Narrow Gauge ShopRestored Egger-Bahn style HOe layout inspired by the 1967 Playcraft quarry diorama originally produced by Jouef. Features include scratchbuilt quarry plant, hand-shaped Styrofoam terrain, and smooth HOe running.
00:00 Opening 01:28 Cutting Structure Parts 02:38 Painting Structure Parts 03:44 Assembling the Structure 05:52 Cutting Terrain (Styrofoam) Parts 07:48 Partial Painting of Terrain (Styrofoam) 08:05 Rail Bending 11:06 Partial Rail Installation 12:05 Sculpting Styrofoam Terrain 13:42 Painting Terrain (Styrofoam) 14:26 Building the Base Frame 15:45 Laying the Rails 17:30 Final Steps 17:59 Completed Diorama
Egger-Bahn / Jouef HOe Layout β Restoring the 1967 Playcraft Quarry Diorama (Mini Layout)Narrow Gauge Shop2025-04-19 | Restored Egger-Bahn style HOe layout inspired by the 1967 Playcraft quarry diorama originally produced by Jouef. Features include scratchbuilt quarry plant, hand-shaped Styrofoam terrain, and smooth HOe running.
00:00 Opening 01:28 Cutting Structure Parts 02:38 Painting Structure Parts 03:44 Assembling the Structure 05:52 Cutting Terrain (Styrofoam) Parts 07:48 Partial Painting of Terrain (Styrofoam) 08:05 Rail Bending 11:06 Partial Rail Installation 12:05 Sculpting Styrofoam Terrain 13:42 Painting Terrain (Styrofoam) 14:26 Building the Base Frame 15:45 Laying the Rails 17:30 Final Steps 17:59 Completed Diorama
#EggerBahn #HOeLayout #ModelRailway6 Tiny Forest Railway Layouts | Wooden Bridges & Trestles (HOe/HOn30)Narrow Gauge Shop2026-09-19 | Six compact HOe/HOn30 forest railway layouts featuring a variety of handmade wooden bridges and timber trestles.
Some bridges are inspired by real Japanese forest railway structures, while others were simplified and adapted to fit very small layout basesβmany smaller than A3 size.
These layouts were originally built several years ago and have now been brought together in one newly edited compilation.
Enjoy six different interpretations of tiny forest railways, wooden bridges, logging trains, and narrow-gauge scenery.
#Shorts #TinyRailway #DAISO #ModelRailwayI Turned a DAISO Wooden Stand into a Tiny Railway | Driftwood Micro LayoutNarrow Gauge Shop2026-09-12 | A simple DAISO wooden stand becomes a tiny moving railway world.
#MiniatureRailway #ModelRailway #DAISOTiny Railway Worlds | 3 Micro Layouts Compilation (HOe / HOn30)Narrow Gauge Shop2026-09-05 | A compilation of 3 tiny HOe / HOn30 micro layout worlds, newly re-edited from past videos.
This collection includes: - a compact layout inside a small clear display case, - a grass-sheet micro layout, - and a Japanese garden / tea-house inspired small world.
#modelrailway #microlayout #narrowgaugeBuilding a Tiny Wooden Trestle Layout | 300Γ200mm HOe/HOn30Narrow Gauge Shop2026-08-29 | A detailed build video of a tiny HOe/HOn30 micro layout base, featuring a natural-wood timber trestle, an unpainted foam landscape, and air plants for a soft green accent.
This 300 Γ 200 mm narrow gauge layout was designed to highlight the warmth of raw wood and the charm of a small railway world. In this episode, we show more of the build process than usual, including trestle construction, track laying, and the fine details of the layout.
#NarrowGauge #ModelRailway #HOn30A Tiny Portable Narrow Gauge Layout Comes Together | HOe/HOn30Narrow Gauge Shop2026-08-20 | A compact HOe/HOn30 narrow gauge layout coming together step by stepβfrom wiring and baseboard setup to the wooden bridge and structuresβfollowed by running scenes.
Approx. 350 Γ 250 mm (13.8 Γ 9.8 in), with PECO SL-400 9 mm track, tight R85 curves, and a compact 9V battery-powered controller.
#NarrowGauge #ModelRailway #HOeBuilding a 5-Tier Timber Trestle | Kiso Forest Railway HOe/HOn30Narrow Gauge Shop2026-08-15 | Building a five-tier timber trestle inspired by the Kiso Forest Railway in Japan. This HOe/HOn30 video follows the bridge construction from start to finish. PECO 9 mm track is used so the finished bridge can be displayed on its own or incorporated into a layout.
More videos featuring this five-tier timber trestle design: βΆ Detailed track laying on the layout: youtu.be/aQEpFvmHkuA βΆ Layout build & running scenes: youtu.be/CS7E0kaDp0c
#KisoForestRailway #NarrowGauge #HOn30A Tiny Kiso Forest Railway on My Desk | HOe/HOn30Narrow Gauge Shop2026-08-12 | A tiny HOe/HOn30 layout inspired by Japanβs Kiso Forest Railway, featuring a motor car, wooden truss bridge, and small work shed. Another Kiso Forest Railway project is coming on August 15.
#KisoForestRailway #NarrowGauge #HOeKiso Forest Railway: Sukeroku Bridge Layout Run | HOe/HOn30 Baldwin & Sakai 5-TonNarrow Gauge Shop2026-08-08 | A running video of our 700Γ350mm HOe/HOn30 layout base inspired by Sukeroku Bridge on the Kiso Forest Railway.
A Kiso Baldwin steam locomotive and a Sakai 5-ton locomotive cross the handmade timber trestles with log cars and passenger stock.
#KisoForestRailway #HOe #HOn30This Tiny HOe Layout Hides a Secret Cabin!Narrow Gauge Shop2026-08-05 | Watch the full build and running video from the related video link below the channel name.
#HOe #HOn30 #MicroLayoutTiny HOe Layout with a Hidden Cabin!Narrow Gauge Shop2026-08-01 | A compact HOe/HOn30 layout base inspired by Japanese forest railways.
This miniature scene features an engineered timber trestle bridge, a hidden cabin tucked into the valley, and smooth operation on a tiny footprint.
In this video, I share a few construction highlights followed by relaxing running scenes.
#HOn30 #HOe #NarrowGaugeBuilding a Kiso Forest Railway Trestle Layout | Sukeroku Bridge InspiredNarrow Gauge Shop2026-07-25 | A 700Γ350mm narrow gauge layout base inspired by Sukeroku Bridge on the Kiso Forest Railway.
The main feature of this build is the extensive wooden trestle work surrounding the bridge and valley. This video takes a closer look at a part of the process we have rarely shown before: building and fitting the timber supports one piece at a time.
The layout also includes carved styrofoam terrain, track laying, and other familiar Narrow Gauge Shop construction techniques.
#HOn30 #HOe #NarrowGauge600Γ300mm HOn30 Micro Layout Run | Turntable & ON/OFF Section ControlNarrow Gauge Shop2026-07-18 | A running and operation video of our compact 600Γ300mm HOn30 / HOe micro layout base.
Despite its very small footprint, this layout allows simple shunting moves by using a manual turntable and electrically isolated ON/OFF track sections. In this video, we show train running, turntable operation, engine shed access, siding control, and vehicle switching on a compact narrow gauge layout base.
Handmade by Narrow Gauge Shop for small-space narrow gauge model railway layouts.
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#HOn30 #HOe #NarrowGauge87 Precinct-Inspired HOn30 Layout Run | Turntable & Switching OperationNarrow Gauge Shop2026-07-11 | A running and operation video of our 87 Precinct-inspired HOn30 narrow gauge layout base.
This layout was built with respect for the classic Japanese narrow gauge modeling approach introduced by 87 Precinct, later connected to Jokosha / Joe Works. In this video, we show train running, manual turntable operation, turnout switching, and simple shunting moves on a compact 900Γ350mm layout base.
#HOn30 #HOe #NarrowGaugeTiny HOe/HOn30 Layout with Turntable & ShuntingNarrow Gauge Shop2026-07-08 | Full running and operation video: βΆ youtu.be/3vbhzCCm-h0
A compact HOe/HOn30 micro layout base with manual turntable operation, switching, and shunting.
#HOe #HOn30 #NarrowGaugeEggerBahn-Style HOe/HOn30 Micro Layout Run | Turntable, Switching & Polarity ControlNarrow Gauge Shop2026-07-04 | A running demonstration of our compact EggerBahn-style HOe/HOn30 micro layout base.
This video shows not only train running, but also manual turntable operation, turnout switching, and polarity control during shunting moves. The layout is built on a compact 700Γ350mm base and uses IMON Code 60 track for 9mm narrow gauge operation.
Handmade by Narrow Gauge Shop for compact narrow gauge model railway layouts.
π₯ Related Video Small but Serious: HOe/HOn30 Layout Base! Egger-Bahn Lineage Packed into an A3 Footprint βΆ youtu.be/lR26bF2ZhtA
#HOe #HOn30 #NarrowGaugeEggerBahn-Style HOe/HOn30 Layout Base (700Γ350mm) | Turntable + Passing SidingNarrow Gauge Shop2026-02-14 | A compact 700Γ350mm HOe/HOn30 layout base inspired by EggerBahn aesthetics. Despite the small footprint, it features a passing siding and a manual turntable for real shunting moves. Built with IMON Code 60 track and reliable manual operation in mind. Handmade by Narrow Gauge Shop for compact narrow gauge layouts.
π₯ Related Video Small but Serious: HOe/HOn30 Layout Base! Egger-Bahn Lineage Packed into an A3 Footprint βΆ youtu.be/lR26bF2ZhtA
π Product Details Base frame size: approx. 700mm x 350mm x 75mm (W x D x H) (27.56" x 13.78" x 2.95") Scale: 1/87 (HOe / HOn30) Track gauge: 9mm Minimum radius: approx. 103mm (4.06") Track: IMON HOe/HOn30 flexible track, Code 60 Turnouts: IMON HOe/HOn30 R150 left/right turnouts, Code 60 Switch machines: Caboose Industries (#5218S) manual ground throws Turntable: Narrow Gauge Shop original Structures: Basswood / craft paper / cork (platform) Power pack (8x AA batteries): forward/reverse switch / speed control knob / polarity reversing switch Note: Includes a polyswitch (short-circuit protection)
#EggerBahn #HOe #HOn30 #NarrowGauge #ModelRailway #Turntable #ShuntingManual Turntable Highlight (Direction Switch Included)Narrow Gauge Shop2026-01-28 | Note: This project is not intended to recreate a specific theme. Itβs a compact layout base for operation and shunting.
Short highlight: manual turntable rotation for engine shed access and parking moves (direction switch changes included).
#NarrowGauge #HOe #HOn30 #ModelRailway #ModelRailroad #Wye #ShuntingWye Reversal in 40 Seconds (Fast Shunting Highlight)Narrow Gauge Shop2026-01-26 | Note: This project is not intended to recreate a specific theme. Itβs a compact layout base for operation and shunting.
Short highlight: wye (triangle track) reversal + switching, including the point switch and direction switch changes.
#NarrowGauge #HOe #HOn30 #ModelRailway #Shunting #Wye #SwitchingCan a Tiny Layout Do This? Wye Reversal + Turntable Yard OpsNarrow Gauge Shop2026-01-24 | Note: This project is not intended to recreate a specific theme (coal mine, forest line, Japanese style, Western style, etc.).This is a versatile layout base built to enjoy operation and shunting on a compact board. In this running session, Iβll focus on two highlights:the wye (triangle track) for direction changes and an βexchange moveβ idea,and the turntable side for engine shed access and parking moves.
Highlights ο½₯ Wye direction change with back-and-forth moves (small space, real operation) ο½₯ A compact βexchange moveβ idea inside the wye (staged as an off-scene connection) ο½₯ Turntable flow: depart β wye moves β shed entry / siding parking
#Shunting #Turntable #Wye #ModelRailway #NarrowGauge #HOe #HOn30Building a Wye (Triangle) to Reverse a Loco on a Small LayoutNarrow Gauge Shop2026-01-21 | Wye (triangle track) + turntable layout base build for real operation. This short video focuses on tracklaying for the wye section (just under 1 minute).
#NarrowGauge #HOe #HOn30 #ModelRailway #ModelRailroad #Wye #ShuntingTurntable Installο½The Most Exciting Partο½HOe/HOn30Narrow Gauge Shop2026-01-19 | Wye (triangle track) + turntable layout base build for real operation. Hereβs the turntable installation scene, trimmed to just under 1 minute. The full video shows every step and the final track plan that actually works for operation.
#NarrowGauge #HOe #HOn30 #ModelRailway #ModelRailroad #Turntable #EngineShedWye Reversal + Turntable Layout Base (HOe/HOn30) | Switching/Shunting OpsNarrow Gauge Shop2026-01-17 | Compact HOe/HOn30 switching layout base featuring a wye (triangle track) and a manual turntable. Wye reversal + turntable operations for realistic switching/shunting on a small layout.
Note: This project is not intended to recreate a specific theme (coal mine, forest line, Japanese style, Western style, etc.).Itβs a compact layout base designed to be versatile and fun to operate. This build combines a wye (triangle track) on the right and a turntable on the left to make βreal operationβ possible even on a small board.With the wye, you can reverse a locomotive by using runarounds and back-and-forth moves.With a short train, you may even be able to swap locomotives depending on your rolling stock and coupler setup. On the turntable side, you can route engines into an engine shed, store them on sidings, and enjoy a satisfying flow:depart, run the wye moves, then finish with a clean shed entry or a parking move.
Layout concept ο½₯ Right side = direction changes and shunting hub (wye) ο½₯ Left side = engine shed access and storage (turntable) ο½₯ A flexible base that can fit many worlds:coal mine, forest railway, Japanese-inspired scenes, or classic Western narrow gauge
π₯ Related Video EggerBahn & 87Precinct (Joeworks) inspired layout base build (tribute-style) βΆ youtu.be/3rs_yR89k8Y
π Product Details Base frame size: approx. 900mm x 500mm x 75mm (W x D x H) (35.4" x 19.7" x 3.0") Scale: 1/87 (HOe / HOn30) Track gauge: 9mm Minimum radius: approx. 120mm (4.7") Track: IMON HOe/HOn30 flexible track, Code 60 Turnouts: IMON HOe/HOn30 R150 left/right turnouts, Code 60 Switch machines: Caboose Industries (#5218S) manual ground throws Turntable: Narrow Gauge Shop original Structures: Basswood / craft paper / cork (platform) Power pack (8x AA batteries): forward/reverse switch / speed control knob / polarity reversing switch Note: Includes a polyswitch (short-circuit protection)
#Shunting #Turntable #Wye #ModelRailway #NarrowGauge #HOe #HOn30Japanese-Style Swap on My Egger-Bahn Yard | HOe Running SessionNarrow Gauge Shop2026-01-10 | HOe narrow gauge layout running scene with a manual turntable and engine shed (Egger-Bahn inspired). Japanese-style structure swap + Tomytec βNeko Railwayβ rolling stock on a 900Γ350mm layout base. Turntable yard switching moves, parking tracks, and compact operations in 1/87 scale (9mm gauge).
This video is a running session on the same base featured in my build video, now re-dressed in a Japanese-style mood. Enjoy the tiny yard moves, turntable operation, and the atmosphere around the engine shed.
#EggerBahn #Turntable #ModelRailway #HOe #NarrowGauge #Tomytec #NekoRailway #LayoutBase2h 20m of Handlaid Turnout Rails | No Talking, Just BuildingNarrow Gauge Shop2026-01-03 | No talking. No commentary. Just the full build process + BGM (2h 20m). HOe handlaid track workshop: making turnout point rails in real time. Narrow gauge HOe/HOn30 trackbuilding footage you can watch or play in the background. This is a long, calm workshop session showing point rail making from start to finish. Put it on while you build, study, or relax, and enjoy the slow rhythm of model railroading.
ο½₯ Full-length point rail making session (2h 20m) ο½₯ No commentary, just handwork + BGM ο½₯ Great as a βbuild-alongβ background video
Chapters 00:55 1. Making the Stock Rail 13:10 2. Making the Frog + Frog Rails 20:20 3. Making the Switch Point Rail, Closure Rail, and Wing Rail 37:55 4. Making the Guard Rail 43:19 5. All Rail Parts Completed 43:25 6. Cutting Ties & Adding Isolation Gaps 01:05:55 7. Soldering 02:12:45 8. Cleaning 02:14:02 9. Power Check & Running Test
#NoTalking #JustBuilding #HandlaidTurnout #ModelRailway #NarrowGaugeCute Bear Tour Train in a Tiny Forest LayoutNarrow Gauge Shop2025-12-29 | A cute bear and friends cruising through my tiny faux-plant forest layout, tour-train style. Full build video is paint-focused (base coat, wash, dry brush) with a final Koppel run. Watch the full build here: youtu.be/tMTcTRjD9B8
#sylvanianfamilies #modelrailway #dioramaDry Brushing: The Moment It Comes AliveNarrow Gauge Shop2025-12-28 | That satisfying moment when dry brushing makes the texture pop. Paint finish on my faux-plant mini railway layout. Full video: βΆ youtu.be/tMTcTRjD9B8
#modelrailway #diorama #drybrush$3 Faux Plant, Tiny Railway World | Painting a Relaxing Mini LayoutNarrow Gauge Shop2025-12-27 | In this video, I build a relaxing miniature railway scenery using a carved foam base and affordable faux greenery (a budget βhouseplantβ from a 100-yen shop). The focus is on painting to create natural ground texture, depth, and atmosphere, using simple techniques like base coating, washing, and dry brushing. If you enjoy miniature diorama builds, model railway scenery, and soothing, hands-on crafting, this is a calm, paint-focused mini layout project for the year-end season.
#ModelRailway #Drybrush #Diorama #SceneryPainting #FoamTerrain #NarrowGaugeHypnotic HOe Turntable Action | Egger-Bahn x Neko Railway in 30 SecondsNarrow Gauge Shop2025-12-22 | Fast-paced 30-second highlight of our 900Γ400mm (β35.4"Γ15.8") HOe/HOn30 narrow gauge turntable yard, inspired by Egger-Bahn and running Tomytec Neko Railway stock. Almost every shot is pure turntable action β shunting, turning and swapping locomotives between the engine shed, siding and main line.
How I built this Egger-Bahn inspired 900Γ400mm layout: βΆ youtu.be/3rs_yR89k8Y
#HOe #NarrowGauge #ModelRailway #Turntable #EggerBahn #NekoRailwayThis Tiny HOe Turntable Yard Has More Moves Than You Think | 900x400mm RunNarrow Gauge Shop2025-12-20 | Running session of my 900Γ400mm HOe/HOn30 narrow gauge turntable yard, built with IMON flex track, IMON turnouts and a hand-cranked resin turntable. Tomytec diesel locos and Neko Railway stock run through the engine shed, water tank and siding, showing how the points and passing loop work around the turntable. If youβd like to see how this small layout base was built step by step, here is the full construction video: youtu.be/3rs_yR89k8Y
It is not an exact replica of EggerBahn or 87Precinct (Joe Works) products, but a βsomeday layoutβ project for a small engine terminal inspired by those classic HOe / OO9 scenes.
On this base I combine IMON HOe flexible track, points and our hand-cranked turntable to create the track plan I always wanted to build: a small engine yard with an engine shed, water tank and waiting shelter. The main scenes in the video are:
ο½₯ Laying the IMON flex track and pointwork ο½₯ Scratchbuilding the single-road engine shed, water tank and small waiting shelter ο½₯ Painting the basic ground colour as a foundation for the scenery
By painting the ground before laying the track, the layout starts to look like the classic EggerBahn and Noch small bases, with a slightly retro European narrow gauge atmosphere.
If you enjoy HOe / OO9 micro layouts, want to see how IMON flex track looks when laid, or simply like the mood of 87Precinct and EggerBahn-era models, I hope you will enjoy this build. Feel free to leave any questions or comments below.
#HOe #NarrowGauge #ModelRailway #Turntable #LayoutBuild #NarrowGaugeShopTiny HOe Figure-8 Train with Sylvanian Bear π»Narrow Gauge Shop2025-12-05 | Tiny HOe figure-8 layout with a small bear passenger π» Built with PECO HOe flexible track and a TOMIX crossing, based on my latest full build video. This short shows the construction in fast-forward and a fun running scene with the Sylvanian bear. Full step-by-step build video is here: βΆ Full build video: youtu.be/I2JV2xD2I6k
#hoe #hon30 #narrowgauge #modelrailway #EggerBahn #miniaturetrainHow to Build a Mini Figure-8 Track | PECO HOe Γ TOMIX Crossing | Narrow GaugeNarrow Gauge Shop2025-11-29 | This is a small hand-built figure-8 track made with PECO HOe flexible rails and a TOMIX crossing rail.
It is not a full layout base β just a tiny piece you can place on top of your board and enjoy. In this video, I show the complete building process and a running scene featuring Neko-ya Line rolling stock.
β’ PECO HOe flexible rail β’ TOMIX crossing rail β’ Figure-8 construction process β’ Simple trackwork you can place on any base β’ Neko-ya Line running scene included
If you enjoy narrow gauge, HOe / OO9, Egger-Bahn-inspired small layouts, or hand-built trackwork, I hope this video gives you some ideas.
#NarrowGauge #HOe #HOn30 #EggerBahn #RunningScene #Turntable #ScratchBuiltR120 Scratch Turnout Click! | HOe/HOn30 Handlaid Code 70Narrow Gauge Shop2025-11-19 | MiniTrains-style, handlaid turnout ME code 70. Tiny radius that really works. Full build β youtu.be/lR26bF2ZhtA #NarrowGauge #HOe #HOn30 #ScratchBuilt #Turnout #Code70 #EggerBahnHand-Cranked Turntable ASMR | HOe/HOn30 A3 Layout #shortsNarrow Gauge Shop2025-11-18 | Manual, gear-assisted turntable on a serious A3 HOe/HOn30 base. Full build β youtu.be/lR26bF2ZhtA #NarrowGauge #HOe #HOn30 #Turntable #ASMR #ScratchBuilt #EggerBahnHOe/HOn30 A3 Micro Layout Base | EggerBahn-Inspired, Small but SeriousNarrow Gauge Shop2025-11-15 | Best of Narrow Gauge Shop youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA1MGCDm7VXU3e4V9G6SMYGu7J3d_ClQs Egger-Bahn lineage revived in a serious A3-size HOe/HOn30 layout base: R120 mm (β4.7") scratch turnout, Micro Engineering Code 70 handlaid rail, and a scratch turntable. Original-design compact engine shed plus scratch-built water tank & pump house evoke the 87Precinct (Joe Works) atmosphere, delivering a dense, authentic scene in a small footprint (frame 450 Γ 300 Γ 70 mm / β17.7" Γ 11.8" Γ 2.8"). Built for real operation as a βsmall but seriousβ mini-pike.
#Turntable #JoeWorks #87Precinct #EggerBahn #NarrowGaugeShop #HOe #HOn30Egger-Bahn & Joe Works HOe Narrow Gauge Model Railway Layout Run | Neko RailwayNarrow Gauge Shop2025-11-08 | This video features a running scene on the original HOe narrow gauge layout base handcrafted by Narrow Gauge Shop.
The layout fuses the worlds of the legendary 1960s manufacturer Egger-Bahn and the Japanese classic brand Joe Works, reinterpreting their design spirit through modern craftsmanship and materials.
The running train is from Tomytecβs Neko Railway series β compact, charming, and perfectly matched to the atmosphere of this layout. All structures, including the engine shed, station, and warehouse, are fully scratch-built, recreating the βrichness of a small worldβ that Egger-Bahn once celebrated. The track plan remains simple yet expressive, blending nostalgic design with meticulous handmade precision.
In this layout, the Neko Railway runs gracefully through main lines, sidings, and the engine shed, showcasing smooth movements and quiet operation. Enjoy the timeless beauty of this GermanβJapanese classic homage layout, where the spirit of Egger-Bahn lives again in motion.
#EggerBahn #JoeWorks #NarrowGauge #HOe #NekoRailway #ModelRailway #DioramaLayout #NarrowGaugeShopThe First Step in Building a Narrow Gauge Layout | Track Planning and Marking Before Laying RailsNarrow Gauge Shop2025-10-25 | This video captures the rarely seen first step in creating an HOe narrow gauge layout β the marking and planning process before any rails are laid.
Filmed at the Narrow Gauge Shop workshop in Japan, it shows how the flow of the track is determined and how the placement of structures such as stations and engine sheds is planned directly on the baseboard. This βmarkingβ stage is where the layout truly takes shape.
The design pays homage to the legendary Egger-Bahn layouts of the 1960s, blending that classic German narrow gauge style with the delicate craftsmanship of Japanβs iconic Joe Works structures. Every line is drawn by hand β a quiet process that bridges eras and celebrates the art of small-scale model railways.
We hope this video offers inspiration for your next layout build.
#EggerBahn #JoeWorks #NarrowGauge #HOe #ModelRailway #LayoutBuild #TrackPlanningFusion of Egger-Bahn & Joe Works | HOe Narrow Gauge Layout Build [German-Japanese Classic Tribute]Narrow Gauge Shop2025-10-18 | This video showcases the making of an original HOe narrow gauge layout base handcrafted by Narrow Gauge Shop.
It merges the creative worlds of the legendary 1960s manufacturer Egger-Bahn and the renowned Japanese model maker Joe Works, both pioneers of small-scale narrow gauge layouts.
Every structure β the engine shed, warehouse, and station building β was scratch-built from the ground up, combining the nostalgic charm of Egger-Bahn with the refined craftsmanship of Joe Works. The result is a truly unique German-Japanese hybrid layout, bringing two historic traditions together in one scene.
The track plan was inspired by the classic layout documentation βWorkshop IXβ featured on Egger-Bahn.de, and reconstructed as a respectful homage with a modern interpretation. We deeply appreciate the individuals who have preserved and shared these historical materials.
Through this handcrafted layout, we hope to capture the essence of Egger-Bahnβs timeless motto β βa compact world full of dreams.β
#EggerBahn #JoeWorks #NarrowGauge #HOe #ModelRailway #ScratchBuild #HandcraftedγHOeγEgger-Bahn Style Narrow Gauge Layout Running Sceneο½Turntable & Engine ShedNarrow Gauge Shop2025-10-11 | This video features a running scene on our original γHOeγ narrow gauge layout base, handcrafted by Narrow Gauge Shop.
The design pays homage to the legendary 1960s manufacturer Egger-Bahn, with a fully scratchbuilt engine shed and station building, plus an original hand-built turntable integrated into the track plan.
The trains running are a MinitrainS Koppel and Gmeinder locomotive. In this video, the focus is on shunting operations using the turntable. The engine shed track and siding are electrically isolated with ON/OFF switches, allowing locomotives to be moved, parked, and exchanged between tracks just like real yard operations.
Compared with our previous layout bases, this design offers greater operational flexibility and brings the Egger-Bahn style into the modern era. Enjoy the detailed movements of locomotives around the turntable on this HOe narrow gauge layout!
#EggerBahn #HOe #NarrowGauge #ModelRailway #ModelTrain #Turntable #ShuntingBringing the Legendary Egger-Bahn Back to Lifeο½HOe Narrow Gauge Layout Build with Turntable & DepotNarrow Gauge Shop2025-09-27 | This video documents the construction of an original HOe narrow gauge layout base, handcrafted by Narrow Gauge Shop. Inspired by materials from the legendary 1960s manufacturer Egger-Bahn, both the engine shed and station building were scratch-built from the ground up.
The track plan expands on our previous Egger-Bahn homage layout, this time adding an original hand-crafted turntable for greater operational variety. In addition, the engine shed area and siding are electrically isolated with ON/OFF switches, allowing multiple locomotives to be parked, switched, or operated independently.
Highlights:
γ»Scratch-built engine shed and station structures γ»Reviving the spirit of Egger-Bahn in a modern HOe narrow gauge layout γ»Original manual turntable for enhanced operational play γ»Electrically independent siding for more flexible train movements
This layout base pays homage to Egger-Bahn while evolving it into something new for todayβs modelers. Enjoy watching the full build process!
#EggerBahn #HOe #NarrowGauge #ModelRailway #LayoutBase #Turntable #ScratchBuildEgger-Bahn Lineage Tribute: 87 Precinct Γ Joe Works β Photo-Based Showa Narrow-Gauge Layout BuildNarrow Gauge Shop2025-09-13 | Much of Japanβs narrow-gauge modeling is often traced to the mid-1960s Egger-Bahn boom. This film is a photo-based homage to the section layout commissioned from the 87 Precinct circle and published in Tetsudo Mokei Shumi (June 1975, Japanβs model-railroading magazine). The original plan was a non-endless βsectionβ; for smooth operation we re-imagined it as an endless loop while keeping a recognizably Showa look and feel.
Working from archival photos, our designer reverse-engineered the sceneβengine shed, depot office, waiting shelter (and related small fittings)βand we documented the full process: structure design from photographs, detail modeling, branching logic for endless running, and HOe/HOn30 running scenes.
#NarrowGauge #HOe #HOn30 #EggerBahn #87Precinct #JoeWorks #ModelRailway #ScratchbuildMountain or Cabin? B5 Micro Layout with Detachable Mountainβ2 Scenery ModesNarrow Gauge Shop2025-09-06 | Running scene on a B5-size HOe (9 mm) layout base. Ground finished with the β3-spray methodβ for quick, even earth tone and texture. The mountain piece is detachableβswap it for a cabin structure to change the scene. Enjoy two distinct looks (βmountainβ and βcabinβ) on a single base. The full ground-painting tutorial is in the long video. π Related full video: youtu.be/XsRhutMJ91A
#NarrowGauge #HOe #ModelRailway #Diorama #LayoutBuild #LayoutBase #MicroLayout #B5Size #DetachableMountain #Cabin #MountainScenery #TrestleBridge #MinitrainS #EggerBahnHandbuilt Turnout with IMON (ex-Shinohara) Rails & Custom Jig | Inspired by MinitrainSNarrow Gauge Shop2025-08-30 | This video shows the process of building a handlaid turnout using IMON (ex-Shinohara) flexible rails and an originally designed turnout jig. The jig was inspired by the MinitrainS R140 turnout, resulting in a unique IMON Γ MinitrainS fusion design.
While we have shared turnout building in previous videos, it has been a while, so for many new subscribers this may be their first look at our method. The goal is a turnout that allows smoother running for all locomotives, built with reliability and narrow gauge operation in mind.
#NarrowGauge #HOe #HandbuiltTurnout #IMON #MinitrainSTurntable in Action! HOe Narrow Gauge Layout Inspired by 87 PrecinctNarrow Gauge Shop2025-08-23 | This short video focuses on the turntable in motion, featuring MinitrainS Koppel and Gmeinder locomotives running on an HOe narrow gauge layout. The layout is built following the 87 Precinct style β starting with turnouts and using flexible track (HOn2Β½). π Watch the full video here: youtu.be/jl_OYnGoAHA