The most gigantic model railroad in the world

for train geeks everywhere

Trains

When I was watching this I thought of U. Utah Phillips. The past didn't go anywhere, did it?

N Scale model railway layouts

From time-to-time I post photos of model trains, only because I find them strangely fascinating. When I grow up, I'd like to build a modest N scale model, maybe on a 4X6 table. N scale is smaller than the more familiar HO, but still retains a lot of detail on the trains - but at the same time, emphasizes the scenery. Here are some excellent layout photos - great detail.
This site shows the construction of the model over several stages. I like the idea of using a backdrop with a different picture on each side, so the train goes through two different worlds on its loop.
This guy has built a layout around his entire apartment, complete with drawbridge.

12 steps to building an N-scale model railway

This is for those of us who are not quite ready to grow up.