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A miniature world set in the splendor of a summer garden, the Garden Railway Display features historic buildings created entirely of natural materials, each meticulously detailed with leaves, bark, vines and twigs.Nestled among woody plants, colorful annuals and perennials, the finished product is an enchanting landscape that never ceases to delight visitors both young and old.
The trains are G scale running on 45mm track (1-3/4").Trains represent various railroads throughout history, including freight and passenger models. Trolley car lines are also in operation. Both trains and trolleys weave through an area of 50 x 25 yards.
There is a constant flow of trains and trolleys crossing over streams and 10 bridges and trestles which are made of various kinds of tree branches and bamboo. The trains weave and wind through seven tunnels made of logs and old railroad ties.Visitors can stroll beneath the trains that cross over a giant trestle. A new cascading waterfall provides even more movement and drama to the already-exciting exhibit. |
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 The Garden Railway tradition dates back to the beginning of railroads in Europe during the late 19th century. Railroad builders produced scale models of potential projects to attract investors and test track layouts. The model trains were steam-powered and required large outdoor areas for safe operation. After serving their original purpose, the miniature layouts were often given to children as toys. Since the development of all-weather electric trains in the 1970's, there has been a resurgence of the outdoor Garden Railway movement. There are now 3,500 installations across the country according to Garden Railways magazine. For details on the theme of this year's Garden Railway, click here.
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