Closer Look: BrickLink Designer Program Series 8 – Brick Railroad Locomotive by TRBricks

The five sets that make up the 8th Series of the BrickLink Designer Program were revealed in all their glory earlier this month, let’s take a closer look at the Brick Railroad Locomotive by TRBricks!

The Build:

The Brick Railroad Locomotive is a tribute to its iconic American prototype, a machine that holds a firm place in railroad history. One of its most defining features is the rounded front with its prominent headlight, giving the model an immediate and unmistakable silhouette. One of the biggest challenges during development was the side color pattern, built entirely from arches, round tiles, and other brick elements. The combination of vibrant yellow and deep dark blue creates a powerful and cohesive appearance. For added individuality, the front section can be customized using the included alternative bricks.

To ensure the locomotive can be brought to life later on, the interior is designed to support motorization as well as lighting for the headlight and the driver’s cab. Alternatively, the model can also be equipped with two motors. In any configuration, the locomotive handles all current tracks with ease and is guaranteed to stand out on any layout.

Crowdfunding:

Pre-ordering starts on June 9th, 2026 at 8 AM Pacific time. BrickLink members may pre-order this set and/or any of the other sets, with a limit of 2 of each set per household. All sets that receive over 3,000 pre-orders will be produced. A limited production of each set will be manufactured during a one-time production run.

Retail cost will be £109.99 / €119.99 / $119.99.

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-8/2739/Brick-Railroad-Locomotive