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Photo Challenge
Rick Wright's chilly winter scene won the last challenge with 341 votes (75.11%) in the transition from Don Williams' beautiful autumn scene, which took the lead last time. Don's layout received 24.89% of the votes.

This time we have a holiday scene as we move into the prime time for toy trains.

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Classic Toy Trains Editor Carl Swanson discusses the December 2009 holiday issue in this video preview.

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Holidays and toy trains, that says it all!

Our December issue hits newsstands November 3, just in time to really get started with your holiday planning. And to help you, we are offering this PDF during the month of November at a $1.00 discount.

9 articles loaded with information help you create a winter wonderland on your toy train layout. You'll find a Christmas tree track plan, three different ways to add snow to your layout, two fabulous holiday pikes - one O gauge, one S gauge - and learn how to create your own Christmas train.

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Lionel Trains Pocket Price Guide 1901-2010
This is the essential guide that collectors need before buying, selling, or trading any Lionel toy train or accessory.
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American Flyer Pocket Price Guide 1946-2010
This guide provides accurate, current market values for American Flyer S gauge trains and accessories.
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Realistic Modeling for Toy Trains
Practical building techniques and realistic modeling concepts, explain how readers can build a hi-rail toy train layout.
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