Feuer Zug

Thanks. I didn't really know myself until I investigate so I could call it what it really was. I appreciate the comment. As for the gandy dancers, sorry, but I'm building a mix between epoch V and VI in most regards. This tamper fits for a small shortline even though I do have a plethora of spare construction minifigs around. Maybe a century ago.

Nice set of small sized cars. They've got this cute quality to them. For the tank car, I would suggest using curved slopes on top like you did with the sides. Maybe drop them down a plate first. And I agree with your sentiment about the covered hopper.

The maintenance of way (MoW) tamper is used to level the ballast under the ties and and the rails. While traveling through West Virginia, I found this Jackson 6300 tamper set out on a siding. I've built a version shown here. The reference system is able to be detached and put out like in real life. This little red tamper I found in action on the rails in Virginia. I've made it as well, and have the reference photos with the tamping unit tines in both the up and down position.

Thanks. The underside seemed a good idea. I appreciate the enjoyment of a now fairly uncommon structure. I like the industrial feel to my layout. Thanks

Before the pandemic hit, I was able to travel around and found a small coal tower in rural Pennsylvania. I have created a version of it, with a few modifications and personal touches. I modified the feed conveyor to be shorter, but it does exist and could feed 1 x 1 round plates with a little assistance. I also added the flag on one side and the wording on the other for use in displays. Here it is, refilling the tender on the Emerald Night. This tower can actually be used to load tenders, open hoppers, or gondolas. It has a sloped interior to facilitate gravity feed and there is a hole at the bottom covered by a 4 x 4 round plate. The real tower.

Excellent use of the roller coaster track to create a train shed. It matches Copenhagen well.

Nice collection of classic styled designs.

Incredible design and build. Full of details and it looks fantastic. Brick ON!

Rollblocks! I haven't seen those in ages since I visited a Schmallspurbahn in the NRW. The entire setup is well detailed. Great work.

This is a wonderful build. The size allows for all the small details that really make this prototype a stunning work.

Phenomenal work on your BR 194. The details are exceptional and make this a stunning build.

Excellent design. I like how you managed to create the articulation using period pieces.

Another fine 12v era locomotive.

That is quite a locomotive. You've packed a serious amount of PF equipment inside.

Quite a varied assortment of trackside equipment. These are the little things that are often overlooked. Good work on them.

Looking good. Quite period and still representative of the e444 and TEE.

Great work on the inspection car. It's not something you normally see and this one has some definite challenges that you overcame.

Yes, but that was a long time ago. That's why I referenced the Twilight Zone. And with all those signals, it would be. Thanks Thanks, it was built on a lark. Thank you. That's what a PAB cup of all masonry bricks will do. You're right, they could be GWR semaphores. I would have to work on the signal tower for them as they had some interesting curves. And I'll see what I can do for the interlocking equipment and tool. I'll think about your challenge. Appreciate the kudos.

This is real LEGO track from the original 12 volt era. These are the powered 3rd rail lines used to provide electricity to the motor. There should be blue rails there as well to run the trains on. If you look in the bottom right of the pictures on a previous thread of mine, you can see the powered rail and regular rails in a switch.

John looked at the signals ahead and said, "Bob, I know I'm the rookie conductor and you guys like to joke with me, but seriously, what do those signals mean?" Bob really took a hard look and then put the throttle of the GP39-2 into regenerative braking and slowed the train. "Those," he replied, "Means a roadmaster is out there trying to trick both of us." As the train halted short of the first red light, they heard a low moaning whistle from beside them. Moments later, a British steam locomotive roared by. "And that means we're not in Kansas anymore," he added, looking around for Rod Serling. I have been recently working on some trackside structures for my layout. I've built a mix of signals and a box for local control. From left to right, the overhead cantilever bridge is a Pennsylvania Railroad style with PRR position light signal on the left indicating stop and a modern hooded color light signal on the right indicating proceed. Under the signal bridge is a US style level railroad crossing signal (note the arm pivots to block the road), the back side of a Southern Pacific lower quadrant semaphore, a Southern Pacific lower quadrant semaphore with distant signal arm in the proceed position, a Deutsche Bahn semaphore signal in the Hp 0 (stop) position, a Deutsche Bahn semaphore signal in the Hp 1 (proceed) position, a US style signal indicating stop, a US searchlight style indicating clear, and a US color light "Darth Vader" signal indicating proceed. The GP39-2 is obviously based off of set 60052 (acquired a mostly complete extra). I build a custom frame and then modified it to look more correct as a CSX local freight locomotive. It retains the PF internals and motor. This signal tower is based on a few I saw while traveling around England and Scotland. The ground floor is empty, but could be easily filled with tools and other MoW equipment. The first floor has 'armstrong' levers to actuate signals and switches. Included is a coffee pot and radiator.

Excellent work on this steam giant. It's well detailed and quite sizable. The rolling stock looks good too.

Good looking passenger wagon. The interior reminds me of the heritage electric cars used on the Rhaetian Bahn from Davos to Filisur.

Good looking trio of cars. They'd go well in a European consist.

Interesting remake. I like the scale and the figures add to the scenes.

For a small MOC, it shines. The details are good and it would do well in a rake of cars behind a classic steam engine on the main line.