Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 by LetBricks Build and Review

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The Union Pacific's Big Boy Class is one of the most recognizable types of steam locomotives in the world. Their size and performance was the stuff of legends, and interest surged when 4014 was brought back to life in 2019. This iconic locomotive has been made in model form in various gauges across the years, but has yet to have a real winner of a model in Lego. Some crude models are available from Chinese companies, that are cheap cash grabs, while more detailed and impressive offerings are way beyond the price tag of the average consumer.
One design by MorningStrummer is offered on ReBrickable for a digital Instruction download, where you have to source your own parts. A Chinese company called LetBrick partnered with him to take the sourcing part away from the process, and deliver to you a ready to build Big Boy model. LetBricks was kind enough to send me a copy of this model to build and review. This monster of a build was my largest and longest build of my life, and I am satisfied with the end result. If you would like to purchase the model at the link below, please use code "LTMOC" to save 12% on your purchase!
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MorningStrummer's original model for those who want to build this pure Lego Parts:
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3D Printed Side Rods by Trained Bricks:
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[@chesapeakedproductions3009]

This is one of the most detailed yet semi affordable brick sets on the market. I'm amazed how detailed it is. The valve gear is impressive, and the Centipede tender design is genius. I should consider purchasing this

[@biddinge8898]

I still can't believe they gave up on the power function system. It was simply the best. The building components were just great.

[@ToledoRails]

I mean for the powered up stuff I do have, losing the IR receiver for Bluetooth was a great move on Lego’s part. The only two things I miss are the extensions cords and a plug adapter/Stackability of outputs

[@EliasLarsson-ck6qn]

And there were more possibilities in power functions than powered up like there were more motors for power functions, S, M, L and XL motors

[@justinnakatsuka7813]

We have to encourage Letbricks to keep developing rolling stock in various colours. Hoppers and Tankers galore.

[@ToledoRails]

I'm working a series of 6W cars I'd like to sell with LetBricks, give many of more the casual builders a good simple model. If you want 8 wide/fine scale theres plenty of good dudes who have durections already available

[@Tinaviya]

@@ToledoRails that is so cool, welcome!

[@Tinaviya]

As I thought, we are doing it.

[@ThePolarExpress1225Productions]

@@ToledoRails What size of custom wheels did you use for your big boy

[@justat1149]

I’ve purchased LT products before. Currently a proud owner of Jepaz’s generation 3 GTEL, and soon to be the proud owner of his Veranda GTEL. Letbrick’s products are honestly pretty damned good. Their support team is also very quick to respond and answer questions you may have about the whole process and their company as a whole. Honestly can’t wait for my Veranda to get here

[@Ppppmaisad]

That valve gear was INSANE

[@PennsyPro]

Very nicely done review, and once again refreshing to actually hear the opinion of the reviewer, not just a spineless listing of stats.

[@Dadified86]

Great model! We love Legos and have built a little station for our Lionel Trains. Our LionMaster Big Boy can tackle the tighter turns like the kit you built. Neat to see it in brick form!! Wonderful work!

[@Dronesword123]

That’s cool. I’ve seen their stuff online and have been somewhat skeptical, but this video has removed my doubts.

[@GageisGreat12]

Usually not a fan of off brands, but this model makes me want to see more steam engines from these guys. Maybe SP 4449, N&W 611, or maybe some British designs like an LMS Coronation

[@ES44AC_900]

Woah, this is the best Big Boy steam engine I have ever seen! Keep it up!

[@Rycam113]

I received this set for Christmas from my family and was curious on curves it could take under power. Thanks for the review and showing what this unit can do with the different track setups. Now to get back to work on the locomotive for me.

[@bakkerem1967]

I built this behemoth, only to notice the motors were running in opposite directions. I had to partially dismantle one of the wheel sets to rearrange one gear, in order to reverse the drive direction.

[@king_dozer_1325]

One more test that you could put this train through is seeing how many cars they can pull on a full battery before it fails

[@ToledoRails]

Trust me, this thing was built for a drag freight

[@danieldoesdumbstuff]

I have no idea why but the “BIG BOI” at the start of the video made me laugh

[@OTC3334]

Where did you get the 3d printed rods for the wheels? I would like to get som

[@padrawr6583]

nice drum and base. sure love the mix :3

[@ll_koolio]

Ikr

[@ericsaresky6246]

3:56 - What’s the tube? Glue? If so, what did you glue? BTW, I’m building this right now.

[@ToledoRails]

I did not use glue on the model but it’s more than possible my wife needed to borrow it while I was building in our craft room and it made it into the shot

[@crazygamer0518]

What about the other knock off big boy loco that has the front engine more bright silver could that work with standard Lego curves?

[@crazygamer0518]

Or is this the one that I'm thinking of cause there's one that's black and bright silver and another one that black and the front is like a darker grey or something

[@ToledoRails]

@@crazygamer0518 there’s one by Jiestar that looks awfully ugly and not at all close to the prototype. This one amazingly can take standard lego curves.

[@crazygamer0518]

@@ToledoRails ok bet thank you I'm saving ip up for this one and it looks alot better

[@cardz_n_stuff_23]

How do I get just the sticker packet? Can you reply the link just for the stickers?

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

Americans, what's a sand dom? Here in the UK we have sand boxes. Are they the same or it's something else?

[@ToledoRails]

Same thing more or less. It's an external look with the sand "box" above the boiler, making it look like another dome on the locomotive.

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

@@ToledoRails Ah Thanks!👍🏻

[@crazygamer0518]

Do you think it would be better to put one of the wires that connect to the motor on one side of the sensor and have the light wire go to the other?

[@Legomaster-jv8ll]

What wheels do you recommend purchasing?

[@Mr.Rogers143]

What was the model at 0:45? Any idea who designed that one?

[@trevorkarran732]

I don’t know😊

[@GuestHypR]

Are the lego tracks made from original lego? If not, does it fit with the lego tracks? Also the motor is from Lego right This thing is cheap it only costs 75SGD

[@neilrusling-je6zo]

im tempted to buy it just for the rechargeable battery box and the good ol power function system that just feels better and controls better.

[@ToledoRails]

It’s honestly identical in terms of power output to actual power functions.

[@bricebeasleysounddesign]

FYI those secondary decals are still the wrong cut of Futura. UP uses 'book' or 'standard' weights of Futura. What you have appears to be the 'bold' or 'heavy' weight.

[@ToledoRails]

I mean if we’re nitpicking it there’s already a lot wrong with it as it is.

[@arisscalemodeling350]

How did you sort your bricks currently building and its frustrating the hell out of me

[@ToledoRails]

When dealing with massive builds like this I will put the same parts in paper cups or coffee filters to break them up. Sorting by color also helps break up what you’re working with.

[@arisscalemodeling350]

@ToledoRails gotcha ima just sort them by what takes up one brick space 2 bricks spaces excetra

[@elisabetnordstrom7637]

Was all the bags labeled in the USB instructions or was all bags supposed to be opened all at once?

[@ToledoRails]

All of the bags were meant to be opened up at once, there was no numbering system in place.

[@elisabetnordstrom7637]

Thank you. 😁👍

[@mattwalden4020]

How do you feel LetBricks compare to both Blue Brixx and Lego trains?

[@hitthebricks5502]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing.

[@brianmoretti6480]

Where did you get yours from : ? I see them on e bay for 250 is this the best price on this model ?

[@stevesmedley8687]

Hi which Bop Pot wheels did you get

[@justinnakatsuka7813]

Gotta try this with a BuWizz motor!

[@ToledoRails]

What performance differences would there be with a BuWizz motor?

[@justinnakatsuka7813]

@@ToledoRails Well, the Buwizz has way more power than a regular Lego motor so I think that, as long as you have traction, you could get this train moving really quickly.

[@ToledoRails]

@@justinnakatsuka7813 okay, does Buwizz make a motor that could fit roughly the size of the technic motor? They are integral to the build and not just slapped on. If it has more power that sounds very appealing, but this was designed a specific way for the L motor to be housed.

[@justinnakatsuka7813]

Well, I actually think that the key element of Buwizz is the power block, which is the same size as the Lego one. However, they market as a replacement alternative to the lego power systems so I think that all their components are the same dimensions as Lego's. This video shows the Buwizz running various trains, including a big boy. Not sure if it's the same model that Morning Strummer designed for Letbricks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4OTf6RvoquCpqs

[@GJBricks]

Is that full speed?

[@ToledoRails]

Yes.

[@ll_koolio]

Does anyone have a link to the last song used? Couldn’t get enough of it. Great video btw

[@estelaordinario8177]

That feels worth it of buying it

[@chasechildress2720]

Im thinking about buying a gp15 from letbticks in the frisco colors .

[@ToledoRails]

I recommend it, the designers made a great model. I would advise to invest in Lego Powered Up for the power box and motor bogie so you have fine control of the locomotive. The Chinese electronics supplied are lacking

[@chasechildress2720]

​@@ToledoRailsare the USB safe or do they give you viruses?

[@ToledoRails]

@@chasechildress2720 safe. I had no issues and my virus detector did not pick up anything

[@chasechildress2720]

@@ToledoRails thanks I might buy one from them eventually.

[@chasechildress2720]

​@@ToledoRailshave you hered of bevins bricks he made a 9v power pickup that has a pf plugs that connects to the pf train moter that makes it able to run off 9v power . Got one so it might work with these knockoff moters.

[@king_dozer_1325]

And I love the video because I was thinking about getting one

[@PaulsToolReview]

Does this come with any track to display the model? I noticed in the video you frequently used some straight track to work on the model

[@ToledoRails]

No it does not. That said, Lego train track is more readily available than I have ever seen it. You could pick up a pack of it for $20 at Target.

[@ThePolarExpress1225Productions]

What kind of wheels did you use on your Big Boy?

[@GLxGL]

I just finished this and a few issues. Some pieces were missing, some of the build just didn't work or was overly complex - like the firebox door area in the cab. A few tweaks and this would go from a 'good' to a 'great' brick kit. The digital instructions also skip many crucial steps - you've been warned!

[@EliasLarsson-ck6qn]

Atleast theres a knockoff lego big boy avaible, btw ive just bought the orient express and im currently waiting for it to get shipped

[@SnakeVenomPlayz]

What sized wheels did you order? I plan on buying and building this model with accurate wheels. I’m just afraid to order the wrong size

[@fluminox13]

I have one of the cheaper models. The big boy from Bluebrixx and I am happy about it.

[@jacksonpugh6423]

And P.S. the drivers are actually 68 inches, but a challenger’s drivers are 69 inches

[@flightmaster529]

That's the first time hearing someone call the train 4,014. I've always heard it and figured the proper way was 40-14. Meh, each to their own I guess.

[@bensmall6548]

I do wish they made a coal burning version as well. Basically what 4014 looked like back in the 1940s and 1950s.

[@ToledoRails]

I’m not sure if there’s enough slack from the battery to do it, but there’s definitely room to put the battery box in the water tank. You’d have a great launching off point to try it!

[@bensmall6548]

@@ToledoRailsMakes sense. I’m nowhere near as experienced as you are.

[@Dhaya_kumar]

🎉 really nice model

[@travisworts6249]

When you quarter the wheels dont offset them by 90 Because its not accurate. Normally wheels are offset by 45 so you dont stall with two pistons because they both can center in the piston and not receive enough steam to move.

[@ToledoRails]

@@travisworts6249 well with Lego your only option is in 90 degree increments

[@PaintballGargoyle]

It more fits the dimension of a Y6A or something

[@sernajrlouis]

Awesome big boy

[@jacksonpugh6423]

4005 was the big boy converted to oil, not 4023

[@monacruz4072]

0:44

[@monacruz4072]

0:49

[@brandonboerner9130]

if i saw the ugly affordable one in a lego store i'd say "c'mon why do ya gotta do Union Pacific's biggest engine like dis"

[@gonb1771]

This is the one that I have but it's not done

[@corz68]

Am I hearing Spider-Man & X-men Arcades Revenge on Snes as the background music

[@carolosten995]

Tren

[@unytarywharf689]

Its a bag train

[@ToledoRails]

No it came in a box

[@D65Cinder11HDR]

Great review I want to get 2 of these.🩷💛🌋🦋♾️🌌🌎🛸🕉🔻🔥🌈🏁🇺🇲✅️🥇🔽🙏🙌🦾🗽💚💜😍