The trains at Sinatra's fingertipsBy Roger Carp Learn which prewar items the singer was inspecting in a famous photo. Add a detailed backdropBy V.S. Roseman Building a detailed background is easier than ever. An O gauge layout [most of] you will like!By Roger Carp Brad Brown says his 10 1/2 x 29-foot toy train display isn’t for everyone. Pure layout satisfaction!By Roger Carp Stewart Venit’s 17 x 20-foot O gauge railroad meets all his goals. Ives: In a league of its ownBy Keith Wills Wide gauge passenger cars made by the Ives Manufacturing Co. reached new heights in the prewar era. Secrets of a master builderBy Roger Carp Custom builder Stu Gralnik shares tips for building a realistic layout. New Flyer hopper cars for '46By Ted Hamler Collect the variations of an overlooked American Flyer model. Recalling friendship and trains at Madison HardwareBy Jimmy Alongi Memories of the brothers who ran the legendary toy train store in NYC. Build a universal locomotive maintenance cradleBy Stan Trzoniec For less than $10 make the perfect fixture for repairing your trains.