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Using O Gauage in a Garden Railway

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Using O Gauage in a Garden Railway
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 19, 2005 1:45 PM
Has anyone tried to use O Guage engine equipment in a Garden Railway environment - If so, any comments will be appreciated
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Posted by Rene Schweitzer on Friday, August 19, 2005 3:43 PM
Yes, there are folks doing this. We featured two on our covers: August 2000 and August 2002.

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Posted by Train 284 on Friday, August 19, 2005 7:37 PM
I don't use O gauge, but I know of many successful ones!
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 2:40 AM
I also model O gauge for garden modeling. [:)]
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Posted by FJ and G on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 6:27 AM
I'm going O as well. If you use R/C turnouts, how do you waterproof the mechanism?

I'm thinking Atlas track since it's nickle-silver and ties are UV resistant.
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Posted by Greg Elmassian on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:28 PM
I'd suggest elevating the roadway to make the trains easier to see, and you can see all the detail of the side rod action on a steamer.

I'd also use air motors for the switches.

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Posted by Greg Elmassian on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 11:29 PM
I'd suggest elevating the roadway to make the trains easier to see, and you can see all the detail of the side rod action on a steamer.

I'd also use air motors for the switches.

Regards, Greg

Visit my site: http://www.elmassian.com - lots of tips on locos, rolling stock and more.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 12:16 AM
Many have tried but few have achieved much, why bother when you havr g gauge its made for it.

ian

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