Saskatoon Saskatchewan - As shoppers check off the final items on their Christmas shopping lists at Lawson Heights mall, dozens stop to view any train enthusiast's dream.
 
A miniature world of road and rail, with trains streaking across a landscape designed after the views and vistas of Western Canada, has been set up by the Rocky Ridge Model Railroad club.
 
The attention to detail is meticulous, not just on the trains, but also on the landscape.
 
Campers can be seen in this world's forests, hikers in its hills, and bears on its mountains.
 
Darcy Remlinger, the vice president of the Rocky Ridge Model Railroad club says they've reached a mutually beneficial agreement with the mall to provide an attraction, while the mall provides them a place to keep their layout.
 
"We jumped at it because we don't have a permanent clubhouse or a home for our layout, when we're not at shows and don't have a place to display it, it just sits in our trailer," said Remlinger.
 
Remlinger's hobby started as a child when he was given a model train set as a gift, and the passion has followed him into adulthood.
 
These models are no child's toy and take a team of dedicated hobbyists.
 
"It's a lot of work, a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. A lot of money goes into it too," said Remlinger.
 
The Rocky Ridge Model Railroad club plans to host the 40 year of anniversary of "All Aboard Model Train Show" in February.
 
Noah Rishaug.