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September 2012

September 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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TUNE A CLASSIC LIONEL TURBINE

Minor tweaks and touch-ups are all that are needed to restore a classic.

INSIGHTS FROM A HI-RAIL MASTER

By Roger Carp

Michael Schrier's O gauge empire has something to teach all of us.

7 STEPS TO ANIMATING ANY WATER TOWER KIT

By Scott Cote

Micro-servos are the key to putting simple layout structures into motion.

AN UP-AND-OVER O GAUGE PLAN IN JUST 4 X 8 FEET

By John Rusterholz

This layout features two levels, two tunnels, and two types of train action.

FLYER FANS: HERE'S YOUR TICKET TO WALLY'S TRAIN WORLD

Wally Davidson's colorful 22 x 25-foot postwar-style S gauge layout showcases the finest products from A.C. Gilbert.

BUILD AN EASY UNLOADING RAMP

By Stan Trzoniec

This simple, 10-step project helps your O gauge workers move the freight.

THE STORY BEHIND LIONEL'S NO. 455 OIL DERRICK AND PUMPER

By Roger Carp

You'll be amazed by who thought of this favorite operating accessory.

LIVING THE POSTWAR DREAM

By Roger Carp

Craig Chidester made his dreams of Lionel postwar trains come true on a basement-sized O gauge empire.

GYPSY ROSE LEE: AN ENTERTAINER WHO LOVED LIONEL TRAINS

By Roger Carp

The legendary burlesque star relaxed with her very own Lionel train layout.

WIRING HANDBOOK: BASICS OF SWITCHES AND PUSH BUTTONS

By Peter H. Riddle

A working knowledge of electrical switches and push buttons is essential for a smoothly running layout. Don't miss this exclusive guide.

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BRING A CLASSIC TO LIFE

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Repairing Lionel 022 switches

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Tips, Tools, & Techniques

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TUNE A CLASSIC LIONEL TURBINE

INSIGHTS FROM A HI-RAIL MASTER

7 STEPS TO ANIMATING ANY WATER TOWER KIT

AN UP-AND-OVER O GAUGE PLAN IN JUST 4 X 8 FEET

FLYER FANS: HERE'S YOUR TICKET TO WALLY'S TRAIN WORLD

BUILD AN EASY UNLOADING RAMP

THE STORY BEHIND LIONEL'S NO. 455 OIL DERRICK AND PUMPER

LIVING THE POSTWAR DREAM

GYPSY ROSE LEE: AN ENTERTAINER WHO LOVED LIONEL TRAINS

WIRING HANDBOOK: BASICS OF SWITCHES AND PUSH BUTTONS

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