#Model trains

[beardedmrbean]

[patrothestupid]

work for caspian_____(twitter) of tha boi totally proud of his model trains, thank youuu !

[beeclops]

Leave it to John Oliver for retelling the VERY infamous Thomas the Tank Engine episode (the “Henry’s punishment” episode) as a way to describe America’s current freight train industry!

[vasilihound]

[thunderstruck9]

Andrzej Jackowski (British, 1947), Standing Train II, 1997. Oil on canvas, 141.7 x 162.5 cm. National Museum Cardiff

[nat-stimmy]

Roanoke Model Railroad Club (SOURCE)

[dutchs-blog]

Miniature Trains

[thtflns]

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This is the artist Chris Burden’s Metropolis II from 2011. It is on display at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) courtesy of the Nicolas Berggruen Charitable Foundation, and is located on the ground floor of the Broad building. I have posted it because this work simply brings me joy, and seems to do so for those of every age and background. If I can spread a little joy, then I am pleased to do so.

[tiny-glued-things]

Made a tiny train. Track is 4 cm in diameter.

(From a Littlemissminiature kit)

[maximinimaximus]

When travelling, it is very important you only pack the essentials.

As you can see, I brought just the bare necessities.

[kcvulpinestudios]

Unusual Model Train Sets

A long time ago in 2020, I did a thread on Twitter of unusual model train sets. Mainly to showcase some that don't seem real, but are/were. Here's a selection of such trains.

I pity the fool who doesn't have this set.

It's more than meats the eye.

Our secret weapon in defeating Cobra.

I don't see a correlation between Rambo and trains to warrant this set.

Of course. When I think of a hit comedy show about medical personnel during the Korean War, I think a train set would make sense given the context. (Friend of mine said the following:

Though my point still stands just from the episodes I've seen.)

This has the best '80s aesthetic I've seen for a train set.

As someone who launched Hot Wheel cars in front or over trains, I legit think this concept is fun.

Speaking of Hot Wheels...

As someone who still has this set, I can tell you that while it's fun, it's not compatible with HO tracks. A real bummer if you ask me.

I have a soft spot for train sets based on tractor brands (I have relatives who live in Eastern Washington who collect old tractors). The only unusual thing I could find is when they are a passenger set.

Which makes no sense considering what the IP is.

I don't see the connection between auto parts and trains, but the Photoshopped image on the box is cool.

Again, don't see much of a connection, in this case of NASCAR sets. However, if your train is taking a left hand turn every time it goes around the track then it makes sense (I guess). And that is the list of unusual train sets I could find for this post. This is not meant to say they're dumb. I actually find sets like these quite entertaining and fascinating, particularly the TYCO sets of Rambo, GI Joe, A-Team, and Transformers just for how niché they were. And these came out around the time Shining Time Station premiered.

If you know any others, please reblog with the train set that you find unusual or barely has any connection to trains.

[dark0ta]

Model railroad museum Taken: 02/23/24

[ironirma103]

Shonks and trains 2

[sudrianspitfire]

DUCK

I got a Mainline 5700 as an early Christmas gift, so now I can make a model of him :D

[lomotunes2008]

I'm just thinking of someone going up to an engine in the TTTE universe and showing them a model train and being like "It's a mini version of you"

[dutchs-blog]

Train Is Passing True