Name: Michael Marmer Railroad Name: D&K RR Location: Germantown, Maryland Scale: S Theme: Small town America Description: This is my childhood American Flyer Set that was for the family when it came out in 1958. I was 3 years old and I still remember it being set up and running in the house. I will […]
ManuFacturer: American Flyer
Running a childhood American Flyer set
Name: Michael Marmer Railroad Name: D&K RR Location: Germantown, Maryland Scale: S Theme: Small town America Description: This is my childhood American Flyer Set that was for the family when it came out in 1958. I was 3 years old and I still remember it being set up and running in the house. I will […]
Seeing forever on an S gauge masterpiece
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Seeing forever on an S gauge masterpiece
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Families & Electric Trains
Also in this issue: INTRODUCING FFAMILIES AND ELECTRIC TRAINS, pg. 7 A special publication to capture the essence of our hobby FOUR HOBBYISTS REMEMBER PLAYING TRAINS WITH THEIR DADS, pg. 88 […]
Flyer magic extends over two continents
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Flyer magic extends over two continents
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Lionel Trains of the 1960s
Also in this issue: AN APPRECIATION FOR AN IMPERFECT DECADE, pg. 7 Lionel faced commercial and internal challenges in the 1960s THE 1960s – A DECADE OF HOPE AND UNCERTAINTY, pg. 8 Struggles to succeed in an unpredictable market STARS OF 1960, pg. 22 3535 operating security car with rotating searchlight 3376 Bronx Zoo operating […]
Best Toy Train Layouts
Also in this issue: INTRODUCING 10 GREAT O GAUGE LAYOUTS, PG. 5 Be inspired by the hobby’s best […]
Seven easy tips for smooth-running trains
Locomotives and rolling stock are pretty durable in the O and S gauge hobby, but even the best performers in your fleet will benefit from regular inspection, cleaning, and oiling. Here are seven of our most essential maintenance basics. Most of these tips are one-evening projects, and some take even less time. Give them a […]
American Flyer Christmas train
Name: Michael Marmer Railroad Name: American Flyer Railroad Location: Germantown, Maryland Scale: S Theme: Christmas Train Under Tree Description: The awaited 2017 American Flyer Christmas Train has arrived. It’s back under the 35 year old artificial Mountain King tree. It passes by Christmas Tree Village number two, as there seems to be no sign of […]
American Flyer Christmas train
Name: Michael Marmer Railroad Name: American Flyer Railroad Location: Germantown, Maryland Scale: S Theme: Christmas Train Under Tree Description: The awaited 2017 American Flyer Christmas Train has arrived. It’s back under the 35 year old artificial Mountain King tree. It passes by Christmas Tree Village number two, as there seems to be no sign of […]