February 2006

February 2006

By Angela Cotey | October 19, 2020

| Last updated on November 3, 2020

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

NORTH TO ALASKA

By Roger Carp

Michael McCrackin’s O gauge layout captures the rugged scenery of the 49th state.

SLEEPERS AND DUDS

By John A. Grams

An opinionated list of under-appreciated and over-rated Lionel, American Flyer, and Marx trains.

2005 INDEX OF STORIES

By Kelly Shaw

Last year’s stories, reviews, and more, all categorized for quick reference.

FIXED VOLTAGE FOR O-27 TRACK SWITCHES

By Ray L. Plummer

How to re-wire these switches for steady power.

MAIN STREET MARX LAYOUT

By Roger Carp

Ray Cox’s amazing Marx layout.

WALK-IN PLAN WITH EASY ACCESS

By E.A. Engebretson , Kent Johnson

An 8- by 16-foot O gauge track plan that allows you to remain seated while running trains.

STATE OF MAINE BOXCARS

By Joseph H. Lechner , Roger Carp

These potato-hauling boxcars became postwar Lionel and American Flyer icons.

FINISH A LIGHTWEIGHT 5-BY-9 LAYOUT

By Victor Roseman

Seven steps to complete a realistic-looking portable S gauge layout.

Departments

Editor’s Desk

Correspondence

Photo Album

News

MTH F59 passenger diesel, Lionel double-door boxcar, Arttista figures, Lionel operating car book

Questions & Answers

Tips, Tools, & Techniques

Reviews

MTH Premier line BB3 electric locomotive

Lionel track gang car

MTH Premier line EMD UP F7 ABA set

Atlas O Trainman freight cars

MTH Premier line Pennsylvania RR J-class 2-10-4

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