Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Meet the architect who built the magnificently detailed miniature Disneyland in his backyard! We look inside the incredible scaled-down universe in this exclusive interview with David Sheegog, who imagineered and built the Castle Peak and Thunder Railroad (CPTRR). Located in Anaheim Hills, California, the miniature Disneyland theme park features meticulously crafted G-scale model trains navigating scale replicas of iconic Disneyland rides and landmarks, including Sleeping Beauty Castle, the Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Splash Mountain. We get a deep dive into the design, construction, and engineering magic of this miniature kingdom. Away we go!

00:00 Welcome
01:02 Introduction
02:02 Inspiration for CPTRR
03:49 Open house ritual
06:06 Paint match formula
09:53 Build materials
12:21 Choosing what to display
14:15 Forced perspective
16:31 Most challenging project
19:49 Most satisfying scene
21:08 Hidden Mickeys
23:13 Financial investment
26:20 Designing the timeline
27:48 Future expansion plans
29:24 Upcoming technology
30:49 Giving back to the community
31:28 To do the impossible

🎈Special thanks to:

David and Frances Sheegog
cptrr.com
instagram.com/disneybackyardrailroad

Jake Johnson
crescentcreekdesign.com
instagram.com/jake.builds.railroads
facebook.com/people/Crescent-Creek-Design-by-Jake-Johnson/61556172088339











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