The first mass-market model train sets were produced in 1891 by German manufacturer Märklin (a company that is still in the miniature railroad business today). Though the popularity of model trains has ebbed and flowed, these tiny titans of engineering transcend age, demography, and time—never losing appeal amid their loyal fanbase. Some are grandiose displays, complete with bridges, tunnels, and landscapes that wow the senses, others are simpler but still maintain a rich history passed down over generations.
Just off Wisconsin Highway 81 in Argyle, Wisconsin, what was once a decaying barn is now home to hundreds of toy trains. Amid the eclectic collection inside the Toy Train Barn is a massive train diorama. The barn was the brainchild of a former standard-size train engineer. To see one of the world’s largest collections of model trains, you’ll have to head to the Hara Model Railway Museum in Yokohama, Japan, which features almost 1,500 feet of track running through a massive central diorama.
From a $3 million model train display to a monthly market dedicated to model trains in the heart of Barcelona, here are 11 places to visit for a big look at a miniature world.
顶: 1踩: 42
11 Places to See Tiny Trains
人参与 | 时间:2024-09-21 19:07:31
相关文章
- Deceased K
- 'Pacing, verification critical points of NK
- Alcohol, private lender ads getting less TV airtime
- Seoul expects North Korea to release 3 US detainees
- Best CPU Deals, AMD vs Intel: Holiday CPU Buying Guide
- 文化与旅游相促进 生态与产业相融合
- Best TV soundbar deal: Amazon Fire TV Soundbar on sale for $99.99
- 荥经县工商局、荥经县消委会销毁案值10万余元的假冒伪劣商品
- Revolutionary grid
- 雨城 找回3名离家出走的未成年人
评论专区