2009-01-11 Layout - Winnenden

DSC07393  The story is monotonous in a pleasant way: once again..... DSC07394  at freezing temperatures DSC07395  Our next visit was to Winnenden modelrailroadclub (http://www.pmw-winnenden.de/) DSC07396  But first we enjoyed the countryside
DSC07398 DSC07402  Guess what kind of club houses here DSC07403 DSC07404  Let's say errrrm... an impressive trackplan, as an understatement
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DSC07415  The club layout features about 900 loco's!! DSC07416 DSC07417  And six turntables DSC07418
DSC07419 DSC07421  and an estimated 2500-3000 cars and coaches DSC07422  of all kinds.. DSC07424
DSC07425 DSC07427 DSC07428 DSC07429  Quite some attendance
DSC07432  not every train was on track DSC07433 DSC07435 DSC07436
DSC07440  Driving AND drinking, now that is a hobby!! DSC07441  Hi Dieter DSC07442 IMG 2146  and this the shot he's making
DSC07443  A Swiss corner DSC07444 DSC07452  Gathering of the streamliners DSC07456
DSC07458 DSC07460  Three turntables, no less, in a row DSC07461 IMG 2156  Series 50 with Franco Crosti exhaust smokebox preheater
DSC07466  Detail of the unusual exhaust IMG 2139 IMG 2122 IMG 2132
DSC07476  This photo is not about the old timetable, not about the man's fabulous beard. It is about the sign on the toiletdoor. Why on earth would someone tell me the video car does not run through the toilet???? DSC07478  Well...... DSC07479  ....errmmm.... DSC07480  ....that is why!!!!!
IMG 2154  The underfloor track giving rise to quite some focussed attention DSC07483 DSC07484 DSC07485
DSC07481  The overcrowded stageyards IMG 2123  The underground trackwork is equally impressive and extensive as the visible part of the layout IMG 2124 IMG 2145
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