World's Smallest Working Model Train Layout

This is a Z scale model of an N scale train layout--a model of a model. And it works. I built it to sit in the window of a Z scale hobby shop on my "real" train layout, the James River Branch. (By the way, it's about one-third the size of the last one I made.) You can read how it was built here: http://jamesriverbranch.net/detail_16.htm

The model has been rephotographed in HD. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIYHjyG3iLk

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[simhopp]

any university biology department should have several disecting microscope with video camera built in.

you should ask them to record footage of this model, if you don't want to buy yourself a disecting microscope with video attachment.

[jdk1928]

@simhopp Thanks for the recommendation. Actually, I now own a camera capable of properly filming this; however, I simply have not had the time to do it. For one thing, the layout is installed inside a Z scale hobby shop on my layout (the James River Branch), and I'd have to dismantle the building to get to it. And so it goes...

[aj8676]

Who ever made this needs something better to do in life

[jdk1928]

@aj8676 Absolutely! Got any recommendations?

Didn't think so.

[jdk1928]

@nexusone1984 You aren't paying attention. OK, here we go again. This is a model of a model. Can you get your head around this concept? It's a Z scale model of an N scale layout. Very close to scale, as a matter of fact. And this is NOT a copy of another video; this is the original, by me. If you can find anything else even remotely like this, please post a link! And yes, T is the smallest train that actually runs on track. I know, I have the largest website devoted to the scale--look it up.

[MMODoubter]

VERY impressive. Well done.

[STbluefox]

Holy crap that's tiny. I once saw a 00-scale model train layout at an exhibition with a similar idea, only the tiny layout was outdoors, and it didn't have any scenery, it was just a little white board with a tiny loco and 2-passenger-car train whizzing around it...I think it was 00 scale to the 00 world so yours kicks that one's butt.

[ZaneDaWhale]

wow this is fantasic!

[BertieW0oster]

Wow, this is truly amazing! I appreciate your great attention to detail! I’m sure this will look VERY impressive in the window of a Z scale hobby store. :-)



[vinnycarr]

wow i wondered how it could work with it being so small, but in fact its a very simple concept but very clever at the same time.

[bangser]

Very nice work.

[creativeprojects720]

thats incredible. never thought i would see such a small train set

[NHamel123]

@jdk1928 Civil war reenacting... just an idea.... i dont agree with what he said but......

[dragon143143]

omg thats the coolest thing in the world. is there anyway i can buy one if your N scale working train set?

[AntonBrou]

@aj8676 What is more sad is your comment, at least this guy did something. Looks like you need something better to do in life bud.