Originally Posted by AGHRMatt:
Nice work. I think you guys do a fantastic laser and lamination work.
I keep thinking I'd like to cut an O scale version of the San Bernardino ATSF/UP Depot, but the time and materials cost is astronomical. A guy built one for H.O. and an O scale version would have been around $5,000. An O scale model would be about 11 feet long. I have the drawings just in case I suddenly have the time and resources to build it.
Hi Matt,
That's the challenge with doing a "scale" model of any of these landmark structures in "O" gauge. As you mentioned scale models of these huge structures become enourmous in 1/4" scale.
That's the beauty of what Roger and the TrainWorx Traingineers are doing with our Landmark Series. The goal is to capture the essence of the look of each of the stations/terminals at the same time using architectural compression of the largest structure elements to reduce the footprint to a more manageable "O" gauge or even toy train experience. In this way, we are creating a structure that "looks like" a Pennsy Station, Grand Central Terminal, Chicago Union Station, or Albuquerque without being a "scale" model.
Thanks for the picture, I know this station is on Roger's list of ones to do - it's a long list .
Have an excellent week!
Traindame aka Dorcie
T W Design/TrainWorx
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