Here are a few of our links to others in the Garden Railroad hobby AS WELL AS
MUSEUMS AND HOBBY SHOPS.

If you have some additions please let the webmaster know.

 

Bay Area Garden Railway Society - BAGRS was formed in 1988 to promote the garden railway hobby in the Bay Area. From approximately 30 charter members and 15 garden railroads the society grown to over 500 members and over 350 garden railroads.

Desert Springs & Rattler Gap Outdoor Railroad - Garden railway in the Nevada Desert not far from Reno (USA) modeled after the D&RGW narrow gauge. Locos are from LGB, Aristo, and Bachmann, all track powered.

Dry Gulch & Rocky River Railroad - A fictions railroad, one that might have operated around the turn of the century to about 1940. This is basically a steam railroad using Shay's as motive power with 10 wheelers, an Atlantic and a Galloping Goose.

Family Garden Trains - Family Garden Trains is a planned resource for people interested in running trains in their garden, especially as a family activity.

George Schreyer's Large Scale Trains Page - Home of the The Geologically Improbable Rail Road, a large scale garden railroad.

Handcrafted Redwood Garden Bridges - Redwood Garden Bridges will bring any backyard landscape alive . Unique and beautiful adds a touch of class, placed over your Koi pond, dry Creek or stream. Experience the magic they bring to an outdoor setting as a centerpiece to your heaven.

Lakeshore Garden Railway Club - A group of large scale enthusiasts dedicated to the enjoyment and advancement of garden railroading. Located in southeastern Michigan.

Raccoon Creek & Gully Garden Railway - The RC&G when complete is intended to portray a successful narrow gauge line that has survived its early beginnings and gone on to prosper and modernize much in the manor of the East Broad Top.

Rio Grande Southern Garden Railroad - Captures some of the flavor of early mountain narrow gauge railroading in southeastern Pennsylvania.

San Diego Garden Railway Society - Membership in the San Diego Garden Railway Society is open to anyone with an interest in garden and large-scale model railway construction and operation. The Society holds meetings where items of mutual interest are discussed and demonstrated.

Steam In The Garden - The most comprehensive site on the Internet for small scale live steam.

The Appalachian Line - Large scale garden railroad located at the Appalachian Campground in Shartelsville, Pa.

The Columbus Garden Railway Society - The Columbus Garden Railway Society (CGRS) is a group of folks that like to talk about, watch and run Large (G-Scale) trains. We meet every month in Columbus, Ohio.

The Miami Valley Garden Railway Society - The Miami Valley Garden Railway Society (MVGRS) is a group of folks that like to talk about, watch and run Large (G-Scale) trains. We meet every month in Dayton, Ohio.

MUSEUMS

California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento, CA
Golden Gate Railroad Museum, Hunters Point, San Francisco, CA
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad, Nevada City, CA
Nevada Northern Railway Museum, Ely, NV
Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, NV
Ogden Union Station, Ogden, UT
Old Tucson Studios, Tucson, AZ
Orange Empire Railway Museum. Perris, CA
Pacific Locomotive Association, Niles Canyon Railway, Sunol, CA
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg, Lancaster County, PA
Western Railway Museum, Portola, CA
The Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company, Virginia City, NV
Northern Nevada Railway Foundation, Inc.

Hobby Shops

Store Address Hours Directions
The Nevada State Railroad Museum Store 2180 South Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89710
Open every day, 8:30 - 4:30 From the I-80 US395 interchange take the Carson City exit south. Stay on US 395 all the way to Carson City. After passing the Capitol Complex on the left watch for Fairview Dr. At Fairview Dr. turn right into the museum parking lot. Hope you enjoy both the museum and the gift shop.
Remember: no sales tax on purchases at NSRM's Museum Store.
Nevada Northern Railway Gift Shop Avenue A at 11 St.
East Ely, NV 89315
775-289-2085
Wednesday through Friday
 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Saturday and Sunday
 9:00am to 5:00pm.
 
J & W Railways 5030 Spring Mountain Rd.
Suite 8
Las Vegas, NV 89146
877-597-2457
Monday through Friday
 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Saturday - 10:00am to 6:30pm.
 
Hobbytown USA 2803 > Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson NV 
702-451-4400
fax: 702-451-4417
Monday - Friday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday noon - 6:00pm
 
Hobbytown USA 5085 West Sahara
Suite 134
Las Vegas, NV 89416
702-889-9554
fax: 702-899-4045
Monday - Friday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday noon - 6:00pm
 
Peterson Hobbies 4972 S. Maryland Pkwy. and
3262B Civic Center Dr.
Las Vegas, NV
702-795-7552, 702-649-3311
10:00am - 6:00pm Daily
Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Civic Center Closed Sunday
 
PRC Trains Inc. 3920 W. Charleston
Las Vegas, NV
702-258-7768
Monday through Saturday
 10:00am - 6:00pm
 
St. Aubin Junction, Inc. 4220 E. Craig Rd
N. Las Vegas, NV 89030
888-478-2824
Fax: 702-644-5043
Monday - Friday
10:00am - 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm
 
High Sierra Models 4020 Kietzke Lane
Reno, NV 89502
775-825-5557
10:00am - 6:00pm daily. From the I-80, US395 interchange take the Carson City exit south onto US395. Watch for and take the Moana exit. At the end of the ramp turn right onto Moana Lane. Turn left onto Keitzke Lane, about one block. Continue south on Keitzke Lane until you cross Peckam. High Sierra Models will be on the left in the "Cross Roads Center".
Reno Rails 1229 East 4th Street
Reno, NV 89509
775-337-6669
Wed. - Fri. 11:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00 pm
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November - December
Open Monday and Tuesday
11:00am - 6:00pm
From I-80, take the 4th Street exit and turn right. Reno Rails will be several blocks down 4th Street, on the right.
Hobbies of Reno 535 East Moana Lane
Reno, NV 89502
775-826-6006
10:00am - 6:00pm daily.
Noon - 4:00pm Sunday.
From the I-80, US395 interchange take the Carson City exit south onto US395 to the Moana Lane exit. Turn right onto Moana Lane and continue west. After crossing Kietzke Lane, Hobbies of Reno will be on the right just past the Shell Service Station.
Trains Emporium 1470 Greg St
Sparks, NV 89431
775-825-9670
800-228-7163
Fax: 775-825-9224
Call  
All Aboard Railroad Gifts 11 North "C" Street
P.O. Box 487
Virginia City, NV 89440
775-847-7245
10:00am - 5:00pm daily From the I-80 US395 interchange take the Carson City exit south. Continue south on US 395 to the junction of US395 and Nevada State Route 341. Turn left at the junction and travel east to Virginia City. Located right in the heart of town on C Street, on the left side of the road.
The Virginia & Truckee R. R. Gift Shop In The Passenger Car On "F" St.
Virginia City, NV 89440
Only Open During
Operating Season

10:00am - 6:00pm daily.

From the I-80 US395 interchange take the Carson City exit south. Continue south on US 395 to the junction of US395 and Nevada State Route 341. Turn left at the junction and travel east to Virginia City. After entering Virginia City travel down Main Street to a left on Taylor Street. Continue down Taylor Street about 3 blocks and take a right on "F" Street. In about 2 blocks you're there.
The Original Whistle
Stop Inc.
2490 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
626-796-7791
Fax: 626-796-7566
Mon - Thurs & Sat
10:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm
 
Sierra Western Trains 132 Main St.
Placerville, CA 95667
530-626-3322
Mon - Sat
10:00am - 6:00pm
 
Loco-Boose Electric Train Shop 260D Main St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
650-368-1254
Fax: 650-368-0590
Call  
Railroad Hobbies 119 Vernon St.
Roseville, CA
95678
916-782-6067
Mon - Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sat 10:00am - 5:30pm
Sun 12 noon - 4:00 pm
 
R/C Country 6011 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
916-731-5868
Mon - Fri 10:30am - 7:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
 
Truckee Train & Toy 10156 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-8996
Fax: 530-587-8996
Call  

The above links were known to be active as of May 23, 2004

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Edited Saturday August 07, 2004