LEGO Emerald Night MOD - Custom Showcase

[@tom_brix6766]

That looks amazing, much better than the original one.

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks Thomas!

[@tom_brix6766]

Thank you for producing amazing content :)

[@That_Thicc_Cat]

@@Britishbricks I agree with Thomas, the MOC looks brilliant just like all the others, have you ever considered making any American steam locomotives like the Big Boy or the Pennsylvania T-1?

[@TheColdWindOfBrazil]

@@Britishbricks when you bought the dark green slopes from brick link did you buy the ones with the gold stripes or did you buy the normal ones and added golden lining on it

[@thaddeusb8715]

This is proof that even the best of things can be improved on. I already loved the Emerald Night (I think it's pretty much law if you're a Lego train fan that you have to) and you've improved it in just about all the ways it can be improved. Seeing the classic A3 corridor tender is a real treat, and I like the redesigned smoke deflectors. Also, nice touch with the loose bar to mimic a Walschaerts eccentric rod. It's a small detail that I don't think most would pay attention to. 10/10, I would buy this instantly if it was a real set, price be damned.

[@Britishbricks]

Many thank Thaddeus, glad you appreciated all of the changes!

[@technoandrew]

Nice job on this one. You’ve kept the essence of Emerald Night while making it a lot closer to an A3.

[@nuget9540]

Why haven't you uploaded in a while

[@technoandrew]

@@nuget9540 Why haven’t I uploaded? Because I’m stuck at home with nothing new to film. And I can’t edit because my computer broke.

[@Britishbricks]

Cheers Andrew, I wanted it to look more realistic but didn't want to lose the charm. Sorry to hear about your computer :( Hope things get better over there soon - I'm desperate to come back and visit!

[@grahamwebbhenderson2768]

amazing model! i love how it resembles the Flying Scotsman!

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks a ton, Graham!

[@brodster7042]

Even if this was a 700 dollar set I’d still buy it

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks mate - but that is a lot of $$$

[@feeyles991]

That is incredible and now it looks more like the Flying Scotsman

[@Britishbricks]

Thank you :)

[@feeyles991]

No problem mate ;)

[@mattkim3321]

Awesome modifications! Now it really does look like an A3. Keep up these great videos! This is phenomenal!

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks, will do Matt!

[@LaZoucheCustomshop]

One of, if not, the best upgrades of this loco I've seen, nice work my friend. Its a pity Lego don't learn this is what their fans want and produce new designs instead of redoing old ones like the Crocodile, instead they just go for the money!

[@Britishbricks]

Hopefully these videos will get the message through, I think this kind of set would appeal to a wide audience. Cheers mate!

[@fredboiandfriends5486]

Now this is fantastic, It blew the original out of the water with the shape alone. I was trying to figure out what part of this was my favorite, and I think my favorite part is how this thing looks pulling some accurately lengthened coaches. Everything about this just screams *lego, take notes* keep being awesome! Sincerely, Fred

[@Britishbricks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jdao1203]

Wow man, thanks for the nice nostalgia :) nice upgrade to, I upgraded my Harry Potter train from 2018 to

[@sethbricked]

You're upgrade looks amazing mate. Both of you

[@Britishbricks]

Cheers mate!

[@jdao1203]

@@sethbricked Thx Mẫn!

[@GOD_Calliver]

I KNEW that you would remake it! Great job

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks mate! :)

[@IroncladInSteam4007]

This is exceptionally beautiful. Well done!

[@Britishbricks]

Thank you very much!

[@thecaledonian4]

OH. MY. GRESLEY. This is absolutely amazing! It’s such a major improvement to a set I never thought could be improved! I NEED IT!!! Jokes aside, very well done. - The Caledonian

[@Britishbricks]

Cheers mate, glad you like it!

[@sethbricked]

Sorry I'm late, but as usual. Great job mate. I love how you didn't entirely remake the set, keeping its natural beauty, but also making look more realistic. Stuff like that is hard to do

[@Britishbricks]

Cheers Seth, that was my main goal - so thanks for saying so!

[@SteamLance]

Only mod my mate did to the set was take the smoke deflectors off the loco, and put the step bits on the coach bogies, in the middle of the wheel sets. He also got a yellow felt tip pen and made it look like the coach bogies were commonwealth ones.

[@Britishbricks]

Cool idea, cheers!

[@gavinslatter]

You did an amazing job at improving the model, well done 👍

[@Britishbricks]

Cheers Gavin!!

[@g-mantrainman3265]

SAME NAME?!

[@briskela2039]

Man you are inspiration for lot of my trains thank you because you exist

[@Britishbricks]

Glad I helped :)

[@briskela2039]

Your trains are my favourite

[@bombsmatic1375]

Im looking forward to this , i hope you are doing well and are keeping safe .

[@Britishbricks]

I'm doing fine, hope you enjoyed!

[@Jan4apes]

OMG I CANT STOP LOOKING AT IT

[@DalekPratt1963]

Amazing job on the custom! Can't wait to see that No. 87 *I think that's the number* from the Riverside and Great Northern Railway! **Also wish me luck on being able to go to that place during this summer since it's been 2 years since I last went to Wisconsin Dells...**

[@Britishbricks]

Cool, hope you get there and enjoy the moc!

[@Realklaus]

It looks amazing and i hope you can make the introduction for everyone available. I love cool and detailed locking trains just like the Lego crocodile

[@Britishbricks]

Working on the digital file now!

[@cadenthecadburyengine8198]

Amazing! If I had the parts, I would of course build this! Great job!

[@Britishbricks]

Cheers Caden!

[@petesears2355]

Fantastic, Im looking at doing my first custom build based on the Emerald, this so well done. What an inspiration this is.

[@Britishbricks]

Awesome! Good luck Pete!

[@petesears2355]

@@Britishbricks thanks, could I be cheeky and ask if the wheels on the tender are fixed or if they pivot? Thanks Pete!

[@jdao1203]

Damn, been a year and I come back to this masterpiece once again, as always, great work mate!

[@Britishbricks]

One year on and strong!

[@brickswithbreakwell9210]

Oooooo it looks amazing!

[@Britishbricks]

Cheers mate!

[@hardy_tmr]

Oh wow this locks so good. Damn

[@Britishbricks]

Cheers mate!

[@lordbrickmasterproductions3531]

Wow that looks even better

[@Britishbricks]

Glad to hear!

[@jemima737]

I love these types of videos

[@Britishbricks]

Glad to hear Jemima, thanks!

[@TritonBrickRailway]

For the tender, you've got a brick between each of them. Is there any articulation, or is it because you have R120s or something wide that lets you get away with building it like that

[@Britishbricks]

Yes, the two middle wheels are held in with tiles on the top and bottom, which allows them to slide back and forth. This lets it go around the tightest of curves.

[@TritonBrickRailway]

@@Britishbricks Oh of course! AAHH You are too clever!!!

[@jdao1203]

Only thing I don’t really like is that curve light gray piece you put on the top front of the emerald night, but everything else looks really good!

[@Britishbricks]

I sort of don't mind it, but wish it was in dark blue and has some writing on it.

[@RobertDawsonOld]

Im so lovely how your fixing and restore the lego train :D

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks Robert!

[@RNG_EDITS]

Absolutely brilliant it looks amazing!

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks a bunch!

[@Tom55data]

Amazing as usual, thank you.

[@Britishbricks]

My pleasure, thanks Tom!

[@aarontrentferrer8670]

Lovely, sometimes I wish I could build trains like that with lego

[@Britishbricks]

It takes practice, I'm sure you could do it!

[@mpg01]

I'd love to get my hands on this set someday. Now if only it wasn't like $700 nowadays.

[@Britishbricks]

Way too expensive but a great set!

[@legomasters18]

this is awesome, if not for pure nostalgia I'd be giving it a go. Excellent work (as always XD)

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks mate!!

[@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014]

I’ve been working on building Flying Scotsman(of course in LNER Apple Green) out of lego since March of this year, so far the boiler is the only thing left for me to finish

[@Scott_3F]

Now that’s more like it, I wish I could know how to make the coupling rods not hit the leading wheels

[@Britishbricks]

The placement of the pistons help; they are quite high up so the wheels don't snag on the rods :)

[@innittowinitsquad7952]

It looks life the flying Scotsman

[@napsbrickrailways2290]

When I saw that emerald bet crocodile, I didn't think it could get any better. Oh boy was I wrong...

[@Britishbricks]

Cheers mate, think this would've made a better set. But, I'm just happy we ever got something like it!

[@fredboiandfriends5486]

1:20 from the view of a railway series fan that coach that came with the set could be a special coach of some sort

[@fredboiandfriends5486]

Looks like a fleet of express locomotives is starting to show up First we had the P2 mikado, then we got Hogwarts castle, then we got this redesigned Emerald night I’m guessing the next express engine when ever it comes to be is going to be a locomotive from the Southern railway or the LMS can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2021 Sincerely, Fred

[@Britishbricks]

I can't confirm anything yet but there will be at least one new express, tender loco coming in 2021.

[@Nubfist]

I would have loved to see it with a corridor tender. Still, it looks just as incredible! Way better then the original set. Keep it up! 😊

[@iforgotmymoney5823]

Great job it looks so much better

[@Britishbricks]

Thank you!

[@bussesandtrains1218]

now, i always appreciated how this was legos best steam engine ever released apart from maybe the disney one, but that smoke box looked, off. was it to big? no, it was too plain. i like what you did with it. considering how good it looks its not even sacrilege to one of the most legendary and saught after lego sets

[@Britishbricks]

Wow, thanks for your flattering words! I agree, the old smoke-deflectors were way too chunky. Cheers :)

[@SpilledBeans]

There is no way I'm staying up until 3:45 to watch this or should I.....

[@brodster7042]

Yes

[@Britishbricks]

@@brodster7042 Get some sleep!

[@GingatetsuGnG]

Greatest modified Moc!

[@Britishbricks]

Wow, thanks!

[@jamesgroccia644]

Another possible improvement: connecting the valve eccentrics with the rest of the drive linkage. I’d recommend something I mentioned in your rods and pistons video, using miniguns with connecting pins, end connectors, and pipe bars

[@Britishbricks]

Great idea!

[@Imperial_blinders]

It feels cool to be named after a train

[@Britishbricks]

How lucky you are ;)

[@MOHAWKL4A3124]

I always wanted the Emerald Night. NOW I WANT IT MORE!!!

[@Britishbricks]

Cheers Beau :D

[@justforlaughso_0580]

I love it. Here is a suggestion. Maybe have a ”Let’s build it together” playlist? Where whenever you’re building you just record building it. And a 3D printer. I don’t know if you own one. It could make custom turns straightaways even parts. Small 3D printers can make a few. And if you would like some train suggestions. Lmk

[@Britishbricks]

I've considered speed-builds, just have never found the time to do one. I also take a while to build my models but I'm sure in the future, I can select an engine or piece of rolling stock to record one. I don't own a 3D printer, however, I will try to get one soon so I can produce my own parts (rods, wheels, track...etc.). Thanks :)

[@justforlaughso_0580]

@@Britishbricks well. I always like to help. I always liked legos but I live small, and don’t have much but when I have more and live a bit bigger. I’d like to try lego again. Ps. U my favorite youtuber

[@logancarruthers1613]

This is super cool! Could you release a parts list to show where to modify/rebuild?

[@ludwigtails]

It looks great ngl Was hoping you can turn the coach into some sort of a Pullman coach tho

[@Britishbricks]

Would like to build a pullman coach one day! Thanks

[@mitchellenginevids1140]

You just made a good set The best set ever

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks Mitchell!

[@adamowen1986]

Thats way better, nice work 👍🏼

[@Britishbricks]

Cheers Adam, glad you like it!

[@eriknewland3686]

If it had been me, I would've done the front a little different. Still looks great though, and the rest is fantastic! The valve gear thing is clever!

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks Erik 👍

[@DomenicEXP111]

Do you think you could ever make a Thomas the Tank Engine MOC? I already have one based off of Luke Triton's MOC. I just would like to see how you'd do it.

[@Britishbricks]

I'm sadly going to say no. Just not interested in that, however, I did make an E2 after the countless requests I got :)

[@DomenicEXP111]

@@Britishbricks Oh, OK. I'm happy with an E2, it's still the type of train Thomas is. Thanks!

[@jessicao4402]

This looks just like the Flying Scotsman!!!!

[@MIMRailPics24]

Looks great

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks for saying so!

[@legogonegaming]

You did this set a favor. That looks 1,000 times better

[@Britishbricks]

Cheers mate!

[@Evan_Day_]

That’s amazing love your videos man keep up the great work

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks! Will try my best!

[@TheColdWindOfBrazil]

@@Britishbricks when will you do another htb and if it is one next video will it be for the lner A4

[@crashingboy2002]

So it’s basically a LNER Gresley A3 Pacific, pulling a Pullman express train

[@sethbricked]

It looks beautiful mate. Great job

[@Britishbricks]

Cheers Seth!

[@sethbricked]

You're welcome

[@joaopedromasciarellipintof6594]

Hello greetings from Brasil! nice job! I love it! could you please tell me what was the configuration of the rods (which product in the store) and the wheels of Big Ben that you used? (if the wheels are XL XXL ...)

[@xegrathrally4389]

Why does it have a jerking back and forth rock as the wheels turn? Looks great but the jerkiness is bizarre to me.

[@jerbinatorcc4999]

I love what you have done but honestly I prefer the original it just looked sleeker in my opinion

[@Britishbricks]

Totally get it! Thanks :)

[@isitredormaroon2196]

This is beautiful!

[@Britishbricks]

Thank you!

[@jabz10]

Hi Did you get around to making instructions? So you got only the XL wheels from Big Ben Bricks? and which connecting rods from TrainedBricks did you get?

[@Pirate-Scorcher-1998]

Wow looks amazing 🤩

[@Britishbricks]

Cheers :D

[@Napicsonic]

Looks good my man

[@gavinslatter]

Hey I’m back to ask you about the wheels. Did you ever encounter problems with Big Ben bricks wheels sliding on the track because there’s no traction band? I’m building a new engine using the same wheels as in the video and there is some serious wheel slip.

[@joergswelt2167]

Which Big Ben Bricks train wheels do you use? The XL or the XXL?

[@Britishbricks]

XL :)

[@jquarters1896]

great job on the modification

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks Jacob!

[@jquarters1896]

@@BritishbricksI’ve already used the instruction video to rebuild my Emerald Night model because it was very bulky in the engine. Expect a new video on my KZbin channel for the rebuild on her. Don’t worry I’ll give you credit.

[@Dwurban64]

You ever think about making an LNER B12? Always had a fondness for that class of British steam engine, and if anyone could do it properly it would most likely be you

[@Britishbricks]

B12 would be nice, I'll add it to the list!

[@magicguystudios7940]

Awesome dude that’s amazing

[@Britishbricks]

I'm glad you like it!

[@ethanwible9131]

I love it man 🤩

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks Ethan 😁

[@BenniStrawberry_YouTube]

Is trainedbricks a safe way to order rod parts? I am in love with that style of rod cuz it’s so true to actual steam locomotives. How does one go about ordering the parts from the site?

[@pcuimac]

Looks dope! Will try to do it like you. BlueBrixx will help. Didn't know about those 'rods'! Great. What did the mod cost?

[@Britishbricks]

Nothing as I had everything on hand but if I wear to guess probably somewhere from USD$40-50.

[@homokilevente808]

So underrated

[@cashbuyshappiness7338]

How does it run so smooth when at a slow speed compared to the original set

[@Jan4apes]

OMG YOU HAVE DONE AMAZING MAN! I REALLYW ANTED TO MAKE AN EMERALD NIGHT MOC ITS SOOOOO GOOOD WOOOOWWW

[@Britishbricks]

Cheers mate, glad you really like it!

[@Jan4apes]

@@Britishbricks yea especially the coaches

[@Jan4apes]

@@Britishbricks and there is some wheelslip at 2:09

[@brickswithbreakwell9210]

I love it!

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks mate!

[@broaisland9003]

Hey man. I've been having trouble accessing your Patreon account. Is that normal?

[@Britishbricks]

Currently isn't up at the moment :)

[@oliverthebrblack5330]

Cool review its looks more like flying scotsman

[@Britishbricks]

Glad to hear Oliver!

[@famforslind3727]

Even though i read your answer to Luke Triton i still don't get how you made the tender to be able to corner when it looks like all four wheel sets are fixed?

[@Britishbricks]

The middle wheels are held in place with tiles. All will be revealed when the HTB video comes out.

[@bombsmatic1375]

Great moc man ! Keep it up : )

[@Britishbricks]

Will do!

[@beyondPower0115]

Which rods did you get for the wheels? Were they the 3 hole 11 long side rod? I’m gonna be putting my own spin on a Lego Scotsman!

[@Britishbricks]

Check my latest video for details on where and what to get ;)

[@Barracudo11109]

Could those driver wheels be replaced with the official LEGO ones or are they too tall?

[@Britishbricks]

You could, but I think the larger ones look better. You'd have to lower the technic bricks.

[@cozmolikeytrainz]

where di you get the rod peaces? ive never seen those

[@Julian.rdr03]

Can you please post the instructions ? I have the Emerald Night and I want to make mine as yours

[@Britishbricks]

Instructions/how-to-build is in the works!

[@Julian.rdr03]

@@Britishbricks Oh yes 😀 Thank you !

[@legorailroader3481]

I like the modifications you made. What size BIg Ben bricks did you use? And how dose marking the running board a fix one affect the trains function? Thanks for sharing love your Chanel

[@Britishbricks]

XL wheels, running boards has no affect :)

[@legorailroader3481]

Thanks I just notice a typo I meant to ask does making the running board a fixed one affect the trains function

[@stationmasterkuma]

i wonder if youll make this into a new a3...

[@Johnc0094]

Nice job 👍

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks John!

[@loanedengineproductions]

Isn't Emerald Night an A3?

[@Perrygallo]

I like to think LEGO were trying to go for a Gresley A1 / A3 Pacific, don't you?

[@Britishbricks]

Indeed they were, I've tried to get it to look more like the A3!

[@weegee011]

Parts list for that beauty?

[@UP4014]

Dang, If I still had my emerald night I would try to make it look like that.

[@Britishbricks]

Cheers mate!

[@UP4014]

Cheers!

[@Barracudo11109]

Will you do a building tutorial on this engine?

[@Britishbricks]

Yes!

[@alcrizubreboneria841]

The new one but dang this is better

[@Britishbricks]

Thanks!

[@rayryde1724]

I wonder if this could be a ucs set