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The legendary X12 Atomic Powered Locomotive
My lil bro mentioned this train the other week and I had to model it in Lego. It’s still in initial design phase but it’s based on the proposal by a University of Utah professor in 1954, who theorized such a train could last an entire year on a single supply of atomic fuel. The back half is for radiators to keep it cool and the front half has…
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BNSF in Montana
A BNSF manifest winds its way through the treacherous curves of Montana, hugging the river that is next to the tracks.
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L Gauge Compressed Air Locomotive
It’s the largest compressed air locomotive and this 0-8-0 Pennsylvania example is one of my projects in the works. Here are renders of the unusual train that I aim to eventually build IRL. For those unfamiliar with this type of train, compressed air locomotives use tanks of air instead of electric or firebox/steam for propulsion and are in…
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Lego GP 35 Diesel Locomotive
I generally do steam and compressed air locomotives but a family member used to work in a railyard back in the 1980s where he saw a lot of Santa Fe diesels in the blue and yellow scheme. I designed and built this model for him, and then I built one for myself too. LOL It’s all standard parts though my self-designed livery was printed directly…
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Introduction
Hello everyone. I am M.P.Lynes of Phoenix Train Works. I design and build unusual and hazardous trains used in the STEM fields such as nuclear energy, still mills, or mining. I model in L-gauge (LEGO). I started this hobby back during the pandemic. My first serious unusual train MOC was the Big Boy 4005. In a couple years, I got a…
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Morning Commute
An inbound Metra train travels through the suburbs of Chicago in the morning hours.
F40PH designed by American Brick Locomotive Company
Budd gallery and cab cars designed by BK Bricks
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Pere Marquette #1225
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LEGO SP #4449
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