LEGO Zeppelin Train MOC Part 1 🚆🚂🏹

My secret train build is here, and it's a Schienenzeppelin or Rail Zeppelin which is a real life train from 1930 that was powered by a propeller at the back. Crazy? Yup, it sure is. This has probably been the longest and hardest design process I've ever undertaken to get the build looking both true to the original train whilst also working well on my LEGO tracks. I think it's going to be FAST and very long when it's done. Don't forget to look out for Part 2!
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[@Admb_]

Your going to have a whole army of trains soon.

[@HuntingPuma378]

You’re fourth!

[@samuelhulme8347]

He already have one

[@Admb_]

@@samuelhulme8347 I suppose your right I guess he will have a whole empire.

[@samuelhulme8347]

@@Admb_ lol

[@samuelhulme8347]

@@Admb_ to discover trainerica (America)

[@GeneralHawk505]

Reminds me of the old GE AeroTrain back in the day from the 1950s. Looked like an airplane aeroliner on rails!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Check out Part 2. I mention it there as well!

[@thomaszinser8714]

Oh god, this thing! That's something I'd never have expected you to make, but definitely something unique and fantastic. Might also be interesting to do one of the designs like the Aerotrainfrom the 1970s, built for the monorail system, to switch out at some times.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I just saw that for the first time and it's crazy cool. A bit similar to this to have both but I like it. Really glad you like this build!

[@ThatBoiOnLaythe]

The old yet modern look is what i call: Retro-futuristic.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Sounds about right!

[@quakxy_dukx]

Retro-futurism actually refers to the past’s depictions of the future. I personally really like like 1920s futurism, at least in regard to architecture. You get these towering, monolithic neoclassical skyscrapers with layers of bridges rails and roads spanning the gaps and winding between them

[@Suspensful_Bricks4713]

Cool! Hopefully next week will be a Fairground Friday. Great vid, super helpful!

[@RConmyMind]

Awesome build! Great idea to recreate this train 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Wait until you see it done. I'm impressed anyway, haha!

[@loismcbride3389]

Love the new train Robin. I can't wait to see it completed. See you on Monday. Have a great weekend.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

See you then for part 2!

[@Cyroid_1]

“You may think that I have enough already” “But you’d be WRONG” That part made me laugh nonstop for like 5 minutes. 0:58

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Haha!

[@dennisclifford3]

I absolutely love this build. Well done Robin. Can't wait until part 2

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Yay, thanks!

[@svenl.1175]

this is a great historic build. very good done. i like you building and construction ideas.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Thank you so much. Greatly appreciated!

[@Erikve]

Aha, that is looking very interesting, looking forward for the video! Curious to see what's the aim of the motor! You would say that the spinning propellor you could have obtained by some small technic connection to the wheels.

[@R1Willem]

It’s so the propeller can spin while the train is not moving

[@Erikve]

@@R1Willem hahaha, yeah, now you have watched the video you know. I'm gonna watch it now 😉

[@RobinHoodBricks]

It all becomes clear!

[@rockies1790]

For the propeller, I would use the one from 8824 which has 4 blades 😉

[@RobinHoodBricks]

That's nice but too wide for my tunnels at 9 studs diameter, sadly!

[@richy77]

Very innovative build! Can’t believe those trains actually existed…German engineering is certainly something isn’t it

[@RobinHoodBricks]

It's almost like science fiction but very cool, if a little noisy and dangerous!

[@puppetguy8726]

7:58, Oh wow, that's cool! So much easier than having a separate charger thingy. 😀

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Yes, very clever. They come in all sizes too!

[@puppetguy8726]

@@RobinHoodBricks My wallet hates you Robin. First there's patreon and youtube membership, then there's the bricklink orders you inspire and now I've ordered batteries for 90£, all because of you! 😜😄

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Well it's appreciated. And just think of the fun you'll have!

[@danshewell8746]

Just back from Legoland Resort, and a video from Robin is most welcome. Slowly I think the wife is converting. 🤞

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Haha, great to hear. Mrs Hood was the same. Now she loves it!

[@danshewell8746]

I know you've talked about not getting to the resort for some of the exclusives, but in my experience, you could buy the sets from the Birmingham Legoland Discovery Centre shop (by the NIA) Certainly a lot closer to us then Windsor.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I didn't know that either!

[@traintimeboy]

DUDE I LOVE RAIL ZEPLINS

[@tryingagain14]

Impressive is an understatement.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Much appreciated!

[@Gino_andTonic]

You should put the flying notsman’s battery box in a mail car so to will have easy access

[@RobinHoodBricks]

It'll be in a second water tender!

[@Bobothellama]

Its scary how much talent you have

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Aww, that's nice!

[@deyonbisram4406]

Great design work robbin u really captured the design magnificently in lego

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Thanks. It was VERY hard to get right but I agree, it is a fair copy of the original now!

[@EasternMaineRailfan]

BEAUTIFUL, it looks like those 1070’s “jet train projects”

[@EasternMaineRailfan]

I like how similar it looks to 60051

[@RobinHoodBricks]

The similarity to 60051 wasn't planned but it's a classic colour combination!

[@Roflmfaoftw]

amazing train haha very unique

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Part 2 on Monday!

[@binkman67]

This is wacky i love it! Cant wait for the next episode!

[@waitthatsgoingtocostyouext5450]

That machine is imadness sir. Put one step on that machine and its a guaranteed 'Stairway to heaven'! ......pfffff!!!😄👍

[@RobinHoodBricks]

You got that right!

[@csharp57]

Really enjoyed the video. I wish I had building skills like you. My house would be full of lego trains.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Thank you very much. Keep practicing!

[@BinkBricks]

That looks so good from the thumbnail. Can't wait! Only thing is it's at 1AM for me (Australia) #bringbacktheolduploadtime

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I don't think the old upload time will return. It is waaaay easier for me. Sorry!

[@mrstgladman8612]

Bink bricks, just watch it the next day.

[@BinkBricks]

@@RobinHoodBricks I understand. I just love being at a premiere.

[@binkman67]

You have my full attention!

[@judetaylor2969]

Will all your videos be premieres now also hope you had a nice holiday

[@HuntingPuma378]

You’re third!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Not all of them, no. I'm usually at work when they go live. I'll try and do a premiere on Monday for part 2 as well!

[@ZavSTVwithTOYGAMELECTION]

Since Zeppelin Trains are not allowed, I would recommend this build to be on a display. I can’t wait to see if you have black roof with to go along with the IR Receiver.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

If they're good enough for Thomas The Tank Engine they're good enough for me!

[@karolinazadoroznaite3861]

It looks really good

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Thanks!

[@dennisbomhof]

to quote an old English rapper from the 80' named Derek B: Who's number one, bullit from a gun! How original Robin, and thanks for the history lesson!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Cheers, Dennis!

[@Solbrick]

I learned something about train history and got to see a great recreation in LEGO form. The use of that canopy is brilliant. Perfect! Looking forward to part 2!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Yay thanks, my friend!

[@albertodemichelis348]

​@@RobinHoodBricks fan😊

[@albertodemichelis348]

lolololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololololol

[@Confuze4874]

Soon you'll have a train from every country (maybe) rlly can't wait till part 2

[@RobinHoodBricks]

It's out now!

[@alfredrising3247]

Looking good. Can't wait to see it finished. I love that you did a train that is almost never done. Great work!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Many thanks. It just was so weird, it needed doing!

[@marcusyoutubegamineer]

Like The Mallard!

[@natefessler3961]

This is truly excellent Robin! You've really risen to the challenges of this build. Think you'll ever build another rail line? This contraption would look marvelous running around the fairground...

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Nah, rail lines take up so much space!

[@justaddbricks5527]

This train looks awesome. Its great fun and something different! Looking forward to the next part.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

It looks amazing all finished in part 2. Soon you will see the secret train build in all its glory!

[@rangerover8676]

Looks good

[@HuntingPuma378]

You’re fifth!

[@BlockHeadUK]

Oooh, funky train! I have seen pics of the jet powered one and thought that would be fun to make in LEGO

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Very fun as it turns out!

[@toastedfoolery7137]

Ok that battery blew my mind lol i never seen one of those haha

[@RobinHoodBricks]

They are new to me too. It's the future clearly!

[@BinkBricks]

So cool! This is so genius Robin you totally make the best builds. This train is very cool so far. Part 2 ASAP!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Monday will be Part 2. I just filmed it. Phew!

[@BinkBricks]

@@RobinHoodBricks Can't wait!

[@thijs253]

Can't wait to see part 2! Love this build!💖

[@RobinHoodBricks]

It's coming on Monday!

[@crazycgames]

Love how this is going to turn out!! I have to say, I almost expected you to jokingly say, when you were talking about the jumper wires; instead of aluminum foil, I expected you to say magnets, lol!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Haha!

[@bricks_and_cities]

Well, this is certainly unique!

[@basberend]

if you only need or use 1 channel. you can connect the black 9v block with the (9v to pf kabel) to the red port. and the motor to the blue port.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I'm using both channels here. Propellor and motor!

[@benrobinson6683]

Wow, what a cool idea. Well done on it so far! The only thing that i just have to point out is that the propeller is turning backwards, just something i won't be able to un-notice

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I've tried to get it right in part 2 but I'm fairly uncoordinated, especially when I drive it backwards, as the impeller direction should change too. Oh well!

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

Such rad build robin you got me bad known for looking at parts when building sets. Ohh parts for train moc. But trying to remember what set part will be missing but as personal set an not to sale till im 89 or 105 age lol. Im shaw i check if any part misdin from the set ...lol or sume one will..just about wach vid 2 eating my egg saugde mac muffn yumm

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Enjoy part 2!

[@olmilling1112]

Could you put some string on the propeller to make it look like it cut down the overhead wires?

[@alantorrance1475]

Interesting idea... looks pretty cool after part 1. Part 2 should be good. I'd be interested to see how it goes around the corners given how far the nose is in front of the first bogie

[@RobinHoodBricks]

It is crazy long but you'll see for yourself on Monday!

[@ChiliCheeseNuggies]

yes

[@RobinHoodBricks]

It'll be a YYEESSSS after part 2!

[@eonybrick3051]

super coooool!!!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Yup indeedy!

[@Jacob-W-5570]

I like this! looking forward to part 2

[@Erikve]

Great idea, nice build! Looking forward for part 2!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

On Monday. I couldn't resist!

[@Erikve]

@@RobinHoodBricks I can so imagine! I somehow forefeel this video is going to do very well on youtube, the thumbnail of this video ia very appealing!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I think when part 2 is out people will skip this one and just watch that, but its thumbnail is similar. I could do with a trending video as I've not had one in a while!

[@thomaszandee3864]

the cockpit of set 60034 might be a bit more accurate but you just need to find it in white, I'm pretty sure I've seen one in white but I don't know where it was.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

That has side and roof glass too. It looks too helicoptery for my liking!

[@thomaszandee3864]

@@RobinHoodBricks yeah kinda thought so too

[@buddylee6996]

Fantastic job Robin! I never knew this type of train existed. This is very unique and cool for sure. I definitely like that you incorporated lights on the front and showed us the 9 volt battery box hack. I really think that the jet engine powered train would also be a cool idea to have in your city. Maybe like a mobile train for your ultra agents. 🤔 Excellent video my friend, keep up the great work

[@xanthicdragon6510]

Such fun!

[@Slavador2393]

Very unique train and a great edition to your city! I live it!

[@dylanwhite3383]

i personally have my own Lego train project going on but it's not a motorized train but it's a train carriage for transporting fuel and the only thing not complete is the wheel assembly

[@zombie-nd6yo]

I can’t wait

[@HuntingPuma378]

Same

[@daveshockwave8098]

The rail Zeppelin held the speed record till the late 60s when the New York Central railroad put two jet engines on a diesel railcar

[@RobinHoodBricks]

That'd do it!

[@lieffian]

Damn, that would have been my second guess for his secret build

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Really? That's good guessing!

[@lieffian]

@@RobinHoodBricks third would have been a functional break down train (mobile crane)

[@awes0men0b0dy9]

Wow

[@EvanMoon]

Super cool

[@Scrimjer]

My wife is stilled crossed with you showing me bricklink 🤣

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Well you didn't have to spend THAT much on bricks. Where's your willpower? Haha!

[@Scrimjer]

" who's Will?"🤣 it's easier to blame on you.

[@americansaxon2101]

4:22 fun fact the Black Beetles were tested between Cleveland Ohio and Central Indian on old flat railway lines. They would be mostly seen at the Ohio and Indian border as they the US was taking on the USSR's jet engine locos.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

That would be amazing but also very noisy I'd imagine!

[@americansaxon2101]

@@RobinHoodBricks sounds like a jet play revving up to star but quick as can be. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZKqXoSHiM56aqs

[@brandypaez5033]

That Rail zepplin looks like Hugo from Thomas an Friends.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

You're right, it is!

[@telecomsuk]

France did the jet powered AeroTrain as well.

[@edwardprouty5438]

Really like the idea of this train. But why did you put the grey grill title in the white area? I think it would look better with a white grill brick.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

It's the beginning of a door!

[@brickartisan]

great job as always. more premiers please

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I'll try to premier the part 2 on Monday as well!

[@mariebcfhs9491]

it also looks quite similar to a Russian multiple unit urban train, the ER 200

[@shanestrains548]

"Oragami" is a very appropriate word for all those wires

[@trijetz3562]

The heck? Looks cool.

[@artyzavr]

Nice wow

[@Aquatikelfik]

Amazing project as always ! How can you still making trains while sticking to your 2 loops tracks only plan ? ^^" Can't Mrs Wood let you had some shelves on the wall to display your trains while they're not running, sorry, bumping into each other!, on the passenger tracks ? Sad to see that you can't make them run at there full potencial without making the others trains magically disappear from the city. This zeppelin train reminds me of the Aérotrain, an hovercraft monorail train project, tested in the late 60's in France near where I live, before the TGV project takeover. Happy to see some 9V Lego stuff appears in your city ! Looking forward to part 2, you can't let us on this cliffhanger with this tangled ball of wires !

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Part 2 on Monday. It would be great to have a massive train setup but I always wanted a dense city so trains have to take a back seat. I think a monorail, subway and two or three trains running at once it's still a fairly good number at once!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

That aerotrain is seriously cool. Very similar in a way too!

[@awes0men0b0dy9]

Reminds me of the Japanese bullet trains

[@RobinHoodBricks]

It is similar being so streamlined!

[@heathkeefer4938]

reminds me of the transformer Skylynx.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Now that is an odd looking transformer, haha!

[@MayoHosko]

Zeppelin on rails. Like Hugo from TTTE ugh. You’ll have to keep these trains running on rotation

[@shawnm355]

i bet rhb is just a riot(means fun) at partys. he prob spends like an hour discussing just his one train. then he starts about the other one.....

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I prefer to find out about other people at parties!

[@BlackringIII]

How come you didn't use the new powered up hub and motors to power the train? I ask this since PU has horizontal motor connections for the battery box and not vertical ones, like power functions.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Neither battery box would fit. I used an old smaller 9V battery box. This can be made to interface with PF but not PU. Was this not in the video?!

[@jaythomas4536]

Oh, Robin...I do believe you may have a serious addiction.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I do!

[@dubldeqr]

Random question: how do you get the ideas for all these builds? While they are absolutely amazing, Some of them I would've never thought was a thing irl!

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I just discovered it looking at Zeppelin balloons!

[@dubldeqr]

@@RobinHoodBricks Haha!

[@theroaringbricks]

Looks interesting, but sadly not a lot of space for passengers😂

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Erm, no. Close your eyes and imagine, haha!

[@mitchellbeckner2627]

Looking good good job wish that was a real lego

[@tylerrip11]

Don't be afraid to use some 3rd party parts like wheels rails and rods and power when it comes to trains. The bigger lego train community kinda came together when it comes to using 3rd party parts because how few pieces Lego produces for trains anymore. Don't be afaid.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Good point. It's kinda frustrating they don't even make the train windows in any colour anymore!

[@tylerrip11]

@@RobinHoodBricks It's alll really disappointing. 3rd party companies like Big Ben Bricks have been making custom drivers long before Lego even came out with the ones for the Emerald Knight. And other companies like TrixBrix/BrickTracks/FXBrix are making new injection molded and 3d printed train tracks in all types of shapes and crossings. Heck even new 9v tracks and control systems. TrixBrix has been making TONS of specialty crossings for the narrow gauge Indiana jones coaster type of track. If you want more challenge for buildings trains I'd say give narrow gauge a try.

[@Cyroid_1]

The only quote that I hear in pretty much every video, is “hello KZbin! Robin Hood bricks here with another train video!” And then later in the video he sais brick like every three seconds.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Good good!

[@brickartisan]

Another one for the Snowpiercer? 😄

[@RobinHoodBricks]

It'll have trouble coupling up to anything else!

[@brickartisan]

@@RobinHoodBricks you’re right. Still, it’s an awesome original design. Great job as usual. 😊

[@fen0221]

Nah. You should’ve built a Shinkansen.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

This one's a bit more crazy. I like it!

[@hntrains2]

With LEGO, everything is only suggestive of something and never that exact thing. So, that airplane/space shuttle nose is just as good as anything else. EBL is the only manufacturer who offers 9V 600 mAh rechargeable batteries; everyone else stays way below 300 mAh (mostly 200, but also 220, 250, or even - very rare! - 280). That makes me doubt that EBL's claimed capacity is actually real. Cool project, by all means!

[@zarda1484]

If I can still see track then you still have room for more trains.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Exactly. Other people just don't get it!

[@dubldeqr]

Hey robin! Again, I don't know if you have done this already, but for halloween how does a haunted house sound? Just got the set and it looks amazing, but I feel like you could do even better! :)

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I don't have a Halloween build planned for this year. You've seen the huge haunted subway from last year I take it? That was cool!

[@dubldeqr]

@@RobinHoodBricks I know right!!

[@Admb_]

Quick question will you be getting any of the new marvel minifigures? Although I'm not sure how the pieces would work in brick Nottingham. Maybe captain Carter could work especially with the British flag.

[@RobinHoodBricks]

They don't look like my thing at all really. The baby croc looks nice but that's all!

[@samool7311]

Next ideas project

[@brodster7042]

Would you make a nuclear power plant in your city? The waste on the train gotta come from somewhere

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Brick Derby I imagine!

[@Foxybricks]

I have that 60164 set

[@west.londonhayesbus.trains1885]

how was you holiday in Kent

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

This engine is Hugo's basis from Thomas the Tank Engine

[@audiotron1003]

I'm thinking your train should be called the slicer

[@RobinHoodBricks]

Oh, I hadn't even thought of names. What's slicer in German? Haha!

[@Bobothellama]

Do you have a list of parts?

[@RobinHoodBricks]

I'm going to put it on LEGO Ideas so I can't for this one, sorry. Hopefully it'll become a set!

[@Bobothellama]

@@RobinHoodBricks nice

[@zombie-nd6yo]

Is anyone on this Live stream

[@HuntingPuma378]

Me

[@HuntingPuma378]

Yay! I will see if I’m first to the premier.

[@HuntingPuma378]

Nope I wasn’t