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May 2012 Issue Video Preview

Editor Carl Swanson gives you an overview of the May 2012 Classic Toy Trains magazine.Subscribe to Classic Toy Trains today View »
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O GAUGE K4S 4-6-2 PACIFIC BY LIONEL

One of the most visible locomotives of the 20th century was the Pennsylvania RR K4s-class 4-6-2 Pacific. Emblazoned on everything from calendars, product ads, and railroad travel literature, the locomotive was a true face of railroading during it  More »
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Daniel Biessels' Greatest Find

Amazing how one used magazine can have such a dramatic effect on your life! In this case, I am talking about a dog-eared copy of the February 1996 issue of Classic Toy Trains. The cover story focused on the O gauge F3 diesels shown in Lionel catalogs  More » |
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REGISTERED-USER ONLINE EXTRA: More Jon Brubaker

Jon Brubaker's illustrations captured beauty and sentiment no matter what his subject was.  More » |
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A whimsical layout loved by kids of all ages

When visitors scope out Jeff's extravaganza in a garage, they conclude that this is less a toy train layout than a series of movie sets. Subscribers can read the complete story by downloading the PDF.  More »
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Recycling old Lionel track

Let’s say you’ve got a ton of old Lionel track in your basement, or maybe someone is willing to give you a bunch for nothing. You want to build a layout, so you figure you can use this track to do it economically.However, when you get a closer lo  More »
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All about the Readers' Choice RR

Classic Toy Trains magazine presents: The Readers' Choice RailroadTailor-made to what our readers' said they wanted in a layoutWe were encouraged to find that many of  More »

Lionel Legacy Videos

Kent Johnson's Legacy Tip #1Just as I've done for other products reviewed in CTT, I put the Legacy system into service on my 14 x 48-foot O gauge layout.In the July issue  More »
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ATLAS BUYS O SCALE CORNERSTONE STRUCTURE TOOLING FROM WALTHERS

Hillside, N.J., 1/26/2012 - Atlas Model Railroad Co., Inc. has agreed to purchase all O scale structure tooling, as well as existing O scale structure inventory, from Wm.  More »
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Lionel Trains: The Golden Years, 1950-54

New stories of Lionel’s innovative O gauge trains and accessories, plus favorites from the pages of Classic Toy Trains, special issues, and subscriber-only website exclusives, are showcased together in this new special issue.

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Lionel's Showroom Layouts

Presented as a complete collection for the first time, this special issue contains new content and nostalgic photography that capture the layouts' significance for today's toy train enthusiast.
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Lionel Trains Pocket Price Guide 1901-2012

This is the essential guide that collectors need before buying, selling, or trading any Lionel toy train or accessory.

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Scenery Techniques for Toy Trains

For toy train operators looking to add scenery and dimension to their layouts, this book offers simple solutions.
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