Classic Toy Trains March 2014

EASY TECHNIQUES FOR ADDING REALISTIC SCENERY
By Kent Johnson
The Classic Toy Trains staff worked both sides of a center divider to build two scenes on a 5 x 8 layout.
pg. 30

VISIT A LAYOUT BUILT FROM FRIENDSHIP AND COURAGE
By Roger Carp
After suffering a catastrophic event, Frank Battaglia built a magnificent 23 x 54-foot O gauge empire.
pg. 34

TAKE A TRIP ON THE O GAUGE RUBY GOLD RAILROAD
By Roger Carp
Stan Leach's 18 x 20-foot layout covers many time zones - and many time periods.
pg. 40

COUNTING DOWN LIONEL'S TOP 10 SPACE & MILITARY ITEMS
Lionel was ready for action in the late postwar era with creative new products. We list our 10 favorite space and military themed models.
pg. 46

HOW TO TUNE UP LIONEL'S LAST POSTWAR ALCO DIESELS
By Peter H. Riddle
Essential repair and maintenance techniques for inexpensive O-27 diesels.
pg. 50

FUNCTION AND FUN IN A PREWAR LIONEL O GAUGE SET
By Peter H. Riddle
A 1938 outfit combined operating cars with an accessory to create the era's "maximum play value" set.
pg. 56

LIONEL'S POSTWAR IDEA OF THE PERFECT TRAIN SET
By Roger Carp
Combining a train and accessory in a set failed to catch on after the war.
pg. 60