Garden Rail

The UK’s only magazine that’s 100% dedicated to outdoor railway modelling. Expect to see stunning garden railways from the UK and abroad, expert advice to help you create one of your own, show reports plus product news and reviews.

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Garden Rail

Building the BBC Gardeners’ World Railway • Andrew Christie takes us behind the scenes at probably the most visited garden line this year.

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Time to get into the tub • Mark Thatcher builds a pair of coal tubs from Bole Laser Craft.

Building the LGB wagon kit • Some used to say that Garden Rail was full of plastic LGB models. That was never really true, but now we have a wooden kit from the firm, and the Editor has a look.

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‘Sir Haydn’ • The Editor enlists the help of a Talyllyn expert to assess this 16mm scale model of TR Number 3.

Talyllyn 24 • Henry Pearsall takes on the challenge of Coach & Wagon Works’ latest kit.

Figure painting by numbers for dummies • Mark Thatcher finds a way to conquer his fear of painting figures.

Building a mobile estate bench • Sean Cullen looks at Plateway Models’ manrider kit.

The MidSummer Garden Railway • Rex Mounfield returns to Garden Rail magazine after almost 20 years, having decided to once again enjoy 16mm to the foot.

Forest of Glee • Graham Arnold likes a challenge, he built a real garden railway, in November, in Scotland.

Engineers’ wagons • Amy and Ben Bucki add to their permanent way train.

From the Works • Trade information on new products for the garden railway modeller. If you are a trader with any new product, contact phil.parker@warnersgroup.co.uk. Please mention Garden Rail when contacting suppliers.

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Binnie Beginnings • When the kit that launched the Binnie empire returned to the market, the Editor couldn’t resist building one.

Seen at Llangollen show • Our first trip to Wales this year, to the always enjoyable Llangollen event.

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