Garden Railways June 2012

Build and program a track odometer
By Bob Applegate
A basic electronics project yields interesting results
pg. 36

The 28th National Garden Railway Convention preview
By Jim Rusch
A look at some of the railways on tour in Chicago
pg. 42

Weathering techniques for garden railways
By Alan Olson
Part 3: Using spray-paint and dry-brush techniques
pg. 44

Staff corner: Marc Horovitz
By Marc Horovitz
Steamy progress report
pg. 48

The Kula Sugar Company Railway
By David E. Walasinski
A Hawaiian plantation line in 1:22.5 scale
pg. 50

Make some strap steps
By Bruce Chandler
A simple jig speeds the process
pg. 56