Suggested reading?

[train4myboys]

Looking to setup my first garden railroad layout this summer - see this (http://www.modeltrainforum.com/showthread.php?t=398) thread.

Can someone suggest a good book or website that details construction of a garden setup? Underlayment, track base, etc. I want to make sure I do it right the first time!

[tworail]

I wish I had a good pointer for you - there are however books available on the subject, if you head over to Amazon.com there are probably tons from Kalmbach (Model Railroader) and others.

When I do a garden layout, I am just going to wing it and use my years of life experience to get the job done ;)

Let us know how you make out!

[train4myboys]

I wish I had a good pointer for you - there are however books available on the subject, if you head over to Amazon.com there are probably tons from Kalmbach (Model Railroader) and others.

When I do a garden layout, I am just going to wing it and use my years of life experience to get the job done ;)

Let us know how you make out!

Thanks, unfortunately I haven't had much experience with trains since I was a kid myself, so I'm not sure how that will help! I'll search out what I can find, and maybe write a tech article here to show what I do in the end.