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Custom Built Model Railroads
By Lance Mindheim
Layout Construction Services
Custom Built Model Railroads!
It's What I Do!
Catering to Prototype Modelers

One of My Projects on the Cover of RMC
-Fully Complete Layouts
-Layouts with Scenery Only
-Mechanically Complete Layouts With No scenery or Structures
Check out my work in the Photo Gallery

Viaduct scene on a Pennsy-themed custom model railroad.

The Bishop Street Branch project on the cover of Model Railroader Magazine.
Designed For You
As a one stop shop, I can also design your layout for you.
Built For You
Your project is built in my shop in Maryland.
Delivered To You
I bring the layout to you, set it up, “toss you the keys”, and your dream will be in motion!
You’ve been waiting forever.
Now it’s YOUR time!
Let’s get started on your custom built model railroad today!
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Email: lmindheim@shelflayouts.com
The most challenging of themes executed for you with precision:
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Breathtaking quality, finish, and realism!
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Prototype themes
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Scratch building
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Fine scale N gauge
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“Hand laid” track laying capability (even in N scale!)
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Electrified
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Urban and street running
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Steam
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Modern era

A city scene on one of my custom built model railroads. The buildings have full LED lighting throughout.
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