Classic toy Trains December 2015

Winter magicBy Roger Carp It’s always Christmas on Pat and Mike Gaglio’s compact O gauge layout. Build a kid friendly layoutBy Harold Adams A fun, affordable, and compact railroad specially designed for kids. Creating one of Lionel's greatest prewar displaysBy Roger Carp An icon from 1928 re-created for your enjoyment. Remembering when Frank Sinatra visited a train storeBy Roger Carp Savor a wonderful photo of the day he went browsing in the 1940s. 7 great layout building tipsBy Roger Carp An O gauge model railroad blending urban and industrial scenes reflects lessons learned by its builder. Build the Lionel LinesBy Ray Stuber A classic 6½ x 12-foot layout inspired by Lionel’s 1952 catalog. RX for stressBy Roger Carp Ken Pellegrino, M.D., relies on his  O gauge trains for relaxation and entertainment.Create some animationBy Robert H. Walker Accessory animation using a smart infrared detector.