John Allens Gorre Daphetid (2007)

With the creation of the Gorre Daphetid Gory and Defeated John Allen single handedly moved model railroading from a childrens pastime to a form of art These rare films discovered after a fire tragically destroyed the model masterpiece in 1972 capture the devotion and sly humor that Allen infused into his miniature universe Trains in two gauges cross snowcapped mountains and more than 100 soaring bridges Despite outlaws train wrecks trolleys bustling cities and thousands of miniature people inhabit this world Get a peek into the mind of its creator to see his innovative techniques now in common use by model railroaders around the globe From trackside close ups to sweeping vistas the expert photography of Richard Reynolds and Glenn Beier will inspire train fans and model railroaders alike indeed anyone with an imagination