Classic Toy Trains October 2014

Big trains have room to run on this colossal dream layout
By Roger Carp
Steve Nelson runs O gauge trains through breathtaking urban scenes.
pg. 38

Construct an easy O gauge staircase in just 10 minutes
By Frank Knautz
This fast and easy project adds a realistic touch to any layout.
pg. 32

Recalling Lionel's no. 415 diesel fueling station
By Roger Carp
This postwar accessory was clever and reliable, but it never quite caught on in the marketplace.
pg. 34

Sharing the hobby with a compact O gauge railroad
By Roger Carp
With two young children at home, Christopher Esposito knew it was time to build a fun layout.
pg. 44

Add a hidden maintenance access hatch to your layout
By Dave Jacobs
Follow these tips and reach distant parts of your layout easily
pg. 50

Building an O gauge 8 x 8-foot postwar-style Marx display
By Don Richardson
Showing off vintage tinplate trains on a layout designed for a local train show
pg. 52

Custom decals give your railroad an identity all its own
By Gordon I. Peterson
Add your railroad name and logo using custom-made decals.
pg. 56

Meet the artist behind a famous American Flyer ad
By Roger Carp
The story behind the evocative artwork of a Flyer ad from 1958
pg. 60