Classic Toy Trains January 2015

Create a snowy scene
By Dennis Brennan
Temporary winter scenery turns your layout into a Christmas star. 
pg. 76 

2015 guide to O gauge track
By Bob Keller
Pick the track system that works best for you with our exclusive guide 
pg. 36 

The dawn of the postwar era: Lionel trains in 1945
By Joe Algozzini, Roger Carp
As World War II drew to a close, Lionel resumed toy train production. 
pg. 40 

The first shall be the best
By Roger Carp
William “Bo” Burgess says his 14 x 43-foot O gauge layout is his first large railroad – and his best. 
pg. 46 

A father, his sons, and their love of toy trains
By Paul Huber
Warm memories of enjoying an American Flyer layout in the 1950s sparked a life-long interest in trains. 
pg. 54 

Tour New England on a realistic S gauge railroad
By Roger Carp
Dave Plourde’s 14½ x 16½-foot layout takes viewers on an memorable journey. 
pg. 58 

Make your own large realistic trees in just one evening
By William DiMenna
Crafting tall trees for your railroad is a breeze with these tips. 
pg. 64 

An action-packed colorful world of tinplate memories
By Roger Carp
Chris Lonero’s O and Standard gauge layout recalls his roots in the hobby. 
pg. 64 

Memories of Christmas and Madison Hardware
By Terry Carpenter
A legendary train store delivered one boy’s Christmas dream. 
pg. 73