boxpok wheels as shown in the renders. The front and rear lights can be lit up with a PFx Brick, along with sound as well! Naturally, I had to include the big boy whistle. And somehow, this monster can navigate R40 Lego curves. Video below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDtWjIrn99c