Classic Toy Trains October 2013

VARIETY IS THE KEY TO BUILDING AN O GAUGE DREAM LAYOUT
By Roger Carp
Visit a 16 x 24-foot railroad built with an all-inclusive approach.
pg. 36

MODERN WESTERN RAILROADS STAR ON A REALISTIC LAYOUT
By Roger Carp
Joe Luciani celebrates the UP and BNSF on his great O gauge railroad.
pg. 28

COMPACT LIONEL FASTRACK PLAN HAS BIG-TIME FEATURES
By Kent Johnson
A small O gauge track plan boasts design elements found on big pikes.
pg. 34

TEACH LIONEL'S CULVERT ACCESSORIES A NEW TRICK
By Bob Monahan
Lionel's no. 342 culvert loader and no. 345 culvert unloader work together even when far apart.
pg. 42

MAKE REALISTIC WATERFALLS
By Dave Jacobs
Add a simple feature to any layout.
pg. 44

LIONEL'S BIG SET: 9 CARS IN 1 BOX!
By Roger Carp, Joe Algozzini
Lionel's no. 1585W O-27 outfit from 1957 set a rolling stock record.
pg. 48

VISIT A STANDARD GAUGE LAYOUT THAT COVERS ALL THE BASES
By Roger Carp
Caryl Pettijohn built a magnificent layout to showcase his collection.
pg. 50

BUILD A STATION PLATFORM CANOPY
By Stan Trzoniec
Styrene shapes from your hobby shop become easy platform canopies.
pg. 57

RONALD SAYPOL DEVELOPED MEMORABLE LIONEL CARS
By Roger Carp
The corporate executive who influenced key pieces of rolling stock.
pg. 62

NEW LOOK FOR ATLAS O TRACK
By Peter H. Riddle
Install track flush with ground level.
pg. 67