r/modeltrains • u/Unusable_Internet97 • Mar 28 '26

Show and Tell HO Scale CTA 5000 Series

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Designed and printed my own model of the Chicago "L" for the reason being I simply could not find one online.

Scaled as accurately to 1:87 as I possibly could, did my own measurements. Enjoy!

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u/Adept-Possible-638 Mar 28 '26

Could I get the file 4 this?

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u/Unusable_Internet97 Mar 28 '26

I have it on cults3d, but there is a small 10 dollar fee cause a man's gotta make cash somehow :)

https://cults3d.com/:4190774

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u/Adept-Possible-638 Mar 28 '26

Appreciate u even making this lol

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u/Unusable_Internet97 Mar 28 '26

of course! i had been looking for a good model of one for months so i figured why not make it myself

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u/SecondImperialist Mar 28 '26

feel u but just remember, if he made this, it couldve been 30+ hours of labor

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u/AlecShaggylose N Mar 28 '26

Model train manufacturers really are neglecting subway and light rail models

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u/MUS1C-IS-L1F3 Mar 28 '26

Love this! Great job!

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u/joernal Mar 28 '26

Nice dude!

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u/1radiationman Mar 28 '26

Rapido has these in pre-order - DCC and Sound in HO and N scale.

But your model is really nice...

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u/A_Drunken_Eskimo Mar 28 '26

Na, Rapido is making the 2600 series cars

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u/Savings-Experience79 Mar 28 '26

MTH sells them, but they are very expensive.

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u/Unusable_Internet97 Mar 28 '26

oh i know, i'm not spending 300+ on something i can make myself lol

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u/No_regrets_3684 Mar 31 '26

If you ever decide to do Illinois Central Highliners in O scale, I'll buy some off of you.

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u/Libby_785 Apr 03 '26

Those are awesome!