In the September 2012 issue, Terry Thompson detailed how to restore an iconic Lionel steam locomotive. Use this image as a backdrop on your computer screen. Click on the image size appropriate for your monitor and drag the image onto your desktop. 1600 x 900 wallpaper 1600 x 1000 wallpaper 1600 x 1200 wallpaper […]
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One of the most visible locomotives of the 20th century was the Pennsylvania RR K4s-class 4-6-2 Pacific. Emblazoned on everything from calendars, product ads, and railroad travel literature, the locomotive was a true face of railroading during its day. Perhaps only the New York Central’s Dreyfuss Hudson could make a claim of being as visible […]
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Back in the days before Imperial Germany adopted the national pastime of periodically attempting to destroy Europe, it was a state composed of four kingdoms (with four kings), 11 duchies and grand duchies, seven principalities, three free cities, and one imperial territory. It was quite a political casserole. Seven major operators provided transportation for this […]
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The O gauge Bavarian S 3/6-Class 4-6-2 by MTH looks good, sounds authentic, has good pulling power and may steer your O gauge model railroad experience in a totally new direction. […]
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Layout designer: Terry Thompson Scale: O Layout size: 12 x 12 feet Track type: Lionel O Minimum curve: O-31 Originally appeared in the July 2012 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Click on the link below to view PDF’s for Dogbone in a Bedroom. Track Plan Adding Another Level Schematics Parts List […]
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Layout designer: Kent Johnson Scale: O Layout size: 4 x 8 feet Track type: Lionel FasTrack Minimum curve: O-36 Originally appeared in the May 2012 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Click on the link to download a PDF of this track plan. Track plan Schematic Parts list […]
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Watch Kent Johnson operate on the Readers’ Choice RR. Don’t miss Part two of this video! […]
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With just a few supplies, Kent Johnson shows you how to quickly add dirt and dust to your vehicles. […]
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This Union Pacific Challenger from Lionel offers S gaugers a highly detailed, articulated loco that possesses the most advanced electronics in the S gauge world. […]
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The Readers’ Choice Railroad Tailor-made to what our readers said they wanted in a layout We were encouraged to find that many of you are reading and willing to build a layout when you’re inspired by numerous how-to ideas, simple instructions, and intriguing photographs, much like those we’ve included in CTT’s Retro Railroad (2009) and […]
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