Classic Toy Trains July 2016

Three rails to the Southwest!
By Roger Carp
A scenic layout inspired by Norman Holman’s favorite journeys

Found! Layout survives from Lionel's 1950s showroom
By Roger Carp
Uncovering the sole remnant of Lionel’s New York City showroom.

Remembering photographer and writer Fred Dole
By Roger Carp
From model railroading to publishing, he celebrated the hobby’s best.

Lionel's postwar-style "Layout for the years"
By Roger Carp
Here’s what you need to build this famous 1949 Lionel plan.

Back to the (O gauge) future on this 1950s-themed layout
By Paul Jann
Postwar trains influenced the design of Paul Jann’s 10 x 38-foot railroad.

Naming Gilbert's greatest American Flyer freight car
By Mark Suek
Uncovering the sole remnant of Lionel’s New York City showroom.

Weekend workshop: Quick project adds light to MTH RailKing dome cars
By Robert Rello
The MTH RailKing Vista-Dome cars are popular models. Here’s how to add lights and figures.