Classic Toy Trains November 2005

CHIMNEY? WHAT CHIMNEY?
Roger Carp visits Windy Urtnowski's O gauge layout, which makes clever use of an oddly shaped room.

HALF CENTURY OF BUDD RAIL CARS

Joseph H. Lechner and Roger Carp reveal that, since 1953, nine manufacturers have embraced these O gauge favorites.

LIGHTS! TRAINS! ACTION!

Roger Carp highlights Michael Salnick's O gauge layout, which bursts with animation.

UNBEND A BROKEN LIONEL STEAMER

John Rothwell details how heat, a hammer, and a simple jig can be used to restore a crimped cab roof.

BI-DIRECTIONAL BLOCKS AND SIGNALS

Steve Garofalo offers a new "switch" for a classic O gauge wiring scheme.

SCENERY FOR ACCESS HATCHES

Peter H. Riddle explains how careful use of scenery and structures can disguise these handy layout openings.

$77,000 'GOLDEN' HUDSON

Don Hagar cracks the case of Joshua Cowen's mystery locomotive.

FIX FLYER TRACK SWITCHES

John Reddington offers six tips to resolve track switch ailments and train derailments.

LOGGING LINES CENTRAL

E.A. Engebretson and Kent Johnson provide a 14- by 17-foot O gauge FasTrack track plan.