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Lessons learned from 20 years of operations
Apr 20, 2018

Lessons learned from 20 years of operations

Dave Adams shares what he’s learned in 20 years of operating sessions. Download the PDF to learn more! [...]Read More...

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Operations on the garden railroad
Apr 20, 2018

Operations on the garden railroad

Operations on the garden railroad: Operations on model railroads simulate the type of railroading that gets work done – moving…

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High-tech modeling for garden railroaders
Apr 20, 2018

High-tech modeling for garden railroaders

Photo 1 In my last article, I worked on the base of the water tower. Even with all the precautions…

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Scott Gould’s concrete roadbed
Feb 23, 2018

Scott Gould’s concrete roadbed

Scott Gould Scott Gould Cape Elizabeth, Maine, Zone 5 Concrete strong Sixteen years ago or so I built a layout…

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High-tech modeling for garden railroaders
Feb 23, 2018

High-tech modeling for garden railroaders

I was visiting Jerry Chapman at Split Jaw Products, Inc. several years ago and we discussed a unique project —…

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Design your railway: Pick a theme for a perfect scene
Feb 14, 2018

Design your railway: Pick a theme for a perfect scene

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Accessories for garden-railroad vignettes
Dec 22, 2017

Accessories for garden-railroad vignettes

Photo 1 The clay jugs and pots were made by the author’s wife Joyce. The standing figure working at a…

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High-tech modeling for garden railroaders
Dec 22, 2017

High-tech modeling for garden railroaders

There are limitations to 3D printers and it is imperative that you understand the limitations and how to get around…

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High-tech modeling for garden railroaders
Oct 27, 2017

High-tech modeling for garden railroaders

Photo 1 I have a large, but loveable, 160lb Mastiff who comes by to visit every once in a while…

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Creative ideas for your garden railroad
Aug 25, 2017

Creative ideas for your garden railroad

Photo 1 This plunging waterfall is on the author’s Hoot ’n’ Holler Railroad in northern Ohio. It is “pondless,” with…

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Take steps to make stairs for your garden railway
Aug 25, 2017

Take steps to make stairs for your garden railway

Photo 1 On the gravel division of the author’s Aggie (a 7/8″ railway at 1:13.7 scale), work piles up, but…

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High-tech modeling for garden railroaders
Aug 25, 2017

High-tech modeling for garden railroaders

On prototype signals there is usually a utility box to hold the signal interfaces and power.  The latest thing is…

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