Using O Gauage in a Garden Railway

Garden Railroading
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Has anyone tried to use O Guage engine equipment in a Garden Railway environment - If so, any comments will be appreciated

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Yes, there are folks doing this. We featured two on our covers: August 2000 and August 2002.

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I don’t use O gauge, but I know of many successful ones!

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I also model O gauge for garden modeling. [:)]

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I’m going O as well. If you use R/C turnouts, how do you waterproof the mechanism?

I’m thinking Atlas track since it’s nickle-silver and ties are UV resistant.

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I’d suggest elevating the roadway to make the trains easier to see, and you can see all the detail of the side rod action on a steamer.

I’d also use air motors for the switches.

Regards, Greg

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I’d suggest elevating the roadway to make the trains easier to see, and you can see all the detail of the side rod action on a steamer.

I’d also use air motors for the switches.

Regards, Greg

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Many have tried but few have achieved much, why bother when you havr g gauge its made for it.

ian