November 1999

November 1999

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

WELCOME TO THE KLUMPPTON COLLECTION

By Roger Carp

CTT takes you on a tour of this awe-inspiring Lionel collection.

SALUTING LIONEL’S SCOUTS

By Paul Ambrose

During the latter postwar period Lionel produced a fascinating family of both metal and plastic locomotives.

THE WRONG ISLAND RAILROAD

By Frank Gscheidle

Despite its name, there’s nothing at all wrong with this 56-foot-long hi-rail O gauge layout.

THE TINPLATE CENTRAL LINES

By John Long

If you’ve ever wanted a detailed wiring and track plan to build a postwar-style layout then look no further.

BATTLING GEEPS

By Carl Swanson , Bob Keller

CTT tests O gauge GP38 locomotives from five manufacturers.

RUSSIAN DRESSING

By Sandor Rozsa , Endre Toth

The former Soviet Union looked westward for its O gauge inspiration.

LIKE FATHER, LIKE DAUGHTER

By Mike Matejka

The Bug Valley Lines layout is a special family partnership.

HAVING A BLAST

Basic sandblasting makes restoring metal parts, such as a locomotive frame, easier.

Departments

Editor’s Desk

Correspondence

News & Notes

Point of View

Product News

Williams SD90MAC diesel, MTH F59PH passenger hauler, QS-3000 sound system, S gauge tankers

Questions & Answers

Product Reviews

Williams GE Rectifier locomotive

MTH RailKing 4-6-0 Camelback

Atlas O rolling stock

Choochoocam TV camera system

Third Rail Pennsy RR S1 6-4-4-6

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