Classic Toy Trains December 2004

O GAUGE LAYOUT IN A LIVING ROOM
Roger Carp visits organist Richard Unfried's real-life pipe dream.

2 TRAINS ON 1 TRACK

Ray L. Plummer offers three ways to wire your conventional-control layout for multiple-train operation.

PAINT HORIZONS WITHOUT BEING AN ARTIST

Ray Stuber provides foolproof techniques to create an attractive backdrop for your toy train layout.

DOG-BONES AND DUMBBELLS

Roger Carp shows how Dick Baker's O gauge and Standard gauge layout takes advantage of a non-oval track plan.

LIONEL POSTWAR CONGRESSIONAL SETS

Robert B. Corbin gives the rundown on two of Lionel's finest GG1-led train sets of the 1950s.

7 WAYS TO IMPROVE TRACK-PLAN OPERATION

Peter H. Riddle offers progressive ideas that can be incorporated into your track plan.

AMERICAN FLYER BOXCARS

J.J. Krempecke and Roger Carp examine American Flyer's 900-series S gauge cars.

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE FOR $10

John Halajko shows you how to build your kids or grandkids a Lionel-powered TV star.

MAKE UTILITY POLES

Edward Weintraut shows you how to make utility poles with only wood, beads, and brads.

PHOTO ALBUM

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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE OF CTT: Bob Keller reviews the newest trains from Lionel, Williams, Semafor/ETS, MTH, and more; industry news; Q&A operator tips with Ray L. Plummer; and our popular Collectible Classics column.