The Train

[CP1]

Starting a new diorama. It will be a 1/35 German rail yard. It will have three rail lines, a switch tower, a loading dock, two steam engines, several flat cars with military equipment and several freight cars. I am working on the switch tower now. 
 

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[FullArmor]

definitely follow this

[HubertB]

Another one to follow … 

FYI, « Le Train » is the title of a French film telling the story of the mass arrest of Jews in the « Rafle du Vel D’Hiv » in France in 1942, and their subsequent deportation to Auschwitz / Birkenau … Your thread title just jumped at me for that reason …

Hubert

 

[CP1]

It’s also the name of a Burt Lancaster film regarding the artwork stolen from France by the Nazis. 

[TJTX]

Oh I can't wait to watch this. 

[BlrwestSiR]

The photos really highlight just how big these dioramas you have created are. 

[CP1]

Waiting on more track. Will add crane near platform.

[TJTX]

Where did you get the foam insulation?  I need a small piece for a tarmac to display my F-16.

[CP1]

At Lowe’s you can get a 4x8 sheet or 2x2 panels. Home Depot also sells the 2x2 panels. 

[CP1]

I will add a pedestrian bridge from the second floor of the switch tower across all three tracks. There will also be a small maintenance shed. 

[belugawhaleman]

This build is going to be great for sure!

Will be watching!

[Wouter]

Should be a great diorama. Will surely follow. If I might make a suggestion; you might wan't to rotate the whole setup a few (10 / 15 degrees) in relation to the base. This way you get a much more interesting setup to look at. And maybe if you can get your hands on one, add a switch between the tracks.

[CP1]

Unfortunately I have a small area to work with. From my experience, angling multiple structures within a limited space gives the diorama a cramped feel which I don’t want. This would also shorten the length of the three track lines. Most rail yards are typically linear. If I was only going to display the tower or if I had a larger surface to work with I would be in agreement. As for the switch that would have to be scratch built. 

[CP1]

Here are a few of the kits I will be using. Still waiting on a tanker and two gondolas. Might add two more box cars. Going to buy two more locomotives. 

 

[FullArmor]

This will be epic

[Landlubber Mike]

Wow, awesome project!

[CP1]

Waiting for more track and platform crane. Going to curve a portion of the track. Waiting for maintenance shed. There will be a stairwell connecting the walkway with the tower. Still need to finish the walkway railing. 

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[FullArmor]

2 hours ago, CP1 said:

Waiting for more track and platform crane. Going to curve a portion of the track. Waiting for maintenance shed. There will be a stairwell connecting the walkway with the tower. Still need to finish the walkway railing. 

Nice! Also approved by pink panther👍😅

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[TJTX]

It's already looking amazing.  I'm getting inspired to try diorama building soon!

[belugawhaleman]

Looking great so far..still watching!