Classic Toy Trains July 2006

SPECIAL PROJECT SECTION: WEATHER-WORN HOBO SHACKS An evening project to bring out the realism of these Plasticville structures. Dennis Brennan

A SOUTHWESTERN LAYOUT ALIVE WITH SOUND
Perry Richmond's rugged O gauge layout echoes the past and present. Roger Carp

SPECIAL PROJECT SECTION: PLASTICVILLE MADE BETTER Three simple projects to add detail and personality to your Plasticville structures.

SPECIAL PROJECT SECTION: UPSCALE CAPE COD HOUSES How to add window and foundation details to improve your Plasticville subdivision. Victor Roseman

SPECIAL PROJECT SECTION: ROUGHED UP TELEPHONE POLES Simply scribe and paint to bring your ordinary line poles up to hi-rail standards. Dennis Brennan

LIONEL'S 5-STAR GENERAL SETS
Lionel answered the call of the West with several themed postwar train sets. Joe Algozzini and Roger Carp

S GAUGE CRAFTSMAN LAYOUT
Scenery and details set apart Gene Kelley's American Flyer layout. Roger Carp

CTT VISITS ROSS CUSTOM SWITCHES
Learn how this Connecticut company makes track switches and other components. Stan Trzoniec

NEW DESIGN FOR AN OLD REC ROOM This sweeping 12- by 25-foot O gauge plan is built on 35 years of experience. Kent Johnson