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Welcome to garden railroading!
Welcome to a hobby that combines model trains with the outdoors--garden railroading. One of the wonderful things about this hobby is that there is the diversity. There is no "wrong" way of doing things. There are many different methods that work. Granted, some may work better than others, and some will work in one climate and not in another, but many paths can lead to the same destination.
Read how you can get started in garden railroading.
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Top 10 most frequently asked garden railroading questions
Garden Railways magazine answers the most often asked questions.
Not sure where to start? Here are the most frequently asked questions about the hobby.
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Photos
Here are some photos sent in by our fellow hobbyists of their own track plans and layouts.
More reader photos!
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Large scale indoors
Even if you don't have a backyard, you can still enjoy large scale trains
Read how John Franzen used large-scale trains in his basement instead of in the garden.
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Beginning Garden Railroading
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Welcome to the wonderful world of garden railroading!
Though this fascinating hobby is over a century old, it's never been more popular, and nothing can match its appeal. It's a hobby that can involve the whole family.
For further information and enjoyment, please download a PDF file of a beginning garden railroading brochure.
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The right tools for the job
Tips on selecting the best garden-railroading tools
There is no single right way to build a garden railroad. There are, however, lots of wrong ways. The first step in heading down the wrong path starts with the tools you choose to do the work. In garden railroading, as in any other task, there are the "right tools" for the job. You will find your time spent in the garden much more productive when armed with the correct accessories.
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