Overview

Welcome to the Arroyo Grande Valley Railroad, one of the newest garden railroads on the central coast. Chuck and Judith have visited countless garden railroads, attended workshops and invested years planning this “model railroad for the garden.” They are eager to share with visitors how they incorporated a garden railroad into their landscape.

The majesty of steam-power fills the Arroyo Grande Valley with sights and sounds for visitors to enjoy (Mark Edwards, image).
Drought tolerant plants fill the landscape through which scale model trains travel (Mark Edwards, image).

Highlights

Custom crafted cliffs and rock faces artistically create a natural backdrop, while drought tolerant plants fill the scene. Future additions will include the Village of Arroyo Grande, along with mining and petroleum industries.

Custom-made, hand carved rock faces and cliffs create a rugged background setting the scene through the garden (Mark Edwards, image).

Layout Specifications

This folded dogbone layout includes over 350 feet of mainline with 4-foot minimum radius curves and a maximum 3% grade supported on a “ladder-style” roadbed.

 

           

Ladder-style roadbed supports trackwork for reliable operation (Mark Edwards, image).

Scale1:22.5
Track gauge (mm)45
Code330
Total length (ft.)350
Mainline (ft.)350
Maximum gradient (%)3
Mainline3
Control systemAirwire
MainlineOn-board battery power