Remember the two brothers, in Germany, who had a wonderful model railway that was something to see? This is an update for their German Wonderland.
There have been little clips about this place for the past few years; it is still not finished but might be shortly as they will soon run out of space. Their latest finished area is the airport. Planes look like they are flying and landing as day turns to night.To review... it was started by two brothers as a place to show off their hobby and then it started growing by leaps & bounds. Soon they were joined by other 'Model Railroad Clubs' and other craftsmen. Some were electricians, model makers, carpenters, computer programmers. Their wives would stop by to see what they were doing and usually bring them lunch. One thing led to another. Three of the ladies had worked at a bakery, several visitors would ask if they had a snack bar. The Idea was planted; some of the carpenters came and built a nice restaurant area for the bakery and a kitchentoo. If the fresh Coffee smell didn't get you then the bakery definitely would. This was about 5 years ago. One of the Breweries came and furnished all of the tables and chairs, serving counter etc.GERMAN WONDERLAND link below – AMAZING!
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
German Wonderland update from Valerie and Dave Chnupa
Garden Railway near Philadelphia at Longwood Gardens
Here are some pictures and a short video of the garden railway at Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, PA, thanks to Rich Young.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Maine Mall Setup Report for Sunday, 11/8 Ready to test track
We made good progress today. The last five bridges are in place. Track is complete except for the dual track bridge loop. Test runs and cleaning were started on the Main and Circus lines. The new button box wiring and electronics are set up in the Control Area.
The crew today included Jim Jenkins, Mike Tarbox, Barry Sanford, Hunk Erskine, Terry Norton, Bill Goodrich, Norm, Mac and Carl.
The crew today included Jim Jenkins, Mike Tarbox, Barry Sanford, Hunk Erskine, Terry Norton, Bill Goodrich, Norm, Mac and Carl.
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| Barry's rusted iron triple track bridge |
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| Barry's MGRS triple track bridge |
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| Control Area on Main Liness ide |
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| Three Raised bridges |
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| Control Area Thomas side with button box electronics |
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Mall Setup Report for Saturday 11/7 - Move in completed Friday and track laid today
Setup will continue on Sunday 11/8, starting at 9 am. The main and Thomas tracks need to be finished, and the bridges for raise tracks will go up today.
Friday we made good progress with track laying. It turned out that everything had been moved to the Mall and unloaded on Thursday. We also have another four feet of table space at the Bon Ton end, so the layout is now 66 feet long.
Todays Railroad Section Crew included Tiny, Mac, Carl, Tice Leonard, Jim Jenkins, Norman Waycott, and Andy Hendrickson.
Here are few pictures from the end of the day
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| Gorham Station - where the Circus Comes to Town |
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| Control Area and Drawbridge |
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| Main Lines and Bridges |
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| Thomas Area with main lines behind it |
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| North Conway Station and bridges across control area |
Friday, November 6, 2015
Mall Setup Now Starts Friday, 11/7 at 9 am - change in plan
The trailer was loaded today (Thursday 11/6) instead Friday, 11/7 as originally planned. So setup at the Mall will now bgin on Friday, 11/7 at 9 am
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Are you addicted to model trains? Check out this video from Australia
Jeff Jacobs offers this link to a fellow modeler’s operation in Australia. If you think you are out of control with acquiring model trains, just take a gander at this video. It will make you feel like you do not have it so bad after all. Imagine a whole house devoted to trains, both operating and display, with a full-time maintenance person to keep them running. The post is almost 9 minutes long.
https://www.facebook.com/ModelTrainAddicts/posts/1106357416045191
https://www.facebook.com/ModelTrainAddicts/posts/1106357416045191
Friday, October 30, 2015
You saw it here first! " An N-scale garden railway - building a downsized railway in a flower pot."
The December 2015 issue of Garden Railways has an article by Paul Smith. The title is "An N-Scale Garden Railway, building a downsized railway in a flower pot."
You saw it here, back in March in the post
Plant Pot Railway from Paul Smith
You saw it here, back in March in the post
Plant Pot Railway from Paul Smith
G-Scale Steam Down Under
More on Narrow Gauge and G-Scale steam in Australia thanks to Gary Newton
Narrow gauge Baldwin, "Fairymead"and 0-6-2 Perry, No.7 at Lake Macquarie Light Railway, Toronto, north of Sydney
Argyle Locomotive Works - Live Steam Garden Gauge Railways
There were three Baldwin Fairymead locos used at the Fairymead Sugar Mill in Queensland, Australia. Of these two were scrapped but there is one remaining. This has been rebuilt and is in use at the at the Lake Macquarie Light Rail in Toronto New South Wales Australia.
Narrow gauge Baldwin, "Fairymead"and 0-6-2 Perry, No.7 at Lake Macquarie Light Railway, Toronto, north of Sydney
I have been dealing with them for 20 years or more, good sales service, they know what they are talking about.
The Great Southern Steamup or GSSU is an annual Garden Rail Event that is held at Emerald in Victoria Australia. Folks come
from all over for this, always very good and has been going for about 10 years or so.
Mall Schedule Updated as of Friday, October 30, 2105
The schedule for the Mall is now up to date. I apologize for the confusion caused by the delay in this initial update, and will send email directly to those affected.
Here is the "Agenda" report, which shows each day from November 7 through December 26 along with who is working each day
Schedule by Day from Nov 7 to Dec 26 2015
Here is the "Agenda" report, which shows each day from November 7 through December 26 along with who is working each day
Schedule by Day from Nov 7 to Dec 26 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Australian Garden Railway from Gary Newton
To all at MGRS,
My name is Gary Newton and I am from Ballarat Victoria Australia. I have been into Garden Rail for 30 plus years, starting with a second Mamod loco in 0 Gauge and most recently 2 Accucraft 7/8 scale locos, a Fairymead and also the Emma. These are both terrific.
Over the years I have found quite a few locos and made much of my own rolling stock. In recent times I came across the amazing videos by Eric Schade on You Tube and I must say that I am very impressed, he certainly does a good job.
I would very much like to get in contact with someone over there who has similar interests to my own. I am sending some pix of what I have been up to.
Best Wishes from Gary Newton Ballarat Victoria Australia
Accucraft Baldwin 4 4 0 with Bachmann Rolling Stock
Argyle Loco Works Bantam
Home Made 0 4 0 loco Gidgee in 0 Gauge
My Station
Roundhouse Darj B Loco and Brass Rolling Stock
Myself
Saturday, October 24, 2015
A&J Railroad Invites You to Run Your Train
Jim Jenkins is a long-time member of the MGRS who invites members to run their trains at his new railroad in Gray, Maine. Some years ago, Jim built a beautiful layout at his home in West Bath. But he and his wife, Anne, recently moved to Gray to be near her relatives. The A&J has moved with them, and promises to be as ambitious as his West Bath layout. Jim's current project is a whopping 16' long engine house in which to store his trains. The other day it occurred to Jim that many MGRS members don't have layouts, but might like a chance to run their trains. He and Anne want you to know that they welcome such members to bring their trains to Gray and operate them on the A&J. People who have their own layouts are also welcome. Just give Jim and Anne a call. Their address is 11 Adler Avenue, Gray, which is close to Hannafords or Route 26. Their phone number is 657-9218,
Friday, October 23, 2015
Thursday, October 15, 2015
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