Welcome to DIY Backyard Train! Here we focus on the 1:8 / 1.5" / 1.6" scale trains. Currently this is a link-tree of sorts for getting started building your own train. Hosted information is getting added regularly.
See the links below for building your own engines, rolling stock, etc.
Here are some random pictures of wood built gondola's I've located on the web to help inspire additional designs or customizations. If any of them are yours, I'll be happy to link or comment it to you.
