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Miniatur Wunderland: The world's largest model railway

Hendrik Welling
June 11, 2024

Two twin brothers in Hamburg have made a childhood dream come true: They've assembled the world’s largest model railway, Miniatur Wunderland. Housed in old warehouses, it delights visitors from around the world.

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