Online Extras

Classic Toy Trains magazine also provides online extras with each issue.  See more products in action, read more product reviews, access desktop wallpaper from specific issues and more.   Subscribers receive full access to our website and the many benefits and features that we offer including ongoing video series and our product review database.
July 2013
This 11 x 20-foot O gauge railroad is filled with prewar and postwar toy trains, as well as a number of references to the Boy Scouts of America, another lifelong hobby of Andy's.
See a renewed Lionel GG1 in action on an O gauge layout! (Check the July 2013 issue of CTT to learn how to maintain and repair these classic toy trains)
May 2013
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Neal Schorr's 38 x 46-foot O gauge layout is a magnificent tribute to the Pennsylvania RR.
A longtime American Flyer enthusiast, Rod's 13 x 21-foot S gauge layout features two independent loops of track with plenty of action to enrapture his grandkids (and adult railfans, too!)
The D-146 Lionel dealer display project railroad is complete! Enjoy this video of trains in action on this O gauge postwar layout.
March 2013
View this short video of CTT's Kent Johnson's modified MTH signals in service on his layout
Take a trek along rugged canyon walls on Senior Editor Kent Johnson's basement O gauge layout.
See Drew's realistic O gauge layout, inspired by the rail lines, industries, and towns on the coast of Louisiana.
Barri found space for his layout in an unexpected place - watch this video to see his two-level layout in action.
February 2013
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Enjoy a video slideshow of additional photos from Dave Tori's S gauge layout.
CTT's Bob Keller demonstrates how to cut track.
CTT's Kent Johnson explains quick, easy, and solder-free wiring techniques for use on any toy train layout.
Enjoy additional photos of Walt Downer's collection of postwar displays.
CTT's Bob Keller demonstrates how to create an insulated tubular track section used to active operating signals and trackside accessories.
CTT's Bob Keller demonstrates the faux finishing painting technique he used to add an authentic multi-colored landscape to a flat layout surface.
CTT's Kent Johnson demonstrates another track cutting option: how to cut track with a Dremel Saw-Max rotary tool.
January 2013
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View more photos of Bob Eletto's O gauge empire.
Check out this timelapse video of our staff creating the January 2013 cover photo (featuring the D-146 project layout).
Howard Holden's impressive train collection shares space with his superb O gauge layout.
Senior Editor Roger Carp introduces CTT's new project layout based on the classic Lionel no. D-146. Starting in the December issue, you'll get step-by-step instructions to help you build one of your own!
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