July 2021
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In this Issue
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Baby Ruth graphics honored tradition
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Saluting the real Santas in my life
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A dad and his twins built a great O gauge railroad.
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Andy Amante added this Lionel treasure
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A simple project sure to add scenic interest
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S gauge layout built with special panels
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Time to let the logs in with the great no. 364 accessory
Also in this issue:
EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4
LETTERS, pg. 6
MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 8
PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 10
NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14
Companies acquire O, S gauge MTH tooling
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 18
VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 21
REVIEWS, pg. 50
Lionel Vision Line GS-6, Lionel LionChief 2.0 0-6-0T
AD INDEX, pg. 57
TIPS & TECHNIQUES, pg. 58
Modifying a Flyer no. 23796 sawmill