Where can I get information on starting a garden railway?
There is a wealth of information available on garden railroading. You might want to read Building the Colorado & Pacific beginner’s series, which ran in the April, June, August, and October 2000 issues of GR and which is now available on our web site under “Landscaping and construction.” Kalmbach Publishing sells beginner books and a 19-minute video called Building your first garden railroad. Visit our online catalog for details. Online article collections for beginners are also offered in our online store under “Beginner information.” Sidestreet Bannerworks also sells a beginner video called How to Build Your Garden Railway (www.sidestreet.info, 303-377-7785). Visit a local hobby shop to look at the variety of available products. Find a hobby shop near you at www.hobbyretailer.com. You can also gain experience from others by joining a club. To find one near you see the Club Directory in each issue of Garden Railways or at www.gardentrains.org.
