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 […]
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Spring 2020
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 […]
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Garden Railways magazine combines the fun-filled hobby of large-scale model railroading with the natural beauty of the outdoors. Our website features outstanding showcase railways, inspiring projects, articles on miniature gardening and landscaping, and timely product reviews. An e-mail newsletter compliments the website and provides additional opportunities for our advertisers to build sales and find new […]
Two easy bridge projects
Enter your email below to instantly download our guide to building a simple deck-girder bridge and a low deck bridge. You’ll learn: What materials to use How to construct a bridge How to install a bridge […]
Three track cleaners you can build
Enter your email below to instantly download our guide with three ideas for track cleaners. The guide includes: How to build a passive track cleaner Make a 1:15 scale scratchbuilt cleaner A beginner project for a battery-powered vehicle […]
75 tips & tricks for your garden railway
This special collection of tips from Garden Railways magazine staff and readers includes: Easy ways to keep your trains running smoothly Guidance on plants to use in your garden railway Workshop safety tips An overview of etiquette when visiting garden railways Enter your e-mail below and instantly receive a FREE 14-page download, as our gift. You’ll also […]
Tools & techniques for the garden railroader
Whether you’re just starting out in the hobby or have been involved for years, our special supplement has something to help you make the most of your garden railroad! Enter your e-mail below and instantly receive a FREE 14-page download, as our gift. You’ll also receive twice-monthly news updates from Garden Railways. Inside this special supplement, […]
21 plant portraits for garden railroads
Each of these 21 plants, selected by the Garden Railways horticultural editor, fits the scale requirements of any backyard garden railroad. Print and clip this booklet to create handy cards to file for future reference or take to your local garden center. The profiles contain color photos showing scale and possible usage, with information on USDA Hardiness […]
Ideas for raising your railroad
Raising your garden railroad from toe level to something approximating eye level can be quite a bit of work, but it is worth the effort. Imagine yourself saying to your friends “Just lie down on your stomach here on the ground and see how realistic the train looks coming around the bend.” You can guess […]
DCC for Large Scale: A Beginner’s Guide
Thank you for signing up for your FREE download and Garden Railways’ FREE twice-monthly e-newsletter. Click on the link here to instantly download your free gift. To view the PDF package, you will need to have the latest Adobe Acrobat® Reader installed on your computer. Feel free to click on the link to install the […]
November 2020
FEATURES Lionel looked south in 1954 By Roger Carp New diesels represented a neglected region. Splashy and scarce S gauge switchers By Don Heimburger Flyer’s colorful Seaboard diesels upgrade any collection. Traveling north of the border By Dave Rickaby An O gauge excursion on the Canadian Western RR Uniquely familiar Katy boxcar shell By Louis. […]
Preview the December 2020 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine
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