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 • ADVENTURES IN GAUGE ONE

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Helvetia • Named after the Latin word for Switzerland, Jean-Luc Declerk is bringing his layout to the G1MRA AGM, its only appearance in the UK.

Harvey Watkins Darjeeling B class • David Pinniger makes a passage to India for this latest locomotive.

Tin Turtle • Martin Borton tinkers his way to a classic locomotive.

DIARY DATES

Back to the Future • Mark Thatcher takes a retrospective look at the range of kits from Timeless Models and builds its DHR observation coach.

THE BUILD: STEP-BY-STEP

MAKING A COACH ROOF

Hudswell Clarke Locomotive • Rob Golding looks at the latest model from Garden Railway Specialists, made by Bowande.

Water Features • Amy and Ben Bucki encourage some wildlife into their garden.

Building your first Gauge 1 locomotive • The Editor assembles an innovative new kit from G1MRA.

Postcards from the Misbourne Valley Railway • Steve Edwards’ garden line is based on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway with appropriate trains, buildings and viaducts, but it also plays host to visiting locos from other railways. We present a selection of Indian locos and trains, which were seen in 2025. David Pinniger wields the camera.

Making Different Railway Tracks • Mark Thatcher takes a deep dive into The SoundPad from Platform 1a.

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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 Llanfair Show • Back to Wales for the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway garden rail show.

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