# Teeny Tiny Trains David Smith Creates the World's Smallest Train Set By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-10-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallest-train-set References: [techeblog](http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/smallest-functional-train-set-ever-measures-0-2-inches-wide) & [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/26/planets-smallest-model-train-set-revealed-to-macro-lenses-micr/) You might want to take out your [magnifying glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji) because the [model train set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-aboard-to-christmas-collection) by David Smith of New Jersey is just that tiny. So tiny in fact, that Smith’s model is being touted as the world’s smallest train set. Just 0.2-inches wide, the train set is “35, 300 times smaller than a real one,” says Engadget, and cost $11 dollars to make. It also works like a real train set—although it’s really a rotating tube underneath the set that makes it move. Watch the video to see the world’s smallest train set in action! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Miniature Model:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating miniature models across various industries. - **Microscale Engineering:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing microscale engineering techniques for precision craftsmanship. - **Nanotechnology Applications:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in utilizing nanotechnology to create functional miniaturized products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the toy manufacturing industry to create ultra-small and detailed products. - **Architectural Modeling:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in architectural modeling by creating highly intricate and tiny scale models. - **Collectibles and Hobby:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the collectibles and hobby industry through the creation of unique and exclusive micro-scale products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worls-smallest-sub.md) - [Miniature Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-beer.md) - [Ultra-Small TV Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinycircuits-tinytv.md) - [Ultra-Compact E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moosshiqk.md) - [Miniature Milling Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kujietool.md) - [Miniature Railway Tool Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/railroaders-tool-kit.md) - [Toy Car Aerodynamic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-wind-tunnel.md) - [Micro Toy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-toy-box.md) - [Miniature Collectible Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest.md)