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I sympathize with your "end-of-station" pondering. I graveled with that issue
for my mere two story monorail track as the front transitioned to the side,
then on to the back.
How many parallel tracks will enter your station?
Any thoughts on the roof, yet? I shudder to even think near that challenge!
Best of luck. I'm sure it will look equally impressive in this grand scale.
later,
James Mathis
In lugnet.trains, Mike Poindexter writes:
> Thank you, James. Your station was obviously an influence on mine and when
> I add to the interior, I am sure the similarities will be more obvious. In
> fact, I was about 80% done with a replica of your station when I decided
> that I was more into trains than monorail. As trains are much larger, the
> station had to grow. I am at a loss as to what to do with the ends, but I
> hope to get some inspiration when I can drag my best friend (an architect)
> over for some feedback.
>
> I may have to look at your Bubble Monorail Station for some ideas on tying
> the back to the front, but they really are a little different, which has
> caused me some problems. The middle back has a columnar feel to it, which
> the rest of the station has a feeling of being wrapped at the top, which are
> both curves, but in different axies (sp?). I need to find how to make that
> transition look correct without calling attention to itself.
>
> For structural integrity, I was unable to add the opening sections on the
> back like you had, as this 52.5" long beast must be able to be transported.
> It rests on large gray baseplates covered with a lattice of 2x6 bricks and
> topped with 8x16 bricks to keep the floor from sagging and I have been VERY
> pleased with the results. Unfortunately, that meant I had little choice of
> the color for the floor in the building.
>
> I should have one more major overhaul on the end parts, finish the rooves,
> redesign the ends of the center section and the decorate the inside. When
> those are done, I will make a nice series of pictures and a web page for it.
> I will have a lot of searching to do to get the last remaining parts, as my
> inventories of parts has suffered a dramatic reduction between this station
> and the first floor of city hall (which still needs one more floor and an
> interior).
>
> Anyhow, I can't begin to thank you enough for the inspiration your station
> gave me.
>
> Mike
>
> James Mathis <thakius@nmt.edu> wrote in message
> news:Fyzy40.DnG@lugnet.com...
> > Wonderful pictures.
> > I was especially attracted to the incredibly large white and glass train
> > station!
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=10501
> >
> > Wow!
> > It certainly dwarfs my station of a similar design.
> > Amazing piece count of pieces that I consider somewhat "rare".
> >
> >
> > I hope I catch future announcements regarding the next edition as this • building
> > takes on further form and function.
> >
> > later,
> > James Mathis
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