WIP train yard and turntable

[baard]

Hi,

Work in progress for my new train yard with "round"house, turntable and trackside buildings. Main landscape in the yard is 2 bricks + 1 plate above baseplate to be able to hide motors, batteries, gearing etc under the ground. It features motorized switches, motorized turntable, all PF controlled.

Will post more when more is finished. Dark brown bricks has to be brick linked before the house for the engines can be continued....

The two engines shown is a modified cargo train and my version of a class 8 diesel shunter, both equipped with retractable magnets enabling the engines to leave wagons on sidetracks and more without using the "hand of God". Adding 9V to the track will enable me to drive other trains one the main line at the same time as these work the yard.

See my flickr

https://www.flickr.com/photos/115097068@N03/

for pictures

Cheers,

Baard

[JopieK]

Very nice Baard, I like the turntable etc. very much!

[garethjellis]

WOW, you have done some incredible work! I really like the magnet disconnect on your shunter.

[greenmtvince]

Looks great! It makes me want my own turntable and roundhouse. Thanks for sharing! Great BR Class 08 by the way.

[lindaoguanwi]

Right,you have done some incredible work! I really like the magnet disconnect on your shunter.

[zephyr1934]

What a brilliant little compact build (and it is great to see those ancient gears put to good use). It is amazing that you were able to make it so short and hide so much of the motorization.

[Man with a hat]

Nice turntable, very clean design. Also nice solution for automating the switches.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Beautiful projects and amazing pictures!