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November 2007

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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.

Features
20 EXPERT WIRING TIPS
By Neil Besougloff
Improve your layout with these time-saving tips.
pg. 44
KENT ORAM'S VISION OF THE WEST
By Roger Carp
This O gauge layout combines animation with realistic scenery.
pg. 48
20 TIPS FOR A TROUBLE-FREE LAYOUT
By Len Carparelli
Secrets to building a traditional toy train layout.
pg. 58
OUR 10 ALL-TIME FAVORITE LAYOUTS
By CTT Staff
Photo section highlights our 10 favorite layouts.
pg. 62
SUBSCRIBER BONUS: Download CTT's 10 favorite layouts
CHESTERFIELD TRUNK & TERMINAL
By Robert Sherman
The last track plan drawn by Lionel's best illustrator.
pg. 69
SUBSCRIBER BONUS: Interview with Bob Sherman
A LAYOUT FOR KING LOUIS (OF MARX)
By Roger Carp
This layout is fit for the Marx Co. showroom.
pg. 72
20 TIPS FOR GREAT-LOOKING SCENERY
By Kent Johnson
Easy ways to improve your layout's appearance.
pg. 78
PRACTICALLY PERFECT PREWAR COLLECTION
By Roger Carp
The best of Lionel, Ives, and American Flyer.
pg. 82
FLYER LAYOUT BUILDS A FRIENDSHIP
By Roger Carp
Two American Flyer fans, one shared dream.
pg. 90
THE BEST ENGINE OF THE PAST 20 YEARS
By Bob Keller
Lionel's scale F3 of 2003 is a hit with CTT readers.
pg. 99
Departments
Editor's Desk
Correspondence
News
MTH Electric Trains' new USRA 0-6-0 switcher, Atlas O's four-pack of woodside refrigerator cars
Questions & Answers
Tips, Tools, & Techniques
Supply List
Views From The Underground
An exclusive new column by Lou Palumbo
Wiring Diagrams
Reviews
Events
Ad Index
Collectible Classics
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