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Is Garden Railroading for Serious Modelers?

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1990-10

Page:

82

Author:

Russ Reinberg

Scale:

G

The author describes how he built a Gn3 layout in the backyard. This particular article compares modeling in HO to that of garden railroading, covering the differences between the two.

Ted Greeno's Southwest & Western RR

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 1996-06

Page:

65

Author:

Mary Barstow

Scale:

G

This fantasy theme park like layout is in a 900-square foot greenhouse, and features four separate levels. Despite whimsical, the layout is fully scenicked, detailed, and features lit buildings.

The Colorado & Western's Gn3 Division

Magazine:

Model Railroader 1992-02

Page:

72

Author:

Barry Bogs

Scale:

G

Photographed by Bob Werre, Barry's Houston, Texas indoor G scale layout is the focus of this article. The layout is built into an attic. The article includes lots of layout photos, and a track plan.

The Consolidated Republic Mining Railroad

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-12

Page:

52

Author:

Paul Scoles

Scale:

G

This L-shaped layout features a 1:32 scale tram railroad built by Greg Wright. This unique scale requires a lot of scratchbuilding (including the engines), but that was exactly what the owner wanted. Includes a trackplan and many close-up photos.

The Ogden Botanical Railway

Magazine:

Garden Railways 2008-12

Page:

66

Author:

Marc Horovitz

Scale:

G

The author describes his third garden railroad. Includes photos and a track plan.

Visiting New York Central's Big Four Division

Magazine:

Railroad Model Craftsman 2011-02

Page:

42

Author:

Noel Widdifield

Scale:

G

A large two-room, double-track 1:29 indoor layout, modeling the NYC around 1954.