Garden Railway Forum

Where did you get them from please. I have seen some very similar, but they are really expensive.. Rod, It is done by a local contractor; they use the stones from Tremron. You can choose in their stock the stones that fit your garden; they have many types, such as "antiqued", "mega o...

After many years, I realized that more space is needed to enjoy the garden railway, so I decided to get rid of the hedge against the wall and designing new pavers. It took the contractor only 2 days to execute the plan and they just finish by now. My family really enjoyed such a spacious environment...

The weather was great during the weekend, so I decided to make this movie. The garden is still a mess, it needs some cleaning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0vOQIA ... e=youtu.be

It's hard to tell sorry. Can you take another photo of it side on with the big chimney to the left, so we can see how it is to the building. I will take more pictures during the weekend since it is already outside the garden railway, and it is very dark nowadays after I return home from work. Thanks

This is my artwork during Thanksgiving holidays. I bought this metal building from Michaels. Initial assessment suggested the metal is in good quality fits outdoor. But then, I realized that it looks plain as the way it is so I used wood sticks to create the wood walls. For the roof, I use real mate...

That Japanese maple is really attractive. Must think about something to give a bit of autumn colour in my garden. Thanks for the idea. Rik Japanese maple trees are very much adaptable in most condition. They like to be in the shade, a bit moisturized soil. Particularly, the air from ocean makes the...

It's been a big secret, but I'm planning on taking early retirement in June next year. I'll have more time for all the important stuff 👍 Congratulations, so you can enjoy working on the garden everyday. I still have 15-20 years to go; can't wait see how excitement that would be. For sure this hobby...

Here are some photos I took this morning. The weather is a bit warm this year so not much foliage in the garden railway, except the Japanese maple tree.

The 1909 standards for model railways in Europe were: Ga. 0 - 1.25" Ga. 1 - 1.75" Ga. 2 - 2" Ga. 3 - 2.5" When Marklin had introduced 2.5" gauge in 1891 they had called it 2 Gauge (Spur II), but the British later adopted 2" which became Ga. 2 when the terminology was s...

I never have a Lionel locomotive before but recently I have some interest to own one. But I don't know whether Lionel standard gauge locomotive can run on LGB tracks?

Does the link that I have shown www.modelsounds.co.uk not work for you? It works, thanks; it was my oversight for not trying it in the first time. After searching many days, I found the website http://ittproducts.com/GL.html this sound chip is very compact and it takes somewhere from 9-14 volts, ve...

pandsrowe wrote: ↑Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:39 am Does the link that I have shown www.modelsounds.co.uk not work for you?

It works, thanks; it was my oversight for not trying it in the first time.

Was it "Master Blaster" by any chance? They do a good range of station and countryside sounds, I have one from there that creates a superb sound of a stationary steam engine which I use in my steam pump house. www.modelsounds.co.uk I think it is not Master Blaster, but it is fine as if I ...

This is the version of Japanese model train in Kyoto train museum. This museum is new, it's the first time I visit it. In general, it is very similar to the one in Tokyo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18_PG-iDyss

I usually order sound cards that mimics England countryside or sounds of city noise....but now I forgot where I ordered them from. I wonder if someone can help me on this?

nighttrain wrote: ↑Wed Jun 20, 2018 12:16 am I do not have any myself, but recently inherited a whole set of jigstone modls. Would appreciate any info you would be willing to share!

I have a number of plans for making different buildings. If you need, just let me know I can forward you the pdf files.

I use acrylic and enamel paint. With acrylic I mix my own thinners using IPA, water and add flow retarder and flow improver. I get the best results by making a very thin mix and slowly building up lots of coats. I don't particularly like airbrushing with acrylic, but for some things it's the best o...

Sometimes a simple paint job can be so frustrating. Especially airbrush work. I've often spent longer setting up and cleaning than painting. Acrylics really try my patience sometimes with clogging. Ian I agree, that is why I didn't want to use airbrush to begin with; I tried to find a simple and qu...

Sometimes a simple paint job can be so frustrating. Especially airbrush work. I've often spent longer setting up and cleaning than painting. Acrylics really try my patience sometimes with clogging. Ian I agree, that is why I didn't want to use airbrush to begin with; I tried to find a simple and qu...

That's really impressive. I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops. I still can't imagine the finished building, but I do admire your use of (to me) a new material and techniques. Ian Thanks, I have a general idea how to do it, but not everything; so step-by-step idea will evolve during the pr...