New to Garden Railways and new to the Forum

[idlemarvel]

Welcome indeed. You're not the fine upstanding gentleman who chatted with me at Ramsey last Sunday, are you? I'm only asking because HE was deeply into 0 Gauge, too, and mentioning that most of his large collection of locos cost ITRO £800-900.....

tac

Do we allow fine upstanding gentlemen on here? As long as it is not a requirement.

 

[korm kormsen]

Start with something small. - Short branch-line, perhaps a siding or two. If you have the resources, a simple loop.

best advice you got so far.
and the most important advice for the next years. the bigger you start, the costlier the beginner's mistakes.

i'm astonished, that nobody mentioned the rules yet.
the most important one, i think, it is number eight: it is your railway. and if others don't like it, they can go to ........ (insert something to suit your mood)

oh, well... and a welcome!

 

[Capt. Jack]

Welcome to the forum Jimmy..

 

[Rhinochugger]

I have garden, so it will move there over the next couple of years.

Excellent

The joys that await

 

[Capt. Jack]

Is that loco the aristo craft Rodgers? I think they are cool engines and I am on the hunt for one....

 

[Fred Mills]

Jimmy;
Drop into the Coffee Lounge, as soon as you feel as if you like it here. I "Commute" from the "Provinces", and seem to have not offended too many people here, so I now feel like the Lounge is almost home...even though I don't drink coffee, and limit myself to bheer/ale, and Earl Grey tea. I'll even buy a round, if I meet you in the lounge...
Fr.Fred

 

[tac foley]

Tac was that Ramsey IOM or Ramsey Cambridgeshire, either way not me!!

Sorry.

tac
Ottawa Valley GRS

 

[AustrianNG]

Welcome Jimmy.
Take your time - visit lots of railways in reality or cyberspace (there are lots in here, pictures section is a good starting point).
It is possible to get close to replicating reality, especially in Euro or American outline but as Rule 8 says it is certainly not a requirement.
Enjoy.

 

[dunnyrail]

I have garden, so it will move there over the next couple of years.

Jimmy, further to your thoughts I am helping my friend build his new line in Watchet. Be good to get in touch when I am next there to see if you can pop down to see how some of the things work out. There is or was another guy in Weston that I visited back in 2010 who had a small railway, he was in the G Scale Society and there is a gang your way that have regular Garden Open days in the Summer. Might be worth your while to think of joining the G Scale Society.

 

[dutchelm]

There is or was another guy in Weston that I visited back in 2010 who had a small railway, he was in the G Scale Society and there is a gang your way that have regular Garden Open days in the Summer. Might be worth your while to think of joining the G Scale Society.

Jon, THe railway you visited in Weston has been dismantled as the owner passed away a few years ago. Jimmy can come over & see our railway once the weather warms up & I can remove the weeds.

 

[tac foley]

I urge anybody - especially noobs - to join the G Scale Society, particularly if their main area of interest centres around LGB/PIKO products. If live-steam is more attractive, then the 16mm Association is unmatched in the entire world.

tac, member of both.

 

[maxi-model]

Welcome Jimmy.
It is possible to get close to replicating reality, especially in Euro or American outline but as Rule 8 says it is certainly not a requirement.
Enjoy.

And British



In any weather !



Welcome Jimmy. Max

 

[JimmyB]

Jon, THe railway you visited in Weston has been dismantled as the owner passed away a few years ago. Jimmy can come over & see our railway once the weather warms up & I can remove the weeds.

Mike, many thanks, are you in Nailsea!!

 

[JimmyB]

I urge anybody - especially noobs - to join the G Scale Society, particularly if their main area of interest centres around LGB/PIKO products. If live-steam is more attractive, then the 16mm Association is unmatched in the entire world.

tac, member of both.

Tac, joined the G Scale, and have been looking at 16 mm but as yet undecided.

 

[dunnyrail]

Jon, THe railway you visited in Weston has been dismantled as the owner passed away a few years ago. Jimmy can come over & see our railway once the weather warms up & I can remove the weeds.

Oh so sorry to hear that, he was a nice guy. In fact all the crowd in Weston were a great bunch.

 

[Madman]

Welcome aboard Jimmy.

 

[dutchelm]

Mike, many thanks, are you in Nailsea!!

Yes, I was the one who sent you the email when you joined the GSS.

 

[Paul M]

Tac, joined the G Scale, and have been looking at 16 mm but as yet undecided.

Should be no hesitation in joining the 16mm Association, for a very modest sum you get a fantastic quarterly magazine and access to a even more knowledge and steam ups.
Just realised, this quartet's may would have been ideal for you, great article about building a new outdoor line!

 

[Gizzy]

Welcome James....

 

[John Steer]

Hi, inspired to Garden Railways watching Biggest Little Railway. I have been a train enthusiast for nearly 50 years, first (00) layout in 1978, then on to N Gauge, back to 00, a quick foray in Z, and 10 years ago moved to 0 Gauge.
Bought a few second hand items though the famous auction site, but as yet unsure where I am going, but getting ready for my retirement!!

Hi JimmyB.
Google G Scale Society for contact details, you have the South West area group very very close and the Wiltshire group here in Warminster, both have many years experience and are willing to help.
Regards.
John.
Warminster
01985 215 830