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Classic Toy Trains Magazine Back Issues March 2014

March 2014

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

EASY TECHNIQUES FOR ADDING REALISTIC SCENERY

By Kent Johnson

The Classic Toy Trains staff worked both sides of a center divider to build two scenes on a 5 x 8 layout.

VISIT A LAYOUT BUILT FROM FRIENDSHIP AND COURAGE

By Roger Carp

After suffering a catastrophic event, Frank Battaglia built a magnificent 23 x 54-foot O gauge empire.

TAKE A TRIP ON THE O GAUGE RUBY GOLD RAILROAD

By Roger Carp

Stan Leach’s 18 x 20-foot layout covers many time zones – and many time periods.

COUNTING DOWN LIONEL’S TOP 10 SPACE & MILITARY ITEMS

Lionel was ready for action in the late postwar era with creative new products. We list our 10 favorite space and military themed models.

HOW TO TUNE UP LIONEL’S LAST POSTWAR ALCO DIESELS

By Peter H. Riddle

Essential repair and maintenance techniques for inexpensive O-27 diesels.

FUNCTION AND FUN IN A PREWAR LIONEL O GAUGE SET

By Peter H. Riddle

A 1938 outfit combined operating cars with an accessory to create the era’s “maximum play value” set.

LIONEL’S POSTWAR IDEA OF THE PERFECT TRAIN SET

By Roger Carp

Combining a train and accessory in a set failed to catch on after the war.

Departments

Editor’s Desk

PLANNING FOR SUCCESS

Letters

Photo Album

News

Questions & Answers

Collectible Classics

Lionel’s no. 2026 steam locomotive

Views from the Underground

Weekend Workshop

REPAIR A MODERN MTH ACCESSORY

Reviews

LIONEL’S LIONCHIEF REMOTE CONTROL SET

WOODLAND SCENIC’S MORRISON’S DOOR CO

Tips, Tools, & Techniques

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