Look at the Amazing History Miniature Railroad Museum
                     Look at the Amazing History Miniature Railroad Museum
Railroad museums are fascinating historical sites, whether you're interested in trains or not. They 
teach  us about one of America's oldest industries, how it works, and its relevance to the modern 
economy.
Many people do not know that many everyday products and items that can be found on store 
shelves  were transported by rail, at least part of the way. Many museums are now non-profit 
organizations that  rely on donations and volunteer help to stay open year after year.
Collections are extremely difficult to restore and maintain due to the size and complexity of 
the  equipment.
If you're ever interested, consider making a donation to a model trains railroad museum; their 
efforts  help preserve many important pieces that would otherwise be lost forever.
It is undeniable that the railways have evolved significantly since they began operating in the 
1820s. The  industry peaked between the 1880s and World War I, only to gradually decline until 
deregulation in the  1820s ushered in a renaissance.
Museums are the only places where you can see preserved devices and structures up close.
Although the number of conservation organizations has grown rapidly since the 1970s, the 
railway  museum is not a new phenomenon. The Railway and Locomotive Historical Society, 
Inc., founded in  1921, is the oldest. In 1934, the railroad organized the first "fan trip" or train 
trip.
N-scale model railways are the second most popular model dimension in the world after the HO 
scale.  They are much smaller than the HO scale which has a 1:87 ratio and is built at a 1:160 ratio 
(meaning a  full-size train is 160 times larger than the model). This makes it the perfect model for 
tight spaces, which
is why N gauge model trains are more popular in Japan, where living quarters are much smaller 
than in  the US. N gauge model railways were first introduced to the world in 1960 by the German 
company  Arnold.
Remember when you were a kid anxiously waiting for the holidays hoping to get the gift you 
wanted?  For many of us, the set included a model railway with its own tracks. We played with it 
for hours as kids,  moving the motors along the railroad. Who would have thought that what looks 
like a child's toy is  actually an adult hobby?
Read on to learn about some of the most beautiful and detailed model trains you've ever seen. 
Maybe  this will help pique your interest and with a lot of time and effort you could end up on a 
list like this one  day!
Northlandz
According to the Guinness Book of Records, Northlandz is the largest model railway in the world. 
You  must be impressed when it takes 25 years to build a model railway. When you see the 
intricacy, beauty,  and detail of the Northlandz model railroad, you won't be disappointed. This 
model features death-  defying bridges across the valleys, as well as a variety of realistic trees and 
houses.
It all started in 1972 when Mr. Bruce William built his first house. The builders left many things 
overnight  during the construction process. Mr. Bruce began building stages in his basement out of 
mud, sand, and  other materials. This is how the largest miniature railway paradise in the world 
came into being. This is  how the largest miniature railway paradise in the world came into being.
Now Northlandz is a 40-acre, world-class attraction with art, music, and Doll Museum. 
There's a doll  museum, a La Peep dollhouse, a 2000 theater organ (played by Bruce), 
and art galleries all over the  place. The ride also includes a replica of the 1890 narrow 
gauge steam train.
Northlandz has over 100 trains traversing 8 miles of track, hundreds of mountains, 
a 2-3 hour self-  guided tour, an outdoor train ride, the region's largest indoor 
playground, and over 400 tunnels  awaiting. The trains are leaving. At Northlandz, 
people believe kids should be exposed to more than just  model trains. Thus, users 
have an outdoor train ride to bring a unique and exciting train travel  experience to 
children. You can start your Northlandz tour on the outer train or wai t until the end 
of the  tour to board the inner train.
The train is pulled by a replica steam engine and runs on real tracks. The train whistle is like a 
real steam  locomotive. As the train travels through the beautiful natural forest scenery, you 
can spot the native  wildlife. The train also offers great views of the South Arm of the Raritan 
River.
Miniatur Wunderland "Hamburg, Germany"
Miniatur Wunderland is also the world's largest miniature airport and miniature railway 
attraction in  Hamburg, Germany. In the city's historic warehouse district you'll find the 
railway.
Frederik Braun, one of the two founders of Miniatur Wunderland, vacationed in Zurich in the 
summer of  2000. The idea for the world's largest model railway came to him in a local 
model railway shop. He  returned to Hamburg and began an online search for email 
addresses and a popularity poll for real and  fictional city landmarks. The men surveyed 
ranked Miniatur Wunderland, which did not yet exist at the  time, in third place.
When it comes to building, the Germans know what they're doing. So if you're 
wondering what  Germany's answer to model railroading is, look no further. The 
Germans don't just build; it cost 7.3  million euros and more than 50,000 man-hours to 
build the final train railroad miniature museum, which  is a realistic work of art, with 
professional and impressive craftsmanship.
The Miniature Railroad & Village
The quaint towns and idyllic countryside of western Pennsylvania in the late 18th 
and early 19th  centuries are featured in this great model city. This is the largest and 
most realistic model railway and  city in the world, accurately depicting landscapes 
and cities of the past.
The Great Train Story
What a name and what a story it tells! Housed in a Chicago museum, 
this model is incredibly accurate  and conveys a rich visual history. The 
Great Train Story is a model train that tells the story of railroad  
expansion from Chicago to Seattle in the bygone era when the train 
was king. It is realistic in every way  except for scale.