Model railroad dreams

When it comes to building super-realistic model railway layouts, Josef Brandl is rightly regarded as a master of his craft. For many years, he has been creating miniature worlds that are truly unique. As a trained master gardener, he not only possesses the famous green thumb but also has an eye for the essentials, ensuring that a model railway layout appears realistic and convincing. With meticulous patience, extensive knowledge of prototypes, work techniques, and materials, as well as the courage to face new challenges, breathtaking works are created in Josef Brandl's workshop that also captivate those whose passion is not necessarily for railways, big or small.

This large-format and richly illustrated volume provides a comprehensive overview of Josef Brandl's work and influence, from his beginnings in the 1990s to the present day. The most beautiful layouts are presented in detail through images and text, with a focus on his more recent works. Many of Josef Brandl's layouts were created on behalf of private railway and model railway enthusiasts, delighting their owners time and again with their strikingly realistic appearance. Thanks to the skill of the photographers of this book, the magic of these grand layouts leaps off the pages, serving as inspiration for one's own model railway projects or simply for enjoyment and dreaming.