Classic Toy Trains May 2012

OLD TRAINS, NEW TECHNOLOGY
By Carl Johnson
Three ways you can run classic toy trains using state-of-the-art Lionel electronics.
pg. 32

THE GREATEST ACCESSORIES FROM LIONEL'S GOLDEN ERA
By John A. Grams, Terry Thompson
Two experts name their prewar and postwar favorites – and yours?
pg. 37

GUIDE TO LIONEL'S POSTWAR EP-5 ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES
By Manny Piazza
Profiling four great-looking and smooth-running O gauge classics from the 1950s.
pg. 44

4 x 8-FOOT INDUSTRIAL MITE LAYOUT
By Kent Johnson
This compact Lionel FasTrack plan offers plenty of switching action.
pg. 42

THE PAST COMES ALIVE ON THIS 15 X 20-FOOT O GAUGE LAYOUT
By Roger Carp
Unique buildings and great scenery highlight George Schember's railroad.
pg. 48

6 TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR MOTIVE POWER FLEET
By Stan Trzoniec
Check out this handy guide and learn how to use your diesel locomotive fleet in new ways.
pg. 54

A SLICE OF POSTWAR MAINE ON A KID-FRIENDLY O GAUGE EMPIRE
By Roger Carp
Visit Brian Inch's realistic O gauge layout and learn his suggestions for sharing railroad fun with children.
pg. 58

LIONEL'S GREATEST ARTIST: THE STORY OF JON BRUBAKER
By Roger Carp
No artist was better at capturing the joys of playing with toy trains.
pg. 64

BUILD A COMMAND CONTROL CABINET
By Kent Johnson
Conquer train room clutter with this fully enclosed alternative to the traditional control panel.
pg. 68