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Here are a few of our links to others in the Garden Railroad hobby AS WELL
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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
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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| PRC Trains Inc. | 3920 W.
Charleston Las Vegas, NV 702-258-7768 |
Monday
through Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm |
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| 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 |
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| 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 --- 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. |
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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 |
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| Sierra Western Trains | 132 Main St. Placerville, CA 95667 530-626-3322 |
Mon - Sat 10:00am - 6:00pm |
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| 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 |
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| R/C Country | 6011 Folsom
Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95819 916-731-5868 |
Mon - Fri
10:30am - 7:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm |
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| 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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