About Us Classic Trains unabashedly celebrates North American railroading from the 1940s to the formation of Conrail. First published as Trains Classic in 1999, Classic Trains emerged as a regular publication in Spring 2000 and has since delighted railfans and rail historians each quarter with photos and stories that command attention. Besides publishing a cascade […]
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Frequently asked questions for Classic Trains readers: Q: What time period does Classic Trains cover? A: Glad you asked! We focus on an approximately 40-year period of classic North American railroading from the 1940s until about 1980. We occasionally cover subjects that are older, such as the Transcontinental Railroad or much more modern, such as the […]
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About Us Classic Toy Trains celebrates the fun of collecting, playing with, and displaying toy trains, especially from the 1930s to the 1960s and 1970s. The first issue was published in Fall 1987 and has since grown a loyal following of readers eager to read and share stories about childhood, Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, among […]
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Frequently asked questions for Classic Toy Trains readers: Q: I love toy trains but haven’t played with them in years. How do I get started? A: Welcome back! Toy trains are fun and a great way to relive good memories and create new ones. We recommend you start with our Beginners section. You’ll find articles […]
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July 2024
Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Shining a light on your model railroading NEWS AND PRODUCTS, pg. 10 Athearn HO scale GE AC4400CW reviewed, plus the latest new products ASK MR, pg. 18 Industries for a 1940s Idaho model railroad STEP BY STEP, […]
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Frequently Asked Questions for Model Railroader readers Q: I’m getting into model railroading again after years. Where do I start? A: We recommend starting with our Beginners section and reading Ask Trains or working through several Free Downloads about model railroading. Trains.com Members may also enjoy entertaining video tutorials and explanations in Expert Tips and […]
