Classic Toy Trains November 2004

LIONEL'S MIGHTY J STEAMER
Len Carparelli details the long and short of this classic O gauge Norfolk & Western steam locomotive.

IMPROVE TMCC SIGNAL RECEPTION

Dick Teal offers tips to resolve command-control signal problems.

HIGH SPEED IN 6 BY 12 FEET

Anthony DiLapi reveals how this O gauge track plan features two connected ovals.

HANDYMAN HAVEN LAYOUT

Jim Riccioli shows how Earl Remmel loves to tinker with his picturesque O gauge layout.

INGENUITY AND COURAGE AT LIONEL

Esther Gambacorta recalls how multiple sclerosis didn't stop her father, Charles Giaimo, from overseeing Lionel's postwar factory.

REED AND RELAY CIRCUITRY

Joseph Rampolla gives a flexible way to activate crossing signals and other track-operated accessories.

LAYOUT DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

Roger Carp reveals how Jim Cox refocused his O gauge layout to reflect quality, not just quantity.

13 TRAIN-STORAGE TIPS

Frank Schmidt explains how to keep your treasured toy trains safe.

BUILD AN OIL-PUMPING SCENE

Don Woodwell shows how this compact arrangement, using Walthers structures, fits in a 1- by 2-foot space.

HALF-SECTION UNCOUPLER

Michael Migliori gives six steps to build a shortened O gauge uncoupler section using O-27 parts.