Discover some of the longest model railways in the world.
1. Wunderland – Hamburg – Germany

This model railway took 500,000 working hours and is stretched over 4km² with plans to increase this to 6km² in 2014. The model rail track runs for 9km at a cost of 7.3 million Euros.
http://www.miniatur-wunderland.com
2. Loxx Model railway

Named Loxx after the German [...]

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Here’s a simple guide for anyone wishing to get involved with Model Railways.

Before you jump into purchasing the track, trains and accessories it’s worth doing a little bit of research first.
Free Resources
The following websites should be bookmarked:
http://espee.railfan.net/clubs.html (Find your local model railroad club)
http://home.centurytel.net/pitch/home/link_page/howto.htm (Great layout information)
http://www.naisp.net/mfischer/m_train2.htm (Some great N scale layout ideas)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N_scale (Get some background [...]

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