01 · Track sleepers
Arrange black sleepers across 112 studs. This display track is built from plates.
Kirow, at large scale.
The same love of railways, more room for the details. A second interpretation of the SNCF crane, shaped around its offset cab, eight axles and telescopic boom.
A creation by Nicolas Pieper
- 4,822
- inventoried pieces
- 107
- crane and train steps
- 35
- crane part references
Still view of the complete model
At the Kirow controls
Activate 3D, then adjust the crane or choose a pose.
Drag with a mouse or finger to orbit, scroll or pinch to zoom. The controls are also available with a keyboard.
The movements illustrate the digital model’s intended operation. They do not validate its connections or lifting capacity.
The details define the silhouette.
A cab on one side, equipment on the other, a low chassis beneath a long boom: the real machine’s proportions guide this version.
The offset cab
The glazed cab and equipment compartment occupy distinct volumes. Walkways, handrails and the counterweight define the superstructure.
Eight axles on the rails
Two four-axle bogies recreate the railway silhouette. Buffers, end beams and outriggers give the underframe its width.
A three-section boom
Two slimmer sections extend the main boom. Twin lifting actuators, the boom head and hook block make the mechanism easier to read.
The Kirow heads back along the line.
One wagon beneath the boom, another behind the crane: the transport configuration takes its cue from the train in the supplied photographs.
Working mode shows the crane alone on its track. Transport mode lowers the boom and adds two accompanying wagons. This train is a digital interpretation; its couplings and physical operation still need validation.
| Assembly | Pieces |
|---|---|
| Crane and display track | 4,822 |
| Transport additions: two wagons and extra track | 931 |
| Complete inventory for both modes | 5,753 |
The headline count covers the crane and its track. The CSV, LDraw model and illustrated guide cover the complete train; shared pieces are counted only once.
The real Kirow, brought from Dijon.
In its 8 April 2026 press release, SNCF Réseau describes a Kirow crane brought from Dijon for a railway operation. The figures below refer to that real machine.
Read the SNCF Réseau press release (PDF)- 14 m
- stated length
- 108 t
- crane mass
- 150 t
- maximum lift
- 360°
- rotation
This model is a visual interpretation. Those figures do not define a certified scale or the model’s capabilities.
The model, step by step.
The illustrations, parts added at each step and complete inventory describe the same digital model.
107 of 107Counterweight carrier: handles and chocks
Finish with handles and chocks. Transport elements are counted separately from the crane.
Parts added at this step
Digital study based on public photographs. Approximate 1:20 scale based on an 88-stud chassis. Parts retain their real dimensions; connections, slides, actuators, cable and stability have not been tested with a physical prototype. The black window panels are opaque, matching the catalogue variant used. Markings are custom graphics. The display track and both accompanying wagons are included in the complete inventory. The visible cable is an unlisted simulation guide.
Read every step without 3D · 107
02 · Rail beds
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
03 · Rail surfaces
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
04 · Track fastenings
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
05 · Front axles
Four axles per bogie. Wheels 56908 and flanges 11213 are referenced parts; their combination remains experimental.
06 · Front wheel flanges
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
07 · Front axle boxes
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
08 · Front bogie frame
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
09 · Front suspension
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
10 · Front bogie cross-members
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
11 · Rear axles
Four axles per bogie. Wheels 56908 and flanges 11213 are referenced parts; their combination remains experimental.
12 · Rear wheel flanges
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
13 · Rear axle boxes
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
14 · Rear bogie frame
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
15 · Rear suspension
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
16 · Rear bogie cross-members
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
17 · Lower chassis floor
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
18 · Transverse reinforcement
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
19 · Main longitudinal beams
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
20 · Cross-bonded floor
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
21 · Chassis walkways
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
22 · Walkway edges
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
23 · Underframe equipment boxes
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
24 · Equipment box faces
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
25 · End beams
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
26 · Buffers and couplers
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
27 · Rear left stabilizer
Arm, leg and pad stay together during digital motion. Stability and locking must be tested.
- Plate 2 × 4 · 3020 · Yellow × 15
- Round brick 2 × 2 with axle hole · 3941 · Dark Bluish Gray × 3
- Round brick 2 × 2 with axle hole · 3941 · Black × 2
- Plate 4 × 4 · 3031 · Black × 2
- Plate 4 × 4 · 3031 · Yellow × 1
- Tile 1 × 4 · 2431 · Black × 1
- Round plate 1 × 1 · 4073 · White × 1
- Plate 2 × 4 · 3020 · Black × 6
- Brick 1 × 4 · 3010 · Yellow × 4
28 · Rear right stabilizer
Arm, leg and pad stay together during digital motion. Stability and locking must be tested.
- Plate 2 × 4 · 3020 · Yellow × 15
- Round brick 2 × 2 with axle hole · 3941 · Dark Bluish Gray × 3
- Round brick 2 × 2 with axle hole · 3941 · Black × 2
- Plate 4 × 4 · 3031 · Black × 2
- Plate 4 × 4 · 3031 · Yellow × 1
- Tile 1 × 4 · 2431 · Black × 1
- Round plate 1 × 1 · 4073 · White × 1
- Plate 2 × 4 · 3020 · Black × 6
- Brick 1 × 4 · 3010 · Yellow × 4
29 · Front left stabilizer
Arm, leg and pad stay together during digital motion. Stability and locking must be tested.
- Plate 2 × 4 · 3020 · Yellow × 15
- Round brick 2 × 2 with axle hole · 3941 · Dark Bluish Gray × 3
- Round brick 2 × 2 with axle hole · 3941 · Black × 2
- Plate 4 × 4 · 3031 · Black × 2
- Plate 4 × 4 · 3031 · Yellow × 1
- Tile 1 × 4 · 2431 · Black × 1
- Round plate 1 × 1 · 4073 · White × 1
- Plate 2 × 4 · 3020 · Black × 6
- Brick 1 × 4 · 3010 · Yellow × 4
30 · Front right stabilizer
Arm, leg and pad stay together during digital motion. Stability and locking must be tested.
- Plate 2 × 4 · 3020 · Yellow × 15
- Round brick 2 × 2 with axle hole · 3941 · Dark Bluish Gray × 3
- Round brick 2 × 2 with axle hole · 3941 · Black × 2
- Plate 4 × 4 · 3031 · Black × 2
- Plate 4 × 4 · 3031 · Yellow × 1
- Tile 1 × 4 · 2431 · Black × 1
- Round plate 1 × 1 · 4073 · White × 1
- Plate 2 × 4 · 3020 · Black × 6
- Brick 1 × 4 · 3010 · Yellow × 4
31 · Slewing ring
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
32 · Rotating platform
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
33 · Platform bracing
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
34 · Engine housing: level 1
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
35 · Engine housing: level 2
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
36 · Engine housing: level 3
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
37 · Engine housing: level 4
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
38 · Equipment compartments
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
39 · Engine housing roof
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
40 · Roof tiles and ventilation grilles
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
41 · Service doors and handles
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
42 · Lateral cab base
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
43 · Cab dashboard and seats
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
44 · Three large cab window panels
Black tiles represent the dark windows. These panels are opaque; their side connections remain to be tested.
45 · Slender cab pillars
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
46 · Sloped front windscreen
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
47 · Cab roof
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
48 · Counterweight carrier
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
49 · Layered counterweight
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
50 · Boom pivot cheeks
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
51 · Main boom: lower skin
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
52 · Main boom: side walls 1
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
53 · Main boom: side walls 2
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
54 · Main boom: side walls 3
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
55 · Main boom: upper skin
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
56 · Main boom: smooth surfaces
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
57 · Middle section: lower skin
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
58 · Middle section: side walls 1
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
59 · Middle section: side walls 2
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
60 · Middle section: upper skin
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
61 · Middle section: smooth surfaces
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
62 · Inner section: lower skin
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
63 · Inner section: side walls 1
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
64 · Inner section: upper skin
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
65 · Inner section: smooth surfaces
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
66 · Telescopic collars and guides
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
67 · Twin lifting actuators
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
68 · Boom head sheaves
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
69 · Hook block
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
70 · Winch and drums
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
71 · Walkways and safety rails
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
72 · Pipes and hydraulic details
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
73 · Access steps
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
74 · Walkway surfacing
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
75 · Deck access hatches and lockers
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
76 · End platform surfacing
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
77 · Lights, handles and finishing details
Positions belong to the digital model. Connections still require a physical prototype.
78 · Convoy: extra sleepers
Extend both ends of the existing track to 104 studs from the centre. Sleepers use actual-size LEGO plates.
79 · Convoy: rail beds
Two rows of plates support the running surfaces, aligned with the central track.
80 · Convoy: running surfaces
Cover the rail beds with tiles. This display track is not a tested railway system.
81 · Convoy: track fastenings
Add clips on both sides of the rails, continuing the central track pattern.
82 · Boom-support wagon: wheels and axles
Each wagon has two two-axle bogies. Wheels 56908 retain their 43.2 mm diameter; 16L axles run across the wagon.
83 · Boom-support wagon: flanges and bushes
Round plates 11213 suggest railway wheel flanges. Their attachment to the wheels and rail guidance still require a physical prototype.
84 · Boom-support wagon: bogie frames
Build the frames above the wheels. Bogie beams and cross-members remain distinct from the main deck.
85 · Boom-support wagon: deck beams
Place the 44-stud side beams and cross-members. They support the 14-stud-wide deck.
86 · Boom-support wagon: first deck layer
Cover the deck with 2 × 4 plates, without enlarging any part. The surface measures 44 × 14 studs.
87 · Boom-support wagon: cross-bonded second layer
Turn the plates to stagger deck joints. The final strip completes the exact 14-stud width.
88 · Boom-support wagon: edges and markers
Add smooth deck edges and small end lights. Colors are named in the inventory.
89 · Boom-support wagon: buffers and couplers
Fit brick-built buffers and couplers at both ends. Coupling the full convoy requires physical validation.
90 · Boom-support wagon: access steps and handrails
Add small access steps and handholds near the deck ends.
91 · Counterweight wagon: wheels and axles
Each wagon has two two-axle bogies. Wheels 56908 retain their 43.2 mm diameter; 16L axles run across the wagon.
92 · Counterweight wagon: flanges and bushes
Round plates 11213 suggest railway wheel flanges. Their attachment to the wheels and rail guidance still require a physical prototype.
93 · Counterweight wagon: bogie frames
Build the frames above the wheels. Bogie beams and cross-members remain distinct from the main deck.
94 · Counterweight wagon: deck beams
Place the 44-stud side beams and cross-members. They support the 14-stud-wide deck.
95 · Counterweight wagon: first deck layer
Cover the deck with 2 × 4 plates, without enlarging any part. The surface measures 44 × 14 studs.
96 · Counterweight wagon: cross-bonded second layer
Turn the plates to stagger deck joints. The final strip completes the exact 14-stud width.
97 · Counterweight wagon: edges and markers
Add smooth deck edges and small end lights. Colors are named in the inventory.
98 · Counterweight wagon: buffers and couplers
Fit brick-built buffers and couplers at both ends. Coupling the full convoy requires physical validation.
99 · Counterweight wagon: access steps and handrails
Add small access steps and handholds near the deck ends.
100 · Boom support: cradle base
Reinforce the deck edge facing the crane. The cradle rests on plates within the wagon.
101 · Boom support: cradle uprights
Two yellow uprights carry the cradle beam. Their height follows this study’s transport pose.
102 · Boom support: resting beam
The beam sits on the deck’s first stud row, near X = 53.5. Stud tops reach approximately Y = 24.2; the boom support needs physical testing.
103 · Counterweight carrier: load beds
Load beds separate the yellow load from the dark deck. Their layout keeps both wagon ends accessible.
104 · Counterweight carrier: lower blocks
Build two low blocks, separate from the carrier frame. These are model volumes; no lifting mass is claimed.
105 · Counterweight carrier: open frame
Four uprights form an open central frame, inspired by the load visible in the transport photograph.
106 · Counterweight carrier: upper beams
Join the uprights with beams while keeping the centre open. Connections and load restraint still require testing.
107 · Counterweight carrier: handles and chocks
Finish with handles and chocks. Transport elements are counted separately from the crane.
Every part and its sources · 5,753
This complete inventory includes the crane, both wagons and the display track. Each row represents a part and colour actually present in the digital model. The links document catalogue pieces, not their current availability for purchase.
Let the large Kirow travel.
A JPG image to attach to a message or post on a social network. Add this page’s link to your post or to a Link sticker in your Instagram story.