Garden Railways February 2009

Plum, the diesel critter
A commercial chassis and a Spam can provided the basis for this engine
By Matthew Foster


Staff corner: Kevin Strong
Downsizing
By Kevin Strong


The Moose Creek & Western plow flanger No. 02
A scratchbuilt model based on a Rio Grande Southern prototype
By R. Tad Boulware


GR reader gallery
Garden-railway photos from around the world


The Miller Creek & Moss Rock Railway
A creative half-inch-scale line in a small backyard
By Bruce Longwell


Restoration of the Little Hickory Railroad
A club does it right the second time
By Andrew Martin


A battery-powered and radio-controlled railcar
A small receiver makes it possible
By Rich Perrelli


Garden railway design & construction
Finishing the workshop/tool shed
By Jack Verducci