Pdaitabird Posted January 29, 2019 Some of you may recall a few months back that I posted an LDD MOC of a locomotive using only parts from the 9V-era (linked here). Since then I have built the locomotive in real bricks, along with a layout using the same premise: to examine what I could build using only bricks that I already have, all of which are from before around 2005. If you compare it with the render in the original post, you'll notice that the engine has been modified to look more American than European, and the coaches have been elongated. The base is a 4' x 4' piece of plywood; if anyone is interested, Krylon Gloss Emerald Green is a very close match to Lego green. IMG_0662 by the chestertonian, on Flickr IMG_0663 by the chestertonian, on Flickr IMG_0664 by the chestertonian, on Flickr IMG_0670 by the chestertonian, on Flickr The layout is set in the early 20th century as the west is beginning to settle down. The town of Brick Butte fell on hard times after the local Army post was disbanded in 1896. Fifteen years later, there is little left but a few buildings (some built from materials salvaged from the abandoned fort) and a few dozen residents. IMG_0665 by the chestertonian, on Flickr I'll introduce you to some of the prominent citizens: Count DuCoup moved to America after his nation's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, and eventually settled in Brick Butte. IMG_0666 by the chestertonian, on Flickr Hank Solo, as usual, is engaging in some shady transactions... IMG_0667 by the chestertonian, on Flickr Sheriff Quentin G. Jensen and his deputy, Juan Quenobi, patrol the dusty streets. IMG_0668 by the chestertonian, on Flickr Retired Major General Ben Caine O'Bee trains his young neighbor in the use of the cavalry saber. IMG_0669 by the chestertonian, on Flickr Meanwhile, state senator Paul P. Dean visits the town in his newfangled motorcar... IMG_0672 by the chestertonian, on Flickr Finally, here's a video of the train running around the layout. Thanks for looking! Soli Deo Gloria Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jawaguy4 Posted January 29, 2019 Great layout. Love the coaches! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unfinished_Projects Posted January 29, 2019 Very cool idea! Great job using pieces from the time period! Unfinished_Projects Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSW652 Posted January 29, 2019 Interesting Star Wars references for an old west town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted January 29, 2019 That's really nice. Quite good considering the premise. And I like that water tower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted January 31, 2019 Great job capturing the spirit of the 9V era! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capparezza Posted February 22, 2019 On 1/29/2019 at 9:30 AM, CSW652 said: Interesting Star Wars references for an old west town. Indeed. I was wondering about those crazy names, but It sank in with Caine O'bee.... Very nice and I especially like the idea of buying with 9V-Era parts only! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg3 Posted February 23, 2019 What a great little layout - love the train (and the townsfolk with their backstories and strangely familiar names!!!) Nice work - thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
