Beginnier on Garden Railways

Garden Railroading
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Hi
I am a beginnier to Graden Railways , I would like to know what advice you can offer me.
James

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[#welcome] James,

Browse through the forums and see what has been said already, ask any questions you have, and try and pick up some magazines and read about the hobby,

Later,
Jack

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Hello!

I would try going here: http://www.trains.com/Content/Dynamic/Articles/000/000/005/504lmywl.asp
I’ve compiled a list of articles and other resources for beginners.

Rene

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Hey James,
Just wanted to say WELCOME to the forum. Great bunch here. Been in this a while now and I am still seeking wisdom. The trick is to never stop asking. Enjoy the forum! Later eh…Brian.

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Welcome aboard,

try this for some basic train and track stuff…

http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=32583

Since I’m indoors i’ll defer to the other experts here on the “garden” part of it.[;)][8D]

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First, welcome to the wonderful, wacky world of “G” scale.

Let’s start with some questions:

  1. Have you modeled in other scales?

  2. Do you currently own any G-Scale equipment?

  3. What do you wi***o model, Narrow Gauge or Mainline?

  4. Are you planning to model indoors or outdoors?

  5. Do you have specific questions?

There are so many variables in this hobby that I could go on ad infinitum (or ad nauseum) so let’s try and focus a little more toward what you’d like to do so we can all give you the proper info to get you off on the right foot.

Mark

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Hi James,
In this scale you can spend a long time thinking when you could be doing. It’s easy to become an armchair modeller. Finest advise I’ve seen is buy a starter set and you’re on the way. You know what you can afford but LGB or Aristo would be good because of the excellent track, everything will be in the box to get a train running and nothing will be wasted. In fact you will probably always have that first engine.
Enjoy,
Kim
[tup]

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Welcome to the forum!!!

Amazon.com is also a great way to strart. There are several good books for the beginner available. Search on “Garden Railways”

Also this forum does have a search function. Lots of information is available already but don’t hesitate to ask questions. You’ll get lots of opinions 'cause you will find there is always more than one “right” way to do anything. The trick is to find out which way is the most fun to do.

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[#welcome] James. Rene has done an amazing job, she compiled a great list that is the first post in the forum, it has info on everything. Tell us more and you can get even more suggestions.

Enjoy the forum, and ask away.

Tim

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James
I would echo the above comments, plus get some track down, and really get bitten by the bug.
Richard Jones
Iowa City, Iowa

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Hi James,

Welcome to the forum! I think you’ll find us a pretty friendly bunch that are always willing to lend a hand to our new members. And I’ll say a big Amen to Kimbrits comment about getting started doing and less time planning, there’s no substitute for actual hands-on experience.

Walt