Published on 10 Nov 2025
XGRIDS PortalCam: Bringing a steam locomotive to life with 3DGS reality capture
View a detailed 3D model of a vintage steam locomotive, captured with the XGRIDS PortalCam. Discover the power of 3DGS reality capture for digital modelling.
When heritage meets reality capture: Bringing a steam locomotive to life in stunning 3D with the XGRIDS PortalCam.
This 3DGS model faithfully reconstructs every feature in vivid detail — from the exterior bodywork to the inside of the cab.
Once powering North East collieries, this vintage locomotive now proudly operates at the heritage Aln Valley Railway, in Alnwick, Northumberland.
A huge thank you to the AVR volunteers for giving our survey team access to digitally preserve this piece of history.
The XGRIDS PortalCam is a portable reality capture solution, enabling rapid, high-fidelity 3D modelling. The following packages are available:
XGRIDS PortalCam Standard Kit: Includes Standard licence for XGRIDS Lixel CyberColor Studio, and one battery for PortalCam.
XGRIDS PortalCam Premium Kit: Includes Premium licence for XGRIDS Lixel CyberColor Studio, and two batteries for PortalCam.
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