Classic Toy Trains July 2007

HOW TO MAKE TALL TRESTLES
Ready-to-assemble parts made by Grand Central Gems save time and yield impressive results.
Stan Trzoniec

KING OF THE GARAGE LAYOUT
Bob Studier's around-the-walls O gauge layout occupies a single garage stall.
Roger Carp

HOW TO TUNE UP A LIONEL J STEAMER
One hour and three screwdrivers are all you need.
Rocky Rotella

ROOT RIVER S GAUGE LAYOUT
The Milwaukee Road inspired Dick Kloes' walk-in 17- by 24-foot layout.
Roger Carp

HOW TO USE A MULTIMETER
This handy tool can check voltage, continuity, and more on your layout and trains.
Ray L. Plummer

DUSTY DOGBONE
Swing-out spur lines and a scenic divide highlight this 15- by 5-foot O gauge track plan.
Neil Besougloff

USE A SANDBLASTER FOR RESTORATIONS
Tips and techniques to refinish prewar metal trains.
Robert Izzo

KEYSTONE STATE IN O GAUGE
Fred Young's 13- by 29-foot walk-in layout focuses on the trains and towns of Pennsylvania.
Roger Carp

BUILD AN O AND S GAUGE CROSSING
A dual-gauge track section built from GarGraves track lets you create intersecting lines.
Joseph Rampolla

TOP TREND: PASSENGER CARS Insights on realistic rolling stock from our 20th anniversary reader survey.
Roger Carp