September 2021
The September 2021 issue of Classic Toy Trains
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In this Issue
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Observation and a little work can add a lot of realism to your layout.
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A terrific O gauge model of one of GE’s heavy haulers.
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Crescent Green reigns on John Staschak’s layout.
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Gilbert’s first diesels were shining stars.
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Discovering a unique Lionel 1654.
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Learn how the tried and true can create O gauge magic.
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
MTH continues, next York, special run cars
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 18
VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 21
S GAUGE THEN NOW AND THEN, pg. 24
WEEKEND WORKSHOP, pg. 40
Creating a farmhouse with character
REVIEWS, pg. 50
MTH Railking SD24, Kusan Fleet Filler
AD INDEX, pg. 57
TIPS & TECHNIQUES, pg. 58
Make a water tank, coax a bulb out, a hot E-unit