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Hi,
Some years ago I built a subway station based on the new Copenhagen metro
(Lugnet post, Brickshelf:
station,
train,
reference pictures).
Looking back now, I’m not quite satisfied with the result, especially the train
could use a make-over.
Here is the new model, only this time I chose to model the elevated railway
station “DR Byen” (lots of reference pictures in
this folder):
Station
Brickshelf folder
The station has a very ligth weight design and is built around 10 nearly
identical steel bays between the tracks. The platform is almost completely
detached from the elevated tracks and I’ve used the same principle when building
the station
(construction pic). The entire structure is very stable, though. It features a
lift (not working) and two symmetrical staircases. I’ve tried to include as many
details as possible in minifig scale such as ticket machines, newspaper stands,
ads etc. and it took quite a while to produce all the stickers. But it was worth
it, the stickers add the final touch to make the station look very much like the
real thing.
My favorite pics:
this, this and
this.
Train
Brickshelf folder
Reference pics
The train has three cars connected with closed coupling and the engine placed in
the middle. I’ve used small train wheels to lower the train floor and reduce the
total size of the metro train. The train aligns perfectly with the platform with
only half a stud of space in between
(pic). In fact, the red collector shoe on the boogie fits under the platform!
The closed coupling mechanism is hidden underneath the cars. It’s very simple
using rubber bands and it ressembles the mechanism I used for my
S-train. See more
pictures of the design in the
brickshelf folder
So, what do you think of the station and train? I’ve been eager to present this
model so all comments are welcome.
Esben
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| (...) --snip-- (...) Hi Esben, I think you've captured the look quite perfectly for the most part. Both the train and station are very attractive MOCs. I can understand your eagerness :) The little details on the station are excellent. I love how (...) (18 years ago, 19-Mar-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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