Let's See Your G Scale Outdoor Layouts

"HONGZ" stands for HO scale, N scale, G scale, and Z scale.

Post your non-O scale stuff here!

Like many of you, I am mainly O Scale, but I do dabble with an outdoor layout. I'll post pictures soon, but I am expecting expansion track and it's raining today.

But i'd love to see your layouts, and I'd particularly like to know:

--what engine(s) are in your outdoor stable

--Brands? I have a start LGB, but I'd really like a Piko set.

--RC or DC track control?

--Do you use 4' (R1) circle or something higher?

Thanks in advance. I joined some G Scale forums but somehow this is the place I feel most comfortable, so I'm anxious to see and hear about what you have going.

4/26/216:33 PM

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Artie-DL&WOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

Here’s mine in an early stage before I fully ballasted it. The Piko engine came with the boxcar and caboose, and I added more, as can be seen in last year’s photo.

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4/26/217:14 PM

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Artie-DL&WOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

I should also mention, I added Kadee couplers to all of them.

Artie

4/26/217:16 PM

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pdxtrainsOGR Forum Member

@Artie-DL&W posted:
I should also mention, I added Kadee couplers to all of them.
Artie

Artie, can you tell me which Kadee you order for the Piko cars you change out?

4/26/217:25 PM

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Rigatoni Express RailroadOGR Forum Member

I use Aristocraft Stainless Steel track., 14 and 15 foot diameter curves. All motive equipment is MTH One Gauge. Operating system is MTH DCS running on AC from their Z-4000 Transformer. Has been operating since 2005.

Joe

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Artie-DL&WOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

Yep, I use Kadee 831 couplers. Instructions come with them, and only require cutting off a portion of the arm extending from the truck. Same for Aristocraft and LGB. These are truck mounted couplers.

4/26/218:24 PM

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Artie-DL&WOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

Joe, very nice, impressive layout!

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Engineer-JoeOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

4/26/218:43 PM

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Prr7688OGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Three videos of my G scale outdoor layout. There are a few more on my Youtube channel... be sure to check them out (and my O gauge videos too!!!)

4/26/218:55 PM

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AGHRMattOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERMEMORIAL SUPPORTER

@Engineer-Joe posted:

Hi Joe.

I see you have a fondness for ACF Centerflow hoppers like I do. I have a batch of them too.

4/26/219:38 PM

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Engineer-JoeOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

@AGHRMatt posted:
Hi Joe.
I see you have a fondness for ACF Centerflow hoppers like I do. I have a batch of them too.

Yeap! Gotta have 'em on any respectable RR.

4/26/2110:05 PM

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Jim Kelly-EvansOGR Forum Member

My garden RR is 21 years old. Up until 2019 it was on the ground but my old bones got tired of the bending so I used wood from the beach to build a table. The outside loop is R2 and the elevated line is R1. The locos, trolleys and cars are LGB and I run them on DC.

5/8/2110:27 AM

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pdxtrainsOGR Forum Member

@Jim Kelly-Evans posted:
My garden RR is 21 years old. Up until 2019 it was on the ground but my old bones got tired of the bending so I used wood from the beach to build a table. The outside loop is R2 and the elevated line is R1. The locos, trolleys and cars are LGB and I run them on DC.

Jim, I love this! You've done a great job getting this off the ground, something for me to aspire to. Also, tying in the island and placing your railroad in perspective is fantastic! I remember Fire Island well--visited friends there in the 70s when I lived in the City. Marvelous all the way around! Thanks for sharing! You've inspired me.

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