For years, Lego trains have circled the base of my Christmas Tree. More recently, official Winter Village sets have sprung up to join them, but the train never had anywhere to stop. So, this year, the mini-folk of Winterville finally have a train station to call their own.
About this creation
I don't usually do much at Mini-figure scale and Christmas Kitsch is definitely outside my normal comfort zone, but hey, it's the holidays, why not mix things up a bit.
Here we have all hands on deck, clearing the recent snow from the platform to make way for the presents waiting to be loaded into the mail car.
The far end of the platform features more lights, seating areas and a station clock.
In keeping with the Winter Village style, we have a separate little mini-build to pad out the area. I figured all that snow they cleared from the platform had to go somewhere, why not build a snowman?
The station is a little bigger than the existing kits in the line, but then it's a train station, I'd expect it to be a little bigger than a toy store or a bakery. It looks pretty good next to the official kits and has the same sort of "feel," that's really what I was after.
In keeping with the Winter Village HGD (Hospital Gown Design - i.e. open in back) style, it's interior is readily accessible. I was shooting for something spacious without being boring, functional yet homey. The inside features a ticketing desk an open waiting area with clock and fireplace. And yes, Computer Geek Guy has just finished reading a copy of the Daily Prophet.
Of course, what would a Winter Village set be without a light brick? In this build, I decided to hide the brick in the hearth to light the fiery bits in the fireplace from below. I'm not a great photographer, but trust me, it looks neat in person.
The dark gray plate visible in the base of the open sidewall is the switch for the light. It sits flush when the fireplace is on and protrudes half a stud or so when it's off.
I hope you've enjoyed your tour of the the new Winterville Station.
Happy Holidays.
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May 12, 2013 |
This is a very enjoyable creation. Great for the Holidays. I can see it sitting on a mantle right next to the egg nog. |
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White Knight December 26, 2012 |
So good, a pretty picture !>.....well done |
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December 26, 2012 |
Lovely .. Really warm and cosy build. I love it ! :P |
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December 26, 2012 |
Great job, it fits in perfectly with the winter village theme! |
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