Garden Railways has been the leading magazine devoted to the hobby of outdoor, large-scale model railroading for more than 30 years. Each issue brings you step-by-step modeling projects, fascinating photo tours of garden railroads, unbiased product reviews, new product announcements, tips from the experts, and much more!
Plus, subscribers get exclusive online access to the Railroad Gardening Library, product reviews, project plans, bonus articles, and more. Whether you’re new to the hobby or a seasoned veteran, this magazine is for you!
Features
Build a track-cleaning vehicle
This battery-powered car requires little attention
Staff corner: Kevin Strong
Tuscarora Railroad Nº 4
Kitbashing Phipps Depot
Two modified Aristo-Craft models form one impressive structure
The Winnegance & Quebec Railway
A rural line based on Maine two-foot-gauge railroads
Kitbashing Bachmanns skidder
New skids and added details transform this commercial product
Kitbash an unusual boxcar
Gustav gets a cool new gig
An animated figure pushes ice into the hatch
Departments
From the Editor
Thoughtful structure placement can help bring your railway to life
Notes & news
Letters
Garden railway basics
Automation in the garden: Part 2—the station sto
Tips & tricks
Clearing leaves, replacing Bachmann couplers, and more
Product reviews
If I’d only known
Spikes are hard work
