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

The Newton and Southlands Tramway • Martin Crapper has dreamed of a layout since the 1970s, a dream that is now a reality.

Building a Wild West loco • Martin Ranson scratch-builds a geared live steam engine.

Building a Penrhyn Coal Wagon • Steve Howard builds one of his Christmas presents, a Wood Valley Works wagon kit.

The Inglenook Railway Sidings Challenge in 16mm • Ian Midgley enjoys a bit of shunting, in a small space.

DIARY DATES

Meet the Fitter • Dave Skertchly finds out that building a model locomotive chassis from steel, by hand, is not as daunting as you might think.

Talyllyn Railway Bogie Coaches in 20mm scale • Simon Atkinson continues his museum quality build of TR stock.

The Ersatz England • Andrew Young combines modern technology with the most traditional modelling material.

Changes at Shade Gap • Since our last visit in January 2021, Andy Coward has made a few alterations to his line.

REASO S TOBE HAPPY • We understand that times are tough so we·ve put together a Garden Rail subscription offer that will put a smile on your face!

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Readers’ Models • We are always proud to show off the modelling of Garden Rail readers. If you’d like to see your models here, send photos and a short description to the Editor.