Model Railway Layout Berkeldam - A Dutch masterpiece of model railroading by Paul Roodbol

Published on July 27, 2024

Model Railway Layout Berkeldam - A Dutch masterpiece of model railroading by Paul Roodbol

In this video Dutch model railroader Paul Roodbol is presenting his extremely detailed model railway layout named “Berkeldam” in HO scale. The model train layout is approximately 2.5 x 0.6 meters in size and depicts the Dutch railway history around 1960.


Pretty nice tramway model railway layout from Belgium (On traXS 2024)

Published on July 17, 2024

Pretty nice tramway model railway layout from Belgium (On traXS 2024)

At the exhibition for model trains in Utrecht (On TraXS), the members of the model railroading club MOBOV presented their latest model railway layout in H0 scale. They found inspiration in their own Antwerp region with the National Company of Neighbourhood Railways (NMVB) connection from the city centre to the polder villages north of Antwerp.


Super Micro Model Railway and Shunting Layout in HO Scale with Walthers Coaling Tower

Published on June 30, 2024

Super Micro Model Railway and Shunting Layout in HO Scale with Walthers Coaling Tower

This is № 580 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. Some people call it simply model train diorama, other call it micro model railway layout, shunting layout or shelf layout. Whatever the correct term may be, the German model railroader Heiko Wendler constructed a highly detailed model railroad layout depicting a quarry where ore is loaded onto trains. The model rail layout has a width of 130 cm and a depth of 30 cm.


Very nice Gn15 model train layout of field railways - 1/35 diorama of trench railways

Published on June 2, 2024

Very nice Gn15 model train layout of field railways - 1/35 diorama of trench railways

This is № 578 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. In this rail transport modeling video by Pilentum, we discover a very beautiful model diorama built by Ilona and Bernd Rüger depicting narrow gauge field railways. Vibrant colours, beautiful trees and bushes as well as slightly weathered buildings and rail vehicles, and finally a lot of loving details underline the beauty and the uniqueness of the model train diorama.


Incredibly detailed model railroad layout of a miniature chemical plant in Z scale

Published on May 25, 2024

Incredibly detailed model railroad layout of a miniature chemical plant in Z scale

This is № 577 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. In this video, we discover an incredibly detailed model train diorama in Z scale depicting not only a chemical plant, but also the related infrastructure. On a size of 1.6 meter in width and 0.6 meter in depth (63" x 24"), there are literally hundreds of details to discover on every square centimeter. A special feature of this ingenious miniature railroad are the many small vehicles and large trucks, which are moved by a magnetic drive system.


One of a kind model railroad layout: The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway in Miniature

Published on March 14, 2024

One of a kind model railroad layout: The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway in Miniature

This is № 568 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. This model train layout is truly unique, as it is probably the only model railroad of the famous Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway RH&DR. The model train layout depicts an original section of the double-tracked line between the level crossing “Boltolph’s Bridge Crossing” and the bridge named “New Cut Sewer” crossing the drainage canal.


One of the most beautiful and realistic East German model railroad layouts with steam locomotives

Published on March 1, 2024

One of the most beautiful and realistic East German model railroad layouts with steam locomotives

This is № 567 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. This beautiful model train layout in 1/87 scale is a historically accurate replica of the Royal Saxon State Railways. The period of East German railway traffic offers a rich repertoire for model railroading. This is why Jens Petermann started building the station of Jahnsbach with his team called “Bimmlbahner” in 2013. The rolling stock has been weathered and modified exactly according to old photos.


Beautiful model railroad of steam locomotives and steam trains used in East Germany (Saxon IV K)

Published on January 28, 2024

Beautiful model railroad of steam locomotives and steam trains used in East Germany (Saxon IV K)

This is № 564 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. After World War II, rail transport in East Germany was characterised by steam trains and steam locomotives operated by the Deutsche Reichsbahn. In rural regions, especially in the state of Saxony, narrow gauge steam engines were in use, for example on the “Pressnitz Valley Railway”.


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