California State Railroad Museum

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I had a fantastic time here. It's really a must for any rail fan, parent or model train nut! :) Well worth a venture to Sacramento and a day in Old Town.

www.csrmf.org/

"Located in Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum is a complex of historic facilities and unique attractions. Widely regarded as North America's most popular railroad museum, there is something here for everyone! Throughout the year, experience lavishly restored trains, engaging exhibits, and unique special events."

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Busch Gmbh Christmas Tree

I managed to get the Busch Gmbh n-scale Christmas Tree working for Christmas! Thanks to Chuck over at FEATHER RIVER TRAINS for helping out with the process!
The tree itself has a nice look to it overall. The lights run up one side primarily - something to take into account if you're thinking about picking this up. It has a beauty side to it that you'll want to have outward facing.
All in all, I'm very happy with this. I think it will live inside a building lobby next year.

Briddon: Industrial Area

My KATO UNITRAM set is branching out in a few spots. I have the City buildings at work and a small, industrial area set up on a shelf in the bedroom. I like having three distinct areas. Now I'm starting to focus on detail work, people and weathering to make the areas come alive a bit more. This works well because I can still work on my train items (when time allows) without over-running the house! :)

BRIDDON: Industrial Area More shots here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/malcojojo/sets/72157625401331500/

Briddon

I love my KATO Unitram set. It's fantastic for San Francisco n-scale running. Small and compact, the set allowed me to put something up and run in very little time. I was also able to set it up on a dresser in our room - ideal for the small apartment we live in.
I've changed the name on the little setup several times for photo shoots. Now - since moving the larger, City type buildings out to my work space at work - it's named BRIDDON. It's a small, sleepy historical section of some city somewhere with a small town feel.

Miniatur Wunderland

Miniatur Wunderland
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Largest model railway

I have to make my way to Germany one day to see this. Amazing.

KATO

KATO UNITRAM LAYOUT

I love my Unitram layout. It's addictive and simple and so easy to find space for that I currently have it on my dresser. As a San Francisco resident, space is at a premium. I don't have space for a sprawling layout




The overall layout and KATO construction make it ideal for city living. The Unitram Starter Set is around $300 which may seem a tad steep, I'm sure, but it includes power, the base track loop, street and building base panels and the Unitram itself. You can be up and running - sans buildings - in minutes.

The street and building areas are a fun part of the set. Sidewalks and railings are included so your inhabitants can move around in comfort. :)

My biggest issue with the set was settling on a look and feel for it. I started with some smaller buildings and then saw the city sized delights KATO had to offer. The blend worked - keeping the City to one side with the smaller town to the other side - but the blend was tough due to the overall size of the layout.

I eventually moved the larger buildings out and kept the smaller feel.

Eventually when we move to a larger spot, I'll be able to purchase some of the KATO Unitram expansions and increase the overall footprint of the layout. I want to get some standard KATO track and connect the three areas - the Industrial, Small Town and City. Exciting!