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Jon,
I really need to add a "technical focus" section to the website. Yes, two
loks can be run simultaneously although I havn't done this yet (with Lego
that is. In Z scale it is routine). The overhead caternary does work but I
don't advertise it because it uses a few non-Lego parts. That's a shame
because its relatively easy to create. The Maerklin HO scale pantograph
fits nicely into a 4x4 stud pattern and screws into a common only. The wire
runs down into the motor case which has a small switch installed to allow
selection of power from caternary or outside rail. The overhead wire is
also Maerklin HO scale caternary wire cut and bent so that it attaches to
Lego poles. It can be a little temperamental though.
-BMW
In lugnet.trains, Jonathan Reynolds writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Brian Williams writes:
> > Stephen,
> >
> > Thanks again for the compliments. I don't look at Lego models as an end
> > unto themselves, but rather as props for building scenes. Many of the
> > buildings are false fronts or partial builds. Here's a photograph of the
> > Downtown Winterthur scene during the photoshoot:
> > "http://www.royal-train.com/downtown_winterthur_photo_shoot.jpg". You can
> > see that my work area at the time was pretty congested. The street in front
> > of the viaduct and the track receding back have been built out to extend
> > over the edge of the layout. But once it gets into photoshop anything is
> > possible.
> >
> >
> Brian I'm impressed,
>
> Echoing all the other comments, I would also add that this is the first
> example I have seen of a LEGO railway that looks like a proper model railway
> (and to cap it all, it's not huge either!).
> I particularly like the working overhead catenery system - can you therefore
> control two trains independantly on the same track?
>
> Jon
>
>
>
>
> > -BMW
> >
> > In lugnet.trains, Stephen Fisher writes:
> > > In lugnet.trains, Todd Lehman writes:
> > > > In lugnet.trains, Brian Williams writes:
> > > > > Happy New Year!
> > > > > I've finally completed a new website showcasing my Lego train layout in the
> > > > > NW suburbs of Chicago (ocassionally refered to as GMLTC south). You can
> > > > > check it out at "www.royal-train.com". There was a lot of interest when I
> > > > > managed to post a few of the pictures several months ago so email me if I
> > > > > can answer any questions. I'll be adding to it over the next few weeks so
> > > > > check back periodically too. Have fun!
> > > >
> > > > Brian, this is the most incredible thing I've ever seen! I can't imagine the
> > > > amount of work that must have gone into hand-painting all those pieces and
> > > > setting up and photographing the displays. It's totally beautiful. My jaw
> > > > dropped on almost every photo. I love the banjo guys and the "Kathryn" loco
> > > > the most!
> > >
> > > Brian,
> > >
> > > Can you shed any light (no pun intended) on the process you used to generate
> > > your INCREDIBLY photo-realistic images?
> > > I've read most of the posts and your website, and it appears to comprise
> > > PhotoShop, stickers, detailed design, "real-world landscaping" and REAL LEGO
> > > bricks?
> > > Is that a correct summary of the components?
> > > It looks as though you may have created a number of smaller LEGO dioramas,
> > > spliced together the landscape, then used PhotoShop to "blend" them all
> > > together.
> > >
> > > I find myself taking lots of "bland" pictures of my buildings and layouts,
> > > but I was stumped as to how to present it as a cohesive world on my website.
> > > But after seeing your highly selective and excellent choice of pictures, I'd
> > > choose the immersive style of photo-realistic pictures over the "every
> > > camera angle including under the kitchen sink" strategy!
> > >
> > > Anyways, I think your work is fabulous and a testament to your commitment to
> > > high quality work! Any tips for us lowly AFOLs would be much appreciated!
> > >
> > > -Stephen
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