Classic Toy Trains Dec 2016

Photographing a winter scene on the Sandy Harbor Ry
By Dennis Brennan
Temporary snow scenery makes a memorable “last run” photo.

A compact holiday layout
By Roger Carp
Ronnie Tong shares tips for crafting an attractive 4 x 9-foot display.

Add an eye-catching scene to your railroad for under $20
By Frank Knautz
Turn a junk-box bobber caboose into a layout gem.

O gauge layout reflects a love affair with trains
By Roger Carp
Lou Melick’s 20 x 25-foot layout features simple and effective scenery.

Lionel trains starred in a Hollywood Christmas classic
By Roger Carp
Meet the lucky boy who got to play with the finest O gauge set of 1949.

"The boy had to have his Christmas"
By Tony Koester
A last-minute save with Lionel’s name on it in 1945.

A classic Lionel display
By Roger Carp
Build a 4 x 9-foot railroad based on a Lionel showroom layout.

Standard gauge for today
By Roger Carp
A new layout updates classics from the prewar tinplate era.

Misty Mountain memories
By Roger Carp
Remembering one of the greatest O gauge displays ever built.