How to host an open house of your garden railroad

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Sharing our railroads with others is perhaps one of the most rewarding aspects of garden railroading. Andy, age three, knows the way, even without the sign. Kevin Strong If a train is running, kids will follow it. Here, a K-27 leads a parade of young future railroaders around the yard. At least they’ll sleep well. […]

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Phoenix SM-18 Sound and Motor DCC Decoder

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Kevin Strong Phoenix SM-18 Sound and Motor DCC Decoder Phoenix Sound Systems 3514 West Liberty Road Ann Arbor, MI 48103 734-662-6405 www.phoenixsound.com Facts & Features 3-amp capacity dual-mode sound and motor decoder Plug-and-play installation High-quality sound recordings Easily customizable using the PC interface (separate purchase) Price: $265 Kevin Strong Screenshot of PC interface (separate purchase) […]

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May new large scale products from Garden Railways magazine

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PIKO America US Army Humvee Transport flatcar PIKO America Beetle Wagon Auto Transport flatcar PIKO America Santa Fe ore car LGB Golden Spike Locomotive set LGB replica track spike box The Train Department Talyllyn No. 1 Engines & rolling stock Accucraft, 3260 Central Ave, Union City CA 94587, is selling an Adams 415 class radial […]

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Make magnificent mountains

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Wayne Wesoloski In the Summer 2019 issue, author Wayne Wesoloski documents a mountain-making method perfect by Gary Martin in the Phoenix area. We had more photos and resources than we could fit into the print magazine, so we’re sharing them here! Get some friends together and make mountains! Wayne Wesoloski Tips for peak performance • […]

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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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