Classic Toy Trains March 2016

Build an ashpitBy Stan Trzoniec Easy project adds an interesting steam-era detail to your locomotive servicing area. What happens in Vegas. . .inspires a great layout!By Roger Carp The glory days of Las Vegas come to life on Steve Garofalo’s 15 x 30-foot O gauge empire. Upgrading a layout proves the fun is in the detailsBy Roger Carp Howard Karr finds joy in making his railroad as realistic as possible. Many layouts started--finally one completed!By Roger Carp Attention to detail gave Bob Slater the O gauge railroad of his dreams A famous collection is home to Lionel's rarest postwar carsBy Roger Carp Ed Dougherty’s train collection contains dazzling one-of-a-kind items. In 1949, Lionel designed "A layout for the years"By Roger Carp An elaborate illustration from Lionel  reflects that company’s ideas of the ideal O gauge layout. Truth or dare for American Flyer's S gauge line in 1946Issue ItemBy Roger Carp Seventy years later, collectors wonder if A.C. Gilbert really made all the S gauge sets it advertised for 1946. Weekend workshop: Tune-up your vintage trainsBy Joe Mania Essential tips for getting that old toy train up and running.