Miniature Wonderland in Germany - incredible...
http://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/discover-miniatur-wunderland-the-worlds-largest-model-railway-exhibition-91364036920776 (http://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/discover-miniatur-wunderland-the-worlds-largest-model-railway-exhibition-91364036920776)
:D :beers:
It is amazing.
If you've not been you should.
We spent 3.5 hours in there when we were in Hamburg last year but could easily have spent all day.
Saw this in a post last year or so and couldn't believe it.
I used to go to Hamburg a fair bit with work but have not been for a while so may have to pay for myself a trip out there as it is a must to see.
Although I had already seen it I am so pleased you put it on as I love looking at it and so watched it again, several times.
:beers:
Steve
do an NGF search on the forum for wunderland -
:searchingsign:
0ver 90 threads with comments, videos and pictures!
Just love the tree falling through the roof of the house. :goggleeyes: How many people are working the control room at any time?
Only three when I was there - not very old, either.
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More of my Hamburg pics here if anyone is interested:
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=17734.msg176786#msg176786 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=17734.msg176786#msg176786)
Probably been posted elsewhere, but it's on Google Streetview too:
https://www.google.com/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/treks/miniatur-wunderland/ (https://www.google.com/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/treks/miniatur-wunderland/)
Quote from: Bealman on February 16, 2016, 11:44:37 PM
Only three when I was there - not very old, either.
And they don't seem very busy either! What they need to keep them awake is a few studs and a nice sparky probe.... :P :sorrysign:
Thanks for the link, Bealman. That was half an hour well spent! You made me ashamed how few of those places across the Channel I've never been to. Now I finally have a reason to go to Germany - I've visited 14 European countries, but never Germany.
:greatpicturessign:
Thanks for that. I sometimes look back at that thread and think it was so self-indulgent, but it is a big trip from here.... long, and not cheap.
So you tend to soak up every moment. I thought I could share that.
:thumbsup: George
Sadly for indulging myself on the forum, our trips tend to be by water and lack trains. You had some excuse, though there were not many trains in those "artistic" selfies! :thumbsup:
Quote from: Bealman on February 17, 2016, 09:02:28 AM
Thanks for that. I sometimes look back at that thread and think it was so self-indulgent, but it is a big trip from here.... long, and not cheap.
So you tend to soak up every moment. I thought I could share that.
Hadn't seen that one before. Now I know what you look like, it's going to take some time to revise the mental image of "Bealman" which has crept unbidden into my head over the past 18 months. :hmmm:
I'll take that as a compliment.... I think :uneasy: :beers:
George
*BUMP*
Just thought I'd bump this thread up again, as I'm visiting the place in November with the wife. It is N Gauge, right? :D
Andy
UK
According to Wickedpedia it's HO, Andy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniatur_Wunderland
:'( :uneasy: :worried:
Ah well, I'll go anyway. I'm sure I'll find something of interest! ;)
Andy
UK
Quote from: texhorse on October 27, 2016, 08:51:13 PM
:'( :uneasy: :worried:
Ah well, I'll go anyway. I'm sure I'll find something of interest! ;)
Andy
UK
It's very definitely HO but you won't be disappointed. It is amazing.
Be prepared for it to be busy and allow time.
We spent 3 hours there and could have done with a bit longer.
It's absolutely brilliant.
Yes indeed, it's amazing. I understand that they now have the Italian section finished, too.
it is HO, but worth a visit nevertheless - its in an old warehouse, and you buy rtickets on the door. it is the biggest model railway in the world and you can spend hours there!!
A google search will pull up model rail shops in HAmburg to satisfy your N gauge addiction ( not UK though).
http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/92511-model-shop-in-hamburg/ (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/92511-model-shop-in-hamburg/)
https://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/z%C3%BCge-und-mehr-modelleisenbahnvertriebs-hamburg (https://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/z%C3%BCge-und-mehr-modelleisenbahnvertriebs-hamburg)
Germany - Modell Bahn
Location: Bahrenfelder-Steindamm 68a, 22 761, Hamburg, Germany Phone: +49 040 850 44 46
Model railways - model trains, gebrauchtware, repair service, plant planning, digitization, etc.
Type: Phone & Mail Order
Website: http://www.mbb-modellbahn.de/ (http://www.mbb-modellbahn.de/)
if you visit Berlin, there is a similar Model railway ( based on Berlin) there.
the best coffee & cake is next door!
a search on NGF for Wunderland will reveal fotos, film and Youtube previews.
nr
I'm planning to head here as part of my stag do next year...
We are a railway forum but the airport is truly amazing. You need to spend quite a time watching the airport to see all that it has to offer. We spent almost a full day here in Wunderland. A good tip is to buy your ticket online before you go as it gives you a visiting time of your choice. This can be important it there are a lot of visitors waiting.
Whilst in Hamburg a harbour boat tour is recommended. See the Worlds biggest ships 50 miles from the sea down the Elbe.
Bret
Seconded.
The airport is truly amazing. Watch out for the flying bee.
Quote from: Railwaygun on October 27, 2016, 10:30:43 PM
if you visit Berlin, there is a similar Model railway ( based on Berlin) there.
FWIW there's a thread on that here (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=5311).