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May 2011
May 2011 |
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.
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Features PROJECT RAILROAD, ADDING SCENERY TO THE READERS' CHOICE LAYOUT By
Kent Johnson Our project railroad gets trees, mountains, and a realistic pond.
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pg. 30 |
BUILD A BUSY HARBOR SCENE By
Fred M. Dole Follow these step-by-step tips to add a bay, a coal loading dock, and a scratchbuilt barge to your layout.
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pg. 42 |
HOW TO MODEL A DETAILED COUNTY FAIR SCENE By
Ron Schlicht Add an eye-catching scene to your layout with these easy tips.
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pg. 54 |
MAKE YOUR LAYOUT LOOK BIGGER By
Peter H. Riddle Learn the simple design choices that make any layout seem more expansive than it really is.
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pg. 60 |
A MODELER'S PATH TO O GAUGE ENLIGHTENMENT By
Roger Carp Pete Vollmer finally builds the layout of his destiny. His recently completed 28 x 35-foot layout is O gauge nirvana.
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pg. 36 |
TIPS FOR BUILDING A POSTWAR LAYOUT By
Roger Carp John Di Crisci shares his secrets for crafting a great retro O gauge pike.
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pg. 46 |
MAXIMUM ACTION TRACK PLAN By
Don Miller Run two trains on one main line with zero collisions with this innovative plan.
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pg. 52 |
HOW-TO: TAKE GREAT LAYOUT PHOTOS By
Dennis Brennan How to create images that look as good as your railroad.
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pg. 56 |
LIONEL'S FORGOTTEN PRINTING KIT By
Joe Algozzini This nifty 1950s track plan kit helped kids design their dream railroad.
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pg. 62 |
SOLVING THE MYSTERY OF LIONEL'S SUPER O SHOWROOM LAYOUT By
William Schmeelk Lionel's New York Super O showroom layout opened later than thought.
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pg. 64 |
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