Classic Toy Trains December 2019

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Revive a postwar Lionel F3 in six simple steps
By Stanley Trzoniec
Everything you need to know from pre-purchase checks to repainting.

End of an era: Lionel had much to offer in 1969
By Joe Algozzini , Roger Carp
The surprising story of the final year of the original Lionel Corp.

Building the ideal Christmas layout in just 4 x 7 feet
By Roger Carp
Mark Boyce provides all the inspiration and insights you’ll need for an O gauge holiday display.

It was scary. It was fun. It was a blast!
By Howard Johnson
Dan Johns recalls the early days of the modern era at Lionel.

Making family memories while building a great layout
By Neal Schorr
With a little help from his children, Neal Schorr found a deeper appreciation of his O gauge model railroad.

In black and on loan: a scarce GG1 bonds a friendship
By Anthony Murad
A valuable black-painted Lionel GG1 is shared by two friends.

A stunning S gauge railroad filled with spirit
By Roger Carp
Memories of a loving dad animate Craig O’Connell’s neatly detailed American Flyer layout.