Classic Toy Trains October 2018

Tomato red Lionel boxcarsBy Mike StellaHow a collecting group created a spicy boxcar variation in 1994.A route for the railroad: Add track, wiring, and terrainBy Kent JohnsonOur project railroad series continues with a step-by-step guideNever a lone wolf with trainsBy Roger CarpCooperation and camaraderie reflect what this veteran hobbyist loves about his trains and his 21 x 62-foot O gauge empire.Finding the sweet spotBy Roger CarpHow S gauge modeler William Novak balances realism with fancy on his 8½ x 14-foot layout – plus 12 tips for finding your own balance!Discover the first Ives freight and passenger stationsBy Dave McEntarferAfter a disastrous fire destroyed its factory, accessories revitalized Ives Manufacturing Corp., America’s premier toy train maker, in 1902.Layout within a layoutBy Peter H. RiddleAdd action by using an N scale train as an amusement park ride.