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March 2012

CTT-CV0312_600
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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
LAYOUTS TO VISIT THIS SUMMER
By Carl Swanson
Plan to visit these great O and S gauge public layouts.
pg. 30
By Roger Carp
Don Miller keeps memories of the Great Northern alive in 30 x 35 feet.
pg. 34
DREAM BIG! TRACK PLAN FOR A BASEMENT-SIZE O GAUGE LAYOUT
By Michael Tylick
Big time fun in 12 x 30 feet.
pg. 47
BUILD A GREAT-LOOKING STONE DEPOT THAT FITS A COMPACT SPACE
By John A. Wilson
This country station structure is designed to make the most of an awkward layout area.
pg. 40
ADD A VERSATILE STATION PLATFORM
By Stan Trzoniec
Add station platforms where you need tjem with this quick and easy project.
pg. 44
By Roger Carp
A retired teacher still guides and entertains youth, thanks to his 8 x 5 1/2-foot O gauge layout.
pg. 50
POSTWAR SUPERSTAR: LIONEL'S MAGNIFICENT NO. 726 BERKSHIRE
By Keith Beyer
Cataloged between 1946 and 1949, Lionel's 2-8-4 was an instant classic.
pg. 54
THE STORY BEHIND LIONEL'S NO. 6468X BOXCAR
By Roger Carp
Looking for answers about this mysterious Baltimore & Ohio car.
pg. 56
REPLACING A SWITCH MOTOR SOLVED A PESKY PROBLEM
By Kent Johnson
How to wire a Z-Stuff for Trains DZ-2500 switch motor for Lionel's Accessory Switch Controller. Plus tips for solving turnout problems.
pg. 60
Departments
Editor's Desk
TOY TRAIN SEASON
By Carl Swanson
I fought the layout and the layout won.
pg. 8
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