Monorail

16th International Model Train Convention monorail

Convention site - http://www.att-japan.net/en/event/guide?code=EE000059

 I'm trying to find out more information about this - I just stumbled across it on YouTube and it looks like a lot of fun! However, it seems like there may be some issues with it.

From the YouTube posting:

It is a monorail of the model that was taken in the " 16th International Model Train Convention " . 

Terrible is , I work at the point is properly electric .  

Also of the room model railroad blog iron N gauge of your own layout , railway facilities , state of the diorama exhibition such as

I'm trying to get more details now.

Firewood Osaka Station Building

Rios Tam passed this cool link along to me - the Firewood Osaka Station Station Building. It's basically a complex, GREENMAX kitbash with some great details and elements. It has a nice feel to it - large and busy. While it may not be a "proto-style" building, it shows a lot of work and creativity.

From the site:

It was produced by inspired by the works of the master's of GM kit.

The large station, big station building! ...

GM kit on the theme, we used the one overpass eight medium-sized station ×, and six Kuruma-jo Station ×.

If you use CHROME, you can use the translation feature to read more.


MORE IMAGES HERE:
http://railwaymemory.web.fc2.com/track4/1st_layout/A3_1.htm

Michael Wolf: Tokyo Compression

Another detail for Japan model railroaders to add - compressed and patient faces. Whew!
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FROM: http://www.designboom.com/art/michael-wolf-tokyo-compression/

‘tokyo compression’ by michael wolf
all images © michael wolf

For more on Michael Wolf, visit:
https://artsy.net/artist/michael-wolf

‘tokyo compression’ by german-born hong kong-based photographer michael wolf is a collection of images showcasing local commuters through the aperture of foggy subway car doors. at once a snapshot of the capital city’s density, urban infrastructure, and societal makeup, the voyeuristic series captures subjects ranging from sleepy indifference to dazed confusion.