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Author: | paulrace [ Wed Jul 05, 2017 3:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Trains big enough to ride on |
A reader from the UK writes: We are looking to build and run a small gage sit on train track around our 7 acre garden and woods, ------------Our Reply------------------------- I have tried to keep track of companies that made trains big enough to ride on, but they tend to be independent craftsmen who try it for a while and realize they're not selling enough to pay their expenses. These people seem to be in business as of this writing: http://www.lawntracks.com/locomotivechassis.html They have an eBay store here, too. http://stores.ebay.com/LAWNTRACKS These people seem to have some similar products available. http://www.realtrains.com/Ride-On-Trains.html 7.5" gauge is popular among "live steamers" in the US. Apparently 7.25" gauge is more popular in Europe. Shipping will be prohibitive, I suppose. . . . I can't vouch for either of these companies, I'm afraid. The only companies I really knew well have gone out of business. Hope this gives you some idea where to start. Best of luck, Paul Race www.FamilyGardenTrains.com |
Author: | paulrace [ Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:16 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Trains big enough to ride on |
Another reader writes: I am looking for information re ride-on garden railroads. However it seems that yours is not for ride-on garden railroad. Am I correct ? ---------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for getting in touch. You are correct. The trains on the Family Garden Trains web site are NOT for riding on. I tried having a page that listed a resources for backyard trains you could ride on, but the companies kept coming in and out of business. The page is here, though it is woefully out of date: https://www.familygardentrains.com/prim ... gbigtr.htm In the U.S., many "Live Steam" operators build trains that run on rails that are 7.25" or 7.5" apart (about 18-19 centimeters). But these are custom-built, with locomotives that run on real steam, and many of them cost as much as an automobile. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Have a great day! Paul |
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