This picture shows both trains in action, as well as some freight cars and my first attempt at a lift bridge. Even though the 4558 Metroliner has an extra car I built for it, you can see how the HUGE red/white train just dwarfs it. Some of the other shots I just added also show this clearly
This is a front view. Note that each of the 5 cars differs slightly. From a distance, they are unified in scheme, but small details such as door color and placement, marker lights, roof vents, and other details vary from car to car. This is prototypical (and I claim it was deliberate, not because I was running low on parts here and there)
This is a view from the rear, again showing small differences. Some roof detail is visible here as well.
This view shows pretty clearly what the stock looks like. Note particularly that the underbelly componentry is not skirted. It differs from car to car.
This shows the power unit and highlights the articulation in the trucks necessary for this over 40 stud long unit to be able to navigate curves. I had to add 1 straight to each side of the approach to the bridge or else it would not clear.
This shot shows some of the roof detail and again shows scale. Note how far off center the nose of the engine is as it approaches the bridge and how much of the track is showing beneath the baggage car behind it. The red on the bridge top are 8 crane weights I just got from Dacta.
(Get your own Free Home Page)