My train room has two model train layouts, although they are build on, and within, the same table framework.
The first one is on the lower level and only visible, and accessible, from the front with a depth of about 15 inch (38 centimeter), and with a length of 12.5 feet (3,8 meter). It is meant to be like a diorama. This layout is as close to being a Dutch layout as it can be, with buildings from the Dutch manufacturers Artitec and Tilly models. I am building this one with inspiration of the town Lunteren, near the city of Ede. This is where we have our family vacations. The rolling stock is limited to the Dutch NS trains that used to drive here, and my latest arrival of a local model from the “blue” train, as we call it during our family vacations.
The second one is like a traditional model train layout and measure about 12.5 x 10 feet (3.8 x 3 meter) This model train layout will be Dutch in general; however, it is made up from mostly German buildings from Kibri, Faller and Pola kits. The track and landscaping will be more of a traditional European model train layout. Most of the rolling stock are Dutch trains from the 1980’s. However some international trains are made up with cars from Belgium, France and Germany, as they used to drive back in those days.
After purchasing new rolling stock while on vacation, I also have a few trains from the current years.
My train room is situated in a small bed room, about 12.5 x 12.5 feet (3.8 x 3.8 meter). It comes with two small closets, of which the larger one is used as the electronic control center for both the diorama and layout. Since this closet is 24 inch x 8 feet (66 x 244 centimeter) and more than big enough, I created a book case and magazine rack in here.
