Magazine Issue

November 2008

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 In the pages of CLASSIC TOY TRAINS magazine you'll find information about building, operating, and enhancing toy train layouts; track plans, repair and maintenance tips, profiles of collectible postwar and prewar trains, and more.
Features
Taking hi-rail to the extreme
Realism is king on this stunning 19 x 22-foot layout.
Kent Johnson
An old concept becomes a hot trend
What is hi-rail and what it means for our hobby.
Dennis Brennan
New operator succeeds in his quest for ultimate realism.
When David Gahagen, a long-time collector, turned his interests to operation, the result was dazzling.
Roger Carp
How to make great sectional track
Six simple ways to improve the appearance of track with simulated roadbed.
Kent Johnson
5 steps for realistic running
You don't have to complicate your life to enjoy operating like the prototype.
Terry Thompson
Hi-railing with American Flyer
Charlie Goodman proves that Gilbert's S gauge trains are tailor-made for a realistic layout.
Roger Carp
Where to find the supplies you need
Improve your layout with our exclusive guide to O and S gauge buildings, figures, and vehicles.
Bob Keller
1946: the year Lionel embraced hi-rail
Catalog photos from 1946 offer intriguing proof of Lionel's early commitment to scale realism.
Roger Carp
Collectible classic: Lionel's landmark no. 717 scale caboose
This well-detailed prewar model deserves a place on your shelf or layout, but watch out for broken parts.
Roger Carp
Departments
Editor's Desk
Correspondence
Photo Album
News & Notes
News
Atlas O unveils a Trainman line U23B diesel, see AM Hobbies new Atlas O hopper, and Diecast Direct catalogs a new Railway Express delivery truck.
Questions & Answers
Tips, Tools, & Techniques
Reviews
MTH Electric Trains releases a finely detailed 2-10-0 "Russian Decapod," and we test Lionel's Legacy-equipped GP7.
Events
Collectible Classics
Ad Index