Railway in Your Garden!

Railway in Your Garden!

Railway in Your Garden!

Did you see that? A steam locomotive whistling it's way through the garden? Yes, that's right - you are talking about my 'G' scale model train! Yes, you got that right - garden railroading, in the 'G' scale, is here to stay. These are some of the largest model trains produced, and though many of these models are out of doors, originally the 'G' had nothing to do with the garden. Oh, for the good old days!

Actually the 'G' is short for the German word "grob", which means "big." These trains were made popular by a German company, Lehmann Gross Bahn (LGB). G scale model trains and model railroads actually vary in size from country to country and system to system. What is consistent is the gauge of the tracks, which is 45mm (about 1.75"). This is Gauge 1 track size.

Gauge 1 track came about in the early 1900s to model narrow gauge (1000mm) European railroads. The resulting scale (of model to prototype track gauge) is 1:22.5. Using 45mm gauge rails to model US narrow gauge, which is 3 feet, gives a scale of 1:20.3, which the NMRA calls 'F' scale. The majority of American G scale manufacturers use this scale for their models.

These model trains are quite durable, which makes them popular - kids can play with these trains. Their size makes them easy to work with for those of us with poorer eyesight, or perhaps with arthritis. An outdoor layout brings into play many variables, like plants that grow, leaves that fall, pets, neighbors... The track materials are usually brass, aluminum or stainless steel (none of which rust). Many components can be found in brass. The variety of model trains gives great possibilities to railroad layouts, indoor and out. If you want to take a step up in size and scope, consider G scale model trains.

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