How I made LEGO motorised Cherry Steamer (Pocket Trains) - Larry’s Lego

[@LarrysLego]

To clarify, I DID consider using bogies! But the base of the model would have to be rebuilt. I stuck with this instead as it would look much taller and less faithful to the original design otherwise. I just hoped that it would still make turns, much to my avail! INSTRUCTIONS: rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-161667/LarrysLego/motorised-cherry-steamer/#details Mini Steamer Tender (FREE!): rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-161669/LarrysLego/mini-cherry-steamer-tender/#details

[@Steamward]

Hey again Larry I’m on this account this time

[@Sudriantank743]

I have a model idea

[@mireyaarteaga8537]

Can you make me one charry steamer

[@LoneWolgon1991]

Now seeing pocket trains again just hit with a wave of nostalgia!🥲 I wish to see more Lego versions of the trains from the game.

[@greatgatsby0174]

Ok that’s the cutest engine ever.

[@thatonesigmer_guy]

Stan is cute too

[@GeohToy]

Love the lining, the cuts replicate the pixel look so well! You did a fantastic job with this, and as noted in the video it genuinely was very satisfying seeing it run! I also appreciate you showing the “bloopers” while filming, its adds an authenticity to it!

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks so much! Glad the details are appreciated :) I'm glad the satisfactions carries through Haha, I'm glad. I try to make my videos as authentic as I can, including mistakes, because that's how we learn!

[@TK-0516]

Oh Yeah!! I love the way this engine has turned out, and it looks so good when running on a layout!!

[@dingo_gamez]

The GOAT himself!

[@themodifiedtankengine316]

What a cute model for such a scale, I love it! Pocket trains is nostalgic to me so it’s no surprise I like this.

[@LarrysLego]

Glad you love it! Happy to provide some nostalgia :)

[@ry7hym]

omg pocket trains. their games are so cool I played tiny tower vegas a LOT

[@Yourefunny]

Didn't think I'd ever see this old thing again. Great job!

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks! :)

[@ItsTrainBoy]

SUCH a smart and beautifully executed idea my brother; this video has me reinstalling Pocket Trains after years of forgetting all about it- 😅 Seeing it motorized was beyond a treat too. You never disappoint big dawg 💪❤️‍🔥

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you so much bro! Glad to have reconnected you with Pocket Trains :) Really appreciate that, glad you like it and that means a lot! 💚

[@ZstackZip]

TB BROOOO I didn’t think anyone else remembered this

[@johnkitchenjr162]

Hi train boy!!!!!!!!

[@What06]

Since KZbin recommended me this, I really love the build of the Cherry Steamer. I used to have it in Pocket Trains as I'm playing it, although I did replace it with diesel locomotives.

[@LarrysLego]

I'm glad you do!

[@UnstoppableRailfan]

Great Video! I Love Pocket Trains! Especially The C44-9W One!

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@UnstoppableRailfan]

@@LarrysLego :D

[@bricktrician]

I feel like that hole in the train motor between the two wheels should be a full technic connection. It would be so useful. I've been wanting to make a Boco, I could just have a motor at one end but I would prefer two.

[@LarrysLego]

I agree! That hole is so annoyingly useless! What was it even meant for?!

[@bricktrician]

@@LarrysLego Some Train Motor Decorative Sides has a notch that sticks out that fits in the hole. But still, Lego could make it more useful.

[@LarrysLego]

@@bricktrician Right! Yeah definitely

[@theauralucario60]

Unlocked a core memory for me. Haven’t played Pocket Trains in a long time. What an amazing build!

[@LarrysLego]

Haha, glad to hear it! Thank you so much!

[@PhucHo-g8m]

TK Did Really Great about these lago pocket train👍

[@tee6025]

Cherry locomotive is pretty cool

[@jordaneriksson5417]

Im impressed by how you Made the Lego Pocket Trains Cherry Steam engine

[@FortheloveofThomas84]

I love how you are able to use the dark red pieces for the Cherry steamer I wish Lego could have used dark red pieces for their recent Hogwarts Express models. I wonder why the Lego Hogwarts Express is a bright red instead of the more accurate dark red?

[@LarrysLego]

Yeah, I think so too! I can only speculate that it's between there being more pieces available in red and perhaps them wanting it to appear more bright and toy-like

[@CathodeRayKobold]

Even in the real world, locomotives with more than 2 inline axles have to deal with the issue of turns. They usually do this either by having no flange on some wheels, or by letting the entire axle slide left and right by a small amount.

[@beepboop306]

You’ve made me want to play Pocket Trains again. I’ve spent so much time playing that game

[@jlstudios69]

Great job larry! So fun seeing this model come together along with the classic mini scale cherry steamer😅

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks so much, JL! Glad it was fun :)

[@dldlegoproductions3775]

You did a really good job designing this train

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks!

[@ShipRail_Studios]

They both look great! Glad you gave 6-wide another go. Also, I think you may have inspired me to make mini versions of my future trains lol.

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks so much Lego Scotsman! Aw that's lovely to hear! Hope you enjoy making them :)

[@Spotlightrheneas]

Looks amazing man, great to see it finally come together!!! (Great Stan shoutout 😂)

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks man! Stan is life

[@lilianaangelesyttfr4451]

Thanks for making the tetner for the Chery steamer

[@LarrysLego]

No problem!

[@coasterblocks3420]

I have built two locos plus rollingstock in narrow gauge, though the locos (a small red diesel and slightly larger yellow steamer) and carriages (box car, gondola and open passenger cars) are built 7ish studs wide (six studs, plus half to 2/3 stud either side made up of greebling and detailing). They replicate the trains - or tramways - still found in Queensland running on 2’ (610mm) gauge in many districts which cart sugar cane to the mill. They were popular in many amusement and theme parks in Australia, but now only at Dreamworld. Mine are motorised using third party Circuit Cube motors.

[@LarrysLego]

That is amazing! Your motorised narrow gauge stuff is so cool!

[@LiliaArmoury]

"making a model from only 1 asset is quite a fun challange" oh boy do i know that feeling. years ago i attempted to make a space ship inspired by a piece of art out of a gaming campaign book. wish i had have succeeded like you did here

[@LarrysLego]

It's interesting having to make so many creative assumptions!

[@bobshellby8876]

i love those buffers

[@terrier_productions]

I've been wanting to build a steam-outline locomotive in 7 1/4" Gauge for a while but I have had touble finding the right locomotive to replicate. I think I found it!

[@LarrysLego]

A proper model train based on this would be amazing! I wish you well with that and do share if you make any progress :)

[@terrier_productions]

@@LarrysLego Thanks

[@KLM747_Fan]

Wow! Awesome build! Nice to see some 6 stud wide trains on this channel

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks! I do like the small builds but it's fun to try something in full scale for a change, glad you like it :)

[@obvious2886]

That’s so sweet! If you used a technic axel for the wheels you could have some of them able to slide side to side so you don’t have to remove the wheels.

[@balaclavaboi7785]

I have a idea how you can have the loco have all wheel sets in Since the Cherry Steamer is a 4-4-0 meaning it has 4 lead wheels and 4 driving wheels and 0 Trailing wheels it would be a good idea to use a small pice that pivots to connect the leading wheels with underneath the loco, I also recommend you do the same on the tender and add a few coaches or freight cars and make one of them powered instead

[@MaxProduction16]

Great to see your models are growing up!

[@LarrysLego]

Indeed! Not quite to the level of your massive builds, but they have grown :P

[@esmondmerry]

Larry if childhood you was watching this he would be so proud and just to ask you this are you planning on making more of the pocket trains engines in small scale or large scale as well as the Rolling Stock??

[@LarrysLego]

Aw, haha. He would indeed. I am not currently planning on doing more Pocket Trains, TK is continually doing rolling stock for it, however!

[@boryna11]

great sticker job

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks!

[@BatteryPoweredBricks]

Is it ironic that your largest train to date is a pocket train? 😅 looks great!!

[@LarrysLego]

Indeed! I think it's poetic that my big trains are still small :p Thank you!

[@johnkitchenjr162]

7:01 comedy gold in the Lego train community

[@DRRP]

Super cool. Pocket trains was a classic. Keep up the cool builds :)

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you! Will do :)

[@lastationproductions]

Those builds are so cool makes me want to get into lego trains

[@LarrysLego]

Glad to hear it! Give it a try if you want to :)

[@Koko_Chan]

6:28 dang you beat me to it. seriously i love how it turned out. that gold lining is gorgeous. thought id tell ya i'm working on a small scale version of Gordon. never knew wheels would be such a pain.

[@LarrysLego]

Haha! I can't take full credit, my chat came up with that when I streamed the trains :P Ooh lovely! Good luck with that, and feel free to show me if you make any progress and would like to!

[@Koko_Chan]

@@LarrysLego Oh i gladly will ;^^ um where can I?

[@LarrysLego]

@@Koko_Chan Instagram @larryslego!

[@HermitJSrv]

LEGO really need to add a small blind driver wheel like they have for larger train wheels. Ideally with an easy means of pinning them into the Powered Up motor bogies as well.

[@legotrenak]

this video made me want to play Pocket Trains again, great builds!

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks so much man!

[@thepizzatimestudio9938]

That was pretty clever to hide the wires in the coal.

[@weddellseal8414]

that's adorable

[@GhostworxYT]

OMG I REMEMBER POCKET TRAINS!!! I USED TO PLAY THAT GAME AS A KID ON MY IPOD TOUCH!! this takes me back

[@LarrysLego]

Haha wow! A fellow Pocket Trains on iPod Touch player 😎

[@Benthetrainkid]

2:42 Some model train makers like Tyco and Pemco have also made trains with tender drives

[@zainkhurram7059]

Your video inspired me to download the game again... now I'm addicted! XD

[@LarrysLego]

Haha nice :p

[@theboredtrainkid6094]

I think it’s funny that you made a micro version of the cherry steamer a years ago now it has a reason to be a pocket train.

[@LarrysLego]

Indeed! By comparison it really is a pocket train now

[@GJBricks]

It looks great! I can see how those keylines would drive you nuts!

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you! They sure did haha

[@ChimpyWallah]

Perhaps you could use a technic pin to stud connection and attach a 2x2 dish piece for the wheels that don’t work on the back? Idk lol

[@LarrysLego]

Would probably interfere with the track!

[@Serial__DesginationN]

He looks like a hard worker :)

[@GlitchSystem-xf7jb]

I remember playing Pocket Trains years ago. It's one of those slow grind kind of games. Fun but I quickly got bored with it. Awesome thought seeing someone building the steam trains from the game. 😊😊

[@quirkyproductions2021]

This is incredible Larry! everything from the lining to even the driver is spot on, great job!! 😄

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks so much again mate!! :D

[@trainking79]

Amazing video again larry!

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you! 😄

[@christellejean-charlesmwen7120]

The tender looks amazing with the engine and a pretty accurate Livery for the cherry train ( I like to call it the cherry train :> ) I remember when I used to play pocket trains , well you did a pretty good.. no let me rephrase that AMAZING job making the tender and the big scale cherry train :)

[@someguyakanoahw]

i love this game so much and since i love lego also, this is super cool

[@LarrysLego]

Glad you like it!

[@leverettrailfan5414]

A number of real locomotives had a few flange-less wheels (wheels without a lip to keep them between the rails) help them go around sharper curves- unfortunately Lego only offers this sort of wheel for their large, technic axle steam locomotive wheel. It's been a long time since I built anything, but I remember it being a challenge to come up with wheel arrangements that worked on Lego's sharp curves, while representing what I wanted to create.

[@yogabumm]

Idea: for the center 2 axles on theclarge steamer, use a technic axle & wheels, but with the bricks that hold it on in the center, with 2 studs of room. So instead of this: ▪️🔳▪️▪️🔳▪️ Its this: ▪️▪️🔳🔳▪️▪️ (Note: small black squares are each 1 stud of empty space, the white & black squares are the bricks with technic holes) If this makes no sense, sorry

[@TheGs4_4449]

That is so amazing! I love it sooooooooooooooooooooo much!

[@LarrysLego]

Glad to hear it! :D

[@nitrobilder12]

For got that game it is adorable and complex

[@vojta3657]

Thats a gorgeous locomotive

[@Hacksworth_Sidings]

2:42 I found it unreasonably funny how you used a loco-drive example when referring to Hornby’s tender drives, that model dates back to the late 1960s, tooled up by Triang with one of their motors in the locomotive, it wasn’t until the 1970s with their 9F model that pancake motor tender drives caught on for bigger locomotives

[@jamesthebluecat1263]

5:23 you now have a little helper.

[@MMC2024-n6x]

I love The Motorised Cherry steamer Larry!

[@LarrysLego]

Glad you do! :)

[@MMC2024-n6x]

Thanks and the Lining is incredible!@@LarrysLego

[@LarrysLego]

@@MMC2024-n6x Thanks! :)

[@ReallyUsefulPinkEngine29]

Amazing model!

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks!

[@LegendRails]

It looks amazing

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks!

[@clockwork3494]

This is a really awesome build! I remember watching the video of your miniature version ages ago and thought it was awesome since it was a train I'd surprisingly never seen someone make in lego before, despite it having "introductory" moc model potential. I actually really want to build one too now lol Do you think you might cover other locomotives from the game such as the diesel, zepher(?) and big steamers? It feels like a really fun challenge to try and make some of the other engines from each set including some of the special ones such as the Century Limited, Daylight etc.

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks so much! Nice to see a returning viewer from the last one :) Go for it! Give your own one a go I have seen other people make amazing builds of other Pocket Trains things, and I did a quick digital Freighter build here, though I don't have plans to make more. Might come back to it though! And try more small-scale stuff, this large one is more of a one-off :)

[@TheSpookyDong]

One thing that could help the large scale version make turns is (somehow) making the front two wheels a rotating bogie of sorts? Would make it easier for it to make smaller turns Other than that, both models look amazing! :))

[@LarrysLego]

See pinned comment Thank you!

[@PCrailfan3790]

Omg I used to play this game

[@kekchanbiggestfan]

I LOVE pocket trains, this is so cool!

[@nofacejames]

Another way to solve the wheel problem could be to use individual wheels attached on a 6 stud long technic pin, with 2 1x2 technic bricks in the middle of the base, allowing the wheels to slide side-to-side. It won't look as good off-track on a shelf, but should allow the engine to stay on corners without removing the front wheels. The same could be done with the tender, replacing the set of wheels closest to the engine with this same design. I'll edit this comment with a link to a graphic version of the design when I've got to time if anyone is interested.

[@trevorwhitham6742]

It’s adorable

[@nathanielnicholson559]

Such a handsome build.

[@Justlovedolls2024]

Lego 12v and 4.5 v trains had a max of 3 axles for the turns, for larger locomotives they had a central motor or dummy brick built motor (yellow diesel set) then 1 pivoting axel on each side. You could experiment with this and you wouldn't loose any wheels in the engine as well you could add the PF receiver in the boiler like the winter holiday train. These are just suggestions, I'm experimenting with small steam locomotives to. Best of luck

[@LiliaArmoury]

your issue with the curves on this model reminds me of some trouble an actual tourist railway had when they burrowed a steam engine from herritage where they had to redo a curve so it could get around. some lego curves seem stupidly tight so don't feel too bad

[@boryna11]

YOOOOO BEAUTY

[@MineraftxD]

5:22 we all know clearly who is the star of this video. . . *S T A N T H E R U L E R*

[@TritonBrickRailway]

Wait, did you take your models to Swindon on the club layout?!

[@LarrysLego]

Nope, this was Spa Valley in Kent!

[@jonathan89976]

Love this moc! Keep up the good work!

[@FunAngelo2005]

Amazing

[@jamesgroccia644]

Mount the engine's bogies on swivels. My first "Iron Titan" engine (really a boiler with two motor bogies slapped on) could snake around standard Lego corners like nothing. However, if you want to keep the rigid mounting, try larger radius TrixBrix curves. My current Iron Titan (still under construction as of posting this) can negotiate as tight as 56-stud radius.

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks for the information/suggestions! Cool to know

[@btggamer4074]

Hey, cool videos!😄 I loved this one because I played this game when I was like 6 and I got hit by a wave of nostalgia 😅.You inspired me to play this game again and it is very fun! 😊 Ps: did you know that the game has zombies? I found this out because one of my engines got damaged because “It hit too many zombies!

[@LarrysLego]

That's wonderful :) Glad you enjoyed the video and the game! And wow I did not know it canonically has zombies hahah

[@KarlthefirstofAustria]

Oh my Goodness YES.

[@ArtBoy54Productions]

yooo it looks great!!

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you!

[@KnuclesStrong-db1nf]

I liked your train and I liked the one

[@Federico-mm2uf]

You could use a sliding method for the boogies

[@scrapstheblackcap]

is it possible to put the front and rear sets of wheels under the loco on swiveling bogeys using parts 3680&3679? they only take a 2x2 plate worth of space and might save on space in the build

[@yoniazrad5752]

Larry I kind of really like your lego cherry steamer since it looks like in the perfect shape but I kind of wish you would do the same thing as the Thomas characters between the ones that you already did it the same as you did to that Sherry steamer like between Thomas Edward Toby Duck Boco Bill Ben and Stepney

[@Edward2Fan47]

Those lego locomotives should be sold in shops.

[@JavierJaimes-uy5ln]

You should do the bluebell steamer full scale with the tender to

[@isaiahrodriguez896]

That's Cherry from Cherry & Friends

[@Miru_Man]

Why not use the 1x3x2 arch brick for the boiler? It has an instet stud so the tile on top wouldn't stick out, it has the same curve as the piece you used I'm pretty sure

[@LarrysLego]

Oh my goodness!! I wish I had known that existed... That was exactly what I needed!

[@Miru_Man]

No problem! The curve piece that you used on the smaller version will fill in the underside of that arch piece, too, so it can be made into the same shape of the piece you currently have@@LarrysLego

[@CalebTheBusyEngine59]

Its Great!

[@LarrysLego]

Thanks!

[@lisiasty92]

Very nice engine

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you! 💚

[@lisiasty92]

@@LarrysLego here is how I made my wheels works on tenders at lego curves 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmbVcqeaotqYp5Ysi=xFNQ28OTjkeDwzVK

[@lisiasty92]

Maybe you found way to made your boggies works without removing them

[@FdockX]

Beautiful train

[@Minikookies111]

yeah looks sick fr

[@Crazycraig48]

U know what I’m gonna say I love da build but passenger cars? Mabye one day :)

[@kullre_gun]

Nice music you got there

[@LarrysLego]

Thank you!

[@eggdude1426]

you should try to make a motorized train for the small track

[@Leo-d6v2q]

I love Lego trains Yes

[@traindude57theb12]

You know, these steam engines in the game are based off the Caledonian Railway 264/611 Pug class 0-4-0st. And even funnier yet, some of the real CR pugs actually had little coal tenders like they do in the game. Crazy huh?

[@LarrysLego]

That's so cool! They look so alike

[@traindude57theb12]

@@LarrysLego Yeah I know. It's a shame that none of the 264s were preserved tho. But, at least we still have one North British Railway G class No.42 which looks sort of like them.

[@colinblaas3592]

For the locomotive, cant you lift it 1 smal but and put those small turnable pieces is?

[@LarrysLego]

I can, but then I'd have to take the side plates off! And redo the front... and pretty much the whole base