Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Railway modelling might not be the first hobby that comes to mind when you think of famous celebrities, but some very well-known names have quietly built impressive layouts in their spare time. In this video we take a look at five surprising figures who have taken the hobby seriously, from backyard miniature railroads to vast indoor model railway empires.
Featuring Walt Disney, Jools Holland, Rod Stewart, Neil Young and Pete Waterman, we explore the fascinating railway projects these celebrities have created and why the hobby captured their imagination. Plus a few honourable mentions along the way. If you enjoy model railways, railway history, and a few unexpected connections, this one might surprise you.
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00:00 Introduction
00:31 Walt Disney
02:10 Jools Holland
03:15 Rod Stewart
04:11 Neil Young
05:32 Honourable Mentions
06:19 Pete Waterman
Railway modelling might not be the first hobby that comes to mind when you think of famous celebrities, but some very well-known names have quietly built impressive layouts in their spare time. In this video we take a look at five surprising figures who have taken the hobby seriously, from backyard miniature railroads to vast indoor model railway empires.
Featuring Walt Disney, Jools Holland, Rod Stewart, Neil Young and Pete Waterman, we explore the fascinating railway projects these celebrities have created and why the hobby captured their imagination. Plus a few honourable mentions along the way. If you enjoy model railways, railway history, and a few unexpected connections, this one might surprise you.
trains.com/mrr/how-to/model-train-layouts/jools-holland-and-his-railway-empire
trains.com/mrr/how-to/track-plan-database/sir-rod-stewarts-grand-street-three-rivers-rr-layout-in-ho-scale
petewatermansleamingtonspa.com
Support the channel by becoming a member or Patron:
youtube.com/channel/UCjSL9gh-CP9cL2grTM4VRCQ/join
patreon.com/LittleWicketRailway
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Walt Disney
02:10 Jools Holland
03:15 Rod Stewart
04:11 Neil Young
05:32 Honourable Mentions
06:19 Pete Waterman
