The first lesson we learn when we take our trains outdoors is that nature doesn’t play favorites. Our sensible action is to choose materials for our projects that will stand up to the forces of nature. Plastic “Plastic” is a generic term, for which there exist many variants. Most large-scale trains are made of ABS, […]
Basic maintenance is the key to reliable operation. Here are several simple things you can do to keep your engines running: Proper lubrication is so important to reliable operation that Bachmann includes a video with many of its locomotives showing how to do it. This is no less important with other manufacturers’ locomotives. Many […]
Here are five tools for a garden railroad you can make or obtain cheaply. 1. Make a ballast broom If you do a lot of reballasting (or ballasting) on your railway, take an old 4-inch paint brush and attach the handle with screws to an extension pole about 3 feet long. This becomes a mini-broom […]
Large scale locomotives Allchin traction engine. 1.5” scale model. Black; dark green body, red wheels, and black and white lining; and maroon body, red wheels, and black and white lining. Features copper silver solder boiler and twin flue burner. Wheel diameter: 148mm (front) and 228mm (rear). Requires gas propane/butane fuel. $3,300. April 2021. Produced by […]
The return of winter weather in Wisconsin is imminent, so host Kent Johnson has to work fast to complete projects on his raised garden railway. Luckily, he has Rene Schweitzer and Cody Grivno to help with gardening and multiple modeling projects too. […]
The return of winter weather in Wisconsin is imminent, so host Kent Johnson has to work fast to complete projects on his raised garden railway. Luckily, he has Rene Schweitzer and Cody Grivno to help with gardening and multiple modeling projects too. […]
Enjoy an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the large scale (1:24) holiday layout that’s part of The Ingleside Hotel’s Country Christmas festive exhibits (lighted outdoor trail and indoor village). Located in Southeastern Wisconsin, this 12 x 30-foot indoor display features no less than 12 trains routing through winter scenes. Marvel at the action and […]
Enjoy an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the large scale (1:24) holiday layout that’s part of The Ingleside Hotel’s Country Christmas festive exhibits (lighted outdoor trail and indoor village). Located in Southeastern Wisconsin, this 12 x 30-foot indoor display features no less than 12 trains routing through winter scenes. Marvel at the action and […]
Name: Ilya Krishtal Forum User Name: IlyaRussia Railroad Name: Toy garden railroad Location: Russia, Moscow region Scale: between H0 and G Theme: Garden railroad, made from a children`s toy layout. Description: I built this railroad for our small son, Krishtal Boris. Russia, Zhavoronki village, 30 km from Moscow. […]
Name: Ilya Krishtal Forum User Name: IlyaRussia Railroad Name: Toy garden railroad Location: Russia, Moscow region Scale: between H0 and G Theme: Garden railroad, made from a children`s toy layout. Description: I built this railroad for our small son, Krishtal Boris. Russia, Zhavoronki village, 30 km from Moscow. […]
Engines & rolling stock Accucraft, 3260 Central Ave, Union City CA 94587 has an Adams Radial Tank 4-4-2T in 1:32 scale. This live-steam engine is butane fired and available in both kit and ready-to-run versions, with a choice of several roadnames Price (kit): $1,945 or (RTR) $2,160. See the website for more information. Website: accucraft.com […]
Name: William Sakalaucks Railroad Name: Farwell, Lafayette, Irving, & Prospect Location: Milwaukee, WI Scale: 1:29 Theme: Tourist/Short Line Description: As we enter the time of longer nights, the FLIP Rwy sometimes needs to bring out the searchlight car for work to be done, or to find the missing connector! […]
