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Lego Trains for Large Scale Rails
Layout Size: Large Displays / Backyards
Design your railway, Part 2: Focus on a theme
1. Near their back door in Nevada, a railyard introduces viewers to the theme of Joe and Mary Schrock’s highly detailed railway, Bulldog Junction. This picture communicates the teamwork necessary on railroads. All parts support the main theme. The distant backdrop of pointed dwarf Alberta spruce (Picea glauca ‘Conica’, Zones 4-8) suggests the scale world […]
Doubleheading on the Mystic Mountain Railroad
Name: Ray Turner Railroad Name: Mystic Mountain RR Location: San Jose, CA Scale: G Theme: Steam era Description: Two Bachmann Ten-Wheelers double-head a long train around this layout. […]
A snowy morning on the W&Q
Name: Eric Schade Forum User Name: captain perry Railroad Name: Winnegance & Quebec Location: Phippsburg, Maine Scale: 1:20.3 Theme: Maine Narrow gauge Description: Even with little snow this year, there has been enough for some good plowing sessions. this is my new plow being pushed by my two radio controlled live steamers. SR&RL 24 is […]
Getting Started in Garden Railroading
Looking to get started in garden railroading? Start by reading our free 17-page PDF. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of each garden scale, pick the right scale and gauge for your garden railroad, and gather the right garden railroad supplies for your backyard railroad. […]
Plants and gardening ideas for O scale railways
Nancy Lagomarsino and Jacques Verdier are long-time O scale (1:48) collectors. After volunteering at the San Leandro Historical Railway Society’s (www.slhrs.org) G&O Railroad (containing both G and O scales), they were understandably inspired and motivated to dust off their collection to run in the great outdoors. Choosing O scale gives garden railroaders the advantage of […]
Plowing snow on the Jericho & Mt Zion Railway
Name: Ray Wheeler Railroad Name: Jericho & Mt Zion Railway Location: Lynnwood, WA USA Scale: 1:20.3 Theme: Modern day steam powered tourist railroad with freight operations Description: A compilation from two days of plowing snow on the Jericho & Mt Zion Railway. Music by Hillsong Music from their album The Secret Place, “Dwelling Places.” […]
Garden railroad electrical/electricity questions and answers
Garden railroad electrical/electricity questions and answers Is it safe to power your trains outdoors? Will I get electrocuted? It’s completely safe to run track power outdoors! Our trains, like those in the smaller scales, run on low-voltage DC, usually 18-24V. Thus, it is perfectly safe to run your trains outdoors, even in the rain or […]
Questions and answers about large-scale locomotives and rolling stock
What grade can an engine climb? Different engines will climb different grades. If you are trying to stay within full-size railroad practice, your grades should be no more than about 3 percent for mainline traffic (3″ of rise in 100″ of travel) or 5 percent to 6 percent for logging, mining, or industrial lines. I […]
Shape and Prune Mini Trees
Download this free nine-page PDF to learn how to control the growth of miniature trees, and prune, shape, and trim a variety of different plants. […]
Water and backdrops on the Verdi Railroad
Visitors along the back of the garden have this view of Copper Gorge, the waterless water feature encased in recycled auto glass. The battery-powered Union Pacific MOW uses AirWire 900 and Soundtraxx Electronics. Both engines are powered (all 16 wheels drive) to pull full name train car sets. Nancy Norris The Southern Pacific ‘Red Car’ […]
Watch chain stonecrop
Nancy Norris Common name: Watch chain stonecrop Latin name: Sedum sexangulare Plant type: groundcover USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Cultural needs: full sun, average to dry soil with good drainage Plant size: 6-10″ Often used on green roofs for a quick covering, watch chain stonecrop is both dainty and rugged. Like most stonecrops of the genus, […]
