Four more handy tips for garden railroaders
Fake steam gauges I’ve made my own fake gauges before I thought of this. I found some pictures of gauges…
Read moreFake steam gauges I’ve made my own fake gauges before I thought of this. I found some pictures of gauges…
Read moreThe most recent version of the American Freedom Train (AFT) was assembled to help celebrate the United States’ 1976 Bicentennial.…
Read moreSmoke and Oak Railroad Located in Pennsylvania This image from Charlie Zimmerman does not use Photoshop—everything was captured live with…
Read moreCommon name: Eastern red cedar, Virginian juniper, eastern juniper, red juniper, pencil cedar, or aromatic cedar Latin name: Juniperus virginiana…
Read morePickle cars have a unique look, and they served a unique purpose. Cucumbers brined onboard in vats as they traveled…
Read moreWhat is an operating session? Operating sessions attempt to mimic the activities we see on a full-size railroad. To support…
Read moreSimulated concreted-block retaining wall In real life, large concrete blocks (2′ x 4′) are often used to build retaining walls…
Read moreSince I own the P.T. Tubifo Lumber Co. engine for my railroads’ lumber company, I thought I’d add a pulpwood…
Read moreMy middle son owns a landscaping business under the name of PLM (Professional Lawn Maintenance). I decided to kitbash a…
Read moreDoone Valley lemon thyme Common name: Doone Valley lemon thyme Latin name: Thymus citriodora ‘Doone Valley’ Plant type: Groundcover USDA…
Read moreWhile searching for barrels to use on my railroad, I noticed wood turnings marketed as “pickle barrels” in a Michaels…
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