Some Builds

[Hod Carrier]

I'm conscious that I haven't posted anything for a while, primarily because I haven't really been building much of any particular quality that's been worth sharing. However, I thought I would just do a quick round-up of some rail-related stuff that I've been happy to enter into the Brick Train Awards. As is my way, I have chosen to model some slightly unusual prototypes.

First up is a New York Subway garbage train. These are generally formed up with two or three R58 garbage flat wagons between motor cars of some sort. The city did buy some specific refuse motors but these lack air-conditioning and are understandably unpopular with crews and are frequently swapped for passenger cars instead. I have reflected this by having a refuse motor at one end and a pair of R62 passenger cars at the other. I did also try to create a subway scene to give the train context and illustrate the garbage collection process, but it made finding an angle for rendering as the picture below shows.

I have also submitted a couple of entries for the Build Challenge, which requires the finished model to fit inside a 16 stud cube. The first is a country scene based around a Feldbahn and an old AEG electric loco.

The second Build Challenge entry is of a training and assessment simulator. This build is divided down the middle to allow for two scenes to be included; the simulator itself with projector screen and the office area used by the assessor. I have re-used the design for the Stadler Flirt UK train cab rather than designing something from scratch which has allowed me to test build the design and check for any clearance issues.

I hope you like my efforts. More photos are available on Flickr.

[Andy Glascott]

As always, excellent stuff. I'd seen the garbage train on Instagram, but missed the two build challenge submissions, I love the simulator idea, it's worked really well. 

[zephyr1934]

Top notch work, as always. And the rendered garbage train looks just like the real things except that your walls are a lot cleaner (grin)

[Ropefish]

lovely to see your work again! a nice diverse line up for sure :>

[JopieK]

Wow, really nice @Hod Carrier. I especially like the "Feldbahn" Vignette.

[Feuer Zug]

The two scenes are great. The feldbahn is quaint and a gem.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

The green little loco is a gem! 

The simulator is original too ...great stuff ...as always! 

 

[Hod Carrier]

Thanks for the lovely feedback, fellas. I'm glad that there's been something in here for everyone.

On 9/29/2024 at 4:29 AM, zephyr1934 said:

And the rendered garbage train looks just like the real things except that your walls are a lot cleaner (grin)

We do tend to build an idealised version of reality, don't we.

[Toastie]

On 9/28/2024 at 3:09 AM, Hod Carrier said:

As is my way, I have chosen to model some slightly unusual prototypes.

And as per usual:

Tipping hat, a slight nod, and a very deep bow. Incredible, what you have accomplished.

As said, per usual; when you post, I don't click right away on the thread/link. No, I relax a bit, make myself comfortable, maybe a Scotch, maybe a Northern Germany beer. Get this and that out of the way on my desk ... and then, just let it flow.

Others have said what should be said.

Thank you very much for sharing!

With very best regards,
Thorsten

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

As @Toastie wisely suggests, I am savoring rum and chocolate and with due calm I can notice some details from which the maniacal care in things shines through:

1) the floor in the office next to the simulator, I now notice the checkered tiles alternating (I assume) the old and the new light gray;
2) the headrest of the computer employee's chair ...simply fantastic;
3) the vase with the plant, a detail that is not obligatory but that says a lot and creates atmosphere;

...all incredible!

LT12V

[Hod Carrier]

Aww, shucks. You guys say the nicest things. 

[Andy Glascott]

Congrats on the Brick Train Awards win with the simulator!

[Man with a hat]

That's very nice. Something different and brilliantly executed.