Jack Verducci Download these drawings to build lounge chairs, a table, and Adirondack chairs to detail your railroad. […]
Make some lawn furniture
Magazine: Garden Railways
New large-scale products from the April 2017 issue of Garden Railways
LGB locomotive Burl Rice boxcar Piko flatcar Engines & rolling stock LGB (Märklin), PO Box 510559, New Berlin WI 53151, has a Southern Pacific SD 40 diesel (#L25555). Both trucks are driven by Bühler motors with ball bearings, and the locomotive is equipped with traction tires and a built-in mfx/DCC decoder with a variety of […]
Llagas Creek code-250 track
Marc Horovitz Gauge 1, code-250 track Llagas Creek Railways 28 Carlisle Road Claysville PA 15323 Prices: See text Website: www.llagastrack.com Gauge 1, code-250 track; brass rail; plastic ties; stainless-steel rail joiners; available in narrow- or standard-gauge configurations; available assembled or as components Pros: Good-looking track; good rail profile; UV stabilizers in plastic ties Cons: Supplied […]
Cedarleaf Custom Railroad Decals
Marc Horovitz Custom decals Cedarleaf Custom Railroad Decals Prescott AZ Prices: See text Website: http://cedarleafcustomdecals.com Custom-made-decal service based on your own artwork; design service available; 81/2″ x 11″ standard sheet size; printed on standard decal paper; any color, including opaque white, silver, and gold, is available Pros: Lightning-fast turn-around time; excellent communication; online proof of […]
Printle Shop scale figures
Unprimed figures Bob Santos 1:24-scale figures Printle Shop Available from www.Shapeways.com Prices vary—generally less than $10 ea. Website: www.shapeways.com/shops/vivedemain Line of 1:24-scale (and others) figures; available with or without bases; 3D printed in white nylon; realistic poses Pros: Lifelike poses; large variety available; includes males, females, and children; variety of body types; realistic clothing; easy […]
Robo3D 3D printer
Steve Berneberg 3D Printer Robo3D 4902 Morena Blvd, Suite 812 San Diego CA 92117 Price: $799.99 new, $499.99 refurbished Website: https://robo3d.com R1 +Plus 3D printer; self-leveling print bed; PLA, ABS, and other specialty filaments accepted; 8″ x 10″ x 9″ build area Pros: Large build area; self-leveling print bed; PLA, ABS, and some more exotic […]
Zimo DCC motion/sound decoder
Kevin Strong DCC motion/sound decoder Zimo Available from: Train Li 3 Kensington Way Upton MA 01568 Price: $180-$240, depending on configuration Website: www.trainli.com Zimo MX699 motion/sound DCC decoder; light, servo, and smoke control outputs; multiple configurations available. Dimensions: 2″ x 15/8″ x 5/8 “ Pros: Smooth motor control; high current output; many outputs for lights, […]
Garden Railways, February 2017
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Garden Railways on DVD-ROM
Item #11518 The main issue screen. You can view issues in several ways based on your preference. Since magazines first started being archived on DVDs it has been my hope that Garden Railways would one day be able to follow suit. I’m delighted to announce that this is coming to pass, and that the first […]
Garden Railways 2016 annual index
GRW index 2016 […]
Building a two-seat glider swing
Download the drawings for this project here. […]
Following a ghost railroad
Photo 1 USGS topographic map of Wheaton, Kansas. Photo 2 Every little town along this railroad and most others in the Midwest has a “Railroad St.” or “Railroad Ave.” Photo 3 The Google Earth view of the Kansas Central line east of Olsburg, Kansas. Photo 4 Kansas Central route highlighted in red. The arrow shows […]
