Classic Toy Trains January 2014

FROM TRAIN ROOM TO A TOY TRAIN PARADISE
By Roger Carp
Ashe Rawls shares his magnificent O gauge layout with the world.
pg. 38

5 STEPS TO A BIGGER RAILROAD
By Kent Johnson
Benchwork for our project layout.
pg. 44

HOW TO BUILD A LOCOMOTIVE FLEET
By Bob Keller
Find your ideal motive power.
pg. 48

GUIDE TO CTT ONLINE
By Jennifer Posh
Want more trains? Visit our website.
pg. 52

MAKE A TRACK-CLEANING TOOL
By David Smith
Clean track equals better running.
pg. 54

WIRE REALISTIC TWO-WAY CROSSING GATE ACTION
By Peter H. Riddle
A simple toggle switch is the key.
pg. 55

ADD BACKGROUND SOUND
By Brian Inch
Sound modules add life to a layout.
pg. 56

RAREST OF THE RARE: COLLECTING LIONEL'S CLEAR-SHELL DIESELS
By Roger Carp
Meet a collector who specializes in Lionel's postwar clear-shell F3s.
pg. 58

WARM MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS AND AMERICAN FLYER TRAINS
By Roger Carp
S gauge enthusiast Scott Plunkett shares family memories and vintage photos of great postwar trains.
pg. 62

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS ANIMATES THIS O GAUGE LAYOUT
By Roger Carp
It's always winter on Richard Coyne's beautiful holiday showcase.
pg. 64