Classic Toy Trains May 2010

WORKIN' ON THE RAILROAD WHILE TALKIN' TOY TRAINS
Father, son, and grandkids combine banter with layout construction.
Carl Swanson and Kent Johnson

DAD & SON BUILD AN 0-27 LAYOUT
John Marcon and his son Michael build a Midwest-themed railroad.
Roger Carp

A HUSBAND & WIFE COMBINE LIONEL TRAINS AND ACCESSORIES
Jeff and Judy Feldstein used their long, narrow train room to its fullest.
Roger Carp

A FATHER & TEENAGE SON BUILD A RAILROAD THAT'S PURE FUN
Jeff Mayer and his son James use fun miniature figures to enhance the action on their O gauge layout.
Roger Carp

USE BRIDGES TO ADD INTEREST
Learn how a variety of railroad and highway bridges can bring a whole new dimension to our layout.
Hal Maury

MADISON HARDWARE: INSIDE THE WORLD'S GREATEST LIONEL STORE
For Lionel fans, no store topped New York City's famed Madison Hardware.
Len Carparelli

A BIG & BUSY RETRO RAILROAD
A display-style O gauge plan featuring multiple operating trains.
Anthony Dilapi and Ken Johnson

TIPS FOR SMOOTH-RUNNING TRAINS
Better operation starts with regular maintenance. Here are 7 essentials.
John Grams and Terry Thompson

SAGA OF LIONEL'S 6262 WHEEL CAR
Two versions - one scarce, the other common - of this postwar freight car.
Joe Algozzini and Roger Carp

GUIDE TO AMERICAN FLYER'S POSTWAR WORK CABOOSES
Everything you need to know about Flyer's S gauge boom and work cars.
Ted Hamler