Classic Toy Trains September 2005

THREE OF THE BEST POSTWAR LIONEL F3S
Frequent contributor Len Carparelli offers the scoop about paint and details on the Western Pacific, New York Central, and Southern diesels.

MTH'S MIKE WOLF ON TRAINS & MORE
Bob Keller interviews MTH's strong-spoken founder on the 25th anniversary of his company.

HARMONY ON A THREE-RAIL LAYOUT
Roger Carp shows how Vince and Cindy Capatosta worked as a team to create their scenic 13- by 34-foot layout.

NEW LIFE FOR PREWAR TRAINS
A master model builder offers tips on removing paint and rust, and replacing trim.

FLASHBACK O GAUGE PLAN
Neil Besougloff showcases this 65-year-old O gauge plan, which has been redrawn using Lionel's new FasTrack components.

MORE DCS TIPS
Jamie Haislip reveals how MTH's Accessory Interface Unit can operate track switches, accessories, and more.

BASIC TRAINING LAYOUT
Stirling Woodin visits U.S. Army Major Joe Bolton's portable L-shaped FasTrack layout.

HOW DO YOU SAY Lie-oh-NELL?
Steven J. Serenska discovers how the company founder pronounced his middle name.

HOW TO GENERATE A SCENE
Don Woodwell explains that a generator from a Lionel searchlight car is the basis of this small layout scene.