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
Rescaling Bachmann’s log cars to 1:29 scale
A few simple steps will convert a narrow-gauge car to standard gauge
How to make corrugated-iron sheet
Soft-drink cans and a crimper are all you need
Build a spring-return #7 turnout
Part 1: The woodwork and cutting the rails
Visit the Nepenthes, Gestalt, & Delirium Railway
A small, freelance railroad in the front yard
Installing batteries in Aristo-Craft locomotives
Using available space simplifies the job
Make your own rail clamps
Inexpensive, homemade joiners hold rails securely
Building Dinovo Shoe Repair in 1:29 scale
A scratchbuilding project based on a family business
29th National Garden Railway Convention preview
Come to Cincinnati in June
Departments
From the Editor
The Diesel Garden Railway Contest
Notes & news
Letters
Garden railway basics
Automation in the garden: Part 6—Compound operations
Product reviews
If I’d only known
The perils of composite roadbed
