Welcome to the first model railway exhibition video for 2025, the annual Warrnambool Model Railway exhibition held over the 11th and 12th of January at St Joseph's, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.
Explore the World of Model Railways – Unique Layouts and Creative Designs!
Join us as we showcase an incredible variety of model railway layouts from talented creators around the globe. From British O scale nostalgia to American-inspired freight hubs, whimsical LEGO builds, and Australian narrow-gauge charm, there's something for every rail enthusiast to enjoy.
Featured Layouts:
🚂 Avebury (John Hunter) – A stunning freelance O scale British layout featuring GWR locomotives, scratch-built structures, and detailed scenic design.
🚂 Springfield (Sunbury Model Railway Club) – A two-story N scale West Coast USA layout with a focus on citrus freight and dynamic operations.
🚂 Micro Madness (Phillip Lowery) – Compact layouts that demonstrate the endless possibilities of model railways in small spaces, with a special focus on 009 narrow gauge.
🚂 Emu Creek Tramway (Adam Edge) – A large-scale fictional 2-foot gauge railway set in mid-20th-century Southwest Victoria, featuring live steam and battery-powered models.
🚂 Peekaboo Creek (Jason Hobbs) – A playful mix of traditional railway scenery and LEGO creativity, perfect for younger enthusiasts.
🚂 Lego City Rail (Marcus, Charlie & Amilliea) – A vibrant 4x4-meter LEGO train layout with urban scenes and imaginative builds.
🚂 Cooks Creek (Callum Cook) – An HO scale rural Victorian terminus from the 1970s and ’80s, blending steam and diesel operations in a nostalgic setting.
Witness creative techniques like scratch-building, live steam, and block signaling. Whether you're new to model railroading or a lifelong enthusiast, these layouts will inspire you to build your own masterpiece.
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Content:
0:00 - Introduction
0:46 - Whitefish - USA H0 Scale
4:29 - The Wimmera Plains - Australian HO Scale
11:20 - Collinsville - Australian HO Scale
14:30 - Cooks Creek - Australian HO Scale
17:33 - Peekaboo Creek - Lego Trains
18:32 - Lego Trains - L Gauge
19:22 - Kookaburra Tramway - 45mm Live Steam
21:12 - Springfeild - USA N Scale
22:48 - Micro Madness
24:30 - Avebury - English O Scale
26:19 - Manufactories
26:54 - End