Here is a Union Pacific Diesel engine I've used as a concept vehicle for testing new design techniques. This model includes working cab lights, working tail lights, working headlights, a working 4-cylinder engine, and rotating fans on the top.
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An overall view. Not the reflection of the tail lights on the tunnel entrance - which is a wall of black bricks. |
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Opening up the side panels reveals the four cylinder engine. The crankshaft realy rotates and the cylinders go up and down when the engine has power.The wires ended up getting a little messy... |
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These fan blades, made from small BBB wheels rotate on top of the engine when the engine has power. |
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In the dark, the cab is lit by a standard 9v light. Two headlights are made from 'Peglights' made by Will Chapman. They are high intensity white LEDs that work very well. |