ZueriHB Posted September 27, 2011 Is that Rapperswil Train Yard I see around 6:00? Erm, no. Don't know how you get that idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tanma Posted October 4, 2011 Wow, this is one massive railroad. I can't help but worry about those glorious trains being trampled by guests or enslaved quadrupeds(dogs/cats). I can't imagine how hard it is to maintain it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laura Beinbrech Posted October 5, 2011 That is one impressive layout, and I really like how you mounted the video camera into the locomotive for a track-level view. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZueriHB Posted November 23, 2011 Just made a BlueBrick version of my now old layout: There are about 40m track in one direction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterab Posted November 24, 2011 Just made a BlueBrick version of my now old layout: I now understand why I couldn't work out the layout from your videos :-) It's quite complicated, I really like it, particularly the broad curves in the dinning room. It seems your girlfriend has unreasonably limited you to only half the apartment though, after all who doesn't want a train to play with while cooking or bathing or in bed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZueriHB Posted June 25, 2012 Welcome to D! As some of you may noticed, I moved to a new house. Enough space, you may think. There is newer enough space! MUAHHAHAHAA!!!!1111oneoneone here some teaser images: and a low resolution 3DS video (no 3D though) Also, fasten your seatbelts: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funkdis Posted June 29, 2012 512 STRAIGHTS??? that works out to be about 65m in length! I think its time to rent a warehouse for your hobby :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZueriHB Posted January 7, 2014 What, one and a half year since I updated this thread? Ok, had a little dark age (Curse you Nintendo!) but here I am to make a triumphant return! You may have ignored my other recent posts with photographs featuring my current layout in my new home, but here I present to you: THE MASTER PLAN! And here some Photos form station V: I'm open for all kinds of ideas, for the sea port (Designated 'Hafen' in THE MASTER PLAN= or the mines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted January 7, 2014 Just a BIG WOW! :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey Joe Posted January 8, 2014 Hey, looks great! I especially like those large storage bricks doubling as what must be a station. Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man with a hat Posted January 8, 2014 Wow. You make me envy you. So much space for your track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZueriHB Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) Here a Video from my layout incl. an 3.6m S-Bahn train. Edited January 8, 2014 by ZueriHB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yohai71 Posted January 8, 2014 ...I'm open for all kinds of ideas, for the sea port (Designated 'Hafen' in THE MASTER PLAN= or the mines. I think you're doing quite alright on your own... This is simply MEGA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doom2099 Posted January 9, 2014 This is a great use of floorspace! I particularly like the 4559s being so well utilized. And double double crossover tracks side by side? Incredible! Actually, I don't have any first hand experience with those, but I think I read that you can't set both tracks to run straight through? Does having two side by side like that negate any problems like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZueriHB Posted January 9, 2014 Thanks you all. @Doom2099: Maybe I overdid it a little with my 4559s, but I just love this train! And I mostly disable one half of the double crossover to run trains in parallel, or I just use 'em to get the trains back on the correct track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doom2099 Posted January 9, 2014 Thanks for replying Zueri! I always thought the 4559 is underrated, so it's great to see it getting its full due! Was modifying the double switchtrack difficult to make both trains go straight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZueriHB Posted January 9, 2014 Thanks for replying Zueri! I always thought the 4559 is underrated, so it's great to see it getting its full due! Was modifying the double switchtrack difficult to make both trains go straight? I went the easy route and taped the moving part down. If you'd like, I can post more pics of my wasps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted January 11, 2014 That is a great layout, with interesting geometries and a lot going on. It does not look like the typical rectangular lego train layout. Also great that the trains can disappear from view. I went the easy route and taped the moving part down. If you'd like, I can post more pics of my wasps. There are some ideas in RailBricks #9 for the double crossover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesP Posted January 12, 2014 Very nice. I haven't had track on the floor since...I think 6 years ago or so. All on tables here...which makes for a different experience. 512 straights=into the intermediate level of lego layout building :). I have a few more than that in my layout, but not that much more. James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doom2099 Posted January 12, 2014 I went the easy route and taped the moving part down. If you'd like, I can post more pics of my wasps. So tape is enough to make the double crossover allow both trains to run straight through? If so, that's good to know! Yes please, more pics would be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZueriHB Posted January 12, 2014 @James: Do it! It's totally worth it! Also I have now way more than 1000 straights. @Zephyr: I don't particulary like those stiff Layouts used by others, no wide curves, no flexibilty, just straight, 90° turns and no idea of how to operate a railway! @Doom: Only have one picture for you this time, but it should be worth it! Now in no particular order: Tripple Unit S-Bahn train (about 3.6m) New MOC DTZ (Doppelstock Triebzug = Doubledecker Multible Unit) at Obergunzigenwil Stop Obergunzigenwil after during Renovations (One Platform has been extended to over 2m) The Mines now have something to mine in (lot's of 2x4 Bricks) New Stop Pischii Enschin on the way to the docks Final Passenger Stop just before the sea port and container terminals New Sea Port: Maersk and CargoRalway "Wasp" at the container Terminals And here a nice Photograph of a Wasp in a banked S-Curve And here the new MASTER PLAN: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doom2099 Posted January 13, 2014 @Doom: Only have one picture for you this time, but it should be worth it! Great! I also really like that you've got yellow 1x2 tiles under your banked curve. A part of me is really regretting skipping out on this set all those years ago! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZueriHB Posted January 15, 2014 I'm on a roll! a wild Station appeared! What will Train do? Train has stopped at Station, it's super effective! Also DOOM! Erm, Cargo Railway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZueriHB Posted January 24, 2014 Finally found use for all those leftover curve pieces: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
