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Classic Toy Trains Magazine Back Issues November 2017

November 2017

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

Sharing warm memories of first toy trains

By Roger Carp

Readers recall family members giving them an electric train.

The most iconic products of the past three decades

By Bob Keller

Celebrating some of the symbols of modern toy train operation.

Build a rail yard structure using common materials

By Stanley Trzoniec

Make a modern sand tower for your diesel terminal.

O gauge family values

By Roger Carp

Christopher and Amy Esposito have crafted a compact display to share their background.

Fathers, sons, and Lionel

By Roger Carp

A century of memorable advertising centered on the theme of electric trains uniting families.

The last year of Gilbert American Flyer production

By Mark Suek

Fascinating All Aboard sets showcased the S gauge line after 1965.

Uncovering the secrets of Lionel’s showroom

By Roger Carp

Two photographs reveal more about New York City’s landmark display.

Celebrating generations of family operated retailers

By Roger Carp

Six family businesses that hand down a tradition of hobby expertise.

Departments

Editor’s Desk

Letters

Photo Album

News

Canadian Pacific holiday train from MTH, new rolling stock from Menards, double-deck trailer from Woodland Scenics, and an ore car from Williams by Bachmann.

Questions & Answers

Collectible Classics

Flyer’s no. 107 terminal station

Views from the Underground

Weekend Workshop

Reviews

O gauge F7 diesel from Atlas O and an O gauge General Electric AC4400CW from MTH.

Tips, Tools, & Techniques

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