Train Shed Diorama

[TrainCat2]

I have been wanting to build a diorama for this Train Shed ever since I started the project. First is a couple of drawings to give you an idea of what I am after.



I am opting for five tracks instead of six to use the Shed overhand to attach to the station. This will allow me to hide the wiring for the lights once I install them. First built was the Faller station. I like this one because it is close to several US stations. In fact, put a tower on the front and it would look similar to the B&O Mount Royal Station. I don't have a huge amount of time so I made the decision not to take the time to paint the brick read and the tan trim to white. Maybe later if I do have the time.

I got the Train Shed painted this week and my track arrived so I got started on the station diorama. Next, I laid down the five tracks I am going to have in the scene and secured them to the base. I will begin the platforms next. Here are some progress pics.

[James Costello]

That looks sweet Bob! 

[CBQ Fan]

Cool, indeead!

[Ian MacMillan]

Very very nice Bob! I like the detail.

[bobcat]

Outstanding!

[Puddington]

It's a damn shame you can't model a lick................ ;D

Holy cow, is that cool or what !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm in awe !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TrainCat2]

It's a damn shame you can't model a lick................ ;D

Holy cow, is that cool or what !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm in awe !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks guys, this is a fun one for me.

Pud, coming from you after what you have built is a real compliment.

Although I have completed the platforms, it will be two weeks before I can post more progress.

[DKS]

That's going to be a real eye-popper when it's done, Bob. How are you assembling it--solder or CA?

[wm3798]

Seems to me a couple of those kits would come in handy on the newly composed Puddington Valley...  I mean, all those crack passenger trains you've built need to stop somewhere!

Bob, is that based on Mt. Royal?

Lee

[TrainCat2]

David, I used CA for this shed but will use 5min epoxy to put on the roofs and I will solder all of the lamp risers busses for a common ground. The lamps will be 403's with Ngineering shades. I did not purchase the 403's from Ngineering because I could get them at 1/6th the price they were asking.

Lee, it is a combination of Mount Royal and the MILW station. Actually, both were VERY similar in basic design. I took the components I liked the best from both and used them here to create a unique shed.

One other tidbit, I had contacted CMR when I started the shed project to see if Mount Royal would ever be released in N. The answer was no. CMR would have to charge $500+ for the kit and I agree that they might only sell two or three at best.

[shark_jj]

Impressive work Bob

[Ed Kapuscinski]

If you're interested in Mt.Royal, give Mark Bandy (from BANTRAK) a shout:
http://www.mjbmodels.com/

I don't see a kit for it, but I know he made one for his NTRAK module, and might still have the drawings (to use on his laser).