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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The HS33 Story • Tom Taylor takes us to the vegetable lot to visit his very useful railway.

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Finescale Quarry Hunslets • Once, the idea of a 16mm scale Quarry Hunslet was a dream. David Pinniger shows how it became reality.

The Living Layout • As we wave goodbye to the cold weather, Louise Christie looks forward to spring.

Time for ice cream • Amy and Ben Bucki build a heritage ice cream barrow kit.

DIARY DATES

An almost instant elevated railway • Brad Smith’s line made use of a local fabrication firm.

SPECIAL SHOW GUIDE • DETAILED FLOORPLAN ON PAGE 28!

Postcards from the Butterley AGM • We visited the Butterley Garden Railway Association in December. February saw its AGM, and when the members get together, of course, there is some action on the track. Thanks to Joe Grimes for the photos.

Woodleigh Engineering ‘Igor’ • We’ve been very impressed with Woodleigh wagons, how does its first loco measure up?

A Class Act • Mark Thatcher builds a 16mm DHR Class one mixed media loco kit from Bole Laser Craft, and suggests a few additions to make this good kit even better.

PEN-FREE LINING

THE BUILD: STEP-BY-STEP

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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Seen on the 16mm Association modular layout • At the first big event of the year for modellers in larger scales, the Association’s modular layout was a fine display.

NEXT MONTH ON SALE MAY 6TH • From Paving Stones to a Garden Railway, Uwe Richter tours his LGB line.