Machinery Model Trains at the Zoo

Model Trains at the Zoo · **2 Likes**

The Living Desert features animals and plants that thrive in deserts from all around the world, including all four deserts of North America. An added attraction it the zoo is the "G" Scale Model Train display which takes up the the approximate size of a football field. All trains and signals are operational and if you enjoy trains you will enjoy this exhibition which is included in the park admission. This brought back so many memories of the train sets I had as a young boy, the noise of metal against track, the steam whistle blowing and of course having full control of the rheostat to speed the engine up for that long straightaway run.
The trains are referred to as "G" scale, which is approximately 1/2 inch to the foot or 1:22.5 inches, about twice the size of Lionel trains. Although not the largest model scale train, it is the most popular "large scale" train. The locomotives, rolling stock, track, switches and most of the equipment are made by LGB. In fact, the letters "LGB" stand for Lehmann Gross Bahn or Lehmann's Big Train.

**Bob Harris** · 03-23-2013, 06:35 AM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

The animals were all out to lunch when he visited.

that's the problem isn't it with zoos, the animals usually don't want to get out in the light and seem to always be taking an afternoon nap. Much like me it seems anymore.

**jac** · 03-23-2013, 06:53 AM

I want to play

**Bruce Clark** · 03-23-2013, 06:58 AM

What a train set. You must have had a great day.

**Bob Harris** · 03-23-2013, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by jac

I want to play

that was exactly the same reaction I had watching the trains run.

**DWitte** · 03-23-2013, 02:03 PM

Man that's a great railroad. I love the big trestle. Thanks for sharing Bob.

**Bob Harris** · 03-23-2013, 08:00 PM

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

What a train set. You must have had a great day.

We really did Bruce, I enjoyed the trains more than the animals.

**Bob Harris** · 03-24-2013, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by DWitte

Man that's a great railroad. I love the big trestle. Thanks for sharing Bob.

Duane, I think the whole train layout is a true labor of love, all done with volunteers. They really put a lot of time in building the trestle I would think, it is awesome to see in person.

cupic · 03-24-2013, 10:43 PM

men of passion and in great detail and patience,TFS Bob

cheers

**Bob Harris** · 03-25-2013, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by cupic

men of passion and in great detail and patience,TFS Bob

cheers

thanks so much for taking a look, what you state is something that we should all have in our lives

**Bob Harris** · 05-26-2013, 07:23 PM

I thought this setup was something to see, take a look at this video of a German model train layout.
Miniatur Wunderland on Devour.com

elmo wartz · 05-30-2013, 12:15 PM

Mam mr. H. I can,t even in my wildest dreams imagine the amount of effort that went into putting that project together. I mean from idea to where it is at today is just like wow!!!! The airport really takes the cake...thanx for posting that website.

**Bob Harris** · 05-31-2013, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by elmo wartz

Mam mr. H. I can,t even in my wildest dreams imagine the amount of effort that went into putting that project together. I mean from idea to where it is at today is just like wow!!!! The airport really takes the cake...thanx for posting that website.

Glad you enjoyed the thread and video, TFL, Bob

**Fries** · 05-31-2013, 02:30 PM

I'm with Norm on this one. I also almost can't believe the amount of work that has been put into setting this up. Wow. Thanks for showing Bob!

**Bob Harris** · 06-01-2013, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by elmo wartz

Mam mr. H. I can,t even in my wildest dreams imagine the amount of effort that went into putting that project together. I mean from idea to where it is at today is just like wow!!!! The airport really takes the cake...thanx for posting that website.

a true labor of love Remco

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05-30-2013, 12:15 PM	#41
elmo wartz New Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: BAHA CA. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20	Unbelievable Mam mr. H. I can,t even in my wildest dreams imagine the amount of effort that went into putting that project together. I mean from idea to where it is at today is just like wow!!!! The airport really takes the cake...thanx for posting that website.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by kerrowdown The animals were all out to lunch when he visited. that's the problem isn't it with zoos, the animals usually don't want to get out in the light and seem to always be taking an afternoon nap. Much like me it seems anymore.

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jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	I want to play

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Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	What a train set. You must have had a great day.

03-23-2013, 10:46 AM	#34
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by jac I want to play that was exactly the same reaction I had watching the trains run.

03-23-2013, 02:03 PM	#35
DWitte Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North of KCMO Photos: Albums Posts: 84	Man that's a great railroad. I love the big trestle. Thanks for sharing Bob.

03-23-2013, 08:00 PM	#36
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bruce Clark What a train set. You must have had a great day. We really did Bruce, I enjoyed the trains more than the animals.

03-24-2013, 08:45 PM	#37
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by DWitte Man that's a great railroad. I love the big trestle. Thanks for sharing Bob. Duane, I think the whole train layout is a true labor of love, all done with volunteers. They really put a lot of time in building the trestle I would think, it is awesome to see in person.

03-24-2013, 10:43 PM	#38
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	men of passion and in great detail and patience,TFS Bob cheers

03-25-2013, 08:23 PM	#39
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by cupic men of passion and in great detail and patience,TFS Bob cheers thanks so much for taking a look, what you state is something that we should all have in our lives

05-26-2013, 07:23 PM	#40
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	I thought this setup was something to see, take a look at this video of a German model train layout. Miniatur Wunderland on Devour.com

05-31-2013, 10:57 AM	#42
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by elmo wartz Mam mr. H. I can,t even in my wildest dreams imagine the amount of effort that went into putting that project together. I mean from idea to where it is at today is just like wow!!!! The airport really takes the cake...thanx for posting that website. Glad you enjoyed the thread and video, TFL, Bob

05-31-2013, 02:30 PM	#43
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	I'm with Norm on this one. I also almost can't believe the amount of work that has been put into setting this up. Wow. Thanks for showing Bob!

06-01-2013, 12:48 PM	#44
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by elmo wartz Mam mr. H. I can,t even in my wildest dreams imagine the amount of effort that went into putting that project together. I mean from idea to where it is at today is just like wow!!!! The airport really takes the cake...thanx for posting that website. a true labor of love Remco

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