Lighting Garden Railraod Structures with Inexpensive Solar Lights
When I originally constructed my garden railroad several years ago, I meticulously planned where every building was going to be…
Protecting the Bottoms of Trestle Bents
Some great advice that’s easy and full-proof on protecting the bottom of your wooden trestle from potential water damage.
Succulents are a Great Choice for Garden Railroads
How to spruce up your Garden Railway with plants that require minimum maintenance and deliver eye-catching results.
San Diego County Fair (Del Mar) Exhibits
2024 – “Lets go Retro” Fair Exhibit.
(theme: Route 66)
2023 – “Get Out There” Fair Exhibit
(theme: Yellowstone)
What is G-Scale?
San Diego Garden Railway Society members run G-Scale layouts.
What does “G-Scale” mean? What’s the difference between the term “Scale” versus “Gauge”? This article offers some insight.
Tips on Switching
What is the Timesaver?
This is a classic switching puzzle invented by John Allen, the famous model railroad pioneer.
Lubricating your rolling stock
One thing that is universal among all of our rolling stock in large scale: The moving parts will require lubrication!
The 5 key elements are:
1. What to lubricate (lubrication points)
2. How often to lubricate
3. How to get to the lubrication points
4. How much to lubricate
5. What type of lubrication.