r/GardenRailroads

Wouldn’t the track plan on the side of this old starter set have a short from the 2 reversing loops?

Thanks to a friend coming over yesterday, my wiring is functional on the layout and I can run electric trains! I had my Blunami-added Bachmann K-27 out testing, other than 2-3 dead spots I need to address things run great! Here’s a brief clip of the K-27 on my Ophir Loop area climbing the 1.5% grade.

Roundhouse engineering RC live steam (gas fired) Hunslet loco Lilla pulling hand made, scratch built slate wagons.

This locos worked on the Pemrhyn quarry line between Bangor and the edge of the welsh mountains in the north transporting slates down to the port for the domestic and international markets.

Now preserved on the welsh highlight line in North Wales.

This model is 16mm to the foot scale and is running on SM32 track (O gauge - 32mm track). A great scale for the garden.

One of my friends just got his Forney by Accucraft fixed by Triple R Services, so I test fired it for him on my layout. Looks and runs great, especially with the plants!

It has been nearly a week since I brought Connie home and she is settling in nicely. We have had a few struggles like keeping steam up but im still finding the right balance of axlepump and coal. She has also been reunited with her former shedmate Elgen the decauville 7 ton, they were for sale at the same time.

I took my family 44 ton Switcher out, and it runs great, except the sound doesn’t seem to work anymore. I like that I can turn off the motor, so I can leave it on the track without insulated track switches. I also bought this Lionel Thomas set, which my child is enjoying.

Test run of my LGB F7's with 2 B units. Next time I will add more cars for sure!

Unfortunately I was late and couldn't document everything running, but towards the end I set my Playmobil diesel loose to go a few rounds.

For those following along with my railroad, as of last week all of my conduit for electric has been covered over, more dirt brought in, and now I’m (finally) adding plants!

So far I’ve only added a few, with many more to be added over time. Starting on the large section with my grade because it’s the most in the sun, and is what I see when I wake up in the morning. Mainly a mix of evergreens (dwarf spruce, dwarf juniper, some pines) and some annuals/perennials and tropical mixes for variety.

Next update will be when I receive my new water tower for the main yard!