Classic Toy Trains February 2013

COMPACT & PORTABLE O GAUGE LAYOUT BUILT IN AN ATTIC
By Roger Carp
Steve Phetterplace has designed a scenic 13 x 20-foot railroad.
pg. 58

A 20 X 43-FOOT RAILROAD REFLECTS A LIFELONG LOVE OF TRAINS
By Bruce G Hodgson
MTH RealTrax and grand mountain scenery on an O gauge empire.
pg. 34

VISIT AN AMAZING COLLECTION OF LIONEL DISPLAY LAYOUTS
By Roger Carp
Walt Downer collects postwar displays and the trains that go on them.
pg. 40

A ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAILROAD FOR YOUR RECREATION ROOM
By Michael Tylick
Go mountain climbing on this 14 x 19-foot island-style track plan.
pg. 44

WORKING WITH TUBULAR TRACK AND SCENERY ON A 4 X 8 LAYOUT
By Kent Johnson
We install track on our version of a 1950s Lionel D-146 display layout.
pg. 46

TUNE AND IMPROVE YOUR LIONEL POSTWAR O GAUGE SWITCHES
By Terry Thompson
Restore your venerable Lionel no. 022 remote control switches with this step-by-step guide to great operation.
pg. 50

A GREAT BACKDROP HIGHLIGHTS A POSTWAR-STYLE FLYER LAYOUT
By Roger Carp
Visit Dave Tori's 13 x 21-foot S gauge railroad and see what a difference scenic murals make.