about us
Crew:
Many of you have met me in person at a train show somewhere. Someone much more intelligent put the idea for our tours into my head, and since then I have enjoyed every minute of it! I am the founder and responsible for planning the itinerary, while always making sure that our guests get the best value for their travel dollar. I'm with you throughout your tour and offer the insights of someone born and raised in Europe in respect to history and architecture, restaurants, activities, etc. In addition, I am truly your travel companion who makes sure you enjoy your trip to the fullest, from wake up call to lullaby |
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Policy:
Our tours are becoming more and more popular. Instead of making bigger groups we add more tours. It is less economical, but it guarantees our customer small groups of up to 15 (16 if couples), which are more private, flexible and simply more fun! |
History
This is the story of MODEL TRAIN TRAVEL, why and how it was started and what it is today, told by the conductor Anton, its founder:
During a flight in 2008 I overheard a conversation between two retired gentlemen, who obviously where avid model train enthusiasts. One of these guys talked about Miniature Wonderland in Hamburg, the largest layout in the world. Their excitement about wanting to experience this layout in conjunction with some other super layouts in Germany was infectious. Both of them regretted being too inexperienced to plan a trip, and also felt unsafe to do this journey by themselves, not speaking the language and being unfamiliar with the areas to visit. Being a native of Germany, a U.S. resident since 40 years and married to an experienced European travel agent, everything to make the gentlemen’s dream come true was at my fingertips. But so far it was just an idea! |
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I collected feedback from many model train fans on what would be on their wish list to make a trip like this especially interesting and worthwhile. I also listened to the recom- mendations and ideas of many German model railroaders and gathered a lot of valuable information.
After a long time of planning, mapping, and connecting the dots with ICE transfers, and then adding sightseeing and relevant cultural aspects, a very unique 12 day tour - which did not exist thus far - was born. On popular demand we later added a 4 day pre-tour including London, the Chunnel and Paris and a 4 day add-on in Switzerland including the Glacier/Bernina Express. Our trips are full of pure railroad fun, historical and cultural components and local culinary experiences. I personally accompany the tours (depending on size with another tour guide) and take care of you from arrival through departure. We promise to go out of our way to make this an exciting and unforgettable train and travel experience for any guest on our tours! |
our personalized, special services
PS: If you are planning to combine one of our tours with an independent trip before or after (rail, air, river- or other cruise, genealogy research) anywhere in Europe, and would appreciate the ease of a seamless transition and capable handling with one single itinerary at special pricing for you, our affiliated full-service agency can create a private vacation per your request or their suggestion, built around the destination/mode of travel and activities you want to do.
To get started creating your private vacation as an extension or independent of a Model Train Tour, please send a note to vacationplanning@gmail.com, and a European travel expert will be in touch with a customized itinerary for you.
To get started creating your private vacation as an extension or independent of a Model Train Tour, please send a note to vacationplanning@gmail.com, and a European travel expert will be in touch with a customized itinerary for you.
