Golden Spike Day on the Westie Line

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The Westie Line today Ken Brody Ken Brody The Summer 2019 issue of Garden Railways features the Westie Line. Don’t miss the six-page feature on this gorgeous line! Owner Ken Brody shared these photographs from 1994, when he re-created a Golden Spike event on his line: These two photos were taken 25 years ago during […]

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Golden Spike Day on the Westie Line

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The Westie Line today Ken Brody Ken Brody The Summer 2019 issue of Garden Railways features the Westie Line. Don’t miss the six-page feature on this gorgeous line! Owner Ken Brody shared these photographs from 1994, when he re-created a Golden Spike event on his line: These two photos were taken 25 years ago during […]

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More ideas for kid-friendly garden railroading

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More ideas for kid-friendly garden railroading   Don’t miss the companion article, Kid-friendly garden railroading. How have you made a difference for kids in railways? Zones are USDA Hardiness Zones This longer version of Regional gardening reports from “Greening your railway” (Summer 2019 issue) includes nine reports, many photos and a variety of themes. Some […]

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April new large-scale products from Garden Railways magazine

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PIKO America catalog PIKO America bulkhead flatcar LGB Coca-Cola engine LGB Sinclair Oils tank car Engines & rolling stock Accucraft, 3260 Central Ave, Union City CA 94587 has released a 1:32 scale Chinese Railways QJ-class 2-10-2 in both live steam and electric versions. The live-steam version is available in both Chinese Railways and Iowa Interstate […]

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LGB 50th anniversary Mogul Steam Locomotive

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Bill Zuback Facts & Features Manufacturer Märklin, Inc./LGB P.O. Box 2649 Lake Ozark, MO 65049 www.lgb.com Price : $1,365.84 (price may vary based on exchange rate) Era: late 1800s Roadname: Denver & Rio Grande (LGB commemorative graphics) Features: Minimum radius: 24″ Measures: 26″ x 7 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ Weight: 3 pounds 8 ounces Upgraded […]

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LGB Building Block Starter Set

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Bill Zuback Facts & Features Manufacturer Märklin, Inc./LGB P.O. Box 2649 Lake Ozark, MO 65049 www.lgb.com Price: $282.99 (price may vary based on exchange rate) Features: 0-4-0T steam locomotive Two flatcars 12 pieces of R1 curved track 30 Blox-brand 2 x 4 bricks Controller Track clips Track power cable with tinned leads Wall pack, 18V […]

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USA Trains Premier Line no 6 code 332 turnouts

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Bill Zuback Facts & Features Manufacturer USA Trains 662 Cross Street Malden, MA 02148 www.usatrains.com Price: $219.95 Features: All-metal frog Brass rail Built-in micro switch for reversing polarity of frog Illuminated dwarf signal with red and green aspects Length, 36″ Switch-control box with illuminated red and green indicator lights Suitable for indoor and outdoor use […]

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