September/October 2023
The September/October 2023 issue of Classic Toy Trains

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In this Issue

Traveling to the 1950s on an O gauge display.

Old photos revive memories of a great hobby store.

Playing with a No. 771 brought loads of fun.

This classic O gauge model has neat variations.

Rare Voltamp model from a World’s Fair sells for $105,000.

Nine simple projects add next-level detail to your layout.

Walt Urban Jr. models the beauty of the season.

This collectoring organization created highly desirable items.
Also in this issue:
EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4
LETTERS, pg. 6
MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 8
PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 10
NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14
LCCA collectible cars, Menards structures
COLLECTIBLE CLASSICS, pg. 18
American Flyer No. 21004 0-4-0 switcher
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 20
S GAUGE NOW AND THEN, pg. 22
VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 24
REVIEWS, pg. 50
Lionel SD70ACe, MTH Premier VO1000
AD INDEX, pg. 57
LOCOMOTIVES WE LOVE, pg. 58
Lionel No. 1656 0-4-0 steam engine