This is a story about the birth, development and reason for the construction of my garden railway. I have been a model railway fan for many years, and following early retirement due to illness decided to build a railway in the garden. I felt it needed to have a reason and purpose and as garden gnomes played a part in my working career thought it appropriate for it to be connected somehow with these lovable little chaps. Following a second more damaging stroke I started to write this book, and with the help of the members of a local club we have been able to turn the book into some sort of reality.