Miniworld

Yesterday we visited Miniworld in Rotterdam. Its entrance is conveniently located on about one third mile west of the Central Railway station of Rotterdam. It has the surface area of a sport hall and is chuck full with model trains. Dutch model trains to be more precise. They recreated parts of Rotterdam city, the harbour and near-by locations like Dordrecht and Zeeland.

The entrance to Miniworld Rotterdam

The pictures below show some great modelling work done in half zero two rail, so probably based on Fleischmann and Roco rail and model train systems.

To show the size of the layout, here is a picture with one of the overviews. Since, the Netherlands is predominantly a flat country, the modelling is relative easy.

About every 20 minutes in turns night in Miniworld and the sunset and sunrise render excellent photo opportunities.

Martinus Nijhoff bridge in Miniworld during sunset.

Rotterdam police office at night

There are quiet a few accidents in Miniworld happening simultaneously, which suggests that the drivers are relatively reckless. 

An underpass too low at Miniworld

The good observer will spot that retired Dutch cows are enjoying their pensions at Miniworld, which is quiet a difference from the more common slaughterhouses in the real world.

Rotterdam Central Station is well-modelled at Miniworld, also the adjacent 'Great trade building' is well done. The latter building is a landmark of Rotterdam's resurrection in the early post-war years. 

In the lower gallery of this great building a convenient Subway was located and since we were hungry after our visit, it served us well.