Classic Toy Trains September 2004

MOUNTAIN LAYOUT AND MORE

Terry Johnson's O gauge layout is highlighted with floor-to-ceiling scenery and a "secret" Lionel rocket launcher.

YOU CAN FIX OLD LIONEL TRACK

Ray Greulich lists seven steps to straighten, tighten, and clean old tubular track sections.

4 QUICK SCENERY DETAILS

John Souhrada shows you how these four single-evening projects will enhance your train layout.

LIONEL MOTOR WIRING

Ray L. Plummer examines diagrams showing the three ways Lionel wired its steam and diesel locomotives.

UPDATING LIONEL'S 1949 LAYOUT

Jon Bauer tells how Dean Bittick based his O gauge layout on Lionel's famed New York City showroom pike.

CANNON CAR MYSTERY

Joe Algozzini details how a Lionel production document sheds new light on a postwar military car.

PROTOSOUND 2.0 UPGRADE KIT

Dick Teal shows you how to add speed control and other MTH ProtoSound 2.0 functions to an older MTH locomotive.

TWO CROSSINGS, NO SWITCHES

Pike Farr presents an 8- by 13-foot O gauge track plan that folds over itself twice.

NOW ENTERING LITTLETOWN

Dennis Brennan examines Plasticville's competition in the early 1950s.

MORE THAN TRAIN SHELVES

"Dr. Roy" shows you how electricity, track, and accessories animate this postwar-style display that hangs on a wall.

PHOTO ALBUM

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