Steam Engines
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Steam Engines
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BrickTrainShop reviews the Classic Lego 7750 "Steam Engine with Tender"
No discussion of LEGO steam locomotives would be complete without mention of the 7750 Steam Engine with Tender. Arguably the greatest and most beloved of all steam engines ever made by LEGO, number 7750 is unique as the only steam engine to include large driver wheels. Those wheels give the locomotive its massive, powerful stance and evoke images from the height of the steam era. Today 7750 stands as the largest steam engine set ever produced by LEGO.
Like many LEGO trains from the 12V era, 7750 is based on prototypes from the German railways and wears their traditional black and red livery. The locomotive resembles an actual Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft Class 64 locomotive, which is a large German tank engine with a 2-6-2 wheel configuration. The LEGO rendition uses a different wheel arrangement: two trucks, each with a pair of tandem axles. This change is probably due to the difficulty of constructing a realistic three-axle truck that can negotiate tight curves without the use of blind (flange-less) driver wheels. In the modern era, Big Ben Bricks
produces blind wheels for this exact purpose. However, this set from the year 1980 predates BBB wheels by nearly two decades, and LEGO evidently decided to pursue a solution that would not require separate molds for the flanged and blind driver wheels.Locomotive 7750 features another subtle compromise of realism in its design: it includes a tender. On a real tank locomotive, the water and fuel are carried on the engine
itself; hence, a tender is not used.
The LEGO version of the engine utilizes its tender as a means of propulsion; the 12V train motor is located beneath the tender. This arrangement is familiar to LEGO steam fans, who frequently use powered tenders as a straightforward means of powering a locomotive.
The tender also gives 7750 a more impressive look, like that of a mainline passenger locomotive. Consistent with other 12V-powered sets, weights are included to ensure good electrical contact between the rails and the train motor. The weights also help to prevent slippage of the drive wheels.
Set 7750 came with two minifigures: a driver and a fireman. Like other sets from the 12V era, it included a decal sheet that permitted the set to be customized with logos from most major national railways in Europe. No track or additional accessories were included; however, the set did include functional lighting elements. Two lighting bricks illuminate the marker lights at the front of the engine and the red lights at the rear of the tender.
Building a 7750 clone from parts is difficult due to the rarity of several parts found in the set. The large train wheels were featured only in this set and a subsequent service pack. The red train motor shows up only in one other set, the 7730 Goods Train, which features a smaller steam engine of a similar livery to 7750. The black windows used in the cab of the engine are hard to find in quantity, and the steam cylinders and red buffers have always been difficult to find in quantity. Red bogey plates were featured in 7750 exclusively. As a result, clones of 7750 are rare, but builders have designed many excellent replicas of German locomotives that remain more faithful to the original prototypes.
Some view the 7750 steam engine as being simplistic and lacking in authenticity; however, it is worth noting that this set predates the widespread use of SNOT techniques by many years. Despite its compromises in realism, 7750 is a classic among LEGO train sets and a particularly unique LEGO locomotive. As a result, the set fetches handsome amounts on eBay, typically into the hundreds of US dollars for copies in good condition. It is certain to remain a favorite of LEGO train fans, and it holds a place in history as one of the greatest steam locomotives LEGO has ever produced.
Should you decide to build a 7750 of your own you will find all the parts you need in our shop under Lego Train Parts. We also have the actual original set for sale under Lego Train Sets. If our BrickTrainShop does not have the parts you need please check our other stores HalfPriceLegos.com and LegoClearance.com we guarantee all of our parts are genuine Lego Parts not fake fraudulent versions, that have popped up all over the web in deceptive advertisements.
About the Author
Son of 2, Brother of 1, Father of 6, Friend to all, Bother to Many. Born and raised all over the world I now reside in Southern California near my true love LEGOLAND. My wife and I operate a Lego Store in which we sell all things Lego. Stop by our store anytime and drop us a line www.BrickTrainShop.com
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Steam Engines $24.99 Steam Engines - Photographic Print |
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Steam Engines Of British Railways $8.99 Steam Engines Of British Railways |
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Steam Engines Of L.N.E.R. $8.99 Steam Engines Of L.N.E.R. |
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Steam Engines Restored To Greatness $10.99 Steam Engines Restored To Greatness |
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The Greatest Steam Engines $11.99 The Greatest Steam Engines |
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Steam Engines, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania $19.99 Steam Engines, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Premium Poster |
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Classic Steam Engines - Triple Pack $15.99 Classic Steam Engines - Triple Pack |
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British Steam Engines: A Voyage Into The Past $10.99 British Steam Engines: A Voyage Into The Past |
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Steam Engines Explained $12.67 With the help of photographs and line illustrations, Stan Yorke describes the many different kinds of steam engines including turbines, traction engines and railway engines. There is also a list of museums and steam fairs. |
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Heat Engines - Steam, Gas, Steam Turbines and Their Auxiliaries $21.84 An Unabridged, Digitally Enlarged Printing Of The Second Edition To Include 185 Detailed Figures And 25 Tables (Temperature Colors, Specific Heats Of Gases, Radiating Power Of Bodies, Properties Of Saturated Steam, Etc., Etc.): Heat - Elementary Thermodynamics - Properties Of Steam - Calorimeters And Mechanical Mixtures - Combustion And Fuels - Boilers - Boiler Auxiliaries - Steam Engines - Types And Details Of Steam Engines - Testing Of Steam Engines - Valve Gears - Governors - Compound Engines - Condensers And Air Pumps - Steam Turbines - Gas Engines - Details Of Gas-Engine Construction - Economy Of Heat Engines - Comprehensive Index |
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The Wonderful Story of Britain: The New Steam Engines $49.99 Peter Jackson The Wonderful Story of Britain: The New Steam Engines - Giclee Print |
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Ein Segelschiff, with Sails Backed by Steam Engines $49.99 Ein Segelschiff, with Sails Backed by Steam Engines - Giclee Print |
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Model Steam Engines. $4.74 Author: Bob Gordon.RRP: 4.99.Model engineering was popularised by pioneering steam enthusiasts, and rapidly grew into an exciting world-wide hobby for amateur engineers.The author, himself a model steam locomotive driver, also delves into the possible pitfalls and practicalities of scale model engineering.Generously illustrated, this is guaranteed to interest any aspiring engineer, as well as collectors of steam engines.Format: Paperback.ISBN: 9780852639061.Published: 01/11/1987.Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd.Genre: Lifestyle, Sport and Leisure.Total pages: 160.Free delivery by post. |
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Making Simple Model Steam Engines $29.55 This book details the construction of a range of simple miniature steam engines and boilers. The projects, each of which can be completed with only a basic workshop, range from a single-acting oscillator to more sophisticated twin-cylinder double-acting engines and a variety of boilers. A final project brings together engine and boiler for a simple steam railway locomotive. These projects are a perfect introduction to model engineering and an enjoyable exercise for the more experienced engineer or those who wish to pass on their hobby to a younger generation. Stan Bray is an experienced craftsman in engineering and metalworking; among his previous books is "Metalworking: Tools and Techniques." |
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Matthew Boulton and James Watt with One of the Patented Steam Engines $49.99 Matthew Boulton and James Watt with One of the Patented Steam Engines - Giclee Print |
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The Era of Steam Engines Volume Three $78.4 Steam supreme. There are lots of railwaymen, who have departed from this world, and many are still alive, however very few have written about their experiences as employees while working for the Western Australian Government Railways. These incidents laughable or sad would be lost forever, which is the reason I am writing this book, (The Era of Steam Engines). The age of steam running supreme has vanished but the memories live on in the minds of men and women who worked in this steamera. I will try to give a full account in this book of what it was like to be one of those people; working diligently in this era, making many permanent friends for life and how I enjoyed working steam and diesel locomotives. Author: Hunt, David Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 144 Publication Date: 2010/12/31 Language: English Dimensions: 11.00 x 8.40 x 0.50 inches |
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Steam on the Farm: A History of Agricultural Steam Engines 1800 to 1950 $29.85 From the beginning of the 19th century--the great age of steam, to the end of World War II, this book traces the history and development of agricultural steam power use, considers how it was actually used. It demonstrates how steam power was used in agriculture for threshing, ploughing and land drainage. The development is considered of all the different types of steam engines and equipment, including stationary and portable engines, traction engines, rotary cultivators, and steam diggers. This guide also pays attention to the people who operated the new machines, and to the activities of the contractors who undertook most of the work involving steam engines on the farm, while tracing the decline of agricultural steam power from the beginning of the 20th century onwards. Written by an acknowledged expert and beautifully illustrated, this is the first book in more than 30 years to present such a comprehensive view of the development of steam power in British farming. |
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A Text-Book on Steam & Steam-Engines ... $36.09 This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. |
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Valve-Gears for Steam-Engines $20.54 This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. |
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Handbook of the Corliss Steam Engines .. $24.61 This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. |
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Steam Boilers, Engines and Turbines $35.31 This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. |
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Mechanism of Steam Engines $21.34 This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. |
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Steam Engines by Anonymous [Paperback] $22.95 This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. Author: Anonymous Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 54 Publication Date: 2010/08/08 Language: English Dimensions: 9.69 x 7.44 x 0.11 inches |
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Model Steam Engines $9.14 No Synopsis Available |