It may seem strange to start a new blog about Garden Railroading in the depths of February. In many parts of the country, winter simply means cooler weather, shorter days, and fewer bugs. It means enjoying your outdoor trains with a light sweatshirt and a warm coffee. In New Hampshire, winter means this: So what's really going on here? Snow is falling at a rate faster than 1 in/hour with a total of 3+ inches predicted. Quickly, 3 inches turns into 6, and then it instantly it becomes 10+ inches! Soon the driveway will need to be cleared, the walkways swept, and the mailbox recovered. To most model railroaders, this time in between is an opportunity to work on some trains down in the basement. Maybe its a good time for an adult beverage, or an extra log on the fire? To the seasoned garden railroader, however, this is really the perfect time to pull out the old Russel snow plow! It's a chance to get some fresh air and little exercise! Oh, and isn't it widely known that train batteries need to be cycled periodically to keep them working at their best? Ah well, enough excuses, this is just fun! Have a look: So welcome to our new blog! My wonderful wife, Lauren, and I hope to inspire as many people as we can reach. I hope you look forward to reading more about how garden railroading fits in with our family. This hobby is really much more than just trains running around in the woods. There's a surprising amount of engineering going on here (mechanical, electrical/computer, civil, and agricultural). In the following weeks, we'll explore a few of these topics that come up in our garden laboratory. Beyond engineering, we have arts and entertainment. Open up your imagination to create spectacular garden scenes and unique models. Open up your garden to friends and family and spread the fun. ...Okay a few more pictures!!! Thank you for reading, and I hope you will continue to follow the saga of the Rockwall Canyon Railroad.
-Jeff
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Jeff is an avid railfan with a love for the outdoors. He and his wife, Lauren, strive to promote garden railroading as a wholesome and educational family activity. They live in New Hampshire with their four young daughters. Archives
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