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January 2015

January 2015

By Angela Cotey | October 19, 2020

| Last updated on November 3, 2020


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Create a snowy scene

By Dennis Brennan

Temporary winter scenery turns your layout into a Christmas star.

2015 guide to O gauge track

By Bob Keller

Pick the track system that works best for you with our exclusive guide

The dawn of the postwar era: Lionel trains in 1945

By Joe Algozzini , Roger Carp

As World War II drew to a close, Lionel resumed toy train production.

The first shall be the best

By Roger Carp

William “Bo” Burgess says his 14 x 43-foot O gauge layout is his first large railroad – and his best.

A father, his sons, and their love of toy trains

By Paul Huber

Warm memories of enjoying an American Flyer layout in the 1950s sparked a life-long interest in trains.

Tour New England on a realistic S gauge railroad

By Roger Carp

Dave Plourde’s 14½ x 16½-foot layout takes viewers on an memorable journey.

Make your own large realistic trees in just one evening

By William DiMenna

Crafting tall trees for your railroad is a breeze with these tips.

An action-packed colorful world of tinplate memories

By Roger Carp

Chris Lonero’s O and Standard gauge layout recalls his roots in the hobby.

Memories of Christmas and Madison Hardware

By Terry Carpenter

A legendary train store delivered one boy’s Christmas dream.

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