Garden Rail

The UK’s only magazine that’s 100% dedicated to outdoor railway modelling. Expect to see stunning garden railways from the UK and abroad, expert advice to help you create one of your own, show reports plus product news and reviews.

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The National Garden Railway Show 2026 • The Editor has been getting his hands dirty with another ‘Layout in a Day’ at the NGRS. He also managed to snap some photos from the event.

BUILDING THE ‘LAYOUT IN A DAY’

And the winners are…

First impressions of DCC • Ben and Amy Bucki were left to look after the DCC-controlled track. Here’s how they got on.

Cyclops • Dave Pinniger introduces us to a 16mm scale De Winton.

The metal 3D printing revolution in model making • Professional model maker, Andrew Giffen, explains this exciting new technology.

DIARY DATES

Making the Most of Mostyns

THE BUILD: STEP-BY-STEP

Building a 16-ton mineral wagon • The Editor has been looking for some stock to run behind his B4 tank. Is this kit a contender?

THE BUILD: STEP-BY-STEP

Modifying a 16mm scale Accucraft Plant kit • Iain Maclean adds some personal touches to his diesel.

Winding Down • Rick Osman introduces us to his uncomplicated Gauge One railway.

British Railways industrial locomotive • We have a look at Gaugemaster’s exclusive version of the popular PIKO model.

Baa-baa-vroom! • Mark Thatcher takes a dip into a W&L 5-plank sheep wagon kit from Woodleigh Engineering.

THE BUILD: STEP-BY-STEP

Manrider • Amy and Ben Bucki build the Wood Valley Works kit.

THE BUILD: STEP-BY-STEP

From the Works • Trade information on new products for the garden railway modeller. If you are a trader with any new product, contact phil.parker@warnersgroup.co.uk. Please mention Garden Rail when contacting suppliers.

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Seen at the National Garden Railway Show • A few of the odder sights at the NGRS.

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