SynopsisEnjoy vivid, full-color photographs that convey the essence of the hobby that combines model railroading with the great outdoors: garden railroading. Gorgeous Garden Railways will open wonderful new doors for beginners, and inspire those who are already familiar with or are active participants in this rapidly growing hobby. Recognized garden-railroading and railroad-gardening experts Marc Horovitz and Pat Hayward have collected 140 inspiring images of garden railroads from all over the world. Marc is the founder and editor of Garden Railways magazine, the hobby's preeminent journal, and Pat is the magazine's horticultural editor. In each lavishly illustrated chapter, Marc and Pat explore a different aspect of the hobby in large photos accompanied by brief but informative text. Topics include: a short history of the hobby, trains and rolling stock used in garden railways, miniature buildings, structures, and bridges that line the tracks, horticultural requirements of garden railroads, how to incorporate ponds and water features, a pictorial tour of some of the world's most beautiful garden railways. Open the pages of Gorgeous Garden Railways to be thrilled and motivated. Combine the magic of model railroading with the splendor of gardening-and create a unique, beautifully landscaped yard in the process. Book jacket., Bask in the essence of garden railroading! Vivid, full-color photos capture the essence of model railroading and gardening in the great outdoors. This book features large portraits with informative text by Mark Horovitz, editor of Garden Railways, and Pat Haward, the magazine's horticultural editor. Includes chapters on garden railroad landscaping, trains, infrastructure, ponds and water features, and other landscape challenges, all illustrated by plenty of high-quality photos. Gorgeous Garden Railways will strike a chord not only with garden/model railroaders but with other garden enthusiasts and homeowners as well., This book features large portraits and informative text on garden railroad landscaping, trains, infrastructure, ponds and water features, and other landscape challenges. Marc Horovitz, editor of Garden Railways, and Pat Hayward, horticultural editor of Garden Railways offer details that both model railroaders and garden enthusiasts will appreciate.
LC Classification NumberTF197.H654 2006