Miniatur Wunderland (official video) largest model railway / railroad of the world

[george]

Miniatur Wunderland *** official video *** largest model railway / railroad of the world

Remember the two brothers, in Germany, who had a wonderful model railway that was something to see? This is an update for their German Wonderland. Enjoy. There have been little clips about this place for the past few years, it is still not finished but is growing to that conclusion as they will soon run out of space.

A short review, it was started by two brothers as a place to show their hobby, it started growing by leaps & bounds.

Soon they were joined by other 'Model Railroad Clubs' and other craftsmen. Some were electricians, model makers, Carpenters, computer programmers.
Their wives would stop by to see what they were doing and usually bring them a lunch. One thing led to another. Three of the ladies had worked at a bakery, several visitors would ask if they had a snack bar. The Idea was planted; some of the carpenters came and built a nice restaurant area for the bakery and a kitchen too. If the fresh Coffee smell didn't get you then the bakery definitely would.

This was about 5 years ago. One of the Breweries came and furnished all of the tables and chairs, serving counter etc. Their latest finished area is the airport. Planes look like they are flying and landing.

[peterjackson]

Magnificent.

260 Staff and over 1 million visitors a year.

What an amazing control room too.

[rheinwiese]

Awesome

[khunPer]

Thanks for sharing.
As a miniatue railway constructor myself - as kid, long time ago - I'm impressed, just amazing...

[kotsak]

With a red district as well..

[northernphil]

With a red district as well..

and Pippi Longstockings lifting up a horse , and a van being used for bonking. Such tiny little details, wonderful.

[aussiandrew]

Simply wonderful and very clever.

[BangkokHank]

Amazing.

And on the topic of railroading, is anyone following the Koh Tao murder trial?

[jerrybeirne]

fabulous, great detail. love the beach scene with the pot/beer bellied papa.

[Amy C]

wow, could play with that all day