May 2012 |
In the pages of CLASSIC TOY TRAINS magazine you'll find information about building, operating, and enhancing toy train layouts; track plans, repair and maintenance tips, profiles of collectible postwar and prewar trains, and more. ON SALE APRIL 3!
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Features By
Carl Johnson Three ways you can run classic toy trains using state-of-the-art Lionel electronics.
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pg. 32 |
THE GREATEST ACCESSORIES FROM LIONEL'S GOLDEN ERA By
John A. Grams, Terry Thompson Two experts name their prewar and postwar favorites – and yours?
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pg. 37 |
GUIDE TO LIONEL'S POSTWAR EP-5 ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES By
Manny Piazza Profiling four great-looking and smooth-running O gauge classics from the 1950s.
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pg. 44 |
4 x 8-FOOT INDUSTRIAL MITE LAYOUT By
Kent Johnson This compact Lionel FasTrack plan offers plenty of switching action.
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pg. 42 |
THE PAST COMES ALIVE ON THIS 15 X 20-FOOT O GAUGE LAYOUT By
Roger Carp Unique buildings and great scenery highlight George Schember's railroad.
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pg. 48 |
6 TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR MOTIVE POWER FLEET By
Stan Trzoniec Check out this handy guide and learn how to use your diesel locomotive fleet in new ways.
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pg. 54 |
A SLICE OF POSTWAR MAINE ON A KID-FRIENDLY O GAUGE EMPIRE By
Roger Carp Visit Brian Inch's realistic O gauge layout and learn his suggestions for sharing railroad fun with children.
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pg. 58 |
By
Roger Carp No artist was better at capturing the joys of playing with toy trains.
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pg. 64 |
BUILD A COMMAND CONTROL CABINET By
Kent Johnson Conquer train room clutter with this fully enclosed alternative to the traditional control panel.
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pg. 68 |
Departments Editor's Desk JOYS OF ACCESSORIES By
Roger Carp A salute to the models that define the hobby.
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pg. 8 |
News & Notes Questions & Answers Correspondence Photo Album News Tips, Tools, & Techniques Reviews Collectible Classics
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