David W. Bailey’s garden RR looks extremely realistic (pg 60, GRR, Feb06). Interestingly, David doesn’t have a garden. Instead, he takes his trains, track and accessories to scenic wilderness areas and sets up a layout.
Details are scarce on David’s novel approach, but for someone living in a condo or apartment, this could be the key to garden RR enjoyment.
Suppose, for example, you have remote control, live steam or even a generator to produce electricity. Add to that track that assembles and disassembles with easy. Throw it into the back of your pickup truck and build your own “garden RR” anywhere’s you want where you won’t get shot for trespassing.
The world could be your oyster.
Interesting idea. I’ll have to remember that next year when I’m A: retired and touring the country, or B: in the Sand Box. Garden Railroading in Mosul anyone?
I am a fulltime RV’er. That means I don’t have a yard, or garden, per se. I set the track up on the ground around the RV where ever I’m parked. Each time is different. Track plan changes with each different location to suit the local conditions. Keeps things from getting boring. When all else fails, there is room around the top of the RV for a fair sized loop. Just have to worry about falling off the roof![:D]
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I never thought of taking one of my little shiffters and some curved and streight track and a few cars along camping , i’m going to work on that , for this year. thanks for the idea, ben