Garden Rail

The UK’s only magazine that’s 100% dedicated to outdoor railway modelling. Expect to see stunning garden railways from the UK and abroad, expert advice to help you create one of your own, show reports plus product news and reviews.

Garden Rail

VIEW FROM THE END OF THE PLATFORM

Hylands Light Railway – the story so far • Charlie Walton’s layout is soon to be on the move, so he recounts how the first version came about.

A letter from Smalltown • In April 2021, we visited the Glebe Valley Railway built by Mark and Donna Mitchell. The line has a strong social media following, Donna explains more.

A laser-cut contractors locomotive • Eddie Lund has a crack at his second Houston Gate Loco Works kit.

Boxing Clever • Mark Thatcher showcases the range of 16mm & G scale wagon and carriage cases from Coach & Wagon Works.

Building a ‘Make it up as I go along’ Steam Tram • Mike Wakefield uses off-the-shelf parts to construct a locomotive.

DIARY DATES

Miniature Lamp Posts • Martin Ranson raids the plumbing supplies to help light his way.

Building a Bagnall Wagon • Melvyn Jones scratch-builds an attractive wagon.

Building a tramcar: My first attempt • Inspired by a broken down car, John Mileson scratch-builds a tram.

I fell in love with ‘Rosie’ • In a story of unrequited love, Dave Skertchley decides to rebuild his 1970s Bagnall ‘Excelsior’.

The forgotten carriage • Do you have a pile of uncompleted projects? Daniel Cousins reduces his by one

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From the Works • Trade information on new products for the garden railway modeller. If you are a trader with any new product, contact phil.parker@warnersgroup.co.uk Please mention Garden Rail when contacting suppliers.

Seen at the National Model Railway Exhibition • All those small-scale enthusiasts heading to the NEC in November, were suddenly presented with some superb large-scale modelling. I wonder if any of them were tempted to upscale?