Convert a large-scale LGB passenger car into a dining car
By Frederic Williams Rohm and Brian Michelson I grew up in central Pennsylvania where my family had been long-time residents.…
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Common name: Weeping Norway spruce Latin name: Picea abies ‘Pendula’ Plant type: dwarf conifer USDA Hardiness Zones: 2-8 Cultural needs:…
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I love collecting and displaying large-scale trains. I also love showing off my 1956 GMC pick up at car shows,…
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When I built my outdoor railway – on three sides of my house – I never intended to sell it.…
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Common name: Dwarf crape myrtle Latin name: Lagerstroemia indica ‘Violet Filli’ (Filigree series) Plant size: 6-24″, depending on the miniature…
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Garden center owner Walt Uebele had an idea—build a garden railway to keep the husbands and kids entertained while the…
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I’ve discovered a way to build inexpensive and custom designed buildings for indoor use or temporary displays at train shows…
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My garden railroad, the Snake River Railroad, is named after my interest in the Union Pacific. This has been…
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Latin name: Sedum sp. Common name: Miniature sedum Plant type: Groundcover Plant size: Foliage under 2″ tall x 10″ wide,…
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Crawling around on the ground to clean my rail was getting tiring. I needed a new method to clean track,…
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Common name: Corsican mint Plant type: Groundcover Latin name: Mentha requienii Plant size: ¼” to ½” high; spreading USDA Hardiness…
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Thrift stores can hold a wealth of treasures for hobbyists, if you know where to look. I have suggestions of…
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