IMPERIAL WAR TRAIN

Finally, after years of collecting train parts for scenery, I now have a 41st millenium train!  I've had some second-hand O-scale trains lying around for ages  (Thanks Mat!).  It was  time they were pressed into service.  To capture a suitably gothic look, I started with some steam trains and added details (more info below) to give it that dark technological feel.  Probably powered by a plasma reactor, and driven by massive electro-motors, this monster must have incredible pulling power.  The Lionel-style 3 rail track was never very realistic for true train fans, but in the world of 40K it seems to fit right in...


Here's a side view of the War Ttrain, taking Valhallans and some artillery to the front.   (Click here for a shot of the engine before painting.)  The engine is quite long, actually two Lionel O-Gage engines spliced together.  The wheel covers and pipes are from the awesome Tehnolog Chemical Plant terrain kit.  Tank wheels and tracks also decorate the top.  The skull on the front is a plastic Halloween decoration cut down to fit, and plastic rivets added.  There's even some disposable razor heads on there (glued face-in so noone slices themselves).   The gun car is just a Lionel Gondola with an Imperial Eagle badge added to the side.  I did the cars with a blue-grey color to distinguish the train from the mostly green Industrial terrain.  The engine was primed black and drybrushed grey, steel, and brass with some red details.  The decals on the cab are from the Imperial Guard transfer sheet.

Click here for one more shot of the War Train in action-- All aboard!

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