Large stations

[alain10025]

I am looking for large stations (and platforms) for my layout. Besides of the usual brands (Kato, Faller, Volmer...), I recently found a German brand (MKB models) that seems to be producing a very nice covered station ( https://www-mkb--modelle-de.translate.goog/gebaudebausatze-h0-tt/bausatze-spur/bahngebaude/160224-bahnhofshalle-sternschanze?osCsid=9124c08740edd15df68212aefa62075b&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp ) and a French brand that 3D print classical buildings (I find the "Gare de Tours" particularly beautiful http://www.richesheures.net/3dprint/01gareGrande01.htm ).

 

Would you know any other brands for large N-scale stations ? I could not find anything in North America, which seems odd to me... Thanks !

[Kamome]

I remember Kestral Models used to make a large 2 platform canopy. Not sure if they even exist anymore or whether they still make it. Most canopies of this nature are large Victorian era architecture, although large glass canopies are not suited to earthquake prone countries like Japan. As your avatar image is of ligne à grande vitesse stock, this may not be a concern.

 

Metcalfe Models are a common supplier of paper kits in the UK and do some very effective buildings although not really in-keeping with continental styles.

https://www.metcalfemodels.com/product-category/n-scale-kits/

Alternatively, some downloadable paper kits are available here, again very functional British in aesthetic rather than the more ornate European styles.

https://scalescenes.com/product/r005-large-station-building/

https://scalescenes.com/product/r005a-large-overall-roof/

[alain10025]

Thank you ! I was not aware of Kestrel Models, it is an interesting lead. And, indeed, I am more looking for European architecture, preferably "continental" but a nice Victorian era canopy would do too ;)

 

I am simply trying to get my layout ready to welcome the - hopefully soon - to be released Kato TGV-m !

[Need for High Speed]

On 3/21/2024 at 6:09 AM, alain10025 said:

 

I am simply trying to get my layout ready to welcome the - hopefully soon - to be released Kato TGV-m !

And where did you get this news or rumor that Kato is making the TGV-M? 

[bill937ca]

I don't know anyone makes large stations. Its just adding more sections and then more tracks. You might look for old Pola stations which might now be Faller kits.

 

Modellbahn Shop Koln sells assembled used models and shipped to me in Belleville, Ontario when I was creating an European tram layout a few years ago. You might get something you like.

 

https://www.modellbahn-shop-koeln.de/de/spur-n/n-haeuser-deko-figuren/n-fertigmodelle/gebrauchtware

Edited August 9, 2024 by bill937ca

[alain10025]

4 hours ago, Need for High Speed said:

And where did you get this news or rumor that Kato is making the TGV-M? 

Unfortunately, at this point, it is only wishful thinking, I can only hope for it :) 

[alain10025]

@bill937ca thank you for your message. Actually, I recently got the MKB station I mention in my first email, I did not set it up yet but it looks gorgeous.

[alain10025]

I am coming back to this topic to ask experienced modelers if there exists any tip for building the MKB modelle station I was mentioning above (this one : https://www.mkb-modelle.de/gebaudebausatze-h0-tt/bausatze-spur/bahngebaude/160224-bahnhofshalle-sternschanze ).

 

It is a really nice model but I am facing an issue to build the roof. The roof is essentially made of paper layers that are supposed to bend to follow the metallic truss composing the core structure. All this is in paper.

 

The problem I face is that the bending of the paper sheets for the roof is not easy and the underlying structure is not robust enough (it is paper after all) to force the roof to follow the truss lines.

 

So, essentially, I am trying to figure a way to make the sheets of paper used for the roof bend more easily. Typical solutions seem to involve wetting the paper or heating it up... Do you have any suggestion ? I am afraid that wetting the paper may lead to some undulations after it dries up...

 

Thank you !

 

[cteno4]

Have you tried just slowly bending the roof sections over a large pipe? Like a 4” or 6” diameter pipe. Repeated bending over the pipe may get into a curve that the framework can handle holding in place. Burnisher roller may help roll the paper down over the pile to curve it.

 

jeff

[bill937ca]

There is a new  steel elevated station available from DM Toys N gauge.  It is 3D printed and it has been mentioned it takes 6 hours to print the station.

 

"Our steel elevated railway is inspired by the elevated railway that was built by Siemens & Halske in Berlin at the end of the 19th century. At the time, this elevated railway was an engineering masterpiece. At the beginning, transparent iron framework structures and plain buildings were planned, but very quickly, lavishly decorated buildings and works of art were also erected.

Our station is based, very simply, on the Eberswalder Straße station in Berlin.

The height of the steel elevated railway matches our brick version, and thus all elevated railway products from Modellbahn Union are compatible with each other. The elevated railway is designed for operation with 2 tracks and is suitable for rolling stock that can travel on radius 1.

The kit is delivered partially unpainted, as shown in the second product image."

 

https://www.dm-toys.de/en/product-details/MU_N-B00197.html

https://www.dm-toys.de/en/product-details/MU_N-B00198.html

 

Also elevated tracks.

https://www.dm-toys.de/en/product-details/MU_N-B00199.html

https://www.dm-toys.de/en/product-details/MU_N-B00200.html

https://www.dm-toys.de/en/product-details/MU_N-B00205.html

https://www.dm-toys.de/en/product-details/MU_N-B00206.html

https://www.dm-toys.de/en/product-details/MU_N-B00207.html

 

 

Edited Thursday at 04:45 AM by bill937ca

[alain10025]

 

@cteno4, thank you for the idea, I did try to roll the paper and it does help for the main curvature. It is however more difficult to deal with the two opposite curvature close to the edge of the roof. I think I will try to let the paper around the pipe for a couple of hours, to give a more permanent curvature... I will post the results !

[cteno4]

Papercrafters will use pieces of fat rod and a concave shaped base (like 3x dia of the rods and basically roll the rod on the paper in the concave surface to slowly bend the paper into rounded shape. Then go down to the next size set if needed smaller. Unfortunately these setup are pretty small and not meant for something your sized, but if you could find some sort of concave shaped base to use it might help. Or a burnishing roller on the outside of the pipe.

 

i would not try moisture without testing it carefully on some scraps of the same material. Moisture on thicker papers can cause uneven swelling and warping. Also would need to make sure the printing is not water soluble.

 

jeff