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Garden Rail

Jun 01 2026
Magazine

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 • GARDEN RAILWAYS FOR THE PEOPLE

Garden Rail

From Paving Stones to a Garden Railway • Uwe Richter introduces us to his digitally-controlled line.

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‘Foxdale’ – the Lindale ‘Caledonia’ • David Pinniger tells the tale of his first kit-built engine, still going strong after 46 years.

A Class Act • Mark Thatcher gets back on track with his build of a 16mm-scale DHR Class One loco kit from Bole Laser Craft.

THE BUILD: STEP-BY-STEP

DIARY DATES

A Less Silly Idea? • Loco control on the Kitchen Table Railway? Barry Loraine investigates.

40 years of The Little Angel • Andy Taylor has found some postcards that tell the story of his line.

Livingston • John Savage finds out that painting can be the trickiest part of a build.

The Joys of Spring • Springtime is a personal favourite time of year for Daniel Cousins, and we heard it encouraged him to create a new scene on his line.

A Seed is Sown • Andy and Louise Christie are creating a railway for BBC Gardeners’ World Live.

Scanning Day at Butterley Garden Railway • Does your club need more members? Dave Gordon explains how you can 3D print them.

Slate waste wagon • What do you do during your lunchtime? Amy and Ben Bucki like to assemble kits for their garden line.

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 at the Midlands Garden Rail Show • A few interesting sights from the Warwick show.

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Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English