Classic Toy Trains February 2002

HOW TO SOLDER Myles Marcovitch of Germany explains step-by-step how to solder like a pro, using toy train track wiring as his example.

The February issue of CTT also features: VISIT FOUR TOY TRAIN LAYOUTS. Dick Teal of Horicon, Wisc., has built a modern large MTH O gauge layout using MTH+s RealTrax system. Leo Mora of Hopkinsville Ky., has built an around-the-room shelf layout that is attractive and portable. Tom Pugliese of Hazelton, Pa., combines the best of prewar, postwar, and contemporary on his medium-sized Lionel O gauge layout. Andy McBride of Milwaukee, Wisc., has his postwar American Flyer S gauge trains travel on track laid directly onto the floor of his attic.

PREWAR COLLECTION AND LAYOUT. Asa Knowles and his son Doug of Indianapolis, Ind., have created an attractive and attainable prewar Lionel collection and layout.

REPAIR A LIONEL OIL DERRICK. CTT+s resident repair expert Ray L. Plummer+s latest project is a postwar no. 455 operating oil derrick. The tips apply to modern-era derricks as well.