Classic Toy Trains December 2010

28 DAYS TO A HOLIDAY DISPLAY
By Roger Carp
Rich Cannistra builds a fantastic American Flyer layout in four weeks.
pg. 36

CREATIVE TRACK PLAN LEAVES ROOM FOR A TREE
By Chris Ritchie
Use a 45-degree crossing to improve a figure-8 track plan.
pg. 44

EVERY DAY IS CHRISTMAS ON THIS PERMANENT GAUGE RAILROAD
By Roger Carp
Rich DeMondo freezes time on his holiday-themed 8 x 12-foot layout.
pg. 46

TWO BROTHERS, ONE LIONEL ENGINE, A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES
By Roger Carp
A special gift in 1956 continues to be shared by Don and Ross Adams.
pg. 55

HOLIDAY TRAINS ON PARADE - A LAYOUT YOU CAN VISIT
By Roger Carp
A store in rural Virginia builds amazing displays every December.
pg. 56

ADD LIGHTS TO A FIRE TRUCK
By Bob Repetto
HOW-TO: Add emergency lights to the trick in MTH's operating firehouse accessory.
pg. 42

UNDERSTANDING GRADES & TRAINS
By Terry Thompson
HOW-TO: Plan and build trouble-free overpasses and other elevated track.
pg. 52

SIX KEYS TO TOY TRAIN VALUE
By Peter Riddle
FROM THE EXPERTS: Learn the reasons why some trains hold their value better than others.
pg. 62

ERICH FUCHS: A GRAND OLD STORE
By Roger Carp
FOCUS ON CLASSICS: The Eric Fuchs store meant trains for three generations of New Englanders.
pg. 66

DISCOVER RARE 1960 LIONEL ITEMS
By Joe Algozzini, Roger Carp
FOCUS ON CLASSICS: Keep an eye out for these little-known gems from Lionel's 1960 line.
pg. 70