Classic Toy Trains May 2014

DREAM TEAM: LIONEL FELL FOR THE BALTIMORE & OHIO IN 1956
By Roger Carp
A venerable railroad inspired stunning additions to the O gauge line.
pg. 34

BUILD SUPER-SIMPLE OVERHEAD CATENARY FOR YOUR RAILROAD
By Peter H. Riddle

Add an uncomplicated catenary power supply to any layout.
pg. 38
A REAL-WORLD RAILROADER BUILDS HIS O GAUGE DREAM LAYOUT
By David Downton
Railroader David Downton's layout salutes the Western Maryland Ry.
pg. 42

LIONEL NW2S REFLECT TRENDS
By Roger Carp
Business decisions in the mid-1950s added two O-27 NW2 switch engines.
pg. 48

GRADES ON YOUR RAILROAD
By John Rusterholz
Learn the basics of visually pleasing and operationally interesting grades.
pg. 50

THE GREATEST HO MODELER INSPIRED A SCENIC S GAUGE LAYOUT
By Roger Carp
Mountains and canyons on Dan Malkiewicz's railroad recall the work of pioneering HO modeler John Allen.
pg. 52

SIX DECADES OF FUN WITH LIONEL
By Stan Trzoniec
A master O gauge modeler has enjoyed great times with his innovative layouts.
pg. 57

A LIFELONG LOVE OF TRAINS CRAFTED A GREAT FAMILY LAYOUT
By Roger Carp
Pat Gaglio keeps her family's love of O gauge strong on a superb railroad.
pg. 60

WORKING FOR LIONEL IN THE DAYS WHEN TRAINS RULED THE TOY WORLD
By Roger Carp
From 1946 until 1963, salesman Bill Gaston was a key member of Lionel's New York City sales team.
pg. 66