Shay locomotives were often used by logging industries. Because Shay locomotives are geared and have articulating trucks, these locomotives are better suited for steeper grades and curvier tracks that maybe were only laid temporarily for logging purposes. The Shay shown below was assembled from an Accucraft kit. The first video is the initial firing of…

One of the most enjoyable aspects of a garden railroad is the prospect of operating real locomotives, just on a very small scale compared to the prototype equipment. Many garden trains run on electricity, whether it is provided via a battery on the train or through the tracks. These trains are convenient and simple to…