Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Garden Rail December 2026 on sale

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Garden Rail December 2026

This month, we take an in-depth look at the spectacular Indian Hill Railway, one of the country's best-known 16mm exhibition layouts, and a star attraction at the National Festival of Railway Modelling at the NEC 21-22 November.

Then we get into the festive spirit, with a visit to the Butterley Garden Railway Association's Christmas celebrations and find inspiration at the Beacon Hill Railway.

In our practical section:

  • Choose the right fuel for your live steam locomotives

  • Build an impressive church complete with lighting and sound effects

  • Maintenance tips to keep your railway running smoothly through winter

  • A tunnel for your line

  • Re-body a Bachmann gas mechanical, and make it run smoothly

  • Part two of our Gauge 1 loco build

  • Build a short-wheelbase open wagon


Plus, all the latest news for modellers in larger scales. 

Garden Rail is available from all good newsagents, or our online store.

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