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February 2012

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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
DOCKSIDE FUN
By Gordon I. Peterson
The author's busy shipyard scene adds fun and detail in 2 x 3 feet.
pg. 40
By Neal Schorr
An expert model railroader shows how to use the right details to make an authentic Pennsy right-of-way.
pg. 44
BIG INDUSTRY: A MINING STAMP MILL THAT FITS A COMPACT SPACE
By Karl Sablich
This O gauge towering mining structure fits on a 2 x 4-foot module.
pg. 50
EASY SCENERY 1-2-3
By Kent Johnson
How to use photographs, memories, and even products to shape great scenes on your layout.
pg. 70
By Paul Matulavich
Mesas, oil fields, and eye-catching scenery highlight Paul Matulavich's 15 x 23-foot O gauge layout.
pg. 34
A DEFINITIVELY DISPLAY-STYLE O GAUGE LAYOUT PLAN
By Kent Johnson
This 9 x 14-foot O gauge plan boases six routes and scads of accessories.
pg. 48
O GAUGE ACTION IN 65 SQUARE FEET
By Roger Carp
Mike Hampton's layout conquers the limitations of his basement.
pg. 54
READERS WEIGH IN ON LIONEL'S NEXT POSTWAR-STYLE OUTFIT
By Roger Carp
Our readers select the postwar sets they would like to see Lionel reissue.
pg. 60
FLYER'S BAY-WINDOW CABOOSES
By Ted Hamler
Guide to a special S gauge model.
pg. 63
WIRING WITHOUT SOLDERING
By Peter H. Riddle
Put away that soldering iron: Here are 10 tips for fuss-free wiring.
pg. 66
Departments
Editor's Desk
CREATING GREAT SCENES
By Carl Swanson
Great toy train layouts start with inspiration
pg. 8
Questions & Answers
News & Notes
Correspondence
Photo Album
News
Tips, Tools, & Techniques
Reviews
Collectible Classics
Lionel's no. 2211WS train set
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