BMW Posted March 26, 2013 This MOC is a blast from the past:http://www.flickr.com/photos/brian_williams/sets/72157633093116564/ . The year was 1999 when I joined GMLTC to exhibit at the NMRA National Train Show in Minneapolis, Minnesota. To my knowledge this was the first time a Lego layout exhibited with the NMRA National Train Show - and it was a HUGE hit. My contribution to honor the occasion was to build the William Crooks: the first locomotive to operate in Minnesota and two prototypical cars of the Saint Paul and Pacific Railroad. Now remember this model is a tad old... and it hasn't been upgraded through the years. It retains a basic slope boiler and studs on the roofs. However, the custom stickers still hold-up with the best today as they were made on an Alps. The technique to allow the cylinders to clear the pony truck is still quite unusual. And of course there is the pure nostalgia factor ! - Brian Williams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey Joe Posted March 26, 2013 Looks great, especially those yellow cars. Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Guy Bri Posted March 26, 2013 Excellent work Brian! A classic little train Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spzero Posted March 26, 2013 thats a real beauty still, nice to see some from the early days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Locomotive Annie Posted March 26, 2013 Wonderfully retro. That trick with the cylinders and the front bogie is very clever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted March 27, 2013 An excellent build that has really stood the test of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Aragorn Posted March 30, 2013 Beautiful train ...I like the colors scheme! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
