Learn everything you need to know about the holidays and toy trains with this exclusive supplement to Classic Toy Trains magazine. Enter your e-mail below and instantly receive a FREE 37-page download, as our gift. You’ll also receive twice-monthly news updates from Classic Toy Trains. Inside this supplement, you will find: Guidelines for building […]
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Stories about Steam
Classic Trains presents Stories about Steam, a six-part series from the era of great locomotives. In this free, 20-page download, you will receive the following stoires: Queen of the First Ladies, all about the Southern’s streamlined Ps-4s Steam’s Dream Team, showcasing a lineup of five great steam engines Bad Coal, a tale of how […]
Penn Central and its Predecessors
Read unique stories about the railroads that eventually made up the Penn Central: Pennsylvania Railroad, New York Central and New Haven. In this free 20-page download, you will receive the following: The Broadway’s Best Years: Pennsylvania Railroad’s post-World War II glory after decades of playing second fiddle to the 20th Century Limited My Summer in […]
Two easy bridge projects
Enter your email below to instantly download our guide to building a simple deck-girder bridge and a low deck bridge. You’ll learn: What materials to use How to construct a bridge How to install a bridge […]
Three track cleaners you can build
Enter your email below to instantly download our guide with three ideas for track cleaners. The guide includes: How to build a passive track cleaner Make a 1:15 scale scratchbuilt cleaner A beginner project for a battery-powered vehicle […]
75 tips & tricks for your garden railway
This special collection of tips from Garden Railways magazine staff and readers includes: Easy ways to keep your trains running smoothly Guidance on plants to use in your garden railway Workshop safety tips An overview of etiquette when visiting garden railways Enter your e-mail below and instantly receive a FREE 14-page download, as our gift. You’ll also […]
Tools & techniques for the garden railroader
Whether you’re just starting out in the hobby or have been involved for years, our special supplement has something to help you make the most of your garden railroad! Enter your e-mail below and instantly receive a FREE 14-page download, as our gift. You’ll also receive twice-monthly news updates from Garden Railways. Inside this special supplement, […]
21 plant portraits for garden railroads
Each of these 21 plants, selected by the Garden Railways horticultural editor, fits the scale requirements of any backyard garden railroad. Print and clip this booklet to create handy cards to file for future reference or take to your local garden center. The profiles contain color photos showing scale and possible usage, with information on USDA Hardiness […]
Ideas for raising your railroad
Raising your garden railroad from toe level to something approximating eye level can be quite a bit of work, but it is worth the effort. Imagine yourself saying to your friends “Just lie down on your stomach here on the ground and see how realistic the train looks coming around the bend.” You can guess […]
Wiring a Train Layout
Download this free 44-page PDF to learn a variety of wiring tips for small train layouts. Inside you’ll find out how to troubleshoot bad wires and solder like a pro. Plus, the editors of Classic Toy Trains Magazine also share 20 fast wiring tips and the fundamentals of electrical switches. […]
Adventures with Steam
Download this free 25-page PDF for a collection of thrilling railfan stories. Railfans reminisce on unforgettable cab rides they had with the Pennsylvania Railroad, Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway, Illinois Central Railroad, and Grand Trunk Western Railroad. […]
Toy Train Value Guide
Have you ever wondered how much money your vintage toy train is worth? Download this free 41-page PDF to determine the value of your antique train sets. Inside you will find price guides for Lionel’s Operating Milk Cars, Lionel’s Log and Barrel Cars, Lionel’s Operating Boxcars, Lionel’s Postwar SP-Type Cabooses, and more! […]