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.
Features
Building a layout after a 50-year break from the hobby
Add a simple handheld walkaround throttle
O gauge layout is inspired by the spirit of the west
Lionel steamer upgrades
Build a multi-use siding
Visit a fun O gauge layout built by friendship
The story behind Lionels no 1103 Peter Rabbit handcar
Drawing a Flyer dream
Modifying an AHM bobber caboose for three rail runningIssue Item
Departments
Editor’s Desk
Letters
Photo Album
News
Questions & Answers
Collectible Classics
Lionel’s no. 2348 M&St.L GP9.
Views from the Underground
Weekend Workshop
Modifying an AHM bobber caboose for three-rail running
Reviews
O gauge no. 256 engine and 700-series passenger cars from Lionel Corp. Tinplate and Woodland Scenics’ J. Frank’s IGA grocery.
Tips, Tools, & Techniques