CrystalLakeRailroad
@crystallakerr.bsky.social
Hello!
I’m a huge railroad enthusiast, model railroader, and model train collector. I love fixing model trains and machines. I also really like stop motion, filmmaking, and art.
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@crystal_lake_railroad?si=6dWmuRSTLVAd6o0q
I’m a huge railroad enthusiast, model railroader, and model train collector. I love fixing model trains and machines. I also really like stop motion, filmmaking, and art.
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@crystal_lake_railroad?si=6dWmuRSTLVAd6o0q
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Over the years, having a branch line to himself began to get to Thomas' funnel.
"I was chosen to run this line," he boasted to Gordon, "The most important line in the whole railway!"
Gordon didn't pay much mind, for Thomas was still a little engine with a long tongue
#thomas #ttte #art
"I was chosen to run this line," he boasted to Gordon, "The most important line in the whole railway!"
Gordon didn't pay much mind, for Thomas was still a little engine with a long tongue
#thomas #ttte #art
October 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Took the wagons and chassis for another but better test run, and everything is running great!
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
January 21, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Took the wagons and chassis for another but better test run, and everything is running great!
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
I’ve started work on building an o scale diesel locomotive, and to start it off I made the chassis. Made using an f-unit motor bogie with added parts designed and printed by me. It’s a small chassis but it came out nice, and it runs good too
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
January 19, 2026 at 2:56 AM
I’ve started work on building an o scale diesel locomotive, and to start it off I made the chassis. Made using an f-unit motor bogie with added parts designed and printed by me. It’s a small chassis but it came out nice, and it runs good too
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
I’ve been working on redoing my o scale ttte models since I didn’t scale them correctly. Here is the new rescaled 7 plank. Most of the files by JamosTrainos, with some mods done by me. Also my first hand painted lettering attempt. Very happy with the new more accurate model.
#ttte
#modelrailroad
#ttte
#modelrailroad
January 18, 2026 at 1:43 AM
I’ve been working on redoing my o scale ttte models since I didn’t scale them correctly. Here is the new rescaled 7 plank. Most of the files by JamosTrainos, with some mods done by me. Also my first hand painted lettering attempt. Very happy with the new more accurate model.
#ttte
#modelrailroad
#ttte
#modelrailroad
After cutting a bit off of the springs the jinty is sitting more level and running a lot better. Since the springs kept the traction tires off the rails bringing them down has greatly improved their performance. Electrical connection also seems to have improved.
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
January 10, 2026 at 9:11 PM
After cutting a bit off of the springs the jinty is sitting more level and running a lot better. Since the springs kept the traction tires off the rails bringing them down has greatly improved their performance. Electrical connection also seems to have improved.
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
Got myself a new hornby oo jinty for cheap. I really like tank engines like this, and I’m happy to have a new jinty model. It does have an issue where there are springs on the rear drivers that are lifting the rear, but that should’ve a simple fix. It’s a great runner though.
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
January 10, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Got myself a new hornby oo jinty for cheap. I really like tank engines like this, and I’m happy to have a new jinty model. It does have an issue where there are springs on the rear drivers that are lifting the rear, but that should’ve a simple fix. It’s a great runner though.
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
Recently got these similar BR coaches. What I found interesting about them is that one is ho scale and the other is oo scale. Definitely interesting to really see the scale differences on a model of the same prototype.
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
January 10, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Recently got these similar BR coaches. What I found interesting about them is that one is ho scale and the other is oo scale. Definitely interesting to really see the scale differences on a model of the same prototype.
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
I recently got this ho bowser hopper that had an interesting design to it that I found interesting. What was more interesting was the antigravity coal load! I understand why it is made this way, but I just found it funny when I saw it. Still a great and interesting model.
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
January 8, 2026 at 1:40 AM
I recently got this ho bowser hopper that had an interesting design to it that I found interesting. What was more interesting was the antigravity coal load! I understand why it is made this way, but I just found it funny when I saw it. Still a great and interesting model.
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
A fantastic book about a really useful railway! It’s a great read with lots of great notes and information about the railway series, and I’ve read it already a few times over and looked through it even more times. So happy to have a copy!
#ttte
#therailwayseries
#ttte
#therailwayseries
January 8, 2026 at 1:30 AM
A fantastic book about a really useful railway! It’s a great read with lots of great notes and information about the railway series, and I’ve read it already a few times over and looked through it even more times. So happy to have a copy!
#ttte
#therailwayseries
#ttte
#therailwayseries
Here are two oo hornby brake vans I got in a lot of wagons. The one in rougher shape was painted and weathered to make it look nicer. It’s amazing what a bit paint and weathering can do to a cheap and simple model
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
January 6, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Here are two oo hornby brake vans I got in a lot of wagons. The one in rougher shape was painted and weathered to make it look nicer. It’s amazing what a bit paint and weathering can do to a cheap and simple model
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
New year, new models in the works!
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
January 2, 2026 at 4:16 PM
New year, new models in the works!
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
Was finally able to get my hands on a scale test car. This one’s by Bachmann and it’s crazy how heavy it is, the whole boxy is a solid metal piece. It rolls well too, and is a great fit for my little locos to pull along.
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
January 2, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Was finally able to get my hands on a scale test car. This one’s by Bachmann and it’s crazy how heavy it is, the whole boxy is a solid metal piece. It rolls well too, and is a great fit for my little locos to pull along.
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
Recently got this spectrum Baldwin 2-8-0. It’s a fantastic model, very heavy, a great and smooth runner, and lots of great detail!
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
January 2, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Recently got this spectrum Baldwin 2-8-0. It’s a fantastic model, very heavy, a great and smooth runner, and lots of great detail!
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
Happy New Year to everyone and all!
January 1, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Happy New Year to everyone and all!
Recently picked up this cool little Hornby top link loco at a model shop, the B17/4 Liverpool. It’s a great looker and is an amazing runner for its age. I really enjoy this loco!
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
December 31, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Recently picked up this cool little Hornby top link loco at a model shop, the B17/4 Liverpool. It’s a great looker and is an amazing runner for its age. I really enjoy this loco!
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone and all!
December 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone and all!
December 23, 2025 at 3:07 AM
The grand and beautiful steam locomotive legend, Pere Marquette 1225, the greatest Berkshire ever built!
#berkshirelocomotive
#berkshirelocomotive
December 23, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The grand and beautiful steam locomotive legend, Pere Marquette 1225, the greatest Berkshire ever built!
#berkshirelocomotive
#berkshirelocomotive
My models of both PM 1225 and The Polar Express got to meet the real PM 1225! It was great to see my favorite locomotive in person too! She is just a beautiful locomotive!
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
December 23, 2025 at 2:57 AM
My models of both PM 1225 and The Polar Express got to meet the real PM 1225! It was great to see my favorite locomotive in person too! She is just a beautiful locomotive!
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
December 21, 2025 at 2:31 AM
And here she is completed, my HO scale Polar Express locomotive. I’m really happy with how she turned out. Shes not entirely screen accurate as I wanted to make my Polar Express unique. I now have to make the rest of the train, mainly the five coaches for her to pull.
#modelrailroad
#polarexpress
#modelrailroad
#polarexpress
December 19, 2025 at 3:37 AM
And here she is completed, my HO scale Polar Express locomotive. I’m really happy with how she turned out. Shes not entirely screen accurate as I wanted to make my Polar Express unique. I now have to make the rest of the train, mainly the five coaches for her to pull.
#modelrailroad
#polarexpress
#modelrailroad
#polarexpress
Almost complete, just waiting for her transfers to arrive in the mail!
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
December 17, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Almost complete, just waiting for her transfers to arrive in the mail!
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
Gave my NYC switcher some festive decorations to run a special Christmas train at the railroad club! It looked great and many people enjoyed seeing it running around!
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
December 15, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Gave my NYC switcher some festive decorations to run a special Christmas train at the railroad club! It looked great and many people enjoyed seeing it running around!
#modelrailroad
#modelrailroad
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The unexpected video game "Legendary Item" of Model Trains on eBay this morning:
Meet the HO Scale "Nickel Plate Road" 2-8-4 Berkshire made from brass that was then literally plated with nickel!
Meet the HO Scale "Nickel Plate Road" 2-8-4 Berkshire made from brass that was then literally plated with nickel!
June 16, 2024 at 6:49 PM
The unexpected video game "Legendary Item" of Model Trains on eBay this morning:
Meet the HO Scale "Nickel Plate Road" 2-8-4 Berkshire made from brass that was then literally plated with nickel!
Meet the HO Scale "Nickel Plate Road" 2-8-4 Berkshire made from brass that was then literally plated with nickel!