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Preview the September 2019 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine
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Layout Design for Operation
Download this free 14-page PDF to learn what makes one model railroad track plan better for operation than another. Inside this eBook, the editors of Model Railroader magazine discuss how to add realistic operation to freight yards, engine terminals, staging yards, loading zones, and more! […]
Video: Inside the August 2019 Model Railroader
Streamliners through the Southwest and a Midwest museum model train layout highlight the August 2019 issue of Model Railroader magazine. You’ll also learn about building bridges, backdrops, and much more. Follow editor Hal Miller as he shows you highlights from this month’s issue. […]
102 Realistic Track Plans
Also in this issue: Design inspiration, pg. 6 Sketching by the squares, pg. 24 How to convert track plan scales, pg. 68 […]
Layout Planning Ideas
When creating model railroads, it’s important to give your model cities and scenery the same realistic treatment you give your trains. A well-detailed and realistic downtown scene and scenery can add as much to a model railroad as any lineside industry. Download this free 15-page PDF for layout planning ideas that will bring your layout […]
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Video: Inside the July 2019 issue of Model Railroader magazine
Thinking of getting into Digital Command Control? You won’t want to miss the July issue of Model Railroader magazine, featuring a buyer’s guide to DCC starter systems. You’ll also get layout tours of HO and N scale layouts, a modeler’s guide to covered grain hoppers, and much more! Follow editor Hal Miller as […]
Lionel Trains of the 1950s
Lost in the fifties again Another chance to celebrate Lionel during a golden decade 1950-59: The magnificence of Lionel’s trains Discover a golden decade filled with innovation, color, and lots of fun! Celebrating a golden year The leading American maker of toy trains marked 50 years of glory Snazzy streamlined passenger trains for the O-27 […]
Best Toy Train Layouts
Also in this issue: INTRODUCING 10 GREAT O GAUGE LAYOUTS, PG. 5 Be inspired by the hobby’s best […]
Preview the July 2019 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine
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Track Planning for Beginners
When it comes to designing your own model railroad layout, getting your ideas down on paper is the first and most important step. Drawing your plan to scale with a reasonable degree of accuracy will ensure you that your plan will fit your space. Download this free 15-page PDF to learn how to draw accurate […]
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