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Video: Lionel’s O gauge Wabash passenger set

This Lionel O gauge Wabash Blue Bird passenger set honors one of the premier trains that at one time ran daily between Chicago and St. Louis. […]

I want an electric train for Christmas

Just for over-aged toy train “nuts” who happen to be doowop music nuts too! (Am I the only one who shares these hobbies?) […]

Video: Tinplate line starter set by Lionel-MTH

This outfit is from the fun era of toy trains when what people bought were representations of the real thin, not scale models. […]

Focus On Classics with Roger Carp

Our “Collecting” section of ClassicToyTrains.com is hosted by Senior Editor Roger Carp who is excited to share his knowledge and love of the classics, pre-and postwar trains, accessories, and the companies that produced them. Watch the video below for the latest Focus On Classics overview. […]

Polar Express Magic Mountain disappearing Train Layout

This 4 x 13-foot layout is built in three sections. Trailer wiring harnesses connect the sections and 2-inch thick styrofoam was used as the structural surface material. […]

Rich Battista’s Black Diamond Railway

Rich’s layout, sprawling over four levels of rugged mountain scenery, revitalized his family’s love affair with toy trains. Watch the video below to tour the Black Diamond Ry. […]

Mark Kunde’s O gauge layout video

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Commanding a CAB-2 controller

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Video: O gauge Premier line Alco RS-11 by MTH

In this “head shot” of the MTH O gauge Alco RS-11, you can see the top red light that illuminates with a change in direction while the center light flashes and the bottom light is a steady headlight. Enjoy this locomotive in action by watching the video. […]