LEGO 910035 Logging Railway MOD | Bricklink Designer Program

I've rekindled my passion after nearly losing my love of LEGO trains.

Over the last two years, I have realised that LEGO-related activities have radically slowed down. My ambitions for a LEGO layout had almost diminished completely. My models were either incomplete, unresolved or partly broken up.

The overwhelming feeling of having to design a layout to accommodate my locomotives made building LEGO trains undesirable (especially since they need larger curves to run). Plus, the difficulty of running heavily detailed models, creating custom parts, custom decals, etc.

However, last month, I got an order from LEGO. I wasn't very familiar with the BDP, but I was blown away when I saw the Logging Railway! Ties has done an incredible job, and the set was irresistible. It's easily one of, if not the best, LEGO train sets we've ever had!

I loved the build, but it wasn't long before I wanted to start making changes to make it more of an original model while still trying to keep all of the core elements of the set—particularly that excellent boiler design! I didn't remake the flat wagon, opting for something I've never built: a combine car!

One thing I don't like about some of my older models is that their attempt at total realism loses the charm of the medium. They don't feel like LEGO, and it's always bugged me. The way they are built also brings numerous challenges that make it difficult to enjoy them when treated like a model train set and not a LEGO model. However, this collection happily incorporates my love of LEGO and model railways, with just enough realism to satisfy my palate.

I've always loved the Western theme from the 90s. I recently discovered the channel Thunder Mesa Studio, and the layout has inspired me. The idea of having a layout that celebrates the medium of LEGO and can include anything I want is so intriguing! I feel the urge to go all out, leave my British models behind, and head into the magical world of the Wild West!

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