Library - Magazine Articles by Christopher P. D'Amato

Building a Garden Railway Part I

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-06 pg. 48     Scale: G     Category: "Garden Railroading"

The first installment describes why and how the author got started in building a garden railroad. It covers the design of the track plan and the garden (including a list of plants used), and the start of the project.

Building a Garden Railway Part II

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-07 pg. 72     Scale: G     Category: "Garden Railroading"

In this installment the author will start the construction phase of his garden railroad. It covers preparing the ground, ballasting, incorporating a tunnel, dealing with grades, incorporating a mountain, building a retaining wall and bridge supports, planting plants, and structures.

Building a Garden Railway Part III

Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-08 pg. 72     Scale: G     Category: "Garden Railroading"

The author continues his series on how he built his garden railroad. This installment covers wiring and finishing the layout, including powering the railroad, wiring a reverse loop, wiring a double-slip switch, A.C. wiring, burying wires, structure wiring, and the control panel.