Manuscripts We publish articles on all aspects of collecting and operating O and S gauge toy trains. A look through one or two back issues of Classic Toy Trains is the best way to get an idea of the kinds of material we’re interested in. Before you submit an article, we recommend that you write […]
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Rene Schweitzer, Editor rene.schweitzer@firecrown.com Rene has worked on and off for CTT since 1995, but rejoined the staff of Classic Toy Trains in May of 2014 as Production Editor. Now as CTT’s editor, she will work closely with Senior Editor Roger Carp in selecting, editing, and preparing all content for both the print magazine and […]
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The staff of Classic Toy Trains learned the hard way, but you don’t have to with this list of 10 layout mistakes to avoid. Enter your email address below and instantly receive this download with tips on: Avoiding bad benchwork Wiring your layout correctly Planning for success […]
Learn what Phillip Hays discovered when he tested 19 locomotives on nine types of O-gauge track, conducting between 1,500 and 2,000 tests. He measured factors such as locomotive push, locomotive drag, locomotive lift, magnetic merit, electrical resistance and traction. Get the results of these tests, along with Hays’ insights, in this free download from the […]
Learn everything you need to know about the holidays and toy trains with this exclusive supplement to Classic Toy Trains magazine. Enter your e-mail below and instantly receive a FREE 37-page download, as our gift. You’ll also receive twice-monthly news updates from Classic Toy Trains. Inside this supplement, you will find: Guidelines for building […]
Learn the details for toy train scenery from the experts with this exclusive supplement to Classic Toy Trains magazine. Enter your e-mail below and instantly receive a FREE download containing numerous scenery ideas and instructions as our gift to you. You’ll also receive twice-monthly news updates from Classic Toy Trains. Inside this supplement you will […]
Union Pacific to Clinton, Iowa 64.5 miles BNSF to Savanna, Illinois 60.0 miles BNSF to Aurora 45.3 miles UP to Proviso 59.6 miles Watch live railroading action 24 hours per day on TrainsMag.com! Our Rochelle Web Cam captures live action as the BNSF and Union Pacific main lines cross. Learn about Rochelle’s Railroad Park […]
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Union Pacific to Clinton, Iowa 64.5 miles BNSF to Savanna, Illinois 60.0 miles BNSF to Aurora 45.3 miles UP to Proviso 59.6 miles Watch live railroading action 24 hours per day on TrainsMag.com! Our Rochelle Web Cam captures live action as the BNSF and Union Pacific main lines cross. Learn about Rochelle’s Railroad Park […]
