Steel City LUG | PLAYINGWITHECHOES | Activity https://steelcitylug.com/members/playingwithechoes/activity/ Activity feed for PLAYINGWITHECHOES. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:23:55 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 db3b59a3bc0f9141df1e2bdc68f4746a PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Forum badges for interests in the forum Site Admin https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/forum-badges-for-interests/#post-72217 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:16:54 -0400 Request for “Builder for Hire” as I am open to commissions around my specialties of trains and related nuclear science interests.

]]> 0 2e4d0fff369b45839122e529d250d2ff PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Threadjacking in the forum All Things LEGO! https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/threadjacking/page/64/#post-70973 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:53:53 -0400 Anyone here with trains, beside me? It’s that time of the year again with the Brick Train Awards. Go to their website and submit photos or renders of your MOCs. I’d like to see Steel City LUG being represented in the entries from trains, wagons, cabooses, etc

@amplef0rth @schu54321 @rcgrier3406 @joshhall @gabevistica please tag anyone that…Read more

]]> 0 15fd9e31536aaae02eaf9f97cbf36360 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Bugatti Chiron in the forum MOCs https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/bugatti-chiron/#post-70947 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:56:54 -0400 And I’ve added a Type 35 race car to go with it. And a little Mr. Bugatti in his signature black suit and bowler hat. If everything goes to plan, these and my other built Bugattis would be at the base of my planned LED lit Eiffel Tower at TUBS to do a Parisian Concours d’ Automobile, along with my fleet of exotic and obscure supercars. Oddly…Read more

]]> 0 beb8a0b27abbaf2daeaf8e67bd28baf7 PLAYINGWITHECHOES started the topic Bugatti Chiron in the forum MOCs https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/bugatti-chiron/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:45:48 -0400 So after building the Veyron as part of my Lamborghini Diablo to Bugatti Veyron project, I had to do the Chiron.
This is in digital phase. Unlike the Veyron that requires reattaching the wing in open configuration, the Chiron MOC features an adjustable wing that pops out with a special key.

]]> 0 ee5973531bae0513486e62bb087f6ed0 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Layout Designer in the forum Site Admin https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/layout-designer/page/2/#post-70893 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:36:34 -0400 @joshhall I gave the updated version a whirl and managed to get about half of the proposed double footprint layout replicated in the program. It’s looking good.

One thing to note is that the large corner track modules don’t allow the placement of baseplates within its corners. Like in real life, you can fit a 2×2 array of 32 baseplates in the…Read more

]]> 0 0068c189cb3f41d5efbc57dd783b5fcc PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Layout Designer in the forum Site Admin https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/layout-designer/page/2/#post-70876 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:07:56 -0400 Thanks, @joshhall and @gabevistica for looking into it and for making updates. I will gladly give it another try as I believe this will be helpful for the giant TUBS double footprint layout I’m working on and it’s potential for multi-lug collaboration. Seriously, thanks. I’ll let you know how it goes on my end.

]]> 0 2f4965520081b79cfb95bbd583333485 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Layout Designer in the forum Site Admin https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/layout-designer/page/2/#post-70764 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:21 -0400 Still having issues. Objects won’t snap next to each other. I am adjusting snap tolerances but to no avail. Won’t realign neatly with grid. DSR rails seem to pop off and snap wildly elsewhere on the grid. They seem to have extra space on the right per the outline. The R104 R120 corners have trouble lining up too. Don’t know if I should just…Read more

]]> 0 7f877e69e1cd419348960e3d394f1421 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Get Paid To Design & Build - Westinghouse Atom Smasher in the forum All Things LEGO! https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/get-paid-to-design-build-westinghouse-atom-smasher/#post-70731 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:10:35 -0400 You’re more than welcome to continue your proposal, if you like. From what I read and understood in Nancy’s email to them introducing us, we would be submitting multiple designs since they only mentioned the height requirement so there’s a lot of different ways to make a MOC of it.

If not, that’s fine too. Not sure how long it takes for them to…Read more

]]> 0 37bd37f5da3a852fd79a2b8af37c3d8d PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Get Paid To Design & Build - Westinghouse Atom Smasher in the forum All Things LEGO! https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/get-paid-to-design-build-westinghouse-atom-smasher/#post-70717 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:04:49 -0400 @rcgrier3406 thanks. i made the bulb out of a series of calculated overlapping brick and slopes and put in some internal half rings for structure. I will have some leeway and room for tweaking if needed but overall, structure analysis and diagraming seems quite stable, even when the model is split apart in half for showing the internal equipment.…Read more

]]> 0 7164528cc74193e325d0ae48c47f8de9 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Lamborghini LM002 Monster Truck in the forum MOCs https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lamborghini-lm002-monster-truck/#post-70633 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:23:55 -0400 Thanks. I may build it IRL next after I finish my Bugatti Veyrons currently in the works. XD

]]> 0 0da3963c00d1679f9d2be5725ec1a92e PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Get Paid To Design & Build - Westinghouse Atom Smasher in the forum All Things LEGO! https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/get-paid-to-design-build-westinghouse-atom-smasher/#post-70631 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:22:28 -0400 You’re very welcome, Nancy.
Josh has something via hinge and plate balloon method and I’m working from another angle of build to get that lightbulb shape down. I will keep you CC on the emails when we send our proposals to Westinghouse contact.

@rcgrier3406, any tips or pointers on commission work? The TL:DR of the project scope is an 18″ to…Read more

]]> 0 cb28c7c26de8e8ec398a86c0456507da PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Get Paid To Design & Build - Westinghouse Atom Smasher in the forum All Things LEGO! https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/get-paid-to-design-build-westinghouse-atom-smasher/#post-70623 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:54:06 -0400 I am taking a look at the scope and trying a few ideas in Studio. With Josh and I both highly interested in the project, there is no shortage of talent available for the project. You can tell Westinghouse about Phoenix Train Works and my proclivity and passion for nuclear energy themed train builds.

]]> 0 4596de460a3cb860a07ca6567bd1ee8c PLAYINGWITHECHOES started the topic Lamborghini LM002 Monster Truck in the forum MOCs https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lamborghini-lm002-monster-truck/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:38:06 -0400 As a joke, I was wondering what Lamborghini would make a good monster truck, as it looks like everyone has done the Countach and a few other models IRL but the one they haven’t considered is the rambo Lambo itself, the LM002 off road truck. Guess which one I made into a monster truck…

Yup. Took my base model LM002 and gave it dual shocks at…Read more

]]> 0 cab75e8ccd905b74a16ae4739c12a03b PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Hi I'm new! in the forum Introductions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/hi-im-new/#post-70142 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:17:37 -0400 Welcome to the LUG. Kopaka is the best toa, because he’s the COOLEST toa. hehehehe šŸ™‚

]]> 0 c844c5bf06c6ebead2380c09d27c109e PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic X12 Atomic Powered Locomotive in the forum MOCs https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/x12-atomic-powered-locomotive/#post-70141 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:13:25 -0400 Don’t know if you saw it on FB, Dale but here’s the video of it in action. It’s in black and white like an old 1950s film, as most of my footage of trains being tested are in black and white.

]]> 0 0d2feb7629f563f34c49d8b6e107d1be PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic X12 Atomic Powered Locomotive in the forum MOCs https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/x12-atomic-powered-locomotive/#post-70138 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:10:17 -0400 Here’s two photos of the finished build from the planned unveiling on July 4th on my Phoenix Train Works Page.

]]> 0 4fd66dd465b8c9f68558a577d8affb26 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic X12 Atomic Powered Locomotive in the forum MOCs https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/x12-atomic-powered-locomotive/#post-70137 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:08:42 -0400 Hi Nancy. I have family in town that weekend so I can’t. But I will be sure to stop by and check out the table when we do visit the Grand Prix as part of the planned family activities.

]]> 0 7af968c8cce605749325875fad4d0b1d PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic X12 Atomic Powered Locomotive in the forum MOCs https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/x12-atomic-powered-locomotive/#post-70057 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:36:28 -0400 Since the inside of the locomotive is filled with four motors, two battery boxes, differentials, etc., been working on a standalone diagrammatic model of the nuclear powered electric motor propulsion to go alongside the train.

]]> 0 b7737189dad1a769bdffd9f1694fbdb3 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Hi, I'm Anne! in the forum Introductions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/hi-im-anne/#post-70056 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:34:44 -0400 Welcome to the LUG. šŸ™‚

]]> 0 fd4f37ace32fff7c4dcf9ac8aa3211b9 PLAYINGWITHECHOES started the topic Bugatti Veyron in the forum MOCs https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/bugatti-veyron/ Fri, 22 May 2026 20:01:02 -0400 Had to work on one as part of my project of documenting the lineage of the Lamborghini Diablo to the Bugatti Veyron. It’s 8w speed champion size and the wing can be built extended or flush with the body. Can be standard or Super Sport version. With the sheer amount of super cars in my roster, you’d think my minifigures won the powerball.…Read more

]]> 0 7adf2122e73068cdf1f745434ca3e3d8 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Urgent LAN Update - BrickLink Studio Opportunity in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/urgent-lan-update-bricklink-studio-opportunity/#post-69689 Mon, 18 May 2026 16:42:08 -0400 Studio is my bread and butter program for designing MOCs and instructions for Phoenix Train Works. If anyone doesn’t know how to model in it, it is worth the time to learn, especially for large or complex projects like my Behemoth Bascule Bridge or Gabe’s crane.

]]> 0 3d87734c50eab9d589d5e26a52313933 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Hi, I'm Michael! in the forum Introductions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/hi-im-michael-2/#post-69655 Wed, 13 May 2026 21:23:36 -0400 Hi Michael. I’m Michael. LOLOL

Seriously, welcome to the club. I’m also a Michael but I’m known as the Lego train guy for the club. You’re more than welcome to check out the upcoming exhibits Gabe mentioned. Our city layouts are modular so feel free to join the displays with yours. šŸ™‚

]]> 0 95e62b5cf619b806f5f3af26c2fa54d8 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Project Cabeese in the forum MOCs https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/project-cabeese/#post-69654 Wed, 13 May 2026 21:11:17 -0400 As far as I can gather from other modelers in other train scales, yes. I’m familiar with the front half as work cabooses with tool boxes are a thing. The water barrel on the back is new to me as well.

]]> 0 dbba09d64191df03c0d1e3456a3d8b40 PLAYINGWITHECHOES started the topic Project Cabeese in the forum MOCs https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/project-cabeese/ Sun, 10 May 2026 01:43:59 -0400 It’s actually Cabooses but that’s an old railroad joke. Decided to design a few vintage styled cabooses from a water type to little ones that fit on a single truck of wheels.

]]> 0 775436655fde50f97fccad7ab3f5fced PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic SteelCityLUG has a LEGO Ideas Fan Designer! in the forum Site Admin https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/steelcitylug-has-a-lego-ideas-fan-designer/#post-69532 Fri, 01 May 2026 18:14:05 -0400 Congrats! It’s a favorite movie of my cousin, whose name is also Eddie. hehehehe

]]> 0 7b09ab29c357d15ffbcf63bbae11048b PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic LAN Update: Transition of LAN Program to LEGO Fan CoLab in the forum Contributing member discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lan-update-transition-of-lan-program-to-lego-fan-colab/#post-69531 Fri, 01 May 2026 18:13:03 -0400 Been out of the loop for a while but from what I can understand while skimming through this update, I’d lean towards doing what you gotta do to keep recognized by Lego and keep your benefits like LUGbulk and other helpful resources in reaching out to the public.

]]> 0 54bb32b3454459663feef89b5d154a33 PLAYINGWITHECHOES started the topic Lyman Gilmore 1912 Batwing Monoplane in the forum MOCs https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lyman-gilmore-1912-batwing-monoplane/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:13:26 -0400 In 1912, my relative inventor Lyman Gilmore made a Batwing Monoplane that tested concepts and features that would eventually be commonplace in airplanes. Here is a model of it I built in Studio. He is best known for allegedly beating the Wright brothers with a 1902 flight in a steam powered plane, using inventions specific to aeronautic use but he…Read more

]]> 0 e737e53af1eb3bf7bf9ad5c4dd45af09 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic hi, I'm Wrigley! in the forum Introductions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/hi-im-wrigley/#post-68599 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:37:38 -0500 Hey, if you can only make it for sometime on the weekend that’s fine. The formal shifts are related to cup credit (ask Josh Hall about that) and making sure that at least someone is staffing the tables. Just be sure to introduce yourself to whoever is keeping the trains running. Personally, I’m there for a few weekend shifts and wouldn’t mind the…Read more

]]> 0 8d682ed23b255b17772625ea748fba2e PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic hi, I'm Wrigley! in the forum Introductions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/hi-im-wrigley/#post-68596 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:12:54 -0500 Hey, if you want, you could sign up for one shift during the week and show up with your trains for that shift. We had someone do that last year as he could only make it one Saturday but he really wanted to run his Pensy train on the layout with us.

]]> 0 5476e0020de69804aafbda8c77f510bf PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Monorail city display in the forum MOCs https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/monorail-city-display/#post-68592 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:33:45 -0500 Awesome!

]]> 0 5da0e2c935275bc8ef76182fcc3d40ef PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic hi, I'm Wrigley! in the forum Introductions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/hi-im-wrigley/#post-68591 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:33:07 -0500 Welcome to the LUG. If you like trains, we’ll be displaying a lot of them at the HG show in early March.
I go by Phoenix Train Works on FB if you like to see some unusual STEM themed trains as Lego MOCs.

]]> 0 218e8282531c27f3bb619f810492fac1 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic X12 Atomic Powered Locomotive in the forum MOCs https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/x12-atomic-powered-locomotive/#post-68204 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:36:25 -0500 I’ve started ordering parts for the X12 Atomic Powered Locomotive in small batches. Should be done in time for the next TUBS show as part of the PTW collection of educational STEM themed trains. Of course, we’ll try running it on the LUG city layout. @dales šŸ™‚

]]> 0 6c96b3a5916e8eb55016abd33a6b962e PLAYINGWITHECHOES started the topic Atomic Powered 1958 Ford Nucelon in the forum MOCs https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/atomic-powered-1958-ford-nucelon/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:32:19 -0500 Been working on designing a 10w Speed Champion sized moc of the 1958 Ford Nucleon concept car. The idea at the time was that nuclear reactors would eventually be small enough to fit on vehicles as interchangeable power packs, good for 5000 miles of travel. In real life, modern reactors have gotten small enough to fit on the back of a semi truck.…Read more

]]> 0 fa4cb999b999d5036183ec26b26069d2 PLAYINGWITHECHOES started the topic Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary in the forum MOCs https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/lamborghini-countach-25th-anniversary/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:39:41 -0500 Been a while but for fun, started working on a Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary model set to Speed Champions scale. It’s built from the ground up so it’s not a MOC of the old Lego Countach set. Even the nose while similar features a correct 7w tile assembly at the front for the bumper and a new front skirt. The shoulder vents feature standard…Read more

]]> 0 b52042a8f6bae273005c2530b26a59a7 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Hi, Iā€™m Spencer! in the forum Introductions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/hi-im-spencer/#post-67832 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:07:37 -0500 Hi and welcome to the LUG.
I’ve been under the weather the past few weeks but I really need to check out the new BAM store. John had some great things to say about it and I’m really looking forward to seeing it in person. The HP sets really got me out of my dark ages too. šŸ™‚

]]> 0 67abfeb4da6fd9bdd31bb9d5856f0822 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic CSC Locomotion Weekend - 1/16/26 to 1/18/26 in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/csc-locomotion-weekend-1-16-26-to-1-18-26/page/3/#post-67642 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:11:34 -0500 I unfortunately have been sick the last few weeks and won’t be able to partake in the CSC Locomotive Weekend this year. It’s been a serious health issue and I need to fully recover before I can do another train show.

I want to thank @rcgrier3406 and @joshhall for working so hard on the layout to try to fit the bridge. Hopefully by giving a…Read more

]]> 0 ef28f04f6f1270c30e7feaf84e1a234c PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic CSC Locomotion Weekend - 1/16/26 to 1/18/26 in the forum LUG discussions https://steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/csc-locomotion-weekend-1-16-26-to-1-18-26/page/2/#post-67416 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:02:07 -0500 @rcgrier3406 thank you for finalizing the layout and for getting that bridge in. The layout looks great.

I’ve gone ahead and signed up for full day shifts Sat and Sun. I may logically come in Friday afternoon to set up the bridge before the show but might not be able devote a full shift/cup for that day with work obligations so I left that blank…Read more

]]> 0 164dc213b7dde4c095faad74855779c4 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic site migration to VPS in the forum Site Admin https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/site-migration-to-vps/#post-67336 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:34:47 -0500 I’m not a programmer guy but if you got it showing faster speeds, I definitely approve! XD

]]> 0 d971a36e0bc7769c33460f00f2f56520 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic new theme for the website in the forum Site Admin https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/new-theme-for-the-website/#post-67335 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:33:23 -0500 Fancy! Sleek. Modern. Looks good in dark mode.

Any chance from the coding side of things that photos will upload easier? (Sometimes when uploading four jpegs, it only uploads one or two on the current website format.)

]]> 0 e4d18c4e83e1795d582bca07bc2388f7 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic CSC Locomotion Weekend - 1/16/26 to 1/18/26 in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/csc-locomotion-weekend-1-16-26-to-1-18-26/page/2/#post-67295 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:22:06 -0500 Amazon has some black table cloths and skirts for cheap. @joshhall you want to consider them with LUG budget?

I could also take a look at waterfront Michael’s art store fabric department to see if they have anything in bulk on discount. I’m going there tomorrow-ish and could report back to you on anything I find (not buy in advance but report).

]]> 0 994f275e32031aece40a65f62934c604 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Hi! Sarah here! in the forum Introductions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/hi-sarah-here/#post-67283 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:49:51 -0500 If it’s the 43212 Disney 100 Celebration train that has everything on the base brick with wheels, you could try getting a 9v train motor and building the locomotive over it. šŸ™‚

]]> 0 b5252eed2ce027c4ffd4a6029f38a8c3 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Yearly Report - Zeitgeist in the forum Site Admin https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/yearly-report-zeitgeist/#post-67282 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:46:05 -0500 The longest reply is only under 12k characters? As a writer by night, I should use my purple prose here and easily beat that. šŸ™‚

]]> 0 f7894ee8059a61f94475bd822034fbb8 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic CSC Locomotion Weekend - 1/16/26 to 1/18/26 in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/csc-locomotion-weekend-1-16-26-to-1-18-26/page/2/#post-67134 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:40:32 -0500 @joshhall @rcgrier3406, @gabevistica

As long as we can have that 40″ gap (4 baseplates) via a couple custom made tables, I can make the bridge work within the tight footprint. If the bridge is on the narrow end, I can forgo the cargo flask platform on the Schanbel and it should be able to fit the R104 curve leading into the tower module.…Read more

]]> 0 8edd71ac4be119ddd01b8feb1f35831f PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic Hi! Sarah here! in the forum Introductions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/hi-sarah-here/#post-67133 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:18:54 -0500 Welcome to the LUG. Glad you had lots of fun at The Ultimate Brick Show.

I’m THE Lego STEM train guy with three tables of trains at TUBS so if you have any questions about getting trains to work, ask away. šŸ™‚

]]> 0 3bbff0c741e19e9a329281b501a31655 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic CSC Locomotion Weekend - 1/16/26 to 1/18/26 in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/csc-locomotion-weekend-1-16-26-to-1-18-26/#post-67014 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:29:22 -0500 If we can figure a way to make the tables work, or provide two small custom tables to fit the allotted parameters of the middle back table with 40″ gap, we could run the bridge on the back broadside as I don’t want to take from John’s winter village. That’s always a cute front facing attraction and the industrial looking bridge is tall enough to…Read more

]]> 0 a7d881710e3b36eb9eaf2efc4e90332f PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic CSC Locomotion Weekend - 1/16/26 to 1/18/26 in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/csc-locomotion-weekend-1-16-26-to-1-18-26/#post-66746 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:39:44 -0500 Thanks for trying to fit the bridge in the layout. I can probably run the blue Schnabel car without the flask in the center to make it around the corners and right through the bridge tower modules without extra straight track before it to straighten out, if needed. I think there’s enough clearance to make the corners work so we can save space as…Read more

]]> 0 8eeca45a8ed47e76d208998bf8f61920 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic X12 Atomic Powered Locomotive in the forum MOCs https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/x12-atomic-powered-locomotive/#post-66724 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:53:45 -0500 And a cool cutaway view I did in photo editing. XD

]]> 0 a84fa2707d346c3988225f772854999a PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic X12 Atomic Powered Locomotive in the forum MOCs https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/x12-atomic-powered-locomotive/#post-66722 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:51:28 -0500 Thanks, @dales. It’ll be the train to build in the new year.
Here’s a render of all my atomic energy themed educational train models, from raw ore to spent fuel waste and a spy satellite launch car.

]]> 0 69e6a3d15bcdc8692337f2adb407c134 PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic CSC Locomotion Weekend - 1/16/26 to 1/18/26 in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/csc-locomotion-weekend-1-16-26-to-1-18-26/#post-66720 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:57:41 -0500 Sure thing, we can talk at TUBS. I figured we can look at the TUBS layout and figure out how much space is actually needed if we want to utilize the bridge at CSC.

]]> 0 14b8296a7fb6c6efa8f0fcae5984c42c PLAYINGWITHECHOES replied to the topic CSC Locomotion Weekend - 1/16/26 to 1/18/26 in the forum LUG discussions https://www.steelcitylug.com/forum/topic/csc-locomotion-weekend-1-16-26-to-1-18-26/#post-66660 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:05:19 -0500 Oddly enough as we prepare trains for TUBS, CSC Locomotion Weekend is only 2 months away. Are we planning on a layout large enough to feature the Behemoth Bascule Bridge? Or are we expecting the same footprint, more or less as previous exhibits there?

I can bring the bridge if you guys want it for this show too.

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