Delaware & Chesapeake
Garden Railroad – New Features
The Delaware & Chesapeake Railroad was constructed on the raised bed principle using topsoil acquired from a construction firm that was working construction associated with the WalMart Distribution Center in Smyrna, Delaware. The raised bed is surrounded by field rocks and stone collected from the nearby Meadow Lawn Farm and the Virdin Farms. Construction on the new extension began in March 2007 with field rocks, topsoil and organic matter being acquired from Meadow Lawn Farm.
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A new extension was
planned for the Delaware & Chesapeake in early 2007. The site was planned
out. |
The sod was removed
and new topsoil was added to the rock boarder. March 2007. |
The day after the
topsoil was graded, we had a light snowfall! April 1, 2007. |
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Track planning and
additional organic matter added. April 2007. |
A new track balancing
tool was created using a modified idea from Garden Railways Magazine. A line
level from Lowes glued to a set of trucks. |
Chief Operating
Officer- Taylor Davis assists with track maintenance by using stone dust. |
