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Hello there, I’m a huge railroad and railway enthusiast, a ttte fan, and model railroader. I love to fix model trains and machines. I also really like filmmaking and art.
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Time to sand, putty, sand,putty, sand, putty, you get the idea. Tedious but worth it for a smooth finish. Still lots more to do but looking good so far on v2! #modelrailroad #ttte #modelrailway

submitted 2 days ago • 2 comments

I now have two different types of the Pennsylvania K4 in my collection. Both are great models to have and I like how they look together. #modelrailroad

submitted 2 days ago • 3 comments

I just love Berkshire steam locomotives! #modelrailroad

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

I recently got these two Fleischmann coaches. These are really great looking models, amazing paintwork and details and even a great looking interior and a working pantograph on the restaurant coach. Got them for a great price too! I really like how these models look! #modelrailroad #modelrailway

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

It’s amazing that this loco is able to navigate my small layout that has super tight curves, especially since it has no blind driving wheels. There is a small slowdown on the tightest area but it still makes it around without issue. This loco is pretty impressive! #modelrailroad #modelrailway

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

The latest addition to my collection, an SNCF class 141R. Made by Lima and it’s a fantastic model especially for its age, it looks great, and runs great too! I really like the way the locomotive is designed too. Most likely going to give it some upgrades to its details. #modelrailroad #modelrailway

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

Began to reprint a new v2 body shell for my o scale Thomas as I want to do better than what I did with v1. #ttte #modelrailroad

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

Love this game, it’s just so good! I’m thinking about making a model of the train to add to my collection, and I do have a slightly under scale test print of it to start. I just love this game so much, the story, the designs, the music, so good! #modelrailroad #zelda #zeldaspirittracks

submitted 20 days ago • 0 comments

Recently got this new bobber caboose, it fits perfectly in scale with my layout, and is actually quite small! It’s really a great model though, and has lights and interior details. It’s a great start to On30 with! #modelrailroad

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

#ttte

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submitted 33 days ago • 0 comments

Happy 80th Anniversary to The Railway Series! These stories and characters have made me who I am today, and have done so to many others. These engines are more than just really useful. #ttte

submitted 33 days ago • 1 comment

Glamor shots of #1 #modelrailroad

submitted 46 days ago • 1 comment

A model I’ve been working on for a while now, the CLRR’s #1, the first locomotive for my fictional railroad. Made from a die cast Atlantic kit with a brass hybrid tender and other extra metal detailing parts and a bright and unique paint job, the loco is now ready to run. #Modelrailroad

submitted 46 days ago • 1 comment

A recent custom locomotive, a small diesel switcher. Runs on a modified Bachmann GE-44 motor bogie. Weathered heavily. This great kit was 3D printed in PLA and given metal handrails and other small plastic parts. I’m not sure who the print files were created by as the kit was a gift. #modelrailroad

submitted 46 days ago • 1 comment

Here’s one of the latest additions to my collection, a proto2000 GP20. It’s in perfect condition, just need to refit the fans and grills to stay in place. It’s a very detailed loco, it has movable walkways, fans, and crew, plus more! I picked it up for a steal too! #modelrailroad

submitted 67 days ago • 0 comments

Here’s a new addition to my collection and one I’ve been trying to get for a while, the Lionel turbine and a Lionel crane set. Both are in great shape, just need a bit of new paint. The turbine is missing its cab steps and the tenders water scoop melted. A new fun restoration project! #modelrailroad

submitted 72 days ago • 2 comments

Small update on this project, got the tender test printed. The loco and tender are not perfect yet, seeing them in person shows a few errors in the measurements, but it’s looking really good so far for a first time doing it like this. I am planning to resin print the final designs #modelrailroad

submitted 72 days ago • 1 comment

It’s always interesting to come across interesting contraptions people have made for their model railroads. I got this caboose and it seems to have a lighting system for a rear red light. I have to get a new battery for it, but I’m hoping it will work. #modelrailroad

submitted 88 days ago • 2 comments

Here is a interesting freight car. Got it at a hobby shop, it’s a wooden kit of an early refrigerator boxcar. It’s very well put together, just needs a few parts reattached and some paint touch ups. This is my first wooden kitbuild I’ve ever gotten. #modelrailroad

submitted 88 days ago • 1 comment

Began work on Thomas’s mechanism. The motor is mounted and I’ve been beginning to design the gearbox and I have a flywheel to fit too. I am going to redo the wheels and rods as they need a few adjustments to run smoother, but he should have a working chassis in not too long! #ttte #modelrailroad

submitted 89 days ago • 1 comment