Classic Toy Trains February 2005

AN O GAUGE LAYOUT GOING PLACES
Roger Carp visits Dale Berger's sprawling three-rail layout, which is big on scenes and scenery.

BUILD LIONEL'S 'HIDDEN CORNER'

Stan Trzoniec shows you how to re-create a key part of Lionel's postwar New York showroom layout on your own pike.

2004 STORY INDEX

Last year's stories, reviews, and more all categorized for quick reference.

FROM MODEL BUILDER TO MTH

E.A. Engebretson offers a 9- by 12-foot prewar track plan rebuilt using MTH's RealTrax.

MODERN-ERA LIONEL TRAIN MASTERS

Mike Potts reveals that six of these "monsters of the midway" wore accurate railroad paint schemes.

FIX BROKEN LOCOMOTIVE TETHERS

Dick Teal explains how to diagnose and repair cables connecting high-tech locomotives to tenders.

PLASTICVILLE IN LIONEL BOXES

Joe Algozzini and Roger Carp reveal that the orange-and-blue box is the key to these specialized postwar collectibles.

READY-TO-RUN PREWAR LAYOUT

Roger Carp shows that John Potter doesn't hesitate to operate his prewar O gauge and Standard gauge treasures.

BUILD A HOPPER UNLOADER

J. Wayne Beachy details how a ramp and mechanical shovel can create a no-space industry on your layout.

PHOTO ALBUM

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