Getting Started in Garden Railroading: Build the railroad of your dreams?in your own backyard! Book

Getting Started in Garden Railroading

Here's your invitation to get started in a great hobby that's fun for the entire family.

Large Scale trains are big, rugged, durable, and colorful - designed for safe and reliable operations both indoors and outdoors. When you combine model railroading with the real-life environment of a vibrant, growing garden, you'll discover a whole new world of creative opportunities, challenges, and enjoyment to fill your all-important leisure hours.

This book provides all the step-by-step guidance needed to get started in this fascinating pastime. Among other things, you'll find:

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  Details of procedures for planning, constructing, powering, landscaping, operating, and maintaining a complete garden railroad.
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  More than 200 full-color photos of products construction techniques, and inspiring examples of what can actually be achieved in garden railroading.
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  The most comprehensive listings of manufactures, suppliers, clubs, publications, print and video references, and Internet Web site addresses ever published in a model railroading handbook.
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  Answers to the most frequently asked questions about what it takes to get started in this diverse and affordable hobby.
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  Tips and techniques provide by experienced garden railroaders from around the world.