Classic Toy Trains September 2012

TUNE A CLASSIC LIONEL TURBINE
By Terry Thompson
Minor tweaks and touch-ups are all that are needed to restore a classic.
pg. 42

INSIGHTS FROM A HI-RAIL MASTER
By Roger Carp
Michael Schrier's O gauge empire has something to teach all of us.
pg. 32

7 STEPS TO ANIMATING ANY WATER TOWER KIT
By Scott Cote
Micro-servos are the key to putting simple layout structures into motion.
pg. 38

AN UP-AND-OVER O GAUGE PLAN IN JUST 4 X 8 FEET
By John Rusterholz
This layout features two levels, two tunnels, and two types of train action.
pg. 40

FLYER FANS: HERE'S YOUR TICKET TO WALLY'S TRAIN WORLD
Wally Davidson's colorful 22 x 25-foot postwar-style S gauge layout showcases the finest products from A.C. Gilbert.
pg. 50

BUILD AN EASY UNLOADING RAMP
By Stan Trzoniec
This simple, 10-step project helps your O gauge workers move the freight.
pg. 56

LIVING THE POSTWAR DREAM WITH THIS ACTION-PACKED LAYOUT
By Roger Carp
Craig Chidester made his dreams of Lionel postwar trains come true on a basement-sized O gauge empire.
pg. 60

GYPSY ROSE LEE: AN ENTERTAINER WHO LOVED LIONEL TRAINS
By Roger Carp
The legendary burlesque star relaxed with her very own Lionel train layout.
pg. 64

WIRING HANDBOOK: BASICS OF SWITCHES AND PUSH BUTTONS
By Peter H. Riddle
A working knowledge of electrical switches and push buttons is essential for a smoothly running layout. Don't miss this exclusive guide.
pg. 66