12 Volt Roundhouse "Bamberg"
In summer 2020 the Brick Train Awards caught my attention and this contest was a good reason to pick up on my 12 Volt Roundhouse project which started 2016/2017 but was never finished. So time was limited, the deadline came closer. But I made it.
I named the Roundhouse "Bamberg", the city I live in. And close to my place there is the ruin of the real Roundhouse. Nothing more to see there and the place is prohibited to visit. So my Roundhouse is just a phantasy model, like the 12 Volt grey era trains sets are also "phantasy", but pretty close to Deutsche Bandesbahn locomotives and waggons.
The Roundhouse has 7 segments, one for each official steam engine of the Grey Era from 1980 - 1986 which are: 7710, 7715, 7722, 7727, 7730, 7750 and 7810. The side and back walls are build entirely with 1x2 and 1x1 plates in red and dark-red to model the characteristics of red brick walls. The segments are modular in a 3-1-3 configuration for easy transportation.
The turntable is operated remote controlled using an Electric, Train 12V Remote Control 8 x 10 with 2 Circled Arrows Pattern which fits nicely with the more standard remote controls for signals and switches. An old 12 Volt Technic motor is integrated in the bottom of the turntable. The 2 cables are used to power the motor and the electric middle rail on the turntable. The cables are not placed well, the should go in the centre of the rotation point.
If you build a turntable, the complete track level has to be elevated. So the complete layout (except the roandhouse and the turntable) is elevated by 2-3 layers of brick. This is really eating my basics and plates in old dark grey, dark tan and black. But it was worth it. Using an elevated brick build groand it was easy to hide all the cables for the good old 12 Volt light posts and the power supply for the tracks in the Roundhouse.
Finally some typical 1980's style vehicles and other accessory bring back the typical charm from this time. Trucks were only 4 studs wide … long time ago.
The V36 diesel on the turntable
The V36 diesel at the station
Working on the gas line
Gantry crane in outdoor area
A new wheelset for #7750 is delivered
The green Mallet steamer is ready
Street side entrance and office building
Bustling business behind the roandhouse
Hardworking men in blue
Door at the rear of the roundhouse
New materials arrive by train
Evening atmosphere on the site
Work on the lamppost at night
Full view at night
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