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RAILWAY COLLECTIONPower, one brick at a time.
Yellow brick model of the Kirow railway crane, with eight axles, outriggers and a long lifting boom.
Outdoor view · documented LEGO references
Construction study · Kirow

KIROWON RAILS.

The SNCF railway crane, reimagined in bricks.

452
inventoried elements
32
steps
42
part references

A railway giant, within reach. Its yellow silhouette, eight axles and long boom become a model you can explore from every angle.

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A personal study with documented LEGO part references. Physical assembly and mechanical connections still need validation.

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For those who get everything back on track.

Precision, one brick at a time.

01 / Your turn

Reach a little higher.

Raise the boom, rotate the turret and get closer to the details. Every stud counts.

Yellow brick model of the Kirow railway crane, with eight axles, outriggers and a long lifting boom.

Lifting boom elevation

Rotation around the chassis

LEGO 70644 hook · string ref. x77ac50

Separate the main assemblies

Outdoor view · documented LEGO references

Activate 3D on the model to use the controls.

02 / Brick by brick

The pleasure starts with the build.

32 illustrated steps, part references and a model to open in brick building software.

Final assembly32of 32

Final assembly

All part and colour references have sources. Check collisions, connections and stability in building software, then with a prototype. Sky, grass and ballast are scenery; markings are custom graphics. This study does not certify a functional crane.

Parts for this step

No parts added to the model at this step.

Every model part has a documented catalogue reference, including tracks, wheels, glazing and mechanisms. The rendering simplifies their geometry: connections, motion ranges and stability have not been physically validated. Sky, grass and ballast are scenery. Markings are custom graphics, not printed LEGO pieces.

Read all 32 steps and their parts
01 · The track

Join five dark bluish grey LEGO 53401 straight tracks. Their sleepers are part of the moulding: no custom rail bars.

02 · Bogies

Prepare eight LEGO 2878 holders, sixteen LEGO 57878 wheels and eight metal axles, BrickLink ref. x1687. Each axle is 5 studs long.

03 · Bogie sides

Add the dark bluish grey LEGO 3010 bricks. Each bogie pivot combines a black LEGO 3680 base with a light bluish grey LEGO 3679 top.

04 · Underframe

Line up the black LEGO 3035 plates over a length of 40 studs.

05 · Longitudinal beams

Stagger the black LEGO 3001 brick joints to connect the chassis plates.

06 · Yellow band

Add a row of yellow LEGO 3010 bricks to both sides of the chassis.

07 · Deck

Close the chassis with dark bluish grey LEGO 3035 plates. Keep the central surface accessible.

08 · Buffer beams

Add LEGO 3035 plates, LEGO 3008 bricks and LEGO 3024 lights. The real LEGO 4022 buffers receive LEGO 2920 holders and LEGO 73092 magnets.

09 · Outriggers

Assemble the arms and feet with LEGO 3001, 3003, 3031 and 3034. LEGO 2429 and 2430 hinges are proposed for the joints; their attachment and strength still need testing.

10 · Slewing bearing

The real turntable combines light bluish grey LEGO 18939 and black LEGO 18938 on LEGO 3031 plates. Check the attachments before rotating a physical model.

11 · Turret floor

Build the yellow superstructure floor with LEGO 3020 plates, centred on the LEGO 18939 / 18938 turntable.

12 · Engine hood · 1

Build the lower yellow compartment walls with LEGO 3001 and 3003 bricks, staggering the joints.

13 · Engine hood · 2

Continue the walls with LEGO 3001 and 3003. The black band consists of LEGO 3001 bricks.

14 · Prepare the grilles

Prepare eight black LEGO 2412 grilles, catalogue variant 2412b. They will attach to the roof studs in the next step.

No parts added to the model at this step.

15 · Roof and grilles

Close the compartment with yellow LEGO 3031 plates and add the eight black LEGO 2412 (2412b) grilles. The KIROW marking is a custom graphic.

16 · Counterweight · 1

Build the base with dark bluish grey LEGO 3031 plates. Its mass and attachment still need checking before any lifting test.

17 · Counterweight · 2

Stack yellow and black LEGO 3001 bricks, then yellow LEGO 3031 plates. The 150 t inscription is a custom graphic on the model.

18 · Cab floor

Assemble the platform with LEGO 3031 and the lower walls with LEGO 3001, in yellow.

19 · Cab pillars

Build the yellow LEGO 3005 pillars. The openings receive LEGO 60592 frames in the next step.

20 · Windows and controls

Fit ten yellow LEGO 60592 frames with ten clear LEGO 60601 panes. Add the black LEGO 4079 seat, LEGO 4592 lever base and LEGO 4593 lever on LEGO 3710 plates.

21 · Cab roof

Close the cab with yellow LEGO 3031 plates. LEGO 60592 frames keep their actual dimensions.

22 · Pivot and actuator

The LEGO 3010 supports end with two LEGO 3701 Technic bricks. Add the LEGO 3707 axle, LEGO 3713 bushes and LEGO 2780 pins. The real actuator is assembly BrickLink ref. 61927c01. Its stroke, attachment points and boom strength still need validation.

23 · Boom · base

Line up the yellow LEGO 3031 plates of the first boom section.

24 · Boom · lower walls

Stagger the yellow LEGO 3010 brick joints on both side walls.

25 · Boom · upper walls

Continue the walls with yellow LEGO 3010 and LEGO 3004 bricks.

26 · Boom · closing plates

Fit the yellow LEGO 3031 top plates. The SNCF marking is a custom graphic, not a printed LEGO piece.

27 · Inner boom · base

Build the narrower section with yellow LEGO 3020 plates.

28 · Inner boom · body

Reinforce the inner boom with yellow LEGO 3001 bricks. Physical telescoping has not been validated.

29 · Boom head

Add yellow and black LEGO 3020 plates, then two black 24 mm LEGO 4185 pulleys. Their axles and supports still need development.

30 · Hook block

Assemble yellow and black LEGO 3001, two LEGO 4185 pulleys, the black metal LEGO 70644 hook and one thin 50 cm LEGO string, BrickLink ref. x77ac50. Both visible strands belong to that string; its routing and attachment still need testing.

31 · Finishing touches

Fit yellow LEGO 2486 handrails on LEGO 3062 uprights. The white lights and transparent orange beacon use LEGO 4073.

32 · Final assembly

All part and colour references have sources. Check collisions, connections and stability in building software, then with a prototype. Sky, grass and ballast are scenery; markings are custom graphics. This study does not certify a functional crane.

No parts added to the model at this step.

View all parts and their sources · 452

Quantities include all model parts, including tracks and mechanisms. Each link documents the stated shape or colour. A LEGO design ID identifies a part; an element ID also identifies its colour. Catalogue suffixes distinguish some mould variants. A catalogue listing does not guarantee seller stock or assembly compatibility.

Sources checked on 2026-09-12.

LEGO part IDPieceColourQuantityVerification
LEGO 3001Brick 2 × 4Yellow64Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3001 · Yellow
LEGO 3010Brick 1 × 4Yellow54Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3010 · Yellow
LEGO 3001Brick 2 × 4Black35Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3001 · Black
LEGO 3020Plate 2 × 4Yellow31Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3020 · Yellow
LEGO 3031Plate 4 × 4Yellow30Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3031 · Yellow
LEGO 3031Plate 4 × 4Black16Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3031 · Black
LEGO 3003Brick 2 × 2Dark Bluish Gray16Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3003 · Dark Bluish Gray
LEGO 3005Brick 1 × 1Yellow16Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3005 · Yellow
LEGO 57878Element 4496343RC train wheel Ø 16.6 / 23 mmBlack16Part and colour documentedToyPro · LEGO 57878 · Black
LEGO 3010Brick 1 × 4Dark Bluish Gray12Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3010 · Dark Bluish Gray
LEGO 3035Plate 4 × 8Black12Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3035 · Black
LEGO 3003Brick 2 × 2Yellow12Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3003 · Yellow
LEGO 3035Plate 4 × 8Dark Bluish Gray10Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3035 · Dark Bluish Gray
LEGO 60592Window frame 1 × 2 × 2Yellow10Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 60592 · Yellow
LEGO 60601Glass for window 1 × 2 × 2Trans-Clear10Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 60601 · Trans-Clear
LEGO 3062Element 306224Round brick 1 × 1, open studYellow8Part and colour documentedToyPro · LEGO 3062 · YellowBrickLink · LEGO 3062 · Yellow
LEGO 2878Element 287826, 287876, 4207399RC train wheel holderBlack8Part and colour documentedToyPro · LEGO 2878 · Black
Catalogue ref. x1687Design ID not documentedMetal train axle 5 studsChrome Silver8Part and colour documentedBrickLink · Catalogue ref. x1687 · Chrome SilverLDraw · Catalogue ref. x1687 · Chrome Silver
LEGO 2412Catalogue 2412bGrille tile 1 × 2 with bottom grooveBlack8Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 2412 · Black
LEGO 53401Element 4279714, 6037688, 6070018, 6539540Straight track 16 × 8Dark Bluish Gray5Part and colour documentedToyPro · LEGO 53401 · Dark Bluish Gray
LEGO 3024Plate 1 × 1Red4Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3024 · Red
LEGO 3001Brick 2 × 4Dark Bluish Gray4Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3001 · Dark Bluish Gray
LEGO 3034Plate 2 × 8Yellow4Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3034 · Yellow
LEGO 3031Plate 4 × 4Dark Bluish Gray4Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3031 · Dark Bluish Gray
LEGO 3710Plate 1 × 4Black4Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3710 · Black
LEGO 3004Brick 1 × 2Yellow4Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3004 · Yellow
LEGO 2429Swivel hinge 1 × 4, baseYellow4Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 2429 · Yellow
LEGO 2430Swivel hinge 1 × 4, topYellow4Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 2430 · Yellow
LEGO 2780Technic friction pin 2LBlack4Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 2780 · Black
LEGO 4185Technic pulley Ø 24 mmBlack4Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 4185 · Black
LEGO 3008Brick 1 × 8Yellow2Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3008 · Yellow
LEGO 3680Turntable 2 × 2, baseBlack2Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3680 · Black
LEGO 3679Turntable 2 × 2, topLight Bluish Gray2Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3679 · Light Bluish Gray
LEGO 4022Train buffer beamBlack2Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 4022 · Black
LEGO 2920Element 292026, 292076, 4299239Train coupling magnet holderBlack2Part and colour documentedToyPro · LEGO 2920 · Black
LEGO 73092Cylindrical train coupling magnetBlack2Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 73092 · Black
LEGO 3701Technic brick 1 × 4 with holesYellow2Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3701 · Yellow
LEGO 3713Technic bushLight Bluish Gray2Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3713 · Light Bluish Gray
LEGO 2486Element 4106812, 4189225Railing 1 × 8 × 2Yellow2Part and colour documentedToyPro · LEGO 2486 · Yellow
LEGO 4073Round plate 1 × 1White2Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 4073 · White
LEGO 3020Plate 2 × 4Black1Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3020 · Black
LEGO 18939Technic 60-tooth turntable, baseLight Bluish Gray1Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 18939 · Light Bluish Gray
LEGO 18938Technic 60-tooth bevel turntable, topBlack1Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 18938 · Black
LEGO 4079Seat 2 × 2Black1Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 4079 · Black
LEGO 4592Control lever baseBlack1Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 4592 · Black
LEGO 4593Control leverBlack1Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 4593 · Black
LEGO 3707Technic axle 8LBlack1Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3707 · Black
Catalogue ref. 61927c01Design ID not documentedTechnic linear actuator, type 1, dark bluish gray endsLight Bluish Gray1Part and colour documentedBrickLink · Catalogue ref. 61927c01 · Light Bluish Gray
LEGO 70644Large metal Technic hookBlack1Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 70644 · Black
Catalogue ref. x77ac50Design ID not documentedThin cord 50 cmBlack1Part and colour documentedBrickLink · Catalogue ref. x77ac50 · Black
LEGO 4073Round plate 1 × 1Trans-Orange1Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 4073 · Trans-Orange

03 / A remarkable machine

A real crane.
A powerful inspiration.

Based at Dijon-Perrigny, the SNCF Réseau Kirow crane can lift up to 150 tonnes. This brick interpretation captures its yellow livery, rail chassis and distinctive silhouette.

A tribute to the people who look after the railway, one brick at a time.

Discover the real crane at SNCF Réseau ↗

150 tmaximum lift
23 mmaximum reach
360°actual rotation
Bright yellow and sky blue box concept with the Kirow brick crane, the red and white Brick Atelier logo, SNCF and KIROW logos and a guide in an orange vest.
AI-generated concept illustration based on the 3D rendering. The character in an orange vest is an illustration outside the parts inventory. No box is offered for sale; no affiliation with LEGO, KIROW or SNCF.

04 / Bringing the idea to life

What if the crane had its own box?

A collector’s box imagined for this creation by Nicolas Pieper. Bright yellow, sky blue, Brick Atelier’s red and white brick, the SNCF and KIROW logos and our guide in an orange vest frame the model.

Unofficial concept

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