WIP: Kringle's Train Station

[KringlesBricks]

UPDATED: 10/29/2013 Added progress pictures

As time went by I patiently waited to see if LEGO Creator would release a Train Station. My patience ended after a 3-4 year wait. I decided to go all in and create a train station from scratch using LDD as my aid.

Below is the construction phase currently in progress of the Train Station. The building will sit on 6 green plates total (96 studs X 64 Studs). The station will have a cafe/bar, waiting / ticketing area, and a baggage / cargo area along with features and landscaping. The building has a current brick count of 6500 pieces. I'm sure when it's all said and done...I'll have close to 10,000 bricks.

Below are actual construction phases of the project:

Enjoy...

Edited October 29, 2013 by KringlesBricks

[Herky]

very cool, I am wondering why TLG doesn't release a station, it would make total sense for the collector base, I like the use of green space too, plus your brick wall leading into the white picket fence is great, can't imagine 10K bricks in total, great job!

[Rick]

This will be a MOC Modular Building...so, I didn't know wether to post this in Town or Train since it falls into either category.

Train stations go in Train Tech, so I've moved it over there.

Good luck completing your station.

[KringlesBricks]

Thanks, Rick.

[Faron]

This is very cool. I like the color choice for the awnings

[JopieK]

Nice job! Why don't you also introduce yourself, we are all interested in your train experiences etc. of course here in Train Tech.

[KringlesBricks]

Sure...I am Kris, and I am new to the forum; but, have been an avid LEGO fan since the day my father bought me a small LEGO fire engine for my birthday when i was 5 or 6 years old. Then when I was a Teen, my parents bought me the LEGO 9v Train Set 4563

I got into the train and modular LEGO builds and MOC's when the first Cafe and Market Street came out as the start of the Modular buildings by Lego.

I started to collect all these buildings...and thought of adding a custom train to create a "city". I felt LEGO didn't have a LEGO passenger train that suited my taste...so, I built a custom Passenger Train. Then, after the train biuld, I came to realize...I need a station for this custom Train! ha-ha.

I only have a passenger train and this WIP Train Station for my train building history - I'm hoping to expand my MOC's in Trains and city layouts.

Here is a small update...I added a pathway to the platform and cafe with a few seating and planter boxes...

[kermit]

It looks more like a hotel to me.

[Lazarus]

Haha i got into lego train with the same train set and still run it on my layout after 22years of having it.

[KringlesBricks]

Updated Pictures.

I redid some of the cafe last week, and just completed the Front Entrance last night and this morning.

Enjoy as the WIP continues!

[Teessider]

That's a great station with lovely architectural details. I look forward to seeing more.

[KringlesBricks]

Work still continues. Just ordered another 500 pieces from brick-link to create a front overhang, and a Haunted House from S@H for Sand Green Pieces and windows for the warehouse that'll go to the left of the station.

[KringlesBricks]

Updated progress...almost finished with the exterior of the station. I only have the chimney on the back and figure how to connect the back of the curved window ceiling with the back roof...

Enjoy...

[dr_spock]

Wow, this is looking really good. You'll have to pose some trains with it.

[jtr]

very impressive

[skriblez]

Very nice train station!

[ronenson]

Very awesome. I only miss one major ingredient: track

[KringlesBricks]

Wow, this is looking really good. You'll have to pose some trains with it.

Thanks! ...As soon as I reunite with my trains and Legos this December, I'll get a few shots with my custom train and Horizon pulling into the station. I miss my bricks - they are in Indiana, and I'm in New Hampshire. I was unable to take all my Legos with me when I moved from Indiana to New Hampshire.

Very awesome. I only miss one major ingredient: track

Ha-Ha...yes, indeed! Same as above...too bad my track is back at my parents, along with some pieces I want to incorporate.

I added a warehouse to the side of the station...still a work in progress as Lego Station continues it's build.

Edited November 6, 2013 by KringlesBricks

[Hrw-Amen]

This is really nice with loads of differing details and shapes in the build, this makes it interesting to look at from many angles and multiple times as you always notice something different ech time you look at it.

[zephyr1934]

looking good!

[ScotNick]

Your station is really coming out very well! Do you have a specific plan (in mind, drawn,...)?

I really like that design .

Brick on!

[KringlesBricks]

I am finally able to get back on this project; I relocated to Orlando. I reunited with a few more of my Lego pieces and Horizon express, and track to get moving on this Train Station again.

Here is a teaser of the TRAIN sign being placed in front of the building with plans of surrounding it a flower bed, and walk way.

Thought I throw in another update picture :)

Stay tuned...more details to follow..

Edited January 28, 2014 by KringlesBricks

[ScotNick]

Looks really nice, the stairs that go down on the platform are really well designed , but why is that platform in the middle, when there is one on the left? Shouldn't that move to the right side?

[KringlesBricks]

Looks really nice, the stairs that go down on the platform are really well designed , but why is that platform in the middle, when there is one on the left? Shouldn't that move to the right side?

...got a point. I moved it to the right side so it's not in the middle any more.

[KringlesBricks]

Anyone like more pictures? Emmet has been visiting the construction site...evaluating the site job.

Working on the Warehouse Truck Parking (between the building and grey fencing)