I love old little kits like this one of a fuel pump station. Good quality parts, easy to understand for assembly, and plenty of optional detail parts added to customize it. A lovely kit to add to my layout. #modelrailroad

Platforms and ballast are now in and everything is working well with a few test trains. Really happy with how it’s turned out so far. #modelrailroad

Heres some more photos showing all the details and construction methods.

Felt like posting some of my gauge 3 things. For those unaware, thats 1:22.6 scale on 2.5" gauge track. These were a mix of wood scratchbuilds, resin kits, and the engine is steel and 3D printed. I built these between 2015 and 2018.

A fantastic add to the collection, a brass E-33. Runs well, paint is in good condition, and it’s complete. What makes it better is it only cost $25 from a local hobby shop! A lucky find and a locomotive I’ve been looking to get for a while. Looks to have the builders name inside too! #modelrailroad

I’ve gotten two more of these fellas to use for parts on 2 rail o scale custom models since locos like these are great custom model fodder, but one is in such good condition I may just keep one but repaint it. It will definitely be a unique loco to take to the club to run. #modelrailroad

The layout has been coming along pretty well, all the landscaping has been completed so I’ve been working on getting the ground cover on and bases for removable buildings. The details in its infancy but more will cover the areas once all the larger parts are done. #modelrailroad

Took Stepney to the club for chassis testing. He runs well forwards with a bit of a wobble but refuses to run well in reverse. The wheels also keep coming unscrewed from their axles so I’ll have to sort that out. However he’s coming together quite nicely, need to make lining transfers #modelrailroad

CrystalLakeRailroad@crystallakerr.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Started work on the o scale terrier. The plan is to make a few mods and paint it to resemble the terrier Stepney. Still a long ways off but gave it a test run with its new chassis mods and it held up well for a first run. Tested some colors too and they look good. Still lots to do. #modelrailroad

Another recent painting piece I did, this time ttte themed. I’m really enjoying painting, it’s quite fun and a good relaxing thing to do. #ttte

There’s nothing quite like freshly ballasted track on a new layout, it just tickles my brain. #modelrailroad

CrystalLakeRailroad@crystallakerr.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The new layout is now fully wired and operational with trains running well on the new track, time to start adding and building the buildings! #modelrailroad

There’s a man behind the tree. He offers you an egg. Started doing some painting and made this piece, and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out for a beginner painting. #deltarune

After a bit of work, mostly fiddling with the power pickups, The Fitzwilliam is running once again. It’s a bit slow and draws a bit of power so it may need a new motor, but it’s ok for now. Really happy to see it running. Need to get some proper rolling stock to put behind it now. #modelrailroad

CrystalLakeRailroad@crystallakerr.bsky.social · 8mo ago

A great new addition to my collection, a oo scale McGowan metal kit of a LNER D49 named The Fitzwilliam. Fully lined and painted to a high standard, just a few chips that need touching up. It’s just a beautiful loco in the fully lined apple green. Needs a little work but it’s great #modelrailroad

New York Central L-3a 4-8-2 “Mohawk” 3001 left the National New York Central Museum in Elkhart, Ind., on September 15, bound for Fort Wayne, where it will be restored to service after decades on display. railfan.com/mohawk-on-th...

‘Mohawk’ on the Move

New York Central L-3a 4-8-2 “Mohawk” 3001 left the National New York Central Museum in Elkhart, Ind., on September 15.

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A great new addition to my collection, a later Lionel g scale Thomas, Annie, Clarabel, and truck. They are in great shape and all run well. I’ve always wanted to get these, and I’m very happy to add them to the collection! #modelrailroad #ttte

It really is a big boy, seeing it was just amazing!

deltarune today! Played chapter 5 and wow, just $$$$ wow, another masterpiece of storytelling for deltarune. Lots of awesome art, banger new music, great new characters, great jokes, sweet gameplay, and lots of emotions. My jaw dropped once I got to the end of the chapter. Amazing! #deltarune

Deltarune Chapter 5 came out IDK if you saw

Deltarune tomorrow! Such [BIG Shot] news! #deltarune

Making good progress on the layout, almost all the main buildings are built and starting to get painted, and some of the fun paintwork is getting done. Here is a mural for the side of one of the town buildings. #modelrailroad

Sorry to keep you waiting! DELTARUNE Chapter 5 will be released on June 24th at 11:00AM EDT. Here's the trailer if you missed it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5y2...

DELTARUNE – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026

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The new layout is now fully wired and operational with trains running well on the new track, time to start adding and building the buildings! #modelrailroad

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the topham circus train ! cattle wagon design by @/OckeyMRR , thanks to @/railwaymanianet for printing out my lovely decals. The extra GUV made from a hornby mail car was inspired by seeing a DOWT one done up the same way.

With the new layout I will be able to run much longer trains with larger locomotives, have two running lines, different yards and industries, and just more opportunities for running my trains. #modelrailroad

I had my old layout torn down. All the buildings, trees, and salvageable details were removed and are to be reused as I am currently in the works of building a larger and even better layout! Track work is mostly complete on the new one with just the wiring to be completed to work. #modelrailroad

On this day in 1951, we became the World's First Preserved Railway. 75 years ago a group of amateurs ran a train, it wasn't a very long train and it only went as far as Rhydyronen - but it became the starting line for the global heritage railway movement, kicking off the idea...

Finally got my hands on a logging loco for a good price. Picked up this unpainted Rivarossi Heisler, it runs good but is a bit noisy. The mechanism is very interesting to look at too. Planning to paint it to something more than all black to make it nicer to look at. #modelrailroad

A week following his appearance at the CHMRC Open Day, Gerry made his way to the National Garden Railway Show - and he reunited with some old acquaintances!

She was always a winner in my eyes, but to see her damn near sweep a competition... I am blown away by the response to Moana and all the compliments! My god! I couldn't have made her without the incredible modelling talents of Katie and Steve (faces and 16mm adaptation respectively) Thank you all!

A neat new addition to my ho collection, a turret boxcar and a railgun. Not super detailed but still a neat addition. The guns do move and both cars roll decently #modelrailroad