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SLR Class :- Y
Introduction year :- 1969 to 1970
No of Locos :- 28
Loco Nos :- 675 to 702
Builder :- Hunslet Engine Co Ltd
State :-England
Prime Mover :- Rolls Royce - DV 8T
Mode of Power transmission :- Diesel Hydraulic
Power :- 530 H.P.
rpm :- 1800
Weight :- 45 ton
Length :- 25’
Wheel arrangement :- 0-6-0
Brake system : - Vacuum
Max speed :- 37 Km/h
Gauge :- 1676 mm
Type :- Shunting Locomotive
Purpose :- Yard and Station shunting.
680 and 693 repainted Red and Silver for C.M.E. Department use.. 680 again repainted Black.
702 repainted Red and Green colour for 50th Year celebration in 2019.
691 destroyed due to Fire near Bluemendal.
27 Locomotives still on service.
Information as at 01.09.2023
Amtrak's eastbound Empire Builder provides a brief flash of color as it darts through the Wisconsin countryside near Doylestown on a cold, gloomy December afternoon.
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The night before, Empire Builder #7 was prepping to leave Chicago, when the lead Charger died before they got moving. They had to a P42 to help it get onto the road (not sure why it took so long). Here they are passing by downtown St Paul, just over 8 hours late
The westbound Empire Builder is seen here departing Union Station just a few minutes behind schedule at CP Morgan.
The Claw is our master.
The Claw chooses who goes and stays!
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Built for my Iron Builder round against onosendai2600
The Empire Builder continues its snowy journey east kicking up powder along the former Milwaukee Road in St. Paul's West 7th neighborhood with plenty of power for its nine car train.
This was my display of Dinky Builder items at the train running day in Gretton. It was organised by NAROGG (Northants and Rutland 0 Gauge Group)
What a wild ride this has been! From my first Iron Builder round back when it was a gruelling long month to this new fast paced 2-week format. Iron Builder is a tough competition where all eyes are on the contestants, so there is no room for sloppyness along the way! (And it's damn hard to combine with a full time job sometimes!)
I'd like to thank everyone who has provided me with encouragement along the way. Be it liking my builds or providing me with comments and feedback, you are all great and you make it worth it. So thank you :)
Now what did I think of this last seed piece? Well, after getting over the initial shock I think I liked it better than the dynamite. But the blue shield holder did not give me an easy ride. For me there are two problems with it. One is that its main connection point is an axle instead of a bar, and I am in no way used to building with Technic. My collection of Technic-pieces is severely poorly sorted, and I am really bad at using those types of clunky pieces. So I often worked around that by finding other ways of attaching the shield holder that did not have to rely on Technic. The other problem with the piece? The color blue. I am not a huge fan of LEGO standard blue. It is not the color I buy the most parts in, nor is it a color I find particularly easy to work with. So those two factors where something I had to overcome during these two weeks, and I feel like I was able to pull through pretty well once I got going. Overall the piece had an interesting shape and provided the ability to put things at an angle. And I didn't even know this piece existed before I opened my envelope with them!
Iron Builder tends to bring out the best in me, and this round was no different. I am particularly pleased with a few of my builds this round, notably Jörmugandr and Blue Shelled. Both builds that play into my interests outside of the LEGO hobby, and both builds where I feel like I was able to use the seed piece in some really fitting ways. The robomaid was the most fun build though, I just love the expression the seed piece gave it.
Now it's time for a new champion to take my place. I wish you the best in the future Elias, good luck taking on your next challenger!
A rather pleasant summer afternoon finds Amtrak's westbound Empire Builder racing toward the Twin Cities, as they depart the west end of Oconomowoc.
Amtrak 7
Amtrak 276, 235
Oconomowoc, WI.
August 1991
A Builders Square shopping bag that I scanned...
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A third entry for the ABS Builder Challenge finale, hosted by InnovaLUG. #azureblueftw
The crafty seed part was used 5 times, and it's pretty obvious how. This build was definitely not paintstaking. . .
In honor of my father, who taught me how to paint, and had to deal with my crazy painting skills / mistakes. A big shout out to all you fathers out there who help teach young men these skills!
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Through the creations that I build, I hope to inspire other young (or perhaps older) LEGO builders to unleash their inner creativity. We all need a positive way to express ourselves, so let's let LEGO be an extension of us. Your creativity belongs to you, and nobody can take that away. Build what you want to build, and how you want to build it.
This is a collaborative project with Oblivion Builder.
For years the Sith Empire hid in the shadows, preparing to strike once again. In their campaign to take control of the Raioballo sector, Dantooine was a target of high priority. In an attempt to cut off the Republic’s supply lines; the Empire is slowly seizing control of all critical infrastructures such as railways and spaceports. Sergeant Kolan – in between all the fighting – made a log of his thoughts, interests and daily pursuits.
-There is plenty of untouched beauty on this planet. To clear my mind in between all the harsh fighting, I assigned myself a little side project. Except for the beautiful endless plains, there are also rough, stunning gemstones in the many streams of water on this planet. I would like to have more time to focus on discovering and researching these fascinating jewels. The battles are vicious and loud. I hope we can put an end to this campaign soon, for the sake of my research and for the sake of all our lives! Sergeant Kolan, out.-
“LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!”
Iron Builder model 6.
Antman is the closest approximation I can get with my parts. I wanted to use Bionicle/HF in one of my builds.
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There I was, wandering around the harbour, when this chap shouts out "Do you wanna take my picture?" ... so I did :)
No words can express my joy when few hours ago I’ve been named LEGO Builder of the Year 2019 by The Brothers Brick, the world’s no. 1 source for LEGO news, reviews, and fan creations.
It’s an incredible goal to me. Thanks a bunch to The Brothers Brick Team for this special award and thanks to Rod Gillies (Senior Contributor) for the wonderful article and for the description of my MOCs.
You can shortcut straight to the full article using this handy link.
There was no better way to end the year.
Thank you all!
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I heard about this place so often! Now I'll finally take a look.
Visit this location at BUILDERS BREWERY - School, Help Group and Building Supplies in Second Life
I recently did an interview with John Klapheke, also known as BrickBuilder7622. Check it out at InnovaLUG's website!
We've been hard at work and are delighted to announce that Iron Builder is making its comeback! This time anyone can challenge the thrones!
Head over on iron.builders for more information and join us on discord!
Architect:
Built in: 1537
Builder: Gustav Vasa (Gustav I of Sweden, born Gustav Eriksson of the Vasa noble family and later known as Gustav Vasa, King of Sweden from 1523 until his death, 29 September 1560.)
“On the shores of Lake Mälaren, Gripsholm Castle towers powerfully and fairytale-like over the idyllic small town of Mariefred in Södermanland. Gripsholm is known as Gustav Vasa's castle, as it was he who built the castle here in 1537. Take time to wander slowly through the many rooms and winding passages. Gripsholm Castle is filled with over four-hundred years of history.
See the Swedish State's collection of portraits – featuring prominent Swedes from the days of Gustav Vasa to present day musician and composer Benny Andersson.
At Gripsholm you can take a royal stroll around the romantic castle grounds or meet the royal deer at the Hjorthagen nature reserve.”
On the side of every locomotive's smoke box is plates with the information for when the locomotive was built. These are the ones on Black River & Western which started life out in Colorado on the Great Western Railway.
A collage of 'The Builder' Giraffe No.13 by Artist Paulina Porebska. November, 2014 Christchurch New Zealand. I was doing collages for blipfoto and didn't think to put them up on Flicker but well from now on as they take so long to do!
Giant fibreglass Giraffe sculptures, reaching 2.5 metres high, are now standing tall on the streets, parks and public spaces of Christchurch and surrounding areas until 24 January 2015. At the end of the public art exhibition, in February, the Giraffes will be auctioned so we can all be part of raising money for local charities and turn the city’s Summer of fun into a helping hand for those who are in need.
The Empire Builder kicking up new snow as it passes Northtown yard at 44th. Passengers are enjoying a late breakfast of French toast and bacon in a nice warm diner as I freeze in the wind wishing I were traveling on it. It's cold and gloomy out but it'll be a nice trip for them as they travel along the Mississippi and enjoy the extra 4 hours on the train for which they are being charged no additional fee.
Amtrak Empire Builder train with service from Seattle to Chicago, East Glacier on Marias Pass line Montana.