Doc Brown's Time Traveling Train

Who can forget the moment Doc Brown and his beloved Clara appeared in this stunning steampunk time traveling train at the end of Back to the Future III? And of course the absolutely mind-blowing surprise of when it lifted off and flew away (uh, spoilers I guess?). It's a movie vehicle classic, and this version by Mister Bricks does it justice. For a detailed breakdown check out the video from our pals at Beyond the Brick.

Tetley Tea Train

Yes, I'm drinking my tea while I'm posting about this tea train. Of course, mine is PG Tips, and this is Tetley, but we'll give it a pass since it's so brilliant. If this wonderful scene by BrickBaron looks more like a whimsical illustration than a MOC, that's because it's inspired directly by an illustration. The bright colors, masterful construction and humor naturally draw you in.

Christmas Steam Train

It's power and beauty in one vehicle, the steam train. This one by vir-a-cocha has another defining character, holiday cheer. I can think of no better way to get a huge Christmas tree delivered than by this impressive throw back to the golden age of rail.

Take A Lok At This Loco!

You may or may not know that I love trains. Big trains, little trains and Lego trains And most of all I love Lego trains in larger scales. This 750mm Narrow Gauge Locomotive from grubaluk described as a Lok 24 of the Jagsttalbahn is just lovely. Built in the old Home Maker scale and full of great detailing, especially around the boiler and the pistons, I would happily give this a home on my railway. I hope that this inspires train builders to create in larger scales!

Plowing Forward

I love the sense of motion and drama in this MOC by monstrophonic. Here in sunny California, we don't have to contend with much snow, but I've seen some video of trains auto clearing snow from their own tracks and it's spectacular. Well, it's spectacular from a comfortable chair watching YouTube, I imagine in person it's a bit terrifying.

"You Have A Train To Catch"

And Spider-Man quite literally did just that very thing.

What we have here is one of my favorite scenes of all the superhero movies recreated by mike m.  It also just happens to be a huge model made of LEGO bricks.  The brick-built Spidey's posing adds the weight of the train and situation and another clever detail you might not have thought about consciously is how front and center the train really is.  I mean, it's just really close.  Hang in there, Spidey!  We're all rooting for you!

Destination Wedding

Built for the Wedding Planning category in the MocAthalon on MocPages, W. Navarre has created this amazing cliff hangar train-going-off-a-bridge scene.  "Build your ideal wedding"  He's got bandits, a demolished bridge, and a rocky cliff.  The bride, the groom and the pastor are all at the front of the train as it hurtles towards the abyss.  Now that I think about it, that's pretty much how most people feel on their wedding day, at least a little bit.  Scroll through his post on MocPages to see it all up close, especially that rattly bridge.  Wonder where the lucky couple will go on their honeymoon?

Disney Train

I'm not much of a train guy, but I sure do like this Disney train from builder Koen. With it's Disney aesthetics and charming yuletide color scheme it would be right at home under my Christmas tree right now, with all of it's Disney and nerd ornaments. That is if my corgis weren't continually rampaging under it's branches.

Steampunk Meat Wagon And Hunting Party

Why let the lack of rails stop your needs for hunting and forward progress? Climb about this steam powered wonder of the age and set out for adventure and big game. All of the modern comforts abound including padded seating, gas lamp lighting and spring suspension. Wonderful steampunky goodness from builder redfern1950s.

SteamCarPunkTrain

Venerable car builder and auto enthusiast Lino Martins has broken new ground with this masterful MOC. It's a unique and mind-blowing mashup of car, train, steampunk and black magic (and they said it couldn't be done). I think both Grampa Munster or James T. West's arch enemy Lovelace would look right at home in this dark beast.

Steamy

If you've built or even seen Metalbeard's Sea Cow, you know what a fantastic abundance of steamy goodness it is. Well, here is some proof, Dwalin Forkbeard's Steam Locomotive. I see a lot of Sea Cow parts in here, used to great effect. I especially like the use of the giant turbine on the side, quite iconic. And the cab is quite lovely.

Christmas Train

This is positively gorgeous. There is a fair amount of custom parts on this holiday train by Orion Pax, and it's so much the better for it. The color combinations and chrome gold accents come together in an absolutely lovely presentation.

The Adirondack Express

I'm beginning to sound like a broken record, "hey look, a cool MOC by Mark of Falworth". But my philosophy is pretty damn simple: If it's cool, blog it. This is cool! A charming and detailed micro build.  Check out that train, lovely.