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Classic Toy Trains Magazine Back Issues October 2011

October 2011

By Angela Cotey | October 19, 2020

| Last updated on November 3, 2020


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In the pages of CLASSIC TOY TRAINS magazine you’ll find information about building, operating, and enhancing toy train layouts; track plans, repair and maintenance tips, profiles of collectible postwar and prewar trains, and more.

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Features

BUILD AN O GAUGE SHELF LAYOUT

By Neal Mayer

This railroad fits in a tight spot yet offers plenty of room for expansion.

DETAILS MAKE THIS LAYOUT SHINE

By Roger Carp

Railroader Tim Kristophel shares tips for building a great O gauge layout.

LIONEL’S FORGOTTEN 1933 NEW YORK SHOWROOM LAYOUT

By Roger Carp

Rediscovering a unique Depression-era Standard and O gauge display.

RUN REALISTIC PASSENGER TRAINS

By Thomas R. Browne

Get the most from your passenger rolling stock by running them like the real railroads.

TWIN LOOPS – WITH A TWIST!

This 6 x 12-foot O gauge track plan is a classic scheme updated for more flexibility and even some high-speed passenger operation.

MAKE A CENTER PIECE STATION SCENE

By Fred M. Dole

Don’t just place a building. Develop a station scene that stands out!

RELIABLE SIGNAL ACTIVATION

By Peter H. Riddle

Tips for operating toy train accessories using contactors and relays.

TODAY’S AMERICAN FLYER BOYS CLUB: 3 MEN, 1 GREAT LAYOUT

By Roger Carp

Three friends have built an S gauge layout that eclipses all others.

BUILD A HALLOWEEN DISPLAY LAYOUT

By Rick Kearney

O gauge trains delivery spooky fun on this 4 x 7-foot O gauge layout.

LIONEL’S SETS HIGHLIGHTED 1961

By Joe Algozzini , Roger Carp

Great O-27 and Super O outfits filled the Lionel catalog 50 years ago.

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News & Notes

Correspondence

Photo Album

News

Tips, Tools, & Techniques

Reviews

SUBSCRIBER-ONLY ONLINE EXTRA: O GAUGE VISION LINE 700E HUDSON BY LIONEL
SUBSCRIBER-ONLY ONLINE EXTRA: O GAUGE PREMIER LINE 3GS21B GENSET DIESEL BY MTH

Collectible Classics

Minitoys’ no. M-54 road signs

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