Classic Toy Trains December 2020

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Snow cascading on scarlet and grayBy Roger CarpThe Houghs' O gauge cheer for Ohio State

Lionel's no. 9883 Oreo billboard refrigerator carBy Roger CarpGeneral Mills-made car touts a competitor’s cookie.

Allied Model Trains and Lionel create a Christmas ClassicBy Allen DruckerDepartment 56 buildings inspire a great O gauge set.

Holiday wondersBy Roger CarpThis O gauge wonderland needs only 50 square feet.

Lionel's first postwar promotionalsBy Roger Carp , Joe AlgozziniTwo specialties, including a train offered only by Madison Hardware.

Family love affair with a prewar setBy Roger CarpLionel has been entertaining the Zieglers since 1937.

Flyer magic extends over two continentsBy Roger CarpS gauge continues to thrill Stephen Terni

The right tools for your jobsBy Dennis BrennanAnd how to use them to build better models.

Weekend workshop: A sweet conversionBy Victor EricksonMoving a “Great Chase” locomotive and cars to Hawaii.