Classic Toy Trains July 2010

PLAN A ROOM-SIZE LOGGING LINE
This 12 x 12-foot track plan highlights slow and steady operation.
E.A. Engebretson & Kent Johnson

BARE WOOD TO LUSH VALLEY: SCENERY FOR A TIMBER TRESTLE
Making a deep valley to showcase a tall timber trestle is easy when you follow these steps.
Fred M. Dole

HOW TO IMPROVE PLASTICVILLE'S CLASSIC SUBURBAN STATION
Turn a simple and inexpensive plastic kit into a layout gem.
Dennis Brennan

INSTALL SWITCH MOTORS UNDER YOUR BENCHWORK
Distracted y switch motors? Follow these steps and place your motors under the benchwork.
Peter H. Riddle

HOW-TO: BUILD A FLYER LAYOUT FOR KIDS
Building a simple S gauge railroad introduced the author's two young nephews to the train hobby.
Ben Stiles

VISIT A DETAILED O GAUGE LAYOUT THAT'S PURE OPERATING FUN
Angelo Lautazi's 18 x 22-foot O gauge layout features varied scenery and plenty of operating accessories.
Roger Carp

HOW-TO: TUNE A POSTWAR LIONEL DIESEL
Restore your vertical-motored classic to like-new condition. (We have a very short, simple video clip showing the no. 400RDC running on our test track). To view it go to videos, then click on "Clean it up for smooth operation."
Terry D. Thompson

FINDING UNUSUAL LAYOUT FIGURES
Offbeat miniature figures add a fun touch to any railroad.
Roger Carp

A THOROUGHLY MODERN LAYOUT
Visit Anthony Kulfan's up-to-date 11 x 25-foot O gauge layout.
Neal Schorr

FOCUS ON CLASSICS: LIONEL'S 1954 THUNDERBIRD OUTFIT
The no. 2219W freight set inspired a recent Lionel LLC reissue.
Roger Carp