One Of The Finest and Most Detailed Model Railroad Layouts in the United States 4K UHD
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May 17, 2019 14:29:01 #
I saw a model train layout in Boulder CO a couple decades ago. The trains were computer controlled and you could have several separate trains on the same line. THe layout took up about 1/2 a house and simulated the Denver to Seattle run (if I recall correctly). There was a group who would get together, schedule freight lines (from both ends), and run a simulation. They ran faster than real time so the freight run would take about 6 hours.
One of the guys that set it up was the editor of a model railroading magazine.
One of the guys that set it up was the editor of a model railroading magazine.
May 18, 2019 06:34:01 #
Wow- what amazing detail on everything- the engines ( love the firebox lights), the cars, the buildings, the people and animals, the rivers - I could go on and on. The 1:20 scale makes it really special ( and requires a large space). Thanks for posting this. I will send the link along to a friend with a HO scale (ours is S-gauge 1:64 and I am soooo jealous of this one.)
May 18, 2019 08:10:42 #
Those of interest Google "Railway Garden - Purdue University Northwest".
About one acre, elevation up to 14 feet, 3000 feet of hand laid track, 850 tons of limestone. Shows the growth of steam railways in US. The display is taken down ln the fall and rebuilt in May to open in June each year. Very impressive layout and story. Aslo surrounded by 300 acre Arboretum. Beautiful place to visit.
About one acre, elevation up to 14 feet, 3000 feet of hand laid track, 850 tons of limestone. Shows the growth of steam railways in US. The display is taken down ln the fall and rebuilt in May to open in June each year. Very impressive layout and story. Aslo surrounded by 300 acre Arboretum. Beautiful place to visit.
May 18, 2019 08:13:42 #
Apparently, they want to keep the location a secret.
Florida - https://www.finescalemodeling.org/about-the-center
Florida - https://www.finescalemodeling.org/about-the-center
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I can't imagine how much time and dedcation to detail was involved. Makes photography as a hobby cheap in comparison.
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May 18, 2019 12:44:44 #
BrianFlaherty
Loc: Wilseyville, CA
Add another "Wow!!!"
I used to live "on" Donner Lake in the 1970's. . .24 ft of windows across the front of my house. . .An unobstructed view (West to East) of the railroad, from Donner Summit (7,000 ft) descending to Donner State park (5,500 ft). . .half a dozen tunnels; and, "regular" trains every day. . .Sitting in an antique dentist's chair with a beer. . .I watched real trains in real-time. . .And, it never grew old! And, these model-guys have truly captured reality!
Thanks for the "heads-up!" And, the Wow-memories!
PS. . .while watching the train on You-Tube, I listened to this video that was next in queue on You-Tube:
"Over the Rainbow". . .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z26BvHOD_sg. . .Enjoy!
I used to live "on" Donner Lake in the 1970's. . .24 ft of windows across the front of my house. . .An unobstructed view (West to East) of the railroad, from Donner Summit (7,000 ft) descending to Donner State park (5,500 ft). . .half a dozen tunnels; and, "regular" trains every day. . .Sitting in an antique dentist's chair with a beer. . .I watched real trains in real-time. . .And, it never grew old! And, these model-guys have truly captured reality!
Thanks for the "heads-up!" And, the Wow-memories!
PS. . .while watching the train on You-Tube, I listened to this video that was next in queue on You-Tube:
"Over the Rainbow". . .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z26BvHOD_sg. . .Enjoy!
May 18, 2019 22:04:24 #
RSPB wrote:
(ours is S-gauge 1:64 and I am soooo jealous of this one.)
S gauge used to be my favorite. My parents still have a lot of American Flyer stuff buried in the garage.
May 19, 2019 07:09:11 #
n3eg wrote:
S gauge used to be my favorite. My parents still have a lot of American Flyer stuff buried in the garage.
About 20 years ago American Flyer equipment was selling at pretty high prices on E-Bay- not so much now.
If they ever want to sell it a good place might be to advertise in the magazine put out by the National Association of S-gaugers (The Dispatch). My grandfather bought my oldest brother his first Flyer when he was two years old. We've been adding to it ever since and now have 13 engines, about 60 cars, and 20 or so moving accessories, and a lot of Plasticville buildings set up permanently in the basement. We have a lot of fun with it- can run up to five different trains at the same time, and kids of all ages love it when they come to visit.
May 20, 2019 10:22:43 #
One of the main tricks to realistic looking model train photpgraphy is to shoot from around ground level.
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