GoPro cameras, cell-phone cameras, and video-capable DSLR cameras are everywhere. This column will review a dozen examples of video technique from my “Video 101” workshop, presented at the National Garden Railway Convention. Columns will include suggestions, with photographic links to a short demonstration videos of some Bay Area railroads. I recently saw a man filming […]
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GoPro cameras, cell-phone cameras, and video-capable DSLR cameras are everywhere. This column will review a dozen examples of video technique from my “Video 101” workshop, presented at the National Garden Railway Convention. Columns will include suggestions, with photographic links to a short demonstration videos of some Bay Area railroads. I recently saw a man filming […]
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Name: Eric Schade Forum User Name: captain perry Railroad Name: Winnegance and Quebec Railway Location: Phippsburg, Maine Scale: 1 to 13.7 or 7/8″ to the foot Theme: A rural Maine two foot gauge line Description: Follow along with the hand car as the section man inspects the line. This is the second hand car as […]
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Don’t miss parts 2 (August 2016 issue) and 3 (October 2016 issue)! Download part one here. […]
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Download the article PDF here. […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this concluding episode of the Outdoors series, David follows the advice of previous guest Marc Horovitz, and builds a concrete bridge abutment for a troublesome trestle. Kent teams with Rehab: Seasons 1 and 2 host Chuck Sable to install IR signals for […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this concluding episode of the Outdoors series, David follows the advice of previous guest Marc Horovitz, and builds a concrete bridge abutment for a troublesome trestle. Kent teams with Rehab: Seasons 1 and 2 host Chuck Sable to install IR signals for […]
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1. In Jacques Verdier and Nancy Lagomarsino’s 1950s-era Verdi Railroad, SP’s Daylight snakes around three peninsulas in the front for lots of viewing and access pleasure. They have fitted 250′ of 0-gauge Lionel track in their relatively small yard. A friend visited in his wheelchair and vetted pathway widths and roadbed height. Every 6′, Ficus […]
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In the October 2106 issue, Jack Verducci describes how he added a cattle chute to his railway. Here, you can download full-size drawings of a cattle chute for your own line. Note: Because of the size, you will need to print this document out in sections. In Adobe Acrobat, select “Print,” and select “Poster mode” […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Rain or shine, Rehab My Railroad: Outdoors rolls on! This time out, Garden Railways magazine founder/editor Marc Horovitz drops by to inspect the progress and offer up some sage advice, David builds a functional wood retaining wall and a structure foundation, and Cody […]
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