The brand new model railroad layout in gauge 1 (1/32 scale trains) by Leuvense Spooreen Vrienden

Published on October 3, 2023

The brand new model railroad layout in gauge 1 (1/32 scale trains) by Leuvense Spooreen Vrienden

This is № 548 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. A few weeks ago, Peter Bynens and Jean-Luc Declerck, also known as the “Leuvense Spooreen Vrienden”, have finished their latest 1/32 scale train layout, so that we can enjoy a preview of this new miniature world. The new layout features beautiful hand-made landscapes and buildings of Switzerland.


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.


Swiss Model Railroads - HO Scale Layout Court du Bouton by Rob de Vleeschhouwer and Wim Wijnhoud

Published on December 11, 2022

Swiss Model Railroads - HO Scale Layout Court du Bouton by Rob de Vleeschhouwer and Wim Wijnhoud

This is № 515 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. The most beautiful inspirations for rail transport modeling, model railroads and model railways are often provided by Switzerland. Therefore, Rob de Vleeschhouwer and Wim Wijnhoud have modelled the railway infrastructure between the Swiss and German border. The model railway layout is called “Court du Bouton” and depicts the rail traffic of trains used by the German state railroads (DB) and the Swiss state railways (SBB).


High Speed Train Frecciarossa - Cab Ride Layout Tour Miniatur Wunderland - Arrival at Rome Central Station in Italy

Published on October 12, 2022

High Speed Train Frecciarossa - Cab Ride Layout Tour Miniatur Wunderland - Arrival at Rome Central Station in Italy

This is № 502 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. In this cab ride video, we discover both the Swiss model railway layout and the Italian model railroad layout at the world’s largest model train exhibition, called “Miniatur Wunderland” in Hamburg, Germany. The camera train meets oncoming model trains and finally arrives at the large central station of the city of Rome, called “Stazione Ferroviaria Roma Termini”


HO scale model trains in Switzerland: Brian Rodham’s beautiful Swiss model railway layout

Published on January 1, 2022

HO scale model trains in Switzerland: Brian Rodham’s beautiful Swiss model railway layout

This is № 477 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. We discover a work of art in the field of model railroading or railway modelling. In this video, we enjoy one of the finest Swiss model railway layouts. This Swiss model railroad was constructed by the British model maker Brian Rodham.


Model trains in action - One of the finest layouts of Switzerland in HO scale

Published on July 17, 2021

Model trains in action - One of the finest layouts of Switzerland in HO scale

This is № 458 of Pilentum's model railroad videos. In this model railway video, we can enjoy a superb narrow gauge layout as well as great locos and trains of the former “Furka Oberalp Railway” in Switzerland, which today operates as the “Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn”.


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