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 • SEASON’S GREETINGS

It’s Not Scalextric • James Day was a big fan of Tri-ang’s Minic Motorway, and has managed to recreate the same excitement in G scale.

It’s time to Power Up • Dave Sketchily was confused by the complexity of batteries but after a little research, he is confused no more.

Postcards from the Dyfrdwy Tramway • James Hilton takes us back to his atmospheric line.

Check This Out • Adding convincing checkrails with Andrew Rawlins.

Make your own rail bender • Denis Hardouin has provided us with details of a simple rail bending device made from materials available from a DIY store. We’ll let the pictures do the talking.

Building Bridges and Making Tracks • If you saw our display at the National Garden Railway Show this year, you’ll have been impressed with the 3ft long bridge. Mark Thatcher tells the story of its construction.

Building a live steam locomotive – Part 3 • Our locomotive is running on air, but now we need to make it run on steam!

16mm scale – 32mm gauge track • A new ready-to-use track system? The Editor takes a look at Cliff Barker’s latest product.

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From the works

Mailbox • Letters are welcomed on any aspect of large scale railway modelling. Please email the Editor: phil.parker@warnersgroup.co.uk or post to The Editor, Garden Rail Magazine, Warners Group Publications, West Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9PH

DIARY DATES

NEXT MONTH • On sale December 15th

Seen at the show • This year, the Gauge 1 Association celebrates its 75th birthday, holding a big event at Bicester Heritage Centre.