Classic Toy Trains December 2019

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Revive a postwar Lionel F3 in six simple stepsBy Stanley TrzoniecEverything you need to know from pre-purchase checks to repainting.

End of an era: Lionel had much to offer in 1969By Joe Algozzini , Roger CarpThe surprising story of the final year of the original Lionel Corp.

Building the ideal Christmas layout in just 4 x 7 feetBy Roger CarpMark Boyce provides all the inspiration and insights you’ll need for an O gauge holiday display.

It was scary. It was fun. It was a blast!By Howard JohnsonDan Johns recalls the early days of the modern era at Lionel.

Making family memories while building a great layoutBy Neal SchorrWith a little help from his children, Neal Schorr found a deeper appreciation of his O gauge model railroad.

In black and on loan: a scarce GG1 bonds a friendshipBy Anthony MuradA valuable black-painted Lionel GG1 is shared by two friends.

A stunning S gauge railroad filled with spiritBy Roger CarpMemories of a loving dad animate Craig O’Connell’s neatly detailed American Flyer layout.