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.

View from the end of the Platform • HERE COMES THE SUN

Garden Rail

The Olive Branch Tramway • Richard Bratby chats to Andy Christie about his impressive garden line.

The Roundhouse Charles Pooter story • David Pinniger tells the story of this classic locomotive.

Timpdon Horse Dandy wagon • Ben and Amy Bucki saddle up for their latest build.

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DIARY DATES

The Construction of Compact Model Buildings • The buildings on Ffordd-y-Deryn are often admired. Tony Bird explains how he creates them.

A Driving Ambition • Barry Pulford sculpts a driver for his 7/8ths Quarry Hunslet.

Postcards from Bekonscot • With this issue landing during the school summer holidays, we thought it was time to pay another visit to Bekonscot model village.

One Door Closes, Another One Opens • Mark Thatcher builds a 16mm coal wagon with working doors from the Red Star Steam Packet Co.

Build an electric steam railmotor Part one • The Editor takes on Timpdon Models kit.

Simple pleasures • Does a garden railway need to be complicated to provide enjoyment? Jeff Martin Jr proves that even a basic setup can be rewarding.

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.

New partnership secures future of the National Garden Railway Show • The Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers is delighted to announce it has entered in to a partnership with Warners Group Publications to promote and develop the National Garden Railway Show.

Seen at the South Coast Model Railway Club • Visiting to carry out a photo shoot for British Railway Modelling, the Editor found himself facing, what is claimed to be, the largest indoor Gauge One layout.