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
A before and after comparison of the L1 locomotive.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:27 AM
A before and after comparison of the L1 locomotive.
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A recent model I’ve finished, a metal PRR L1 kit by Penn Line. I got the kit used, but it had all its parts and even decals so I fixed it up. After cleaning, repainting, and slightly modifying the locomotive is a great model I’m very happy about! It’s a good runner too!
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November 17, 2025 at 4:24 AM
A recent model I’ve finished, a metal PRR L1 kit by Penn Line. I got the kit used, but it had all its parts and even decals so I fixed it up. After cleaning, repainting, and slightly modifying the locomotive is a great model I’m very happy about! It’s a good runner too!
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Decide to take a crack at gauge 1 ttte models, and of course I started off with trying a 7 plank. It’s just so cool to have a 1:1 scale model of the tv series model. It’s really something to have it in my hands! The files I used are by JamosTrainos.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Decide to take a crack at gauge 1 ttte models, and of course I started off with trying a 7 plank. It’s just so cool to have a 1:1 scale model of the tv series model. It’s really something to have it in my hands! The files I used are by JamosTrainos.
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Got this nice little lot of Atlas Canadian Pacific diesel locos. They are great runners with incredible chassis and great details. I also just really like the livery.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Got this nice little lot of Atlas Canadian Pacific diesel locos. They are great runners with incredible chassis and great details. I also just really like the livery.
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Here’s my #1 of the CLRR narrow gauge. This loco was the first CLRR loco I’ve built that’s still together. Kitbashed from a bachmann 0-6-0, an 0-4-0 hon3 kit, and other spare ho parts. It’s a rough runner as the gears need replacing but I’m very proud of how this model turned out.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Here’s my #1 of the CLRR narrow gauge. This loco was the first CLRR loco I’ve built that’s still together. Kitbashed from a bachmann 0-6-0, an 0-4-0 hon3 kit, and other spare ho parts. It’s a rough runner as the gears need replacing but I’m very proud of how this model turned out.
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Worked on fixing up this brass project loco. Fixed up its front, added a light, and painted it in black for now. The chassis still needs some work to make everything fit properly but so far it’s going good. Don’t know what livery I will put this one in yet.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Worked on fixing up this brass project loco. Fixed up its front, added a light, and painted it in black for now. The chassis still needs some work to make everything fit properly but so far it’s going good. Don’t know what livery I will put this one in yet.
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Been working on fixing up this brass Berkshire. Cleaned all its parts and repainted it. I have to get some new transfers for it since the old painted ones had to be removed. The chassis is still being worked on but shouldn’t take too much more work. So far so good
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November 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Been working on fixing up this brass Berkshire. Cleaned all its parts and repainted it. I have to get some new transfers for it since the old painted ones had to be removed. The chassis is still being worked on but shouldn’t take too much more work. So far so good
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Here it is after the paint is finished. Nothing too flashy but it’s still a nice little unique model.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Here it is after the paint is finished. Nothing too flashy but it’s still a nice little unique model.
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Revisited this model. Fixed up the cab and added some more to the paintwork. Looking really nice now.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Revisited this model. Fixed up the cab and added some more to the paintwork. Looking really nice now.
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The DART Silver Line opens today, connecting DFW airport to Plano in Texas!
In 2024 I was commissioned by Stadler Rail US to make a series of HO scale models of the new trains as a promotional item for the grand opening and employee gifts. Definitely one of the more unique things I’ve done!
In 2024 I was commissioned by Stadler Rail US to make a series of HO scale models of the new trains as a promotional item for the grand opening and employee gifts. Definitely one of the more unique things I’ve done!
October 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The DART Silver Line opens today, connecting DFW airport to Plano in Texas!
In 2024 I was commissioned by Stadler Rail US to make a series of HO scale models of the new trains as a promotional item for the grand opening and employee gifts. Definitely one of the more unique things I’ve done!
In 2024 I was commissioned by Stadler Rail US to make a series of HO scale models of the new trains as a promotional item for the grand opening and employee gifts. Definitely one of the more unique things I’ve done!
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I've been very happily plodding along with my 16mm modelling over the past few weeks. This week I decided to dig out some old stock I tried making years ago to fix up and finish.
Still got a fair bit to go, but I'm loving how this pumpkin is turning out.
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Still got a fair bit to go, but I'm loving how this pumpkin is turning out.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I've been very happily plodding along with my 16mm modelling over the past few weeks. This week I decided to dig out some old stock I tried making years ago to fix up and finish.
Still got a fair bit to go, but I'm loving how this pumpkin is turning out.
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Still got a fair bit to go, but I'm loving how this pumpkin is turning out.
#ModelTrains #ModelRailroading
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Friendly Hopper Hector, thanks to @/Sodormail1992 for the body and @/Thomasmodeller1 for the faces! Real Coal load sourced from the B&O railway museum lol
October 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Friendly Hopper Hector, thanks to @/Sodormail1992 for the body and @/Thomasmodeller1 for the faces! Real Coal load sourced from the B&O railway museum lol
I got the kit all together and working and it’s a great little model, it functions nicely too. Now just needs some paint but otherwise it’s done being built.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I got the kit all together and working and it’s a great little model, it functions nicely too. Now just needs some paint but otherwise it’s done being built.
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Got this customized MI&W athearn bluebox diesel model. It’s an interesting loco, with hoses to the axle boxes on one side and other separately fitted details like chains. It’s very well built too, but the light does need replacing. A great runner too.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Got this customized MI&W athearn bluebox diesel model. It’s an interesting loco, with hoses to the axle boxes on one side and other separately fitted details like chains. It’s very well built too, but the light does need replacing. A great runner too.
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#1 and 51 glamor shots together on the layout
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October 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
#1 and 51 glamor shots together on the layout
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Some glamor shots of 51
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October 3, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Some glamor shots of 51
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I really enjoyed this show mainly for the nice vendor I met. They were very kind and we talked about custom models and kits we both have worked on for a while. They were selling some kits and custom models they had built so I picked up the two locos. They gave me a free kit too.
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October 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I really enjoyed this show mainly for the nice vendor I met. They were very kind and we talked about custom models and kits we both have worked on for a while. They were selling some kits and custom models they had built so I picked up the two locos. They gave me a free kit too.
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Went to a train show recently. It was a small show but I got a few interesting things and met a really nice vendor. I got two custom steam locomotives and a free kit from the nice vendor I met and a caboose to match another steam loco I already have.
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October 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Went to a train show recently. It was a small show but I got a few interesting things and met a really nice vendor. I got two custom steam locomotives and a free kit from the nice vendor I met and a caboose to match another steam loco I already have.
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Got this new and unopened Arbour Models Sierra 4-6-0 kit. All its parts are present inside the box. It looks to be a fun project, though it seems like it will be a bit fiddly to work on. Still a great model to build!
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September 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Got this new and unopened Arbour Models Sierra 4-6-0 kit. All its parts are present inside the box. It looks to be a fun project, though it seems like it will be a bit fiddly to work on. Still a great model to build!
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A recent repair and custom project, a Varney F3 metal kit. Got it used at a show a while ago. It’s a great kit and runs really well. I decided to strip the little bit of paint it still had and keep it in its shiny metal look as I liked it and no paint liked to stick without chipping.
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September 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A recent repair and custom project, a Varney F3 metal kit. Got it used at a show a while ago. It’s a great kit and runs really well. I decided to strip the little bit of paint it still had and keep it in its shiny metal look as I liked it and no paint liked to stick without chipping.
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June 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Just got done working on a rather different model from my usual. Found a Rivarossi Berkshire dismantled in a drawer at my parents and decided it needed some love.
Outshopped as a ProtoLance ATSF 4193 Lima Berkshire, its certainly been lovely to work on.
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Outshopped as a ProtoLance ATSF 4193 Lima Berkshire, its certainly been lovely to work on.
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August 22, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Just got done working on a rather different model from my usual. Found a Rivarossi Berkshire dismantled in a drawer at my parents and decided it needed some love.
Outshopped as a ProtoLance ATSF 4193 Lima Berkshire, its certainly been lovely to work on.
#ModelTrains #ModelRailroading
Outshopped as a ProtoLance ATSF 4193 Lima Berkshire, its certainly been lovely to work on.
#ModelTrains #ModelRailroading
Working on upgrading my loco shelves to be friendlier to my locomotives. So far it’s looking promising. Each shelf has 16 rows for ho scale engines, with each spot being 15in long. I will add a shelf to accommodate really large locos but so far it works good for all I currently have.
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August 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Working on upgrading my loco shelves to be friendlier to my locomotives. So far it’s looking promising. Each shelf has 16 rows for ho scale engines, with each spot being 15in long. I will add a shelf to accommodate really large locos but so far it works good for all I currently have.
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August 16, 2025 at 1:16 AM