Classic Toy Trains October 2009

BUILD A RETRO RAILROAD
By John Grams, Terry Thompson
The track plan for our new 4 X 8-foot project railroad draws inspiration from traditional Lionel displays.

BETWEEN RAILS & WIRE
The Pennsylvania RR comes alive on an 18 x 18-foot layout with handbuilt catenary and realistic signaling.
Jamie Haislip

A LONGTIME COLLECTOR CRAFTS A REMARKABLE LAYOUT
Howard Holden surprises everyone with his 14 x 35-foot O gauge railroad.
Roger Carp

MAKE AN ELEVATED RAILROAD
Add a realistic "el" to your O gauge downtown scene.
V.S. Roseman

ARE THESE THE TRAINS SANTA CLAUS RUNS AT HOME?
Dave Corbett built a prewar Wide gauge layout Kris Kringle would love.
Roger Carp

RUNNING & SWITCHING ON A FASTRACK LOOP
Ron Kempke's 12 x 16-foot O gauge plan packs plenty of action.
Kent Johnson

GUIDE TO LIONEL'S COLLECTIBLE AIREX PLUG-DOOR BOXCARS
Introducing some appealing O gauge models from 1959 and 1960 that deserve your attention.
Joe Algozzini and Jim Sattler

FLYER'S NO. 719 DUMP CAR
This month's Collectible Classics profiles an entertaining A.C. Gilbert product from 1950-54.
Roger Carp