One the largest model railroad layouts in Switzerland: Smilestones Miniature World in HO Scale

Published on September 5, 2023

One the largest model railroad layouts in Switzerland: Smilestones Miniature World in HO Scale

This is № 545 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. Rail traffic experts notice it immediately: Trains running on the left side, high mountains in the background and a very unique construction of the overhead lines. Yes, we are in Switzerland! Or, to be more accurate: We are in the brand new miniature world of Switzerland, called Smilestones.


One of the Most Detailed Model Railway Layouts in Narrow Gauge O Scale - Old England by Samuel de Zutter

Published on June 16, 2023

One of the Most Detailed Model Railway Layouts in Narrow Gauge O Scale - Old England by Samuel de Zutter

This is № 539 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. A true master of model making and scratch building is Samuel de Zutter from Belgium. His latest O scale train layout, called “Old England”, depicts a narrow-gauge railway located somewhere in an English village.


Model Railroad HO Scale Cold Water Junction by Gerrit Schoenmaker - Model Train Layout and Budd RDC (Rail Diesel Cars)

Published on May 1, 2023

Model Railroad HO Scale Cold Water Junction by Gerrit Schoenmaker - Model Train Layout and Budd RDC (Rail Diesel Cars)

This is № 535 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. In this video, we discover the fabulous model train layout built in HO scale by Gerrit Schoenmaker. The model railway reflects the 1950’s and 1960’s when Boston and Maine Railroad was important for freight traffic for the local industry and for passenger train service in the region. The model railroad called “Cold Water Junction”, designed to teach viewers about U.S. railroad history, was presented during the prominent exhibition “Modeltrein Expo On traXS” at the National Railway Museum of the Netherlands in Utrecht.


Brilliant Micro Model Railway Diorama from Australia made by Kim Marsh (1/32 Scale Model Train Layout)

Published on April 29, 2023

Brilliant Micro Model Railway Diorama from Australia made by Kim Marsh (1/32 Scale Model Train Layout)

This is № 534 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. Kim Marsh, who lives in Australia, has an extraordinary talent for creating intricate miniature models. At the National Railway Museum in the Netherlands in March 2023 Kim Marsh presented his latest and very Queensland based model train diorama that is called “Sandy Hollow”. With fascinating attention to detail, the master craftsman combined a variety of materials and utilised complex techniques to design and shape this micro model.


Magnificent Model Railroad - 1 Gauge Model Trains and 1/32 Scale Model Steam Train and Diesel Locomotives

Published on April 14, 2023

Magnificent Model Railroad - 1 Gauge Model Trains and 1/32 Scale Model Steam Train and Diesel Locomotives

This is № 532 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. Willem Laanstra has designed a magnificent model railroad layout in gauge 1 (1/32 scale). On the left side of this modular model rail layout, there is the old paper mill which has its own siding. Opposite the factory, a storage shed is located. Four tracks extend from the storage shed to the main station. Behind the station, there are a signal box and a level crossing. Each section impresses with many loving details.


Model Railway Layout “Neupreussen Main Station” - Piko Trains and Roco Locomotives in HO scale

Published on February 23, 2023

Model Railway Layout “Neupreussen Main Station” - Piko Trains and Roco Locomotives in HO scale

This is № 525 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. In Chile, Cristóbal Miranda built a superb model railroad layout in HO scale. His beautiful model train layout is called “Neupreussen Main Station” and measures about 2.60 x 1.95 meters. Because “Neupreussen Main Station” is supposed to be located in the border area between Germany and Austria, we see model locomotives and model trains of different railway companies. These model trains are made by the manufacturers Piko and Roco.


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