Classic Toy Trains September 2018

Add a working clock tower to your train stationBy Lee WillisTransform a common structure into a one-of-a-kind layout showpiece.Build this action-packed small layout step by stepBy Kent JohnsonEssential instructions you’ll need to start building your own version.How we produce the Greenberg Pocket Price GuidesBy Roger CarpHobbyists have learned to trust the information in the Greenberg Guides. Here’s how we compile them.Building a realistic and gritty O gauge layoutBy Roger CarpGeorge Flanagan models the tough environment of a working railroad.Versatile double-pole double-throw switchesBy Peter H. RiddleSimple and inexpensive DPDT swtiches add to the fun of operation.Lionel's mysterious and scarce steam switcherBy Joe Algozzini , Roger CarpLionel’s postwar no. 1050 found a home north of the border.New insights on Flyer's no. 583 electromagnetic craneIssue ItemBy Ed HylandAn unreported change affected this great S gauge accessory from 1949.Build a simple, rustic house from scrap lumberBy Albert BagettaBasic woodworking techniques are the key to this quick project.