Americans can do miniatures too, the best of us do miniatures BIG, though
The late John Allen’s Gorre & Daphetid Railroad:
One of the greatest model railroads ever built.
I remember seeing color photos of G&D rolling stock... I was blown away by the realistic weathering.
Love the more manly approach.
This kind of thing is really more up my alley.
Also see: http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/