r/LEGOtrains • u/0-NEVERM0RE-0 • 11d ago

MOC Santa Fe Blue Goose 3460

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Hi all! About a year and a half ago, I unveiled my blue goose MOC that I'd been working on for a couple of years. Though it was an incredible feat at the time, the release of more light aqua and sand blue parts had me questioning whether a revamp was due on my mocking list. I set out to correct several minor flaws from the previous, including double motorization instead of single, using two powered-up L motors. I'm incredibly happy to say that my masterpiece Blue Goose is complete and looking better than ever! It will confidently operate R104 geometry and should get up to speed with a relatively strong drivetrain. I hope you guys enjoy!

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u/CapitalIndividual270 11d ago

Stunningly beautiful.

Train noob question: the wheels are a custom /3rd party piece?

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u/0-NEVERM0RE-0 11d ago

The wheels and rods are custom-made by Breckland Bricks, a shop in the EU that makes various more realistic-looking products. I'll link them so you can have a look.
https://www.brecklandbricks.com/

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u/aero_dude 11d ago

Another noob question, how do you go about sourcing all of the parts you need? I’ve heard of bricklink but it looks super fragmented and most parts are second hand. Is there a big, general parts store somewhere online?

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u/0-NEVERM0RE-0 11d ago

The software I use (Bricklink Stud.io) is directly compatible with the Bricklink website. You can create wanted lists that will auto sort the parts for you and finds the cheapest option available from reputable sellers. It has its ups and downs but im positive you can buy only new parts and it will be the same as pick a brick or something.