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Update: The BR class 37 diesel is now green, the Hall 4-6-0 is now blue, some issues with the yellow BR class 47 diesels have been fixed, and the Red o-6-0 now has doors and a different saddle tank. The LDD files for the engines listed above have yet to be changed, and the BR Class 47's file has yet to be uploaded. Also, thanks for commenting amd762mpx!

Thanks ust60, but most of my MOCs are actually MODs of Scotnick or Lazarus' models (sometimes Fireglo450 as well). I do have my own spin on them, however, so I guess you could call it a MOD-of-a-MOC. Thanks anyway!

If you are adding these to the LDD library, you are violating the End user agreement of LDD. It is considered hacking by TLG & Eurobricks and can get you in big trouble, just so you know! Of coruse, if you are adding these via another program to a picture, and not the actual LDD file, you should be fine.

Thanks to everyone for the compliments! I also agree that the fences were a nice idea.

I have just uploaded an new file! Here is the Great West Limited: LDD file: http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/80135/1398177959m.lxf What do you think?

Well, I guess 305 people (and no comments) can't be wrong. Can some mod please move this to the Train forum? Maybe it will get a better response there, as it is train related! EDIT: Thank You!

Anolther great model by SavaTheAggie!! I can't wait to see it finished.

1950's Passenger train (goes with Southern Pacific 4460) Topic: http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=91549 LXF: http://www.mocpages....1397607947m.lxf

I have fixed some issues with the 4460's smokebox and added some coaches (plus their LDD file) to go along with it. Comments, Questions & complaints welcome!

Here you go: http://www.fa-meier.de/lego/traindepot/depot They just updated it with a new one on March 24th.

I have my suspicions, as it could be this one: British Rail class 60 with a pantrograph added to make it electric: OR it could be British Rail class 92, which has a pantrograph and is bodyshape very similiar to the class 60: Otrher than that, I don't know!

(Logo for Brick Railway Systems, or BRS for short. Railway rolling stock color scheme is black with a thin red base stripe) Background info on the Company: Brick Railway Systems (BRS) was constructed in the early 1870's from pieces of other roads. It began small, with only 120 miles of track laid as of 1873. (Note: Only 57 of those miles were actually constructed by BRS, not by the former component roads) By 1910, BRS had rose through the ranks of the other roads to become the top freight hauler in the country. However, In World War One, the railway was was run into the ground by government control via the Imperial Railroad Administration (IRA), which took over control of all railroads in 1914 and kept them until 1920. Upon return of the company to it's civilian owners, the railroad itself was in shambles The company responded by trimming the unnecessary trains that had been kept running during the war years even though they were practically useless. By 1928, the company had remade itself so much so that it had electrified most of it's main line between Glencoe, Ironwood, & Fort Legoredo. This cut back majorly on some of the costs of steam engine fuel and maintenance for the railroad. The benefit of this was not evident immediately, but later payed for itself when the Great Depression hit. By the the Second World War, BRS was even better off than had been projected in the depths of the depression The war traffic barely affected the system, as the 1920's upgrades had unexpectedly prepared the system for the surge in goods and soldiers. In the late 40's, while several other roads had started getting rid of their steam engines for diesels, BRS was resisting the flow by building more steam, and experimenting with more advanced designs such as duplexes, triplexes, & Garrett’s These efforts never payed off, but the they did give the BRS engineers valuable advice on what to do and what not to do with steam. Meanwhile, diesels were on the railroad from starting around 1936, but not in great numbers until the late '60's. 'The System' (as she is sometimes called) was doing fine at this time, while other roads were struggling. By the '70's, diesel fuel prices had put a stop to the diesel takeover, and optimism was high. This feeling continued right up until 1987. The main competitor, Federal Railways, had gone up for sale and Brick Railway Systems was getting a ring-side seat on what could happen if a road got out of hand. Before their eyes, the road was torn apart by lack of leadership, (not helped by the fact the Federal Railway / Brick Railway Systems merger was denied) lack of funds and working motive power. Then, in late 1992, the railway was finally gone, eaten up by hungry debtors and rival railroads alike. (some of it was eventually bought by BRS) The other half of the '90's & the early 2000's had Brick Railway Systems wondering if the same financial breakdown would happen to it. By 2010 the shock had worn off, and the optimism had returned, albeit with a little more caution. Background on the building: Built in 1977 - 77 after a tornado destroyed the vintage 1899 headquarters for Brick Railway Systems, this building has been modernized several times in it's long life. The first section or "Building A", as it's now known, is shown here and was finished in 1977. A copy was added in 1991 and another in 2010, forming the identical buildings B & C. The rear of the building. The first floor (top right) is the reception area, where visitors wait for the person whom them are visiting to come and get them. The second floor (bottom right) features an area of cube-less cubicles. In the 1970's, it was thought that an open floor plan would encourage free thinking and higher productivity. The idea never caught on outside of BRS, and has become a hallmark of the company. The third floor (bottom left) is the executive level. It contains a very large model railroad showing the humble beginnings of Brick Railway Systems back in 1869 through 1879, when the line ran from Glencoe to Barretts Station and on towards Washington, Missouri. Builder's notes: This model is based off of set 60047 (The 2014 Police Station) and has been modified to an extreme extent. The billboard is a modified and enlarged Grand Emporium sign, which is supposed to say the words BRICK RAILWAY SYSTEMS (in printed 1 x 1 tiles). The LDD file is avalible, and can be downloaded here: LDD file: http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/80135/1428872293m.lxf Comments, Questions, & complaints welcome!

I don't think I can make a CUUSOO set about it, as there is a rule (I think) not allowing for re-released or updated official Lego sets on the site. (Anyway, The "LEGO Legends" from the early 2000's theme kinda proved the idea of re-releasing lego sets does not work.) Also, thanks to everyone that's commented!

Thanks Rick! Now my Ice cream truck doesn't have to be taller than my double becker bus!

Thanks everyone for your kind words, I'll be sure to pass them along to my dad.

@Eurotrash: You could use it if you want, I'm not going to build it. I go for the older style buildings, like Diagon Alley's Gringott's and the Medieval Market Village pub. @Lightningtiger: Thanks, and it would be a great contest idea!

This model is dedicated to my father, who, through thick & thin, never gave up on me. He has inspired me, challenged me, and helped me become who I am today. This model was created by my father as gift to me in 2004. It is a representation of a diesel, and was created before he had discovered Bricklink. The base plate is the only incorrect part, as it should have 10 pin holes instead of 6 like this one does. Sadly, as I grew older, I decided I didn't like the model anymore, so I tore it apart around 2007. About 6 years later I realized my mistake, and am currently trying to rebuild it. This is my own modern interpretation of the model. I made it stronger, cleaner, and more pleasing to the eye. But if you look at the side vent work, you will see what inspired me: that 2004 MOC by my Dad. Here they are together, so you can compare them. LDD file: http://www.mocpages....1396963872m.lxf Comments, Questions, & Complaints welcome!

Once again, more models for the index: Bank & Money Transfer (set #3661 MOD) Topic: http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=94425 LDD file: http://www.mocpages....1397074788m.lxf Wide Vision / Bay Window Caboose Topic: http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=93584 LDD file: http://www.mocpages....1395936808m.lxf HMS Poseidon Topic: http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=84508 LDD file: http://www.mocpages....1396879672m.lxf HMS Terror Topic: http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=84508 LDD file: http://www.mocpages....1394218345m.lxf St. Bricksmith Topic: http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=84508 LDD file: http://www.mocpages....1394218727m.lxf Barretts Station Topic: http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=93985 LDD file: http://www.mocpages....1396901621m.lxf Vintage & Modern diesels Topic: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=94426#entry1867522 LDD file: http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/80135/1396963872m.lxf

This building (originally set #3661, Bank & money Transfer) now has a rear staircase and a hinge like in Medieval Market Village. The rear of the model contains a water cooler on the first floor, (with a neat cup dispenser trick) stairs to the upper level, and a expanded Vault on the second story. Also, the skylight has been moved to the rear roof and it does not open anymore. The front section contains nearly the same components as the original set. The first floor has a non-break-away ATM , desk, waiting area, and sorting tray for packages, while the second story contains the entrance to the Bank vault. Here is the outside of the bank. (front view) I added a new rear to the building, something the original model was severely lacking. (The pin is for the hole in the sides opposite the hinge, it keeps the building closed when you want it to be.) The interior of the model. I especially like the cup dispenser on the water cooler. This Bank model will look nice next door to the upcoming CREATOR set #31026, (Cafe & Bike Shop) wouldn't you say? LDD file for the Bank MOD: http://www.mocpages....1397074788m.lxf Comments, questions, & complaints welcome!

New model: (Sorry for the large picture, Flickr is messed up so I used MOCpages.) LDD link: http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/80135/1395936808m.lxf

@ReflectioN: Thanks, and your welcome! @ust60: Thank you!

Here's a Bay Window Cupola caboose, as brought to my attention by Flickr user The new intermodalman when I built my bay window / wide vision caboose: It's a bay window / cupola caboose! And here's a couple from my neck of the woods: 1905 Italian State Railways Brown Boveri (It was never shipped to Italy) Here is the last surviving Eddy Clock (type named after it's designer), a Boston & Albany with dome-less boiler named Mamora New York Central L-2b ALCO 4-8-2 built in 1929, one of the last NYC steamers (currently being cosmetically restored) Chicago & Illinois Midland 2-8-2 #551: last of this road's steamers

New file, and a some-what new model! Barrett's station This station was built between the East & West Barrett's Tunnels in 1893 by the Missouri Pacific Railroad. It was used until 1944, when the war-time traffic became too much,and the two single track tunnels were bypassed by a double track cut-through built right next door. The Station and the West tunnel were preserved, while the East tunnel was covered up and buried under a road, which was eventually named Barrett's Station Road. The site of the station was turned into a museum known as the Museum of Transportation. Builder's notes: This station was originally the Toy Shop from the Winter Village series of LEGO sets. In real life, the story I just told you is 100% true. However, the Barret's station was not made in 1893, and looks nothing like the one seen here. The inspiration for the station came from the real-life Kirkwood Station (seen here: http://en.wikipedia....Amtrak_station) ) which was built in 1893, is still used by Amtrak and is located a short distance up the track from the Museum of Transportation. The rear of the station features inside seating, a old-fashioned cash register (This piece: http://www.bricklink....asp?P=3039pb26 ) and a modern train signal computer (with this part: http://www.bricklink....asp?P=3297px22 ) where the telegraph used to be. LDD file for Barrett's station: http://www.mocpages....1396901621m.lxf

Like this? The Terror & the nearly identical Poseidon were built by the Bluecoats, but the Terror was painted mainly black, and the Poseidon mostly white. The Terror immediately went off to scavenge and destroy Redcoats & Armada ships, but the Poseidon was given as a gift to then Bluecoat commander Govenor Broadside. When Broadside turned traitor and routed his former friends, he sent the Poseidon into the Bluecoat ranks armed to the teeth with explosives. Needless to say, the resulting explosion destroyed the Poseidon and the bulk of the Bluecoat fleet. LDD file: http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/80135/1396879672m.lxf

Nice job on the Emerald Night MOD, I really like it with the larger wheels.