
KIROWON RAILS.
The SNCF railway crane, reimagined in bricks.
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- inventoried elements
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- 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.
A personal study with documented LEGO part references. Physical assembly and mechanical connections still need validation.
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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.

Lifting boom elevation
Rotation around the chassis
LEGO 70644 hook · string ref. x77ac50
Separate the main assemblies
Outdoor view · documented LEGO references
02 / Brick by brick
The pleasure starts with the build.
32 illustrated steps, part references and a model to open in brick building software.
32of 32Final 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.
- Brick 2 × 4 · LEGO 3001 · Dark Bluish Gray × 4
- Brick 2 × 4 · LEGO 3001 · Yellow × 4
- Plate 4 × 4 · LEGO 3031 · Black × 8
- Brick 2 × 2 · LEGO 3003 · Dark Bluish Gray × 16
- Brick 2 × 2 · LEGO 3003 · Yellow × 4
- Plate 2 × 8 · LEGO 3034 · Yellow × 4
- Swivel hinge 1 × 4, base · LEGO 2429 · Yellow × 4
- Swivel hinge 1 × 4, top · LEGO 2430 · Yellow × 4
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.
- Brick 1 × 4 · LEGO 3010 · Yellow × 8
- Technic brick 1 × 4 with holes · LEGO 3701 · Yellow × 2
- Technic axle 8L · LEGO 3707 · Black × 1
- Technic bush · LEGO 3713 · Light Bluish Gray × 2
- Technic linear actuator, type 1, dark bluish gray ends · Catalogue ref. 61927c01 · Light Bluish Gray × 1
- Technic friction pin 2L · LEGO 2780 · Black × 4
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 ID | Piece | Colour | Quantity | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGO 3001 | Brick 2 × 4 | Yellow | 64 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3001 · Yellow ↗ |
| LEGO 3010 | Brick 1 × 4 | Yellow | 54 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3010 · Yellow ↗ |
| LEGO 3001 | Brick 2 × 4 | Black | 35 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3001 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 3020 | Plate 2 × 4 | Yellow | 31 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3020 · Yellow ↗ |
| LEGO 3031 | Plate 4 × 4 | Yellow | 30 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3031 · Yellow ↗ |
| LEGO 3031 | Plate 4 × 4 | Black | 16 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3031 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 3003 | Brick 2 × 2 | Dark Bluish Gray | 16 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3003 · Dark Bluish Gray ↗ |
| LEGO 3005 | Brick 1 × 1 | Yellow | 16 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3005 · Yellow ↗ |
| LEGO 57878Element 4496343 | RC train wheel Ø 16.6 / 23 mm | Black | 16 | Part and colour documentedToyPro · LEGO 57878 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 3010 | Brick 1 × 4 | Dark Bluish Gray | 12 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3010 · Dark Bluish Gray ↗ |
| LEGO 3035 | Plate 4 × 8 | Black | 12 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3035 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 3003 | Brick 2 × 2 | Yellow | 12 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3003 · Yellow ↗ |
| LEGO 3035 | Plate 4 × 8 | Dark Bluish Gray | 10 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3035 · Dark Bluish Gray ↗ |
| LEGO 60592 | Window frame 1 × 2 × 2 | Yellow | 10 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 60592 · Yellow ↗ |
| LEGO 60601 | Glass for window 1 × 2 × 2 | Trans-Clear | 10 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 60601 · Trans-Clear ↗ |
| LEGO 3062Element 306224 | Round brick 1 × 1, open stud | Yellow | 8 | Part and colour documentedToyPro · LEGO 3062 · Yellow ↗BrickLink · LEGO 3062 · Yellow ↗ |
| LEGO 2878Element 287826, 287876, 4207399 | RC train wheel holder | Black | 8 | Part and colour documentedToyPro · LEGO 2878 · Black ↗ |
| Catalogue ref. x1687Design ID not documented | Metal train axle 5 studs | Chrome Silver | 8 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · Catalogue ref. x1687 · Chrome Silver ↗LDraw · Catalogue ref. x1687 · Chrome Silver ↗ |
| LEGO 2412Catalogue 2412b | Grille tile 1 × 2 with bottom groove | Black | 8 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 2412 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 53401Element 4279714, 6037688, 6070018, 6539540 | Straight track 16 × 8 | Dark Bluish Gray | 5 | Part and colour documentedToyPro · LEGO 53401 · Dark Bluish Gray ↗ |
| LEGO 3024 | Plate 1 × 1 | Red | 4 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3024 · Red ↗ |
| LEGO 3001 | Brick 2 × 4 | Dark Bluish Gray | 4 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3001 · Dark Bluish Gray ↗ |
| LEGO 3034 | Plate 2 × 8 | Yellow | 4 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3034 · Yellow ↗ |
| LEGO 3031 | Plate 4 × 4 | Dark Bluish Gray | 4 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3031 · Dark Bluish Gray ↗ |
| LEGO 3710 | Plate 1 × 4 | Black | 4 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3710 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 3004 | Brick 1 × 2 | Yellow | 4 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3004 · Yellow ↗ |
| LEGO 2429 | Swivel hinge 1 × 4, base | Yellow | 4 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 2429 · Yellow ↗ |
| LEGO 2430 | Swivel hinge 1 × 4, top | Yellow | 4 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 2430 · Yellow ↗ |
| LEGO 2780 | Technic friction pin 2L | Black | 4 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 2780 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 4185 | Technic pulley Ø 24 mm | Black | 4 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 4185 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 3008 | Brick 1 × 8 | Yellow | 2 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3008 · Yellow ↗ |
| LEGO 3680 | Turntable 2 × 2, base | Black | 2 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3680 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 3679 | Turntable 2 × 2, top | Light Bluish Gray | 2 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3679 · Light Bluish Gray ↗ |
| LEGO 4022 | Train buffer beam | Black | 2 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 4022 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 2920Element 292026, 292076, 4299239 | Train coupling magnet holder | Black | 2 | Part and colour documentedToyPro · LEGO 2920 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 73092 | Cylindrical train coupling magnet | Black | 2 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 73092 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 3701 | Technic brick 1 × 4 with holes | Yellow | 2 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3701 · Yellow ↗ |
| LEGO 3713 | Technic bush | Light Bluish Gray | 2 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3713 · Light Bluish Gray ↗ |
| LEGO 2486Element 4106812, 4189225 | Railing 1 × 8 × 2 | Yellow | 2 | Part and colour documentedToyPro · LEGO 2486 · Yellow ↗ |
| LEGO 4073 | Round plate 1 × 1 | White | 2 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 4073 · White ↗ |
| LEGO 3020 | Plate 2 × 4 | Black | 1 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3020 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 18939 | Technic 60-tooth turntable, base | Light Bluish Gray | 1 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 18939 · Light Bluish Gray ↗ |
| LEGO 18938 | Technic 60-tooth bevel turntable, top | Black | 1 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 18938 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 4079 | Seat 2 × 2 | Black | 1 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 4079 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 4592 | Control lever base | Black | 1 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 4592 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 4593 | Control lever | Black | 1 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 4593 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 3707 | Technic axle 8L | Black | 1 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 3707 · Black ↗ |
| Catalogue ref. 61927c01Design ID not documented | Technic linear actuator, type 1, dark bluish gray ends | Light Bluish Gray | 1 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · Catalogue ref. 61927c01 · Light Bluish Gray ↗ |
| LEGO 70644 | Large metal Technic hook | Black | 1 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 70644 · Black ↗ |
| Catalogue ref. x77ac50Design ID not documented | Thin cord 50 cm | Black | 1 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · Catalogue ref. x77ac50 · Black ↗ |
| LEGO 4073 | Round plate 1 × 1 | Trans-Orange | 1 | Part and colour documentedBrickLink · LEGO 4073 · Trans-Orange ↗ |
No matching parts. Try another ID, name or colour.
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 ↗

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
View the box in full size ↗