Name: Andi Engi Railroad Name: Xrot snowblouwer at work Location: Wengen Switzerland Scale: G IIm 1:24 Theme: snowblower Description: super snow conditions to hurl the Xrot by Mr. Getz. There were eight built. […]
A snowblower at work
Magazine: Garden Railways
How to make concrete mountains in a garden railroad
Name: Mike McLaughlin Forum User Name: Mike McL Railroad Name: Mt. Meterbox & Bare Sands RR Location: United States Scale: 1:29 mostly Theme: eclectic Description: My method of creating concrete mountains. […]
Garden Railways 2014 annual index
GRW index 2014 […]
Grading concrete roadbed
After years of dealing with rodents, like gophers and moles, burrowing into his gravel-ballasted trackbed, Bobby Waal embarked on a project to convert all roadbed to concrete, seen here under the middle track on his Alps Railway. —Photo: Nancy Norris Alamo, California, Zone 9 When using concrete forms to pour roadbed for track, I’ve developed […]
Mortar mountain
The Pattersons’ Ever Green and Palm Tree Railroad’s central mountain towers over the railway and dwarfs visitors. Robin Patterson Robin missed the snow but made it permanent on his mountaintop by sprinkling on crushed glass just after painting the summit. Robin Patterson New Port Richie, Florida, Zones 9-10 Before you build is the time to […]
Hardscape using cement products
1. Gary Broeder’s almost-finished Roman arch bridge has evolved through several phases, yet the bridge has been operational for well over a year. Juniper trees (Juniperus sp.) and sedum groundcover, mulched with sharp gravel and pebbles, create an easy-care landscape and hardscape. The piers, arch stones, and cap stand out for a more three-dimensional face. […]
Variety in groundcovers
1. The hillside around the Skunk Holler Mine on the author’s Hoot ’n’ Holler Railroad is covered with Turkish veronica, which bursts into bloom every spring. Don Parker 2. The lighter-blue flowers in the foreground are produced by miniature speedwell (Veronica oltensis), growing shorter than Turkish veronica. Don Parker 3. Three different groundcovers flank this […]
Garden Railways, December 2014
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How to strip paint from a locomotive shell
Name: Chris Haon Railroad Name: LP&CL Railroad Location: Marietta, GA Scale: 1:29 Theme: Whimsical Description: Here is a short video on how I strip paint off of locomotives or cars to get them ready to be repainted! Hope you enjoy!! […]
Tracks Ahead: Season 9 – Layouts on a large scale
Tom Miller’s live steam ride-on railroad, F (1:20.3) scale display, and S (1:64) scale layout are all highlighted in this segment of the hit PBS series Tracks Ahead. […]
A garden railroad for my golden years
The railway at a glance Name: Palmore Pacific Railroad Size of railroad: 19′ x 50′ Scale: 1:29 Gauge: Nº 1 (45 mm) Era: Modern day (but a steam/diesel excursion train will run from time to time) Theme: Rural small-town USA Age: Construction began December, 2012; Golden Spike driven August, 2013; 95% complete Motive power: USA […]
Kansas in my backyard
The railways at a glance Names: The St. Joe & Grand Island; The Kansas Central Size: 4,000 square feet Scales: 1:29 (ST&GI); 1:20.3 (KC) Gauge: Nº 1 (45mm) Eras: 1950s and 1870s Themes: ST&GI: Small farming town in Kansas on a connecting line of the Union Pacific in the 1950s as it converted from steam […]
