Finally broke down and decided to replace all the Aristo joiners with SplitJaw clamps. What a difference. When removing all the old joiners, was surprised how much dirt and grit get in them.

I've updated my web site. Updates include: Tips on Aristo wide radius switches A beginners FAQ section Regards, Greg

Thanks Stefan, it's hard getting yet another garden railways group started. Am trying to post more often. I intend the loop for down travel only. I might find though that long trains will bunch up

Hi Greg, Nice to see come activity on this list again! Looking at the pictures, one would almost think the space was created especially for the helix ;-). Clearances seem to be just within

Well, did my 3rd mockup on the helix. http://www.elmassian.com/index.php? module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=68&MMN_position=89:1 2:49 The last picture show the rail sections joined

I've updated my web site www.elmassian.com to show the latest progress, a tunnel to extend the outer

I posted a picture in the photos section. It's a plan for 24 by 36 foot layout in a room, going for the maximum radius possible. The layout can function as 2 independent loops and also as a single

I've added more track - Aristocraft stainless steel, and posted more pictures on my web site: www.elmassian.com Go to the trains page, then a sub menu will appear "building my garden

Anyone going? I'll be driving up one of the weekend days, and may have room for one or two people. I live just off 5 and poinsettia. Greg

I've completed my new web site, incorporating all the original stuff, and have expanded the plants section, with many pictures. Comments are welcome. Greg

I went to the model train expo at the Queen Mary last weekend. Pretty nice show, and it was dominated by G scale. There were a number of operating layouts, although none were G scale! Aristo had a

I live in north coastal San Diego. Anyone know where to buy crusher fines? I've laid my track on some bark that is in my planter areas, and think I'll try to remove the bark under the track and put

Welcome! We need to get this group on it's feet. I'm guessing you are a ham, and so am I! N6RGZ. I have a web site showing some of the progress on my garden railway. Go to www.elmassian.com. I'd

I got my final approval from the homeowners association for my landscaping changes. First order of business, a simple loop around the back yard, sort of a square, one side is an s curve on the edge

My intention is to have a small loop around the grass in the back yard. The part that is not the patio is a planter that varies from 2 to 4 feet in width. I went to the local Walter Andersen nursery

Well, maybe I'll use this as a blog... I had my landscaping updated at my house. The original landscaping was designed to accomodate a garden railroad, but there were still a few tweaks needed.

There was a question from a member on the audio output on the Soundtraxx Tsunami decoder scheduled for late summer. The audio output will be one full watt, and that will be at 8 ohms impedence. I

Found a pair of pliers cut out to reach over the railheads and tighten rail joiners, I think they were $10 or $15 at the show... http://www.modelrailroadtools.com ... $20 on the web site. Very

I met the people at Econobridge: http://www.econobridge.net (but seems the site is under construction) sales@... seems to work. A series of inexpensive bridges, basically custom built

At the Queen Mary show, I visited the California & ORegon Coast Railway booth. http://www.cocry.com I was interested in switch machines that can take outdoor weather. The test loop outside my