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.


Beautiful Model Railway Layout with HO Scale Model Trains of Luxembourgian Rail Transport by Pit Karges

Published on July 21, 2023

Beautiful Model Railway Layout with HO Scale Model Trains of Luxembourgian Rail Transport by Pit Karges

This is № 541 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. Pit Karges built a model train layout in HO scale (1/87) of a famous Luxembourgian railway line. In Luxembourg, this railroad line is called the “North Line” or “Linn Lëtzebuerg - Ettelbréck - Elwen - Belsch Grenz” (“Ligne Luxembourg - Ettelbruck - Troisvierges - Frontière Belge). The Luxembourgian miniature world consists of an electrified, double-track main line. In addition, there is a switch between both tracks to allow track changes. Furthermore, there are first-class modelled trees and bushes, a level crossing and a large cornfield. Finally, the rolling stock has been weathered. All in all, Pit Karges has hidden so many details on his train layout that you have to look twice or three times to explore everything.


HO Scale Model Train Layout of Belgium in Museum Quality - Diorama Doublenghien made by Alan Jockmans

Published on July 2, 2023

HO Scale Model Train Layout of Belgium in Museum Quality - Diorama Doublenghien made by Alan Jockmans

This is № 540 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. In this video, we discover a small but very beautiful model railroad layout in HO scale built by Alan Jockmans. The focus of the filigree and detailed built miniature world is on a relaxing landscape with a simple track layout.


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 Railroading - Huffing, Puffing and Chuffing Steam Trains on Arnold’s Märklin Miniature Railway

Published on June 5, 2023

Model Railroading - Huffing, Puffing and Chuffing Steam Trains on Arnold’s Märklin Miniature Railway

This is № 538 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. This is Arnold’s Märklin model railway layout in 1 gauge (1/32 scale). In his house, near The Hague in the Netherlands, Arnold has completely converted a large room into a miniature world for his model trains. The 1 gauge layout has a size of 12.5 x 5.5 meters.


Rotterdam Centraal Railway Station - Model Rail Layout with Trams and Trains in HO Scale by Thom Raven

Published on May 11, 2023

Rotterdam Centraal Railway Station - Model Rail Layout with Trams and Trains in HO Scale by Thom Raven

This is № 536 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. Dutch railway modeller Thom Raven recreated the old central station of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The shape of the model railroad layout is remarkable: It is actually a kind of a model railway shelf layout consisting of four sections that additionally includes a highly detailed city edge layout.


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