In this exclusive interview with Meghan Fraser, Product Manager of Lionel TrainsLLC, learn how Lionel develops new accessories. Read the article in the Fall 2025 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Read an interview with CEO Howard Hitchcock. […]
Donald Haney shares video of the overhead layout he built for his infant son. Get instructions and a diagram in the Fall 2025 issue of Classic Toy Trains! […]
Donald Haney shares video of the overhead layout he built for his infant son. Get instructions and a diagram in the Fall 2025 issue of Classic Toy Trains! […]
Watch a newly released Atlas O Premier Line GE C44-9W diesel locomotive (1:48 scale) in action on CTT Contributor Chris Montagna’s O gauge layout. See all of the accurate details, and hear all of the authentic sounds! Read the Product Review from Classic Toy Trains magazine Editor Rene Schweitzer. […]
Trains.com Staff Writer Lucas Iverson and Classic Toy Trains’ Editor Rene Schweitzer unbox and demonstrate the new MTH Premier N&W 4-8-4 J class Northern steam locomotive. This engine features Proto-Sound 3.0, a steaming quillable whistle, and much more! Turn up your volume and enjoy! […]
In the May 2013 issue of Classic Toy Trains, we share the portions of Neal Schorr’s O gauge tribute to the Middle Division of the Pennsylvania RR that are set in pre-World War II decades. Learn more about Neal Schorr. Read the newest article from Neal in the Summer 2025 issue! […]
Brian and Riley Inch built a 10 x 16 layout using GarGraves track with Ross Custom Switches with Tortoise machines. This small layout features a marina, a small town, and a farm scene. Does the name Brian Inch sound familiar? He owns Model Rail Scenes custom layout services. Read more about this layout in […]
Brian and Riley Inch built a 10 x 16 layout using GarGraves track with Ross Custom Switches with Tortoise machines. This small layout features a marina, a small town, and a farm scene. Does the name Brian Inch sound familiar? He owns Model Rail Scenes custom layout services. Read more about this layout in […]
Watch a video of the Atlas O Premier custom-run VIA Rail F40PH-2 locomotive, as offered by Mr. Muffin’s Trains. This locomotive packs in a lot of detail and features like Proto-Sound 3.0 and O-36 operation. Read the product review of this engine from Contributing Editor Bob Keller. […]
Lionel Thomas & Friends battery operated starter set Classic Toy Trains‘ Editor Rene Schweitzer and Trains.com Staff Writer Lucas Iverson unbox and demonstrate a battery-operated O gauge starter set from Lionel. This Thomas & Friends set comes with Thomas, Annie, Clarabel, accessories, plastic track, and a remote control. Learn what you’ll need to get this […]
Classic Toy Trains Senior Editor Roger Carp and Project Roar’s John Schmid open and unbox a brand-new book called Lights, Camera, Lionel Trains! This hardcover book, published by Project Roar and authored by noted toy train historian Roger Carp, showcases the importance and significance of Lionel Trains throughout the years. A Lionel train was more […]
Display Layouts and Showrooms is the latest 100-page special or extra issue of Classic Toy Trains. The editors and artists responsible for the magazine are working overtime to make this unique publication the most informative and attractive it can be. The question, “Want a sip?” usually causes another person to ask about the beverage in […]
