Jul 30, 2011 16mm garden railway the mid derbyshire light railway the railway channel. The railway has a town which is currently being constructed. Last month, stock from moel rhos the millie and half a dozen small wagons paid its first visit to another private railway. Model locomotives in this scale are often live steam scale models of british narrow gauge prototypes. Garden railway narrow gauge kits in 15mm scale and 16mm scale g scale. It has been a while since i met up with the 16mm ngm kent group, however, a local line recently opened so i was fortunate enough to be invited to run my roundhouse silver lady. Apr 23, 2016 the first update video on the g scale garden railway for 2016. She is a diminutive but heavy weight model of the contractors loco that helped build the ffestiniog railway. She has a large boiler for her size and needs mixed gas to get up enough heat. Welcome to garden railways uk, the very best online source for outdoor railway modelling. Mark founds the garden railway series now officially on. Garden railway all the garden railways featured in the. The whole loco has to be hot before she will run steadily. With information about every gauge, youre sure to find inspiration and help with your layout.
Area group of the association of 16mm narrow gauge modellers the opportunity to meet with like minded modellers, exchange ideas and experiences that has created a very friendly local group where all levels of skills and interest are welcomed. To find out more about 16mm model railways why not check out the 16mm narrow gauge society website at uk or use our own links page to go straight there. The popular series for 16mm garden railway modellers presented by ian stock. They have been posted onto you tube and subsequently selected by the editor to be linked into this site. Resources association of 16mm narrow gauge modellers. One of my most prized references is a complete, hardbound set of garden railways magazine, from 1984 to the present. This has been the railways first winter, and its been interesting to see how it has copied over this period. Nov 16, 2014 the introduction video for the 2016 ngrc is now available. Inclusion of an event on these diary pages or in bulletin the association newsletter does not imply that the association endorses, approves, supports or will be present at the event. Apr 02, 2014 model railway enthusiasts are in for a preeaster treat as the 16mm association national garden railway show comes to peterborough on april 12th the event brings together some of the big names of modelling world and will allow enthusiasts to network with likeminded people to discuss how they can get the best out of their own collection. But planned properly the cost, time and skill required can be surprisingly little and can bring a considerable amount of pleasure.
Mark founds the garden railway series now officially. Garden railway for sale in uk 61 used garden railways. These scales of modelling are big enough to enable live steam locomotives to run on tracks in your own garden. If theres just one garden railway event you go to in 2020 then this is the one it should be. There are a lot of films on the yorkshire 16mm steam you tube channel. This beautifully finished line has a continuous loop. Other than this, there is no connection between the videos and g1mra, and inclusion here does not imply approval, sponsorship etc. The gauge one model railway association is a private company limited by guarantee. Seemed a lot less crowded than the last time i went, but was busy nonetheless. Enjoy this video tour of the john mosleys backyard ofallon garden railroad youtube 4. This was as a direct result of the requests from builders for accurate parts to assist them in building quality models of real coaches in 38, 15mm scale and 16mm scale. The ssp slomo attracted a fair bit of attention so i only took a few pictures. Moreton pit light railway is a member of the 16mm association of narrow gauge modellers. This page is a compilation of all of my videos that can be found on my site.
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Kathleen is a vintage locomotive obtained secondhand from a friend. Having built indoor railways at various scales from z to o, depending on the space available and the stability of my lifestyle, i decided that now was the time for a garden railway. You are in the 16mm section of andys garden railway guide. Garden railway modelling narrow gauge railways at a scale of 16mm to the foot or thereabouts the 16mm group meets on monday nights between 7. Moel rhos 16mm narrow gauge in a west wales garden. Garden railway a drivers eye viewsteve jacksons 45mm line filmed on a gopro hero3 duration. Garden railway narrow gauge kits in 15mm scale and 16mm scale. An annual gathering of garden rail enthuasiasts gathering at a private garden railway.
Welcome to the wood valley light railway, a fictional line based in south cheshire and still yet to be built. Because tenmille is a major supplier for the railway scales gauge 1, 16mm narrow gauge and gscale, which are normally used in an outdoor location, we have provided some ideas for building a garden railway. Waltham and lincolnshire coast railway a 45mm gauge live. The object of the group is to promote narrow gauge railway modelling at approximately 16mm 1ft equivalent to 119 full size mainly running on 32mm track for a prototype 2ft gauge or 45mm track to represent 3ft gauge prototypes. Steam video association of 16mm narrow gauge modellers. The convention is scheduled for july 410, 2016 and will be held at the santa clara convention center with tours throughout the san francisco bay area. Talyllyns hidden little trains 16mm garden railway youtube.
How to build bay window houses in 16mm scale youtube. An article in garden railways is proof that garden railways can and do get hit by lightning. This has been the railway s first winter, and its been interesting to see how it has copied over this period. Garden railways uk everything you need to know about. Events archive association of 16mm narrow gauge modellers. Y stores, so you shouldnt find any problems finding the materials you need. The southgate light railway in ripon is a 16mm narrow gauge garden railway based on 32mm track. Band new boxed cost 22 this 16mm garden railway is located in wigan and great value at 10. Building a garden railway can seem a daunting task. Model railway enthusiasts are in for a preeaster treat as the 16mm association national garden railway show comes to peterborough on april 12th the event brings together some of the big names of modelling world and will allow enthusiasts to network with likeminded people to discuss how they can get the best out of their own collection.
Actually, anybody with a love of narrow gauge railways will enjoy this series because some of the lines are fantastic. Filmed by cooperslodgeworks and southgate light railway. The introduction video for the 2016 ngrc is now available. See tom ruddell, when lightning strikes, garden railways, june, 2004. Looking back over the 33 years of publication, i am astonished by the breadth and depth of the articles that we, the readers, have contributed to the hobby through gr. Collection of realistic miniatures scaled at 16mm to the foot 119, based on railway workers and other ordinary british people from the edwardian era through to the early 1960s.
This section is a collection of useful information about building and running a garden railway in 16mm ft, but may be useful in other scales. So if youve always fancied your own bucolic branch line, or aspire to the sights and sounds of an ngg16 garratt pounding through a miniature living landscape, get on the right track, at the home of narrow gauge garden railway modelling, and join the 16mm narrow gauge modellers association today. Although the line does not yet exist, the rolling stock and locomotives do and are run regularly on lines owned by friends in the area these pages contain information on the things that ive done so far whether it be bought, built from a kit or scratch built. The choice of railway era, prototype if any, scale, gauge, power source. Were making our 9th consecutive visit to the arena and have another packed show. Maybe to have a bit more space for the model railway, to see a train winding its way throught the flower borders, or to run a real steam locomotive and see wisps of smoke as the train goes round the edge of the lawn. North pilton works 16mm scale and seven eighth garden railways. This forum aims to discuss all topics associated with narrow gauge garden railways in a scale of 16mm to the foot running on 32mm and 45mm track as well as the larger scales too. Although the line does not yet exist, the rolling stock and locomotives do and are run regularly on lines owned by friends in the area.
Track drawings association of 16mm narrow gauge modellers. We offer a full range of kits for 16mm scale with accessories, fencing, buildings and rolling stock for sm32 and g45 gauges. The frome valley light railway a small industrial garden light railway. The garden railway club is a website jointly developed by a group of likeminded garden railway enthusiasts. John mosleys backyard garden railroad gateway nmra. A garden railroad or garden railway is a model railway system set up outdoors in a garden. Live steam garden railway models in action all day. Mount dowd, dixon green light railway and saedyparc.
Liechfan garden railway is located at the talyllyn railway wharf station, tywyn, gwynedd, wales. The best thing that you can do is disconnect the wiring from coming into your home and have a removable section of track as the article suggests. The north pilton works has been set up to build a wide range of affordable 16mm scale products. While g is the most popular scale for garden railroads, 16 mm scale has a dedicated and growing following especially in the uk. Board index general garden railway discussion videos. There are many different ways to support track in the garden, and i spent a considerable time reading about the pros and cons of concrete versus raised timber versus loose chippings etc. This was as a direct result of the requests from builders for accurate parts to assist them in building quality models of real coaches in 38, 15mm scale and 16mm scale we were please to note our 15mm scale clougher valley. Live steam garden railway 16mm with roundhouse and.
The first update video on the g scale garden railway for 2016. Garden railway narrow gauge kits in 15mm scale and 16mm. You are encouraged to join and contribute and share the greatness and friendship this forum has to offer in return moderator. We have a huge 19 layouts, some new to the show and some old favourites, plus over 100 traders and societies spread across the main hall and the atrium. To find out more about 16mm model railways why not check out the 16mm narrow gauge society website at. Garden railway all the garden railways featured in the series. About 15 years ago i moved into a house with a small garden. This section is a collection of useful information about building and running a garden railway in. The association of 16mm narrow gauge modellers cannot accept any responsibility for cancellations, date or detail changes, or errors. Which includes, buildings, lineside, locomotives and rolling stock for garden railways. The wlcr is a freelance imaginary 3 foot gauge railway built for transporting slate, iron ore and minerals to the coast as well as some fish and general goods traffic.
Most building materials are readily available from d. We enjoy other garden railways which may be quite different from our own. The association of 16mm narrow gauge modellers limited is a private company limited by guarantee. Thanks to the rain, leaves and frost, a few areas of improvement have been highlighted. These are all the my railway garden railways that featured in the series. Best of standard gauge one the gauge one model railway. One of the larger shows in the garden railway show calendar, visitors can expect to see at least four large layouts and more than thirty suppliers of garden railway equipment. There is a prize for the best layout of the show as voted by you on the day of the show. Modular layout standards association of 16mm narrow gauge. Since late september of last year the garden railway has been in hibernation. A permanent outside layout is used whenever possible, supplemented by a portable layout in the clubhouse at other times. This is where you can find yorkshire open days and exhibition running at elsecar plus narrow gauge.
If youve arrived here from someone elses site, or from a search engine, please visit the home page. Twodvd set contains all issues of garden railways from 1984 through 2015, plus scaled plans and the sidestreet banner. Best layout of the show prize hello all, here is a good way of participating directly in the show. The modular layout has appeared at the national garden railway. Oct 31, 2016 slr evening running 16mm garden railway duration. The complete collection 19842015 kalmbach publishing co. The yorkshire garden railway show takes place over one day, usually in the last weekend in september. What brings us together is the pleasure of creating, developing and running our own little railway, in a quiet relaxing sort of way. Ground preparation and track laying phase 1 corris.