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February 2012
February 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.
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Features DOCKSIDE FUN By
Gordon I. Peterson The author's busy shipyard scene adds fun and detail in 2 x 3 feet.
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pg. 40 |
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Neal Schorr An expert model railroader shows how to use the right details to make an authentic Pennsy right-of-way.
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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.
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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.
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pg. 70 |
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Paul Matulavich Mesas, oil fields, and eye-catching scenery highlight Paul Matulavich's 15 x 23-foot O gauge layout.
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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.
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pg. 48 |
O GAUGE ACTION IN 65 SQUARE FEET By
Roger Carp Mike Hampton's layout conquers the limitations of his basement.
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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.
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pg. 60 |
FLYER'S BAY-WINDOW CABOOSES By
Ted Hamler Guide to a special S gauge model.
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pg. 63 |
WIRING WITHOUT SOLDERING By
Peter H. Riddle Put away that soldering iron: Here are 10 tips for fuss-free wiring.
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pg. 66 |
Departments Editor's Desk CREATING GREAT SCENES By
Carl Swanson Great toy train layouts start with inspiration
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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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