[MOC WIP] Buffalo Central Terminal train station

[Andy Glascott]

That is amazing, it's a huge build with a lot of detail too. Looking forward to seeing the public unveiling!

[zephyr1934]

Oh wow! The station is looking fantastic. It really captures the feeling of the terminals from the golden age of rail travel, both inside and out. The Amfleet cars are looking good too.

[Mestari]

Fantastic! I wish I had such funds and space...

[andyscouse]

Wow - a very, very impressive build! So much attention to detail, inside & t. Can't wait to see it completed!

[Feuer Zug]

Phenomenal work on an awesome layout.

[Hrw-Amen]

A nice big stationModel. Well done indeed!! It is something I' lke a nice big station.

[Adolfo]

Uau! We need to have many and many tan bricks to do that, but if we do not have motivation in this kind of project we can't do anything. Your job is awesome and inspirational for trains LEGO lovers arround the globe. Congrats and keep on track!

[cmwcampbell]

Well, it's finally done! I present to you the Buffalo Central Terminal Lego Restoration.

The vision of the project was to "restore" the Terminal to a modern, functioning, 21st-century rail hub state. Note the windmills and solar panels on the roof of the rectangular mail building...

Arriving in the station on a New York City-bound train...

...or overnight on a long-distance Horizon Express...

You're greeting by a local, who's up past her bedtime

Departing from the Terminal, make your way past folks in town for a Star Wars convention to grab a Starbucks

Head into the main hall

Looks like the display screens aren't working yet...

Make your way past a furry out-of-towner towards the Train Concourse

To Track 7.

Your train awaits!

If you had more time, visit the Emerald Night display train

Thanks for viewing! More pictures and videos are at Flickr.

Comments & suggestions are most welcome.

Edited December 23, 2014 by cmwcampbell

[GSD Jerrys]

Nice, how long did the whole project take

[zephyr1934]

Oh wow! Seeing it complete, that is really a beautiful piece of work. It is great to see all the detailing on the classic American depots from the golden age of rail passenger service. Oh, and the expanding Amtrak fleet is a nice touch as well.

[cmwcampbell]

Nice, how long did the whole project take

Started in Feb '13, completed in Oct '14 with a few breaks in between. It was built mostly on the fly and there were more than a few rebuilds; if I'd used a design program it wouldnt taken about 12-14 months.

Oh wow! Seeing it complete, that is really a beautiful piece of work. It is great to see all the detailing on the classic American depots from the golden age of rail passenger service. Oh, and the expanding Amtrak fleet is a nice touch as well.

Thanks Zephyr. It has been a quite a journey. Speaking of the Amtrak fleet, here's a sneak peek at my current project with several elements inspired by your NCL. More to come...

[zephyr1934]

Oh wow, I love this shot. Looking over a range of passenger cars all below a massive terminal. The great thing about Amtrak cars through the 1980's is that you can also mix in whatever pre-Amtrak equipment as well and the rainbow train will not look out of place. That new Amtrak train you are working on is also great. Two things come to mind, first, I think the chevron always pointed towards the front of Amtrak locomotives even though the logo always pointed to the right on promotional material. Second, I have heard a great trick to make homemade stickers blend in with lego shine- use a layer of packing tape before you cut them out. In any event I am looking forward to seeing more.

[Chorduroy]

What a beautiful build! Congrats on such a smashing success!