Top 5 World’s Largest Model Train Layout Their building houses a 5000 square ft. HO model railroad with over 30,000 feet of hand-laid track, none of that out of the box stuff! All eras are represented, including steam, diesel, Amtrack, passenger, freight, etc, etc. Some of the trains you can see operated are over 30 … Read more
These seven model train photos cover the full range of what serious modelers build: Märklin HO Alpine layouts with hand-cast plaster mountains, American HO road switchers on long steel canyon bridges, Z scale (1:220) village dioramas the size of a coffee table, and exhibition-grade British outline industrial scenes. Each photo below shows a different technique … Read more
Interested in adding more scenery to your ho scale model train layout? Here is a perfect opportunity to see some of the best photos for scenery that are built on HO scale model railroads. Everyone has their own theme to pursue when building a layout but this shows what can be done especially with an … Read more
A railway tunnel is also a great way of adding height to your layout. In real life, trains cannot go up steep gradients, but in the model world, we can make this possible. Now, I’m not talking about building a mini Mount Everest on your layout, I think you get what I mean. If I’m … Read more
The third largest model railway exhibition in Germany There are many model railway exhibitions and permanent model train shows in Germany. For example the Miniatur Wunderland at Hamburg (the largest model railway exhibition of the world) or the Loxx model train exhibition at Berlin (the second largest in Germany). In Leer, a city in northern … Read more
Here’s a list of FREE resources to help you step-by-step when building model railroads 5 Tips to Avoid Derailments, Erratic Stops and Costly Building Mistakes Beginners Getting Started Guide The ONLY Two Things EVERY Model Train Beginner Must Know..! DCC Wiring for Beginners Choosing the Right Scale with Limited Space The ONLY Time Tested Way … Read more