Classic Toy Trains December 2016

Photographing a winter scene on the Sandy Harbor Ry: By Dennis Brennan Temporary snow scenery makes a memorable “last run” photo.

A compact holiday layout By Roger Carp: Ronnie Tong shares tips for crafting an attractive 4 x 9-foot display.

Add an eye-catching scene to your railroad for under $20 By Frank Knautz: Turn a junk-box bobber caboose into a layout gem.

O gauge layout reflects a love affair with trains By Roger Carp: Lou Melick’s 20 x 25-foot layout features simple and effective scenery.

Lionel trains starred in a Hollywood Christmas classic By Roger Carp: Meet the lucky boy who got to play with the finest O gauge set of 1949.

"The boy had to have his Christmas" By Tony Koester: A last-minute save with Lionel’s name on it in 1945.

A classic Lionel display By Roger Carp: Build a 4 x 9-foot railroad based on a Lionel showroom layout.

Standard gauge for today By Roger Carp: A new layout updates classics from the prewar tinplate era.

Misty Mountain memories By Roger Carp: Remembering one of the greatest O gauge displays ever built.