Model Trains 2 by bmac62
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...yesterday I mentioned that the large model railroad in Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry begins with Chicago, Illinois (Midwest, USA) on one end, then notionally goes west transitioning through representative scenery of the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, the Cascade Mountains and ends in Seattle, Washington (Pacific Northwest, USA).
...the model trains that operate on this huge layout circle through all this diverse terrain and continue making the rounds as long as there are interested visitors watching.
...the section in my photo image above models the Great Plains with a farm, a typical small mid-western town and trackside businesses such as grain elevators, manufacturing plants, train yards, etc.
...lots of track and multiple trains keep this section of wide open countryside every bit as interesting as the modeled cities and mountains.
Bill
P.S. Please zoom...have left this large for a better look at details:)
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Comments (30)
kgb224
Superb capture Bill. God Bless.
Adobe_One_Kenobi
I'd have been here all day just snapping away Bill, fantastic, is this a series, because I want to see more :D
bmac62
Thanks for asking Ron. Yes, I will make this a series...I've got more reasonably descent photos of this magnificent layout. I don't have everything but I've got more representative photos which are fairly good and will certainly provide a lot more detail.
Tako_Yakida
A nice change from the ordinary of the world. :)
blinkings
I'm really enjoying this series mate, as I never had a train set as a kid. :( I know this version of the train set is relatively new, but I 'think' that they have had this display going for 50 years or something. Don't quote me on that!
awjay
nice to escape from the real world
jendellas
A wonderful model, love to see it going!!
jayfar
A great shot of this wonderful layout Bill, I would love to be in there shooting away!
auntietk
What fun to see this! I'll look forward to more in the series. :*
durleybeachbum
What a set-up!
T.Rex
Nice shot, Bill. Considering the width and the details, is this a panorama? You've gotten so much into this. I assume Seattle must be to the left, beyond those mountains. With the steel mill, grain elevator and other large industrial buildings to the right - would that be Chicago? Or St. Louis (steel mill there?), or...??? I'd love to see more in this series. The photos are excellent quality and the scenery work fantastic. I wonder how long it took to build. Do you have any statistics on the layout? I have some trains, but, in an apartment - no layout. Sigh. Keep up the good work! :-)
Blush
If you could just imagine..........just imagine... This looks like the start of a real town........... The girl way in the back next to the black door seems really interested Great capture and series Hugs Susan~
Rainastorm
Oh gosh Bill...what I'd give to go see this in person. I just LOVE trains...Rob and I were so hoping to be able to go to York when I was there. The day we could have, we were plum wiped out and kinda over slept...lol There wasn't a day we had to stop and even think about adding another place to see, but the Train museum was sure one we were hoping for. Thank you for posting this, it is beautiful! My small train set sits in its box(s), waiting for someone to fix it, the track is messed up sadly and she just wont chug no more...sigh
debbielove
Thats as big as my house! lol But, I still want this train layout! It's unbelievably cool.. Can you pack it up and send it to me? Super shot mate.. Well done here.. Rob
EJD64
It reminds me of western Nebraska and eastern Colorado before you see the Rockies. Nice.
DAVER2112
Wondeful image! :)
Faemike55
Very cool shot
Maxidyne
Just look at that detail, are you sure they don't use this as a film set. Very impressive Bill.
MrsRatbag
It's so detailed! Even snow on the mountains...a labour of love, for sure. Wonderful capture, Bill!
flavia49
cool diorama
helanker
Must really be fun to build such a landscape up for these little model trains :)
Winterclaw
These things are cool. There's a local train store that does a show every year. Too bad this hobby is so expensive to get into.
RodS
That is a freakin' HUGE layout! Wow! And your photo does a remarkable job in showing the size of this - an excellent shot, Bill!
jocko500
lovely to show the whole area
goodoleboy
Excellent capture of the entire railroad expanse in this sharp shot, Bill. A ZOOM is absolutely necessary to enjoy it all, particularly the clarity and detail. Also a reminder for me to start posting some of my train and railroad pics again.
tennesseecowgirl
Beautiful photo, everything is in perfect focus and the lighting is fantastic do you use a tripod to shot ?
whaleman
Nice shot Bill, and an amazing layout! I find them very interesting to watch!
dragonmuse
Oooohhh.. I love model railways. thank you so much for sharing these :)
bobrgallegos
Great capture Bill!!! Love these minature train layouts!!!
danapommet
A must zoom - I would have missed that fantastic bridge in the backgeound. Amazing!