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Ep. 1: Northern California Narrow Gauge
An F-scale garden railroad tour

September 11, 2019

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2003 National Garden Railway Convention
The is the official convention video from when we hosted the NGRC back in 2003

September 10, 2015

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Gardening

October 29, 2013

It’s not just about trains. Some of our members have incredible backyard landscapes. Join the special interest group on plants and learn more.

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Modular railroad

October 29, 2013

With setups all around the year at train events, garden shows, and more, there’s always a chance to run your trains and show off your models.

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Live steam

October 29, 2013

Many of our members enjoy running trains powered by real steam. Find out more about this fascinating hobby.

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About the SVGRS

November 2, 2013

Since its founding in 1988, the Sacramento Valley Garden Railway Society has helped garden railroaders enjoy their back yards even more with large scale trains running through them. Sounds of trains running through loops of greenery enhance the entire garden experience.

We now have members in Butte, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin and Yolo Counties. We always welcome new members, and are able to spare you mistakes that we have all made. Join the club and take part in this incredible hobby!

Membership Benefits

November 2, 2013

SVGRS members enjoy the opportunity to particapte in the social aspects of garden railroading all year around. Our typical schedule includes monthly meetings at member’s homes, open house railroad tours around Sacramento Valley, a fall BBQ, a December potluck, January dinner, February clinics, as well as numerous public events where we setup our modular table.

We also have work days to help each other out, exclusive G-scale equipment swap meets and sales to members, members-only articles, and numerous tools and resources to borrow. Join the club today!

Upcoming Events

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Colfax Railroad Days 2019
Modular layout setup

September 21, 2019 - September 22, 2019 Ben Shell

Colfax Railroad Days will take place September 21-22. Our modular railroad will be setup at the Colfax Depot. The address is 99 Railroad Street at Grass Valley Street, Colfax.