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| This is a large station servicing both monorails and trains.
The main index can be found here:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=3082
An overall shot is here:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30166
I started out trying for an Art-Deco look, but I kept slapping on my
favorite strange piece, and now it doesn't really look like any particular
architectural movement (at least of which I'm aware). You can see details
of the architecture in this large close-up (I used a lot of curved half-arch
pieces):
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30165
In the rear of the building is a park & ride garage. Also, note the
monorail control knob sticking out from the top of the building (its the red
2x2 tile with a black arrow). Surprisingly enough, this provides a very
solid, reliable way to control the monorail (using the reverse track
embedded in the building):
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30153
The top lifts off to view the monorail loading area inside:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30163
In this shot, you can see the two observation points (on the right side of
the building). The lower one serves the train track, while the upper one
(encased in glass) serves the monorail track.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30154
LMKWYT
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| In lugnet.build, Brad Hamilton writes:
> This is a large station servicing both monorails and trains.
>
> The main index can be found here:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=3082
>
> An overall shot is here:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30166
>
> I started out trying for an Art-Deco look, but I kept slapping on my
> favorite strange piece, and now it doesn't really look like any particular
> architectural movement (at least of which I'm aware). You can see details
> of the architecture in this large close-up (I used a lot of curved half-arch
> pieces):
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30165
>
> In the rear of the building is a park & ride garage. Also, note the
> monorail control knob sticking out from the top of the building (its the red
> 2x2 tile with a black arrow). Surprisingly enough, this provides a very
> solid, reliable way to control the monorail (using the reverse track
> embedded in the building):
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30153
Looks pretty cool.One thing however as a fellow monorail person to another
you have the stickers on your little tower upside down.
> The top lifts off to view the monorail loading area inside:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30163
>
> In this shot, you can see the two observation points (on the right side of
> the building). The lower one serves the train track, while the upper one
> (encased in glass) serves the monorail track.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30154
>
> LMKWYT
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Brad & Chris & All,
> > This is a large station servicing both monorails and trains.
> >
> > The main index can be found here:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=3082
I like it. It cetainly has modern day architectual flares, with all the
interesting sidebits. The monorail / train station is one I have been
thinking about building as well. The white and red give it a bold look. What
are all those Town Junior cars for underneath it?
> Looks pretty cool.One thing however as a fellow monorail person to another
> you have the stickers on your little tower upside down.
Chris, this is hilarious. It was the first thing I thought when the pictures
were downloading. Scary, huh? : )
Scott S.
--
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | In lugnet.trains, Scott Edward Sanburn writes:
> Brad & Chris & All,
>
> > > This is a large station servicing both monorails and trains.
> > >
> > > The main index can be found here:
> > >
> > > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=3082
>
> I like it. It cetainly has modern day architectual flares, with all the
> interesting sidebits. The monorail / train station is one I have been
> thinking about building as well.
I agree with the color scheme it looks good.I just like the whole
combination of train/monorail building.
> > Looks pretty cool.One thing however as a fellow monorail person to another
> > you have the stickers on your little tower upside down.
>
> Chris, this is hilarious. It was the first thing I thought when the pictures
> were downloading. Scary, huh? : )
All i can say is "Great minds think alike"
> Want LEGO Elements at Great Prices?
> Visit The Sanburn Systems Company
> www.sanburnsystems.com
> Scott E. Sanburn, Owner
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Scott E. Sanburn <ssanburn@cleanweb.net> wrote in message
news:00a701c08e49$deb785e0$30851b26@default...
> Brad & Chris & All,
> I like it. It cetainly has modern day architectual flares, with all the
> interesting sidebits. The monorail / train station is one I have been
> thinking about building as well. The white and red give it a bold look. What
> are all those Town Junior cars for underneath it?
Thanks - As far as the cars, there is an interesting side-story about that.
I have no problem slapping together complex MOC buildings pretty quickly,
but I seem to be totally incompetent at building vehicles! I've only built
a few MOC vehicles and they are all WORSE than those of TLC! So, I tend to
just use the TLC designed vehicles in my city of big beautiful MOC
buildings.
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| Brad & All,
> Scott E. Sanburn <ssanburn@cleanweb.net> wrote in message
> > I like it. It cetainly has modern day architectual flares, with all the
> > interesting sidebits. The monorail / train station is one I have been
> > thinking about building as well. The white and red give it a bold look. What
> > are all those Town Junior cars for underneath it?
>
> Thanks - As far as the cars, there is an interesting side-story about that.
> I have no problem slapping together complex MOC buildings pretty quickly,
> but I seem to be totally incompetent at building vehicles! I've only built
> a few MOC vehicles and they are all WORSE than those of TLC! So, I tend to
> just use the TLC designed vehicles in my city of big beautiful MOC
> buildings.
Heh., I understand that. I can build some decent car / truck / space
creations on my own, I have not done too much in custom building yet,
outside of this I did for the train show. It is my first 4 sided LEGO
building, I usually build Lego type building (3 sided, no stairs, etc). It
is pretty big for me, even though it looks like a shed compared to Chris
Leach's buildings!
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=28042
One of the nice things about Chris & I is that we have a good assortment of
custom and LEGO designed older type cars, so Town Junior does not play a
huge roll at our last train show, and for upcoming ones as well.
The Home Depot, McDonalds, Target, etc. has inspired me to build a Mejier
Fresh perhaps, or something along those lines. It sure is great to have
LUGNET for innovative ideas. I love your concept as well!
Scott S.
--
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Visit The Sanburn Systems Company
www.sanburnsystems.com
Scott E. Sanburn, Owner
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| That building looks pretty neat. I only recently started building 4-sided
buildings myself. Almost all of my prior stuff was only 6 or 8 studs deep
with no back! I took a major step forward with my natural history museum.
I think it is at least 20 studs deep. It doesn't have a back on it, but
this was on purpose since it has a heavily detailed interior.
With the transit station, I decided to put a back on it, but make the top
lift out for interior viewing. This gives the building a much more
realistic and interesting look.
Scott E. Sanburn <ssanburn@cleanweb.net> wrote in message
news:003c01c08f05$2ba95520$77851b26@default...
> Brad & All,
>
> > Scott E. Sanburn <ssanburn@cleanweb.net> wrote in message
> > > I like it. It cetainly has modern day architectual flares, with all the
> > > interesting sidebits. The monorail / train station is one I have been
> > > thinking about building as well. The white and red give it a bold look.
> > What
> > > are all those Town Junior cars for underneath it?
> >
> > Thanks - As far as the cars, there is an interesting side-story about that.
> > I have no problem slapping together complex MOC buildings pretty quickly,
> > but I seem to be totally incompetent at building vehicles! I've only built
> > a few MOC vehicles and they are all WORSE than those of TLC! So, I tend to
> > just use the TLC designed vehicles in my city of big beautiful MOC
> > buildings.
>
> Heh., I understand that. I can build some decent car / truck / space
> creations on my own, I have not done too much in custom building yet,
> outside of this I did for the train show. It is my first 4 sided LEGO
> building, I usually build Lego type building (3 sided, no stairs, etc). It
> is pretty big for me, even though it looks like a shed compared to Chris
> Leach's buildings!
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=28042
>
> One of the nice things about Chris & I is that we have a good assortment of
> custom and LEGO designed older type cars, so Town Junior does not play a
> huge roll at our last train show, and for upcoming ones as well.
>
> The Home Depot, McDonalds, Target, etc. has inspired me to build a Mejier
> Fresh perhaps, or something along those lines. It sure is great to have
> LUGNET for innovative ideas. I love your concept as well!
>
> Scott S.
> --
> Want LEGO Elements at Great Prices?
> Visit The Sanburn Systems Company
> www.sanburnsystems.com
> Scott E. Sanburn, Owner
>
>
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| Ah - I see that you are right. Unfortunately, I bought this set from
someone else, who bought it from yet another person. It was that third
person that applied the sticker impromperly. I'm afraid to change it now
given that its almost 10 years old!
Chris Leach <cleach@mediaone.net> wrote in message
news:G87JJy.5Aw@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.build, Brad Hamilton writes:
> > This is a large station servicing both monorails and trains.
> >
> > The main index can be found here:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=3082
> >
> > An overall shot is here:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30166
> >
> > I started out trying for an Art-Deco look, but I kept slapping on my
> > favorite strange piece, and now it doesn't really look like any particular
> > architectural movement (at least of which I'm aware). You can see details
> > of the architecture in this large close-up (I used a lot of curved half-arch
> > pieces):
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30165
> >
> > In the rear of the building is a park & ride garage. Also, note the
> > monorail control knob sticking out from the top of the building (its the red
> > 2x2 tile with a black arrow). Surprisingly enough, this provides a very
> > solid, reliable way to control the monorail (using the reverse track
> > embedded in the building):
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30153
> Looks pretty cool.One thing however as a fellow monorail person to another
> you have the stickers on your little tower upside down.
> > The top lifts off to view the monorail loading area inside:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30163
> >
> > In this shot, you can see the two observation points (on the right side of
> > the building). The lower one serves the train track, while the upper one
> > (encased in glass) serves the monorail track.
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30154
> >
> > LMKWYT
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| In lugnet.build, Brad Hamilton writes:
> Ah - I see that you are right. Unfortunately, I bought this set from
> someone else, who bought it from yet another person. It was that third
> person that applied the sticker impromperly. I'm afraid to change it now
> given that its almost 10 years old!
Yea i wouldn't even think about pulling a 10 year sticker off it would be a
goner for sure.I like the design however.I at one time built a building for
my monorail trains to "park at night or to get repaired".I used my switch
track for a lead into the building then used some of my roll up garage
doors(bottom piece with handle notched to fit flush on track)to close it
up.It was made mostly of red with those 2x2 red windows and black roof
slopes.I hope to rebuild before our next train show.
> Chris Leach <cleach@mediaone.net> wrote in message
> news:G87JJy.5Aw@lugnet.com...
> > In lugnet.build, Brad Hamilton writes:
> > > This is a large station servicing both monorails and trains.
> > >
> > > The main index can be found here:
> > >
> > > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=3082
> > >
> > > An overall shot is here:
> > >
> > > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30166
> > >
> > > I started out trying for an Art-Deco look, but I kept slapping on my
> > > favorite strange piece, and now it doesn't really look like any particular
> > > architectural movement (at least of which I'm aware). You can see details
> > > of the architecture in this large close-up (I used a lot of curved half-arch
> > > pieces):
> > >
> > > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30165
> > >
> > > In the rear of the building is a park & ride garage. Also, note the
> > > monorail control knob sticking out from the top of the building (its the red
> > > 2x2 tile with a black arrow). Surprisingly enough, this provides a very
> > > solid, reliable way to control the monorail (using the reverse track
> > > embedded in the building):
> > >
> > > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30153
> > Looks pretty cool.One thing however as a fellow monorail person to another
> > you have the stickers on your little tower upside down.
> > > The top lifts off to view the monorail loading area inside:
> > >
> > > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30163
> > >
> > > In this shot, you can see the two observation points (on the right side of
> > > the building). The lower one serves the train track, while the upper one
> > > (encased in glass) serves the monorail track.
> > >
> > > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30154
> > >
> > > LMKWYT
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| I noticed that a portion of the sticker was off the piece, so I tried to
gently pull that part up. Luckily, it came right up without any damage
whatsoever. Even better, it left almost all of the discoloration and dirt
on the brick rather than the sticker! So, I was able to pull both sides off
and re-mount them to new, clean, white bricks.
The stickers look a lot better now, and they are upright. I'm glad you
pointed this out because it gave me more incentive to try to "restore" this
piece. I was pretty unhappy with its condition before, but it turns out
that the sticker was fine, but the bricks on which it was mounted were
crappy.
Chris Leach <cleach@mediaone.net> wrote in message
news:G87JJy.5Aw@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.build, Brad Hamilton writes:
> > This is a large station servicing both monorails and trains.
> >
> > The main index can be found here:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=3082
> >
> > An overall shot is here:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30166
> >
> > I started out trying for an Art-Deco look, but I kept slapping on my
> > favorite strange piece, and now it doesn't really look like any particular
> > architectural movement (at least of which I'm aware). You can see details
> > of the architecture in this large close-up (I used a lot of curved half-arch
> > pieces):
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30165
> >
> > In the rear of the building is a park & ride garage. Also, note the
> > monorail control knob sticking out from the top of the building (its the red
> > 2x2 tile with a black arrow). Surprisingly enough, this provides a very
> > solid, reliable way to control the monorail (using the reverse track
> > embedded in the building):
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30153
> Looks pretty cool.One thing however as a fellow monorail person to another
> you have the stickers on your little tower upside down.
> > The top lifts off to view the monorail loading area inside:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30163
> >
> > In this shot, you can see the two observation points (on the right side of
> > the building). The lower one serves the train track, while the upper one
> > (encased in glass) serves the monorail track.
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30154
> >
> > LMKWYT
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| Brad Hamilton wrote:
>
> I noticed that a portion of the sticker was off the piece, so I tried to
> gently pull that part up. Luckily, it came right up without any damage
> whatsoever. Even better, it left almost all of the discoloration and dirt
> on the brick rather than the sticker! So, I was able to pull both sides off
> and re-mount them to new, clean, white bricks.
>
> The stickers look a lot better now, and they are upright. I'm glad you
> pointed this out because it gave me more incentive to try to "restore" this
> piece. I was pretty unhappy with its condition before, but it turns out
> that the sticker was fine, but the bricks on which it was mounted were
> crappy.
I've been pretty impressed by LEGO stickers. They are made of a pretty
rugged paper and I have always found that if a sticker was stuck on well
(if not in quite the right position), that you can pretty much always
lift it and re-apply it (though I'm sure there is a pretty low limit for
the number of times you can re-use a sticker).
Frank
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | In lugnet.trains, Scott Edward Sanburn writes:
> outside of this I did for the train show. It is my first 4 sided LEGO
> building, I usually build Lego type building (3 sided, no stairs, etc).
(taken to .town because it is more about buildings than trains)
I actually favor the 3 sided building, for larger constructions. Not so much
the lack of stairs (which I usually fit) but the 3rd wall allows you to have
superman vision, and see the inside of the building. We used to build most of
our buildings as 4 sides, no roof for the same reason.
How about other townies? How do you go about building buildings to be able to
see into them?
The 3 options I use are:
1. 3 walls, no back (detailed interior to some extent)
2. 4 walls, no roof (haven't done this in a while)
3. LOTS of tiles
Any other cool suggestions?
James P
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| |
| In lugnet.town, James Powell writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Scott Edward Sanburn writes:
>
> > outside of this I did for the train show. It is my first 4 sided LEGO
> > building, I usually build Lego type building (3 sided, no stairs, etc).
>
> (taken to .town because it is more about buildings than trains)
>
> I actually favor the 3 sided building, for larger constructions. Not so much
> the lack of stairs (which I usually fit) but the 3rd wall allows you to have
> superman vision, and see the inside of the building. We used to build most of
> our buildings as 4 sides, no roof for the same reason.
>
> How about other townies? How do you go about building buildings to be able to
> see into them?
>
> The 3 options I use are:
> 1. 3 walls, no back (detailed interior to some extent)
> 2. 4 walls, no roof (haven't done this in a while)
> 3. LOTS of tiles
I go for the 4 walls.I like to build citys and run my trains and monorails
throught them.The train show is a good example.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=2835 In these pictures you
will see Scotts building he's talking about along with a bunch of my
buildings includeing the airport i had to finish at the show.
> Any other cool suggestions?
>
> James P
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| To All,
> > outside of this I did for the train show. It is my first 4 sided LEGO
> > building, I usually build Lego type building (3 sided, no stairs, etc).
>
> I actually favor the 3 sided building, for larger constructions. Not so much
> the lack of stairs (which I usually fit) but the 3rd wall allows you to have
> superman vision, and see the inside of the building. We used to build most of
> our buildings as 4 sides, no roof for the same reason.
Hmm.. Our biggest problem is that most buildings people never really had
access to see the buildings insides, unless we pulled it apart. My building
could have, but I only furnished half of it (It used to be a 3 sided,a nd
rebuilt it to a four sidied building for the show)
>
> The 3 options I use are:
> 1. 3 walls, no back (detailed interior to some extent)
I have those, I wanted to try to do the old LEGO way of hinges, perhaps.
Those were nice buildings. : )
> 2. 4 walls, no roof (haven't done this in a while)
I never liked these, I have a few, should destroy them.
> 3. LOTS of tiles
I would like to do this, do removabvle floors and roofs, so you have 4 sides
and you can take off the roof and things. That's what my next projects will
be like.
> I go for the 4 walls.I like to build citys and run my trains and monorails
> throught them.The train show is a good example.
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=2835 In these pictures you
> will see Scotts building he's talking about along with a bunch of my
> buildings includeing the airport i had to finish at the show.
Indeed, Chris's buildings are astounding, he now has to finish the
interiors! : ) He needs to find some corporations to enhabit his office
buildings! (J/K) ; )
Scott S.
--
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| I like the 4-sided building with an open-up roof because it allows for more
realistic architecture.
However, I think that I will eventually revert back to my classic 3-sided
"shell" or "facade" architecture. This is because I have my layout in a
10x12 room (on one side). There is absolutely no way for someone to look at
the back of the buildings (which is a shame since my Natural History Museum
is in the back). Buildings in the front (like the transit terminal) can be
viewed from above (i.e. the removable roof), but other buildings cannot be
easily accessed. So, why put in an interior or back wall in these cases?
I need a bigger LEGO room! (and I just got the one I have - Its actually the
same size as my old one, but we now have enough rooms in our new house so we
can have kids AND I am guaranteed to keep my LEGO room.)
James Powell <wx732@freenet.victoria.bc.ca> wrote in message
news:G89DDG.J72@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.trains, Scott Edward Sanburn writes:
>
> > outside of this I did for the train show. It is my first 4 sided LEGO
> > building, I usually build Lego type building (3 sided, no stairs, etc).
>
> (taken to .town because it is more about buildings than trains)
>
> I actually favor the 3 sided building, for larger constructions. Not so much
> the lack of stairs (which I usually fit) but the 3rd wall allows you to have
> superman vision, and see the inside of the building. We used to build most of
> our buildings as 4 sides, no roof for the same reason.
>
> How about other townies? How do you go about building buildings to be able to
> see into them?
>
> The 3 options I use are:
> 1. 3 walls, no back (detailed interior to some extent)
> 2. 4 walls, no roof (haven't done this in a while)
> 3. LOTS of tiles
>
> Any other cool suggestions?
>
> James P
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | "Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message
news:G87J31.40w@lugnet.com...
> This is a large station servicing both monorails and trains.
>
> The main index can be found here:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=3082
>
>
Nice one!
regards
lawrence
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Thanks for the compliments.
lawrence wilkes <lawrence@thewilkesfamily.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
news:G88Cwq.9oz@lugnet.com...
>
> "Brad Hamilton" <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message
> news:G87J31.40w@lugnet.com...
> > This is a large station servicing both monorails and trains.
> >
> > The main index can be found here:
> >
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=3082
> >
> >
>
> Nice one!
>
> regards
> lawrence
>
>
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| I've submitted this as a "large building" for the town building contest.
Brad Hamilton <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message
news:G87J31.40w@lugnet.com...
> This is a large station servicing both monorails and trains.
>
> The main index can be found here:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=3082
>
> An overall shot is here:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30166
>
> I started out trying for an Art-Deco look, but I kept slapping on my
> favorite strange piece, and now it doesn't really look like any particular
> architectural movement (at least of which I'm aware). You can see details
> of the architecture in this large close-up (I used a lot of curved half-arch
> pieces):
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30165
>
> In the rear of the building is a park & ride garage. Also, note the
> monorail control knob sticking out from the top of the building (its the red
> 2x2 tile with a black arrow). Surprisingly enough, this provides a very
> solid, reliable way to control the monorail (using the reverse track
> embedded in the building):
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30153
>
> The top lifts off to view the monorail loading area inside:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30163
>
> In this shot, you can see the two observation points (on the right side of
> the building). The lower one serves the train track, while the upper one
> (encased in glass) serves the monorail track.
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=30154
>
> LMKWYT
>
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