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This model is something of a departure for me. Normally I build wagons and
locomotives, but never get round to building any 'railway infrastructure'. I
have been dreaming of building a decent sized 'loco-shed' for some time, but
it wasn't until the availability of bulk parts that I had enough windows,
arches and roof slopes.
The model is based on a typical British prototype steam locomotive shed.
Following the demise of steam and widespread use of multiple unit stock,
many such buildings have either been demolished or have been converted for
other uses, such as in this case, to a wagon repair shop. (my main interest
is wagons, not locos...)
You can see my rolling stock at
http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/index.html
As usual, PLMKWYT.
Huw
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Wonderful model, Huw! And that's just the half of it. The detail is equally
impressive as well. It is great that as more bulk pieces become available,
models such as yours will become more and more possible.
Also, I am impressed with the clarity of your pics-- anything special in that
regard to share?
Overall, a terrific work! Thanks for posting:-)
-John
Huw Millington wrote:
> http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/moc/trains/wrs/index.html
>
> This model is something of a departure for me. Normally I build wagons and
> locomotives, but never get round to building any 'railway infrastructure'. I
> have been dreaming of building a decent sized 'loco-shed' for some time, but
> it wasn't until the availability of bulk parts that I had enough windows,
> arches and roof slopes.
>
> The model is based on a typical British prototype steam locomotive shed.
> Following the demise of steam and widespread use of multiple unit stock,
> many such buildings have either been demolished or have been converted for
> other uses, such as in this case, to a wagon repair shop. (my main interest
> is wagons, not locos...)
>
> You can see my rolling stock at
>
> http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/index.html
>
> As usual, PLMKWYT.
>
> Huw
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> As usual, PLMKWYT.
Sure...Wow. Quite nice. Not as big as I had thought (You don't have MRJ do
you? Look at the guy who did Laira MPD...beautiful work...)
It reminds me more of a goods shed than of a MPD, for the size of it. I can
think of a few that have been converted to other uses (Long Marton on the S&C
houses a artic...how far from railway can you get?, there is at least one goods
shed that has been converted into a ropeworks (not sure where)
I've been working on the station (I have about 20 photos to convert to JPG and
post...perhaps tonight, probably mid next week). I have some more photos that
I really would like to get developed before I post the page (I suppose I have
to make the page first eh?)
Anyway,
James
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In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
> http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/moc/trains/wrs/index.html
Wow. The measure of a great structure model is how many times you go "oh,
cool, look at detail X!"... This one is right up there with Eric Brok's
train station model, I think. (for those who haven't seen it, it's an oldie
but a goodie... http://homepages.svc.fcj.hvu.nl/brok//legomind/index.htm
then select models, trains, railway station (last under "dutch railways") in
that order )
Very nice work! And very non 8 wide compatible too!
One question I have is about use of the corro bricks. Given the random
placement within the structure I'm inferring that you were using them to
represent a different kind of stone, rather than ventilation???
++Lar
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"John Neal" <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in message
news:3A295484.E3513534@uswest.net...
> Also, I am impressed with the clarity of your pics-- anything special in • that
> regard to share?
Olympus C2000, native 1600x1200 resized to 800x600.
Huw
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"James Powell" <wx732@freenet.victoria.bc.ca> wrote in message
news:G4yJ9H.6FC@lugnet.com...
> > As usual, PLMKWYT.
>
> Sure...Wow. Quite nice. Not as big as I had thought (You don't have MRJ • do
> you? Look at the guy who did Laira MPD...beautiful work...)
>
> It reminds me more of a goods shed than of a MPD, for the size of it.
In the UK it's about the size of a small shed you'd find at the end of a
branch line.
Huw
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message
news:G4yM2w.CLE@lugnet.com...
> One question I have is about use of the corro bricks. Given the random
> placement within the structure I'm inferring that you were using them to
> represent a different kind of stone, rather than ventilation???
Just there to add 'randomness' and a feeling of wear/weathering. Perhaps a
lesson I have leaned from LEGOLand models, such as the wall of the German
town at LLW.
Huw
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"Todd Lehman" <lehman@javanet.com> wrote in message
news:G4yIyw.5rw@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
> > http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/moc/trains/wrs/index.html
> > [...]
> > As usual, PLMKWYT.
>
> I love it all, but I think the drill press and lathe are genius!!!
Thanks. My favourite detail is the skip :-)
Huw
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"Todd Lehman" <lehman@javanet.com> wrote in message
news:G4ypC9.L59@lugnet.com...
> What's a skip? Is that the green trash container thingum that the blue • guy
> is rooting through?
That's the one. We can them rubbish skips here.
> I didn't notice before -- the ends fold down -- neato!
On the prorotype they don't -- it was the best way to get the angled ends.
Huw
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Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
> > http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/moc/trains/wrs/index.html
>
> Wow. The measure of a great structure model is how many times you go "oh,
> cool, look at detail X!"... This one is right up there with Eric Brok's
> train station model, I think. (for those who haven't seen it, it's an oldie
> but a goodie... http://homepages.svc.fcj.hvu.nl/brok//legomind/index.htm
> then select models, trains, railway station (last under "dutch railways") in
> that order )
>
> Very nice work! And very non 8 wide compatible too!
What will he do when TLC starts producing 8 wide train cars?
-John
> One question I have is about use of the corro bricks. Given the random
> placement within the structure I'm inferring that you were using them to
> represent a different kind of stone, rather than ventilation???
>
> ++Lar
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In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
> Thanks. My favourite detail is the skip :-)
American Translation: Dumpster
:-)
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal writes:
> What will he do when TLC starts producing 8 wide train cars?
*if*, not when, and a very big if, I'd say.
Stipulating, though... Why, oh gosh, oh no, what will he do? Rebuild it with
wider bays, I guess. Who would have thought that you could rebuild something
using Lego? :-)
++Lar
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> In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
> > http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/moc/trains/wrs/index.html
>
> Wow. The measure of a great structure model is how many times you go "oh,
> cool, look at detail X!"... This one is right up there with Eric Brok's
> train station model, I think. (for those who haven't seen it, it's an • oldie
> but a goodie... http://homepages.svc.fcj.hvu.nl/brok//legomind/index.htm
> then select models, trains, railway station (last under "dutch railways") • in
> that order )
I will have to chime in here as well, I agree with Larry this is right up
there with Eric's train station, it as that "real" look to it. My wife even
noticed it and said it was really neat, did the person who made that make it
from real life? Is there real life outside of LEGO? ; )
It has a lot of little details that make it look real, from the skip /
dumpster tot he lathe, the office area, the drill press, etc. Excellent job,
Hew!
On a side note in terms of this, I have never really been into trains too
much outside of LEGO, and if / when I get building again, are there any
resources that gives some details in the US train industry, in terms of
modern railroading and operations? With buildings, equipment, etc? I am
thinking of doing a train station / cargo area / switchyeard, but I don't
know where to begin.
Scott S.
--
Want LEGO Elements at Great Prices?
Visit The Sanburn Systems Company
www.sanburnsystems.com
Scott E. Sanburn, Owner
>
> Very nice work! And very non 8 wide compatible too!
>
> One question I have is about use of the corro bricks. Given the random
> placement within the structure I'm inferring that you were using them to
> represent a different kind of stone, rather than ventilation???
>
> ++Lar
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"Huw Millington" <hmillington@cix.co.uk> wrote in message
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> http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/moc/trains/wrs/index.html
Very, very, cool Huw! I really like all the small details you managed to fit
in the building, it makes a creation more 'alive'. Great work!
> This model is something of a departure for me. Normally I build wagons and
> locomotives, but never get round to building any 'railway infrastructure'. • I
> have been dreaming of building a decent sized 'loco-shed' for some time, • but
> it wasn't until the availability of bulk parts that I had enough windows,
> arches and roof slopes.
I've been experimenting with some buildings to add to my railway too. Today
more red slopes arrived for my own version of an engine-shed I'm planning.
Your creation gave me many new ideas!
I recently finished a warehouse (two work-in-progress pictures here:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=2118 , more pictures of the
finished version later) and now, thanks to bulk ordering, I too have plenty
of slopes and windows to build a big building.
-Frank
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In lugnet.trains, Scott Edward Sanburn writes:
> On a side note in terms of this, I have never really been into trains too
> much outside of LEGO, and if / when I get building again, are there any
> resources that gives some details in the US train industry, in terms of
> modern railroading and operations? With buildings, equipment, etc? I am
> thinking of doing a train station / cargo area / switchyeard, but I don't
> know where to begin.
There are a LOT of resources, prototype railfanning is a hobby that attracts
the detail oriented and packrats among us. It can be overwhelming... but try
these links:
www.nmra.org - National Model Railroad Association. not strictly proto but
has a lot of links to proto info
www.kalmbach.com - Kalmbach is a leading publisher of ref material, as well
as publishing TRAINS (prototype) and Model Railroader (models) which many
consider the finest US mags in the two respective fields.
www.railfan.com - Carstens Publications, their competitor.
Go to a hobby shop and get last years Walthers catalog. If you get this
years it is going to be 20 bucks but many have last years around for 4 or 5
dollars. This several hundred page book is chockablock with model photos of
structures, rolling stock, bridges, etc. Use it as a way to get ideas about
what you want to build and what to explore further, but not as a final
reference.
Searching Yahoo is a good thing to get used to doing, too. Try, for example,
this URL:
http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Transportation/Trains_and_Railroads/Railway_Enthusiasts/
Note that there is at least one site for every major rail line that ever
existed in the US, we're nothing if not detail oriented.
Don't forget to search HERE too, I think I've answered this question before
and gave different links. If you have a specific question ask here, if it's
interesting you can usually count on an answer pretty quickly from me or
James Powell or any of several others. James has a euro flavor, though... :-)
++Lar
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In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
> http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/moc/trains/wrs/index.html
>
> This model is something of a departure for me. Normally I build wagons and
> locomotives, but never get round to building any 'railway infrastructure'. I
> have been dreaming of building a decent sized 'loco-shed' for some time, but
> it wasn't until the availability of bulk parts that I had enough windows,
> arches and roof slopes.
>
> The model is based on a typical British prototype steam locomotive shed.
> Following the demise of steam and widespread use of multiple unit stock,
> many such buildings have either been demolished or have been converted for
> other uses, such as in this case, to a wagon repair shop. (my main interest
> is wagons, not locos...)
>
> You can see my rolling stock at
>
> http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/index.html
>
> As usual, PLMKWYT.
>
> Huw
This stuff you've built is awesome, it must have taken quite a bit of time
to plan this all out before committing the idea to brick. I myself am slowly
rebuilding my LEGO empire, now if I could only win the lottery!
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Larry & All,
> There are a LOT of resources, prototype railfanning is a hobby that • attracts
> the detail oriented and packrats among us. It can be overwhelming... but • try
> these links:
>
> www.nmra.org - National Model Railroad Association. not strictly proto but
> has a lot of links to proto info
>
> www.kalmbach.com - Kalmbach is a leading publisher of ref material, as • well
> as publishing TRAINS (prototype) and Model Railroader (models) which many
> consider the finest US mags in the two respective fields.
>
> www.railfan.com - Carstens Publications, their competitor.
>
> Go to a hobby shop and get last years Walthers catalog. If you get this
> years it is going to be 20 bucks but many have last years around for 4 or • 5
> dollars. This several hundred page book is chockablock with model photos • of
> structures, rolling stock, bridges, etc. Use it as a way to get ideas • about
> what you want to build and what to explore further, but not as a final
> reference.
>
> Searching Yahoo is a good thing to get used to doing, too. Try, for • example,
> this URL:
http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Transportation/Trains_and_Railroad
s/Railway_Enthusiasts/
>
> Note that there is at least one site for every major rail line that ever
> existed in the US, we're nothing if not detail oriented.
>
> Don't forget to search HERE too, I think I've answered this question • before
> and gave different links. If you have a specific question ask here, if • it's
> interesting you can usually count on an answer pretty quickly from me or
> James Powell or any of several others. James has a euro flavor, though...
:-)
I do remember that, too bad I could not retrieve my e-mail when I left AEI,
it just says it is corrupt. Thanks for the information, I would like to
build again, especially train stuff, I just spent most of the weekend
fulfilling orders and sorting. I am looking forward to GATS, even if I will
play a small part in it here in January. I will get that Shell station
built! Thanks for the information, Larry!
Scott S.
--
Want LEGO Elements at Great Prices?
Visit The Sanburn Systems Company
www.sanburnsystems.com
Scott E. Sanburn, Owner
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Huw,
The shed structure itself is amazing without the attention to detail. But
the details really give it a life-like feel. Congratulations on a great
model and hope to see more "departures" of this kind.
KK
> In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
> http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/moc/trains/wrs/index.html
>
> This model is something of a departure for me. Normally I build wagons and
> locomotives, but never get round to building any 'railway infrastructure'. I
> have been dreaming of building a decent sized 'loco-shed' for some time, but
> it wasn't until the availability of bulk parts that I had enough windows,
> arches and roof slopes.
>
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"Huw Millington" <hmillington@cix.co.uk> wrote in message
news:G4yH9C.1oM@lugnet.com...
> http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/moc/trains/wrs/index.html
>
> This model is something of a departure for me. Normally I build wagons and
> locomotives, but never get round to building any 'railway infrastructure'. • I
> have been dreaming of building a decent sized 'loco-shed' for some time, • but
> it wasn't until the availability of bulk parts that I had enough windows,
> arches and roof slopes.
Excellent Huw,
Looks like we are moving in the direction of a decent UK lego train layout
at next years legofests at last
regards
lawrence
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Ver nice Huw, its good to see some british models on Lugnet (no offence to
anyone else, just i can relate to them more) i'll have to finish my bardon
hill quarry hopper that you inspired me to do
tim
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message
news:G4yxq3.Gt7@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.trains, John Neal writes:
>
> > What will he do when TLC starts producing 8 wide train cars?
>
> *if*, not when, and a very big if, I'd say.
>
> Stipulating, though... Why, oh gosh, oh no, what will he do? Rebuild it • with
> wider bays, I guess. Who would have thought that you could rebuild
something
Well I never...
Actually, the doors are 10 wide, so there'll be no problem.
Huw
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"Scott E. Sanburn" <ssanburn@cleanweb.net> wrote in message
news:002501c05cca$7f3060c0$40851b26@default...
> I will have to chime in here as well, I agree with Larry this is right up
> there with Eric's train station, it as that "real" look to it. My wife • even
> noticed it and said it was really neat, did the person who made that make • it
> from real life? Is there real life outside of LEGO? ; )
When I was a lad I used to travel round the UK visiting locomotive sheds,
then later on, wagon yards/works. So, yes, it is sort of 'from real life'.
Huw
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"lawrence wilkes" <lawrence@thewilkesfamily.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in
message news:G4zy4r.F2v@lugnet.com...
> Excellent Huw,
>
> Looks like we are moving in the direction of a decent UK lego train layout
> at next years legofests at last
Absolutely. I shan't be taking it up to the ScotFest by 'plane, though :-)
Huw
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"Tim David" <Talltim@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:G50A6x.JKu@lugnet.com...
> Ver nice Huw, its good to see some british models on Lugnet (no offence to
> anyone else, just i can relate to them more) i'll have to finish my bardon
> hill quarry hopper
I look forward to that. That'll be green with yellow stripes/writing, if my
memory serves, then.
Huw
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"Reinhard "Ben" Beneke" <r.beneke@tu-bs.de> wrote in message
news:G50DoH.6A8@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
> > http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/moc/trains/wrs/index.html
>
>
> Cool work Huw!
Thanks Ben for your comments, and to everyone else. It will encourage me to
start on the next model ASAP. Probably a matching signalbox (but I'll have
to stock up on bulk grey parts first!)
Huw
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In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
>
> "Reinhard "Ben" Beneke" <r.beneke@tu-bs.de> wrote in message
> news:G50DoH.6A8@lugnet.com...
> > In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
> > > http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/moc/trains/wrs/index.html
> >
> >
> > Cool work Huw!
>
> Thanks Ben for your comments, and to everyone else. It will encourage me to
> start on the next model ASAP. Probably a matching signalbox (but I'll have
> to stock up on bulk grey parts first!)
How big are UK Signalboxes??? In the US they're waist high little electrical
enclosures, no bigger than a refrigerator in most cases, often small enough
to mount on a telephone pole. 3 or 4 bricks in grey should do you!
Signal Towers or Interlocking Towers, or even Yard Control Towers,(in
increasing size order) those are much bigger, usually 2 stories high with an
office sized or larger work area and lots of windows on the second story.
John Neal posted a nice one although it's a bit big for how few windows it has.
++Lar
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Lar wrote:
> How big are UK Signalboxes??? In the US they're waist high little electrical
> enclosures, no bigger than a refrigerator in most cases, often small enough
> to mount on a telephone pole. 3 or 4 bricks in grey should do you!
>
> Signal Towers or Interlocking Towers, or even Yard Control Towers,(in
> increasing size order) those are much bigger, usually 2 stories high with an
> office sized or larger work area and lots of windows on the second story.
> John Neal posted a nice one although it's a bit big for how few windows it
> has.
How about the one in the background of:
http://www.marl.com/lds/Lr/llan-railway.html ,behind Foxcote Manor.
I have a article on its rebuilding, if you want :) Does this answer as to how
big/what Huw is thinking of making?
James (The Eurotrash guy)
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In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
> http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/moc/trains/wrs/index.html
>
> This model is something of a departure for me. Normally I build wagons and
> locomotives, but never get round to building any 'railway infrastructure'. I
> have been dreaming of building a decent sized 'loco-shed' for some time, but
> it wasn't until the availability of bulk parts that I had enough windows,
> arches and roof slopes.
>
> The model is based on a typical British prototype steam locomotive shed.
> Following the demise of steam and widespread use of multiple unit stock,
> many such buildings have either been demolished or have been converted for
> other uses, such as in this case, to a wagon repair shop. (my main interest
> is wagons, not locos...)
>
> You can see my rolling stock at
>
> http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/index.html
>
> As usual, PLMKWYT.
Huw,I'm speechless!!!
The amount of good details you succeeded to put in *only* 6wide is incredible!
I'm really impressed by it all and expecially by the back yard (I enjoyed a lot
the details,there)...and the CNC lathe is incredible.....
Excellent work!
Keep on with the good work,
Gianluca "8wide" Morelli
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Larry Pieniazek <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message
news:G51Gn9.4Lw@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
> How big are UK Signalboxes??? In the US they're waist high little • electrical
> enclosures, no bigger than a refrigerator in most cases, often small • enough
> to mount on a telephone pole. 3 or 4 bricks in grey should do you!
These days signal boxes are rarely seen, now its all computerised. However
there are a few manual ones left, I think, on freight only branch lines and
the like. They are 2 stories high, with windows on 3 faces on the upper one.
Huw
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Gianluca Morelli <moebiusring@yahoo.it> wrote in message
news:G51nEr.GD4@lugnet.com...
>
> Huw,I'm speechless!!!
> The amount of good details you succeeded to put in *only* 6wide is • incredible!
> I'm really impressed by it all and expecially by the back yard (I enjoyed • a lot
> the details,there)...and the CNC lathe is incredible.....
I'll take some better pics of the lathe, while its not in-situ. It seems to
have generated quite a bit of interest.
Huw
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In lugnet.trains, James Powell writes:
> I have a article on its rebuilding, if you want :) Does this answer as to how
> big/what Huw is thinking of making?
No, but it does answer that UK signalbox=US tower ... As I suspected. So
what do the UK call the little trackside electrical enclosures, then?
++Lar
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Overhere (Sassenheim, Netherlands): Vliko-bak
Duq
"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message
news:G4yxHv.G53@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
>
> > Thanks. My favourite detail is the skip :-)
>
> American Translation: Dumpster
>
> :-)
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In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
> As usual, PLMKWYT.
Huw-
I'm not a big train fan, although I am incerdibly impressed by the shed and
it's surroundings and interior. I love the fence, I hadn't ever thought to use
the ropes like that (although you can be sure they'll turn up in something like
that now :D ).
I think the thing that I like the most, though, are the round windows. I have
a question about them- you say that you used a SNOT technique to get them in
there, and that was enough of a hint to figure a lot of it out, but are they
actually connected to anything, or are they merely slid into place? Are they
in danger of sliding out somehow, or are they solidly in place by some
ingenious plan I haven't fathomed?
eric
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"Lorbaat" <eric@nospam.thirteen.net> wrote in message
news:G529C8.3n1@lugnet.com...
> I think the thing that I like the most, though, are the round windows. I • have
> a question about them- you say that you used a SNOT technique to get them • in
> there, and that was enough of a hint to figure a lot of it out, but are • they
> actually connected to anything, or are they merely slid into place? Are • they
> in danger of sliding out somehow, or are they solidly in place by some
> ingenious plan I haven't fathomed?
They are just loose and liable to fall out if the building is tipped. But
that doesn't happen easily or often :-)
Huw
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Huw,
The accolades are duely pouring over your "wagon repair shop", and I agree.
I can't say much more than has already been said. Bravo!
I might add one comment and construction technic, if anyone is interested:
I'm not sure if anyone has publicized how to build that round window in a
"fixed-to-studs" construction.
I built a similar window (6 wide) for my station project. I put a propeller
fan into it's (near) center. My construction obscurs the "window", but it was
meant to be "blocked" by the fan. I can imagine one could build around the
hole to keep the view clear.
I can offer detailed photos of my 6-wide circular window, if you like.
Anyone, just let me know, and I'll take some photos.
Just to close back on a better topic: Huw, awesome train building creation.
Thanks for posting!
later,
James Mathis
In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
>
> "Lorbaat" <eric@nospam.thirteen.net> wrote in message
> news:G529C8.3n1@lugnet.com...
>
> > I think the thing that I like the most, though, are the round windows. I • have
> > a question about them- you say that you used a SNOT technique to get them • in
> > there, and that was enough of a hint to figure a lot of it out, but are • they
> > actually connected to anything, or are they merely slid into place? Are • they
> > in danger of sliding out somehow, or are they solidly in place by some
> > ingenious plan I haven't fathomed?
>
> They are just loose and liable to fall out if the building is tipped. But
> that doesn't happen easily or often :-)
>
> Huw
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"James Mathis" <thakius@nmt.edu> wrote in message
news:G54AI8.8w8@lugnet.com...
> Huw,
>
> The accolades are duely pouring over your "wagon repair shop", and I • agree.
> I can't say much more than has already been said. Bravo!
...
> Just to close back on a better topic: Huw, awesome train building • creation.
> Thanks for posting!
Thanks James. It's always a pleasure receiving accolates from someone whose
work I admire very much.
Huw
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In lugnet.trains, James Mathis writes:
> I built a similar window (6 wide) for my station project. I put a propeller
> fan into it's (near) center. My construction obscurs the "window", but it was
> meant to be "blocked" by the fan. I can imagine one could build around the
> hole to keep the view clear.
> I can offer detailed photos of my 6-wide circular window, if you like.
> Anyone, just let me know, and I'll take some photos.
I would certainly be interested in seeing these.
eric
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In lugnet.trains, Eric Joslin writes:
> In lugnet.trains, James Mathis writes:
>
> > I built a similar window (6 wide) for my station project. I put a propeller
> > fan into it's (near) center. My construction obscurs the "window", but it • was
> > meant to be "blocked" by the fan. I can imagine one could build around the
> > hole to keep the view clear.
> > I can offer detailed photos of my 6-wide circular window, if you like.
> > Anyone, just let me know, and I'll take some photos.
>
> I would certainly be interested in seeing these.
>
> eric
Photos of my 6-wide circular hole with fan.
Here they are:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=2266
I hope you can see enough of the construction.
If not, and you're still interested, let me know, and I'll try to take some
better photos.
later,
James Mathis
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In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
> http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/moc/trains/wrs/index.html
>
> This model is something of a departure for me. Normally I build wagons and
> locomotives, but never get round to building any 'railway infrastructure'. I
> have been dreaming of building a decent sized 'loco-shed' for some time, but
> it wasn't until the availability of bulk parts that I had enough windows,
> arches and roof slopes.
>
> The model is based on a typical British prototype steam locomotive shed.
> Following the demise of steam and widespread use of multiple unit stock,
> many such buildings have either been demolished or have been converted for
> other uses, such as in this case, to a wagon repair shop. (my main interest
> is wagons, not locos...)
>
> You can see my rolling stock at
>
> http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/index.html
>
> As usual, PLMKWYT.
>
> Huw
Huw, I just have to say that this is fantastic. I love the detail. Just
something as simple as two 1x1 two-sided thin wall bricks to make a tiny
sink in the kitchen is genius. The fact that every inch of the model has
detail like this is amazing.
BTW, where you said:
"I have no idea why steam sheds have round windows above the tracks, but
they look neat."
These sheds originally had a centrally mounted electric motor with a
triple-bladed extractor fan in these circular holes. OO gauge models that
I've seen usually have them painted to match the guttering, typically GWR
dark green. These very early electric motors were noisy, unreliable and
difficult to reach, which is why there's rarely anything left of them apart
from the holes.
Jason.
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In lugnet.trains, Huw Millington writes:
> http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/moc/trains/wrs/index.html
>
> This model is something of a departure for me. Normally I build wagons and
> locomotives, but never get round to building any 'railway infrastructure'. I
> have been dreaming of building a decent sized 'loco-shed' for some time, but
> it wasn't until the availability of bulk parts that I had enough windows,
> arches and roof slopes.
>
> The model is based on a typical British prototype steam locomotive shed.
> Following the demise of steam and widespread use of multiple unit stock,
> many such buildings have either been demolished or have been converted for
> other uses, such as in this case, to a wagon repair shop. (my main interest
> is wagons, not locos...)
>
> You can see my rolling stock at
>
> http://www2.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/index.html
>
> As usual, PLMKWYT.
>
> Huw
Anyone know why Huw's site doesn't work? I wanted to check it out again for
reference for a project that I am working on. I get a 404 error.
-Jason
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