{"id":4862,"date":"2023-10-27T13:06:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T11:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.traumwerk.de\/model-railway\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T10:07:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:07:53","slug":"model-railway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.traumwerk.de\/en\/model-railway\/","title":{"rendered":"Model Railway"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Next stop: the model railway exhibition at the Traumwerk.<\/h2>\n

In just 17 minutes, you can experience a full day as model trains chug along 2.7 km of tracks through Germany, Austria and Switzerland. See famous buildings and everyday scenes, high tech and nostalgia, the sun and moon, lightning and thunder. In other words: all that life has to offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Over 200 Deutsche Bahn, \u00d6BB and SBB model trains make their way through their home countries. From Semmering to Gotthard, Friedrichshafen and Bregenz, they conquer 5 metres of altitude gain, pass many famous buildings and countless familiar scenes from everyday life. Experience spectacular moments and look for tucked-away details. 30 HD projectors recreate the sun and moon to allow visitors to experience a full 24 hours in just 17 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Facts & figures<\/h3>\n
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    \u2022 Approx. 60 train units<\/span><\/span>
    \u2022 850 m of track, 160 switches and 78 signals<\/span><\/span>
    \u2022 3 areas: Lake Constance with Friedrichshafen<\/span> and Bregenz<\/span> areas, and Freilassing<\/span>
    \u2022 6 shadow stations with a total of 38 shadow station tracks, each 3\u20134 m in length<\/span><\/span>
    \u2022 5 helixes<\/span> (1, 3 and 5 turns)
    \u2022 2 DC-CAR tracks with 30 vehicles<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Germany<\/div>\n

    THE ICE: HIGH-TECH AND HIGH-SPEED<\/h2>\n
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    The ICE \u2013 the epitome of high-speed travel in Germany \u2013 is now in its 4th generation. At the Traumwerk, the ICE runs alongside its forefathers: classic old-style electric locomotives, standard series of the E10, E40, E41 and E50, diesel locomotives from V60 to V200 and classic steam locomotives such as the 01, 23, 41, 44 and 50 series. You will also see electric and diesel versions of the Traxx series.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Austria<\/div>\n

    TAURUS: AN AUSTRIAN CLASSIC<\/h2>\n
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    From Railjets to long freight trains: the Taurus family of locomotives is quite popular in Austria. And of course, it\u2019s also popular in the Traumwerk model railway exhibition. In addition to the Rh1016\/1116, featuring various paint jobs, you\u2019ll see the Rh1041, Rh1012 and Rh1043, as well as the German 1018 and 1020 electric locomotives and 659, 650 and 694 steam locomotives. Keep your eye out for the Herkules diesel locomotive, too!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Facts & figures<\/h3>\n
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    \u2022 Approx. 80 train units
    \u2022 1,200 m of track, 195 switches and 55 signals
    \u2022 4 areas: Tauern, Semmering, Arlberg and a new railway line
    \u2022 13 shadow stations with a total of 78 shadow station tracks, each 3\u20134 m in length
    \u2022 6 helixes (1, 3, 6 and 12 turns)
    \u2022 2 DC-Car tracks with 30 vehicles<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    \u2022 Approx. 50 train units
    \u2022 950 m of track, 185 switches and 34 signals
    \u2022 3 areas: Gotthard North, Gotthard South and a high-speed tunnel track
    \u2022 7 shadow stations with a total of 40 shadow station tracks, each 4 m in length
    \u2022 6 helixes (2, 4, 6 and 8 turns)
    \u2022 From 30 cm underground to 2.4 metres in height
    \u2022 2 DC-Car tracks with 30 vehicles<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Switzerland<\/div>\n

    REACHING NEW HEIGHTS: THE CROCODILE<\/h2>\n
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    The Crocodile is well-known and loved among train enthusiasts. This classic Swiss mountain locomotive is an impressive 100 years old and right at home on all gauges. In the Swiss area of \u200b\u200bthe model railway exhibition, you will find RAm and RAe Tees, along with the typical Re 4\/4 and Re 6\/6 models and the modern Lok 2000 460.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Behind the scenes<\/div>\n

    Model railway maintenance<\/h2>\n
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    Over the past eight years, our model railway has enchanted countless visitors and remains a highlight of our collection among guests young and old. In order to ensure it keeps its magic, our model railway regularly undergoes maintenance and renovation work.<\/p>\n

    This work is an ongoing process that helps our railway maintain its vividness and quality. During maintenance work, certain sections may be temporarily closed. We do our best to keep closures to a minimum and thank you for your understanding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    So realistic \u2013 and so beautiful<\/h2>\n
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    200+ trains , more than 8,000 figurines and over 80,000 trees: the model railway at the Traumwerk is so much more than the sum of its parts! Its magic lies in its many tiny details. You\u2019ll be sure to discover something new every time you visit. And behind the scenes? Well, that\u2019s where things get really interesting\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    FANTASY \u2013 UNLIMITED<\/h2>\n
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    From Gotthard to Friedrichshafen via Bregenz. From Semmering through the Tauern Mountains and on to Arlberg. In addition to these realistic routes, you\u2019ll also find creative imaginary high-speed rail routes here. Trains and visitors quickly move from Germany to Switzerland and Austria. Be transported from reality to a fantasy land \u2013 and back again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      HAVE YOU NOTICED\u2026?<\/h1>\n
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      DETAILS IN OUR MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION<\/h3>\n

      Whether it\u2019s your first visit to the Traumwerk or you\u2019re a regular: we are certain that you\u2019ll find something new in our model railway system every time you visit. We\u2019re excited to collect new discoveries and share them with you in our \u201cHave you noticed\u2026?\u201d section. Be sure to check in regularly!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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        THE TEAM BEHIND THE TECHNOLOGY<\/h2>\n
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        The Traumwerk\u2019s 10-person team of technicians and model makers ensures that everything runs smoothly along the 2,700-metre track and in the 340 m2 exhibition. From the control centre, train schedules are created and updated, TrainController software is used to coordinate processes, and everything is monitored with a watchful eye.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

        OUR MODEL RAILWAY FACTS & FIGURES<\/h2>\n

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        176<\/p>\n
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        200+
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