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Garden Rail Magazine - December 2025

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In this issue

We start off with a visit to the Butterley Garden Railway Association, where the magic of miniature trains meets public wonder. How many future modellers have walked away from their line at the Midland Railway Centre thinking, “I want to build one too!”? Then we journey to the legendary Compton Down Railway, revisiting Peter Jones’ iconic creation through the eyes of his daughter Kes – a tribute to one of the hobby’s most imaginative builders. On the workbench this month: Mini dioramas with maximum charm A laser-cut carriage shed Replacing Taliesin’s safety valve Scratch-building a classic tin hut Small wagons sized for little locos Planting tips to prepare your line for next year Plus: Our Christmas Gift Guide is here to help you find the perfect present for the railway enthusiast in your life - and don’t miss the heartwarming tale of how Eddie Castellan was reunited with a beloved steam locomotive.

Garden Rail Magazine Description:

Publisher: Warners-Group-Publications

Category: Gardening

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Garden Rail is the ONLY magazine for outdoor scales, devoted to bringing you the best garden railways from around the world, in-depth practical articles from industry expects and the latest news and product reviews.

Every issue includes the best garden railways from around the world, providing inspiration to get you started in outdoor scale modelling or to further improve your current garden railway. We also bring you easy-to-follow expert modelling advice and the latest news and product reviews. Garden Rail really is THE magazine for outdoor scales!