Classic Toy Trains September 2011

PROJECT RAILROAD: ADD A COMPACT CITY SCENE
By Kent Johnson
Follow along as we build a 3 x 8-foot city scene, complete with main line.
pg. 40

CUSTOM ANIMATAIONS BRING THIS O GAUGE LAYOUT TO LIFE
By Roger Carp
Everything seems to move on Ken Klotz's amazing railroad.
pg. 30

MAKE ANY PLAN WORK WITH YOUR FAVORITE BRAND OF TRACK
By Kent Johnson
HOW-TO: Have a favorite plan but need to modify it? Here's how to make any published design work for you.
pg. 36

NEWSREELS UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF LIONEL'S SHOWROOM LAYOUTS
By Roger Carp

FOCUS ON CLASSICS: New sources for admiring Lionel's New York layouts large and small.
pg. 46

ONE MAN'S O GAUGE REINVENTION
By Roger Carp
Paul Strickland's 14 x 24-foot layout reflects a lifetime of experience.
pg. 48

10 SCENERY ENHANCEMENTS YOU NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT USING
By Cody Grivno
Find a wide assortment of layout details from a surprising source.
pg. 54

TOP 10 LIONEL POSTWAR TRAINS
By Len Carparelli
FOCUS ON CLASSICS: A restoration expert names Lionel's best-looking postwar trains.
pg. 58

LIONELS NO. 282 GANTRY CRANE
By Joe Algozzini, Roger Carp
FOCUS ON CLASSICS: Information to help you collect this often-overlooked accessory.
pg. 64

EASY AND FAST CONCRETE PAVING
By Carl Swanson
WEEKEND WORKSHOP: Give foam insulation board the look of grimy pavement.
pg. 68

ENHANCE PASSENGER CAR LIGHTING
By Kent Johnson
New products make it easy to enhance your passenger fleet.
pg. 82