Host John “Truck” Truckenbrod and his daughter Taylor chat about the importance of packaging when it to collecting postwar-era Lionel Trains (1945-1969)! In this episode, they investigate variations of boxes, inserts, and blister packs used to bundle up track, accessories, and locomotives. […]
Magazine: Classic Toy Trains
New products from the March 2019 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine
PRAIRIE SKYSCRAPERS: Woodland Scenics is offering a pair of O scale windmills to complete your farm scene. The no. BR5868 Windmill depicts a well-maintained windmill with shiny metal turbine and includes a separate round stock watering tank and hayrack. The no. BR5867 Old Windmill (shown), with its rusty turbine and weathered wood tower, is ideal […]
Preview the March 2019 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine
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Changing priorities made a good railroad even better
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Changing times and familiar faces
As we mark our 250th issue, a familiar name returns to our masthead. Bob Keller, who served as associate editor of Classic Toy Trains for more than 20 years, returns as contributing editor. Bob joined the staff in 1996, following his retirement from the U.S. Air Force, where he held the rank of major. In […]
Atlas O Pullman-Bradley lightweight coach
O gauge Pullman-Bradley Coach from Atlas O Price: $139.95 (no. 2002901) Min. Curve: O-45, O-54 recommended Features: Vinyl diaphragms, sprung side vestibule doors, illuminated interior, and wire grab irons. Road names: Boston & Maine, Kansas City Southern, Long Island RR, New Haven, Southern Pacific, and undecorated. For more information: go to www.shop.atlasrr.com Industrial designer Walter […]
Make your own trees
Stan Trzoniec Photo 1 Photo 2 Stan Trzoniec Photo 3 Stan Trzoniec Photo 4 Stan Trzoniec Photo 5 Stan Trzoniec Photo 6 Stan Trzoniec Photo 7 Stan Trzoniec Photo 8 Stan Trzoniec As model railroaders, we are lucky we can tap into the resources of Mother Nature for our scenic creations. For example, like others […]
How To Build The Cascade & Timber Trail Railway
Download this free, detailed, 32-page PDF for step-by-step instructions on how to fit plenty of railroad and realistic scenery atop a single sheet of uncut plywood. In this free download, the Classic Toy Trains magazine staff dispel most of the myths about designing and building an enjoyable 4 x 8 toy train layout. […]
Classic Toy Trains 2018 annual index
We have compiled this annual index as a service to our readers. It contains all of the articles, departments, and subject categories of the calendar year. Most feature material has been indexed three or more times: by the title which it was published; under the author’s last name; and by subject. Click on the link […]
Classic Toy Trains, December 2018
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Build a Winter Scene
Sign up for this free digital download to master all the steps it takes to build the perfect winter scene toy train layout. Learn how to build a basic train table, design a layout, and add a temporary touch of winter to your toy train layout! […]
Truck’s Toy Trains: Episode 2 The Three F’s
With some assistance from his daughter Taylor, host John “Truck” Truckenbrod launches into a conversation about collecting postwar-era Lionel Trains (1945-1969)! This series begins with John addressing what makes his hobby fun, how he’s honed his collecting focus, and the steps you can take to prepare for your first acquisition. […]
