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Building Railroads

The process of building model railroads is rather simple: based on each individual's circumstances (space, budget, etc.) we can custom design a railroad to meet any need, whether it be for commercial use or personal enjoyment.

We build any size railroad in any scale from Z to G. Most railroads are built in-house then delivered to the final site, but some railroads are built on-site.

Below is a slideshow of a recent railroad that we built from start to finish. Although it won't show you all the facets of model railroad construction, you'll get a good sense of how the building process works in a step-by-step fashion. The slideshow lets you operate it manually, giving you control over photos.

The making of great Marklin railroad!

Railroad specifications:
  • 8'x14' HO Marklin railroad with a Swiss Alps theme.
  • C-Track and Remote turnouts.
  • Single mainline with a small freight yard and mountain tram line.
  • Live electric catenary system.
  • Marklin digital controls mounted in a hidden drawer.
  • Automatic signaling for two train operation.
  • Auto-reversing for mountain tram operation.
  • Automatic crossing gate and traffic signals.
  • Building lights and road construction flashers.
  • Four hidden video cameras.
  • Curved mountain backdrops.
  • Black custom skirting.
  • Delivered to client's home.


There are 30 pages of photos to scroll at your own pace.


Start Over

All of the finished railroads come with a complete troubleshooting guide with electrical and electronic diagrams, plus copies of the manufacturers' manuals.

If you would like to see more photos of the finished Marklin railroad, click on the "Completed Railroads" link and choose Marklin railroad.

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