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This Old (Ware) house Part 2

Magazine:

Garden Railways 2008-12

Page:

23

Author:

Kevin Strong

Category:

Structures - Industrial

Scale:

G

This installment covers creating the floor and foundation, which the building didn't have when the author bought it. Includes many construction photos.

25 Tips for Beginning Garden Railroaders

Magazine:

Garden Railways 2008-12

Page:

56

Author:

various authors

Category:

Model Railroad Terminology

Scale:

G

Lots of info about getting started in this hobby.

Light Up Your Railroad

Magazine:

Garden Railways 2008-12

Page:

60

Author:

Dennis Weide

Category:

Electronics

Scale:

G

A guide for permanently wiring your buildings. Includes photos and diagrams.

The Ogden Botanical Railway

Magazine:

Garden Railways 2008-12

Page:

66

Author:

Marc Horovitz

Category:

Layouts - G

Scale:

G

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

Building a Logging Train

Magazine:

Garden Railways 2008-12

Page:

82

Author:

Eric Schade

Category:

Freight Cars - Log Cars

Scale:

F

How to scratchbuilt your own logging cars.

Build a Steel Gondola Car

Magazine:

Garden Railways 2008-12

Page:

88

Author:

Bob Santos

Category:

Freight Cars - Gondolas

Scale:

G

The author builds this generic 40-foot gondola starting with the parts of another commercial model.

Structures: Simple Construction

Magazine:

Garden Railways 2008-12

Page:

93

Author:

Jack Verducci

Category:

Structures - Trackside

Scale:

G

How to build a simple track-side structure or shed.

Locomotive Fittings Part 2

Magazine:

Garden Railways 2008-12

Page:

109

Author:

Jeff Young

Category:

Live Steam

Scale:

G

Covers various locomotive fittings associated with getting water into a locomotive's boiler.