G Scale Trains

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G Scale Trains

G Scale Trains are model trains that modeled in a 1:24 ratio to their prototype. Due to their large size, G Scale Trains are mainly used out doors in Garden Railroads. Garden Railroading is a hobby that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Some garden centers carry shrubs and plants specifically for the Garden Railroad hobbiest and there are are an number of Garden Railroad Clubs across the country. Make your backyard a little more interesting by adding a Garden Railway. Below you will find some articles and videos that will give you an idea on what you can do with your own Garden Railroad. Enjoy.

An Introduction To Garden Railroads 

G Scale Trains

Author: Bill Murphy

A popular trend in model railroading is using equipment and
accessories that are rugged enough to stand up to the weather to
build outdoor railroad layouts. The term "garden railroads"
stems from the fact that these outdoor layouts are often
integrated into a garden, with the garden providing part or all
of the scenery and landscaping.

The basic structure and design of the railroad is very similar
to what you would use indoors, but there are some differences
worth noting.

First, garden railroads must be rugged enough to stand up to the
weather and stay in use over the long term. Depending on the
climate, these trains may be run for much of the year and they
need to be able to withstand that kind of use.

Along those lines, you also need to be sure that the equipment
and railroad is built in a way that is easy to maintain.
Integrating it into your garden can be a lot of work, but having
to take it back out to repair it can be even more.

Garden railroads originate from Europe where they started with
G-scale models but they are popular all over the world. Because
of this, G-scale trains and accessories are much easier to find
than they were in the past.

There are events and conventions dedicated to Garden Railways,
such as the Garden Railway Convention held each year in Denver.
A calendar of these events can be found on http://www.gardentrains.org
or in the events section of http://www.trains.com.

Garden railroads can make a great addition to your backyard,
strictly for your own enjoyment, or they can be added to more
public places where everyone can enjoy them. Just be prepared
for the crowds of onlookers if you set it up somewhere that
anyone can see!

About the author:
Bill Murphy offers helpful advice about building your own model railway on
The Model Railroader website. For more helpful tips and
information, and to sign up for our free newsletter, visit
http://www.themodelrailroader.com

G Scale Train Drive By 

G Scale Trains

G Scale Train Drive-by

Up close and personal. Ride the trains at Vegreville AB

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G Scale Train Delivers Coke 

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G scale Train delivers Cokes

G scale train Delivers a couple of Pepsi's Ironhorse Cafe Seattle WA 1996

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Great G Scale Train Stuff on eBay 

G Scale Trains

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Marklin Garden Railroad Santa Fe G Scale Train 

G Scale Trains

Marklin Garden Railroad Santa Fe G scale train

Great diesel engine sounds that no HO scale can produce as good. They're bigger than a dachshund but not a big ol' tomcat. Turn up the volume! A subwoofer should make it sound even better.

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G Scale NYC Gp7 Coal Train 

G Scale Trains

G scale NYC Gp7 Coal Train Started

G scale NYC Gp7 Coal Train Started

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G Scale Trains at Amazon 

G Crossing Gate

G Crossing Gate

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G Tie to Rail Joining Screws (50)

G Tie to Rail Joining Screws (50)

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G Curve Track Pack (6)

G Curve Track Pack (6)

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G-Scale Journey for Kids

G-Scale Journey for Kids

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G Scale Trains at the model show in Springfield, MA 

G Scale Trains

G Scale Trains at The Big E Model Show in Springfield, MA

I went to the model show up at the Big E in West Springfield, MA today. I made this video myself of one of the G Scale layouts with a New Haven freight and a German train passing by. The layout and trains are NOT mine (just to let you know). I wish they were though. Enjoy!

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More G Scale Trains at the model show in Springfield, MA 

G Scale Trains

More G Scale Trains at the model show in Springfield, MA

I went to the model show up at the Big E in West Springfield, MA today. I made this video myself of one of the G Scale layouts with an Erie Steam freight and a New Haven Diesel freight passing by. The layout and trains are NOT mine (just to let you know). I wish they were though. Enjoy!

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Garden Railroad Videos 

Garden Railroads Videos
A large collection of online Garden Railroads Videos all in one location. Great site for the Garden Railroad hobbyist.
Garden Railroad Videos
Another great collection of online Garden Railroad Videos. While there is some overlap with the the site above, there are also many additional videos as well.
Garden Railroading Videos
Similar to the two sites listed above but due to the nature of the queries there are many videos here that are not included in the sites above. Another good collection of online Garden Railroading Videos for the Garden Railroader.

G Scale Trains 

G-Scale trains review

Amtrak and Southern Pacific G-Scale Trains.

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G Scale Garden Train 

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G-scale Garden train

Garden rail with traffic

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Garden Train 

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Garden Train

A trip around my unfinished garden train.

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Tour of G Scale Layout Part 1 

G Scale Trains

Tour of my G scale layout Part1

Here is part 1 of a 3 part tour of my layout. For more information on G scale trains check out www.largescaleonline.com or www.mylargescale.com

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G Scale and Garden Railroad Lenses 

Garden Railroads
Similar to this G Scale lens but with different articles and videos. Another great G Scale or Garden Railroad Resource for the Garden Railroading enthusiast.

Tour of a G Scale Layout Part 2 

Tour of my G scale layout Part2

Here is part 2 of a 3 part tour of my layout. For more information on G scale trains check out www.largescaleonline.com or www.mylargescale.com

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Tour of a G Scale Layout Part 3 

Tour of my G scale layout Part3

Here is part 3 of a 3 part tour of my layout. For more information on G scale trains check out www.largescaleonline.com or www.mylargescale.com

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