Rod Stewart Builds Model Railways

Singing sensation Rod Stewart is known not only for his musical skills but also for his love for train sets. When in concerts, he usually brings his model train sets and even rents out a separate room for them. This is so he can play with them when he is stressed and during lulls in his tours. He is so into this hobby that Rod even made a film about his 100-foot model railway, a 1:87 scale of New York’s Grand Central Station.

Rod’s attention to detail was reflected in the 1,500 square foot model, from the roofing to the electrical wiring. He admitted that someone else worked on the electrical wiring, but 90% of the build was his. The singer’s passion for this activity started when he was a young boy. He was devastated when he asked his father for a railway set and was given a guitar instead.