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The Garden Railway

Season 1

2001 · 15 episodes

  1. 1. Design

    2001-11-30 · 23m

    Mark Found investigates surveying and design with a professional installer in his quest to build a model railway in his back garden.

  2. 2. Earthworks

    2001-11-30 · 23m

    Novice model enthusiast Mark Found installs walls made from railway sleepers and more than six tons of hardcore.

  3. 3. Water Feature

    2001-11-30 · 23m

    The avid enthusiast makes use of an old bilge pump as he is initiated into the world of water features.

  4. 4. Rockery

    2001-11-30 · 23m

    Mark Found checks out the landscaped garden of model enthusiast and broadcaster Bob Symes.

  5. 5. Shed

    2001-11-30 · 23m

    Mark Found seeks expert advice from model enthusiast Bob Symes and is inspired to revamp his garden shed for his trains to travel through.

  6. 6. Track Bed

    2001-11-30 · 23m

    Mark Found takes a look at baseboards and drainage for the track, before getting a lesson in laying concrete.

  7. 7. Bridges

    2001-11-30 · 23m

    Mark gets advice on building bridges for the railway from a man whose garden is filled with replica of famous structures.

  8. 8. Track Laying

    2001-11-30 · 23m

    Mark Found continues laying the track and wonders how he can ensure the train will stay on it.

  9. 9. Power

    2001-11-30 · 23m

    Novice model enthusiast Mark Found explores ways of powering his trains.

  10. 10. Control

    2001-11-30 · 23m

    Mark learns how to connect everything up; the trains are propelled by the very latest in technology.

  11. 11. Models

    2001-11-30 · 23m

    Novice model enthusiast Mark Found discovers the tricks of the trade that will help him achieve his dream.

  12. 12. Buildings

    2001-11-30 · 23m

    Mark meets a professional model maker who shows the delights of making buildings for the great outdoors.

  13. 13. Horticulture

    2001-11-30 · 23m

    Planting and looking after the greenery can be as much fun as building the railway as Mark finds out.

  14. 14. Maintenance

    2001-11-30 · 23m

    Mark gets advice on how to cope with the weather and small animals in search of a home.

  15. 15. Finale

    2001-11-30 · 23m

    Novice model enthusiast Mark Found adds the final touches to his creation before the grand opening.

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