Building a layout

Building an 027 layout

Name:    David Smith Forum User Name:    dsmith Description:    I began my 5′ x 9′ Lionel 027 Layout in February 2006. The track plan is based on a feature article in the December 2003 issue of Classic Toy Trains Magazine. The final photo is the current layout in May 2013. […]

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Building a layout

Building an 027 layout

Name:    David Smith Forum User Name:    dsmith Description:    I began my 5′ x 9′ Lionel 027 Layout in February 2006. The track plan is based on a feature article in the December 2003 issue of Classic Toy Trains Magazine. The final photo is the current layout in May 2013. […]

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A Christmas Story Train

A visit to MeMe's in 2014

Name:    JOHN DEYOUNG Forum User Name:    JOHN DEYOUNG Railroad Name:    A Christmas Story Location:    Uniontown, PA Scale:    O Theme:    Christmas Description:    2014 MeMe’s A Christmas Story Train. […]

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A Christmas Story Train

A visit to MeMe's in 2014

Name:    JOHN DEYOUNG Forum User Name:    JOHN DEYOUNG Railroad Name:    A Christmas Story Location:    Uniontown, PA Scale:    O Theme:    Christmas Description:    2014 MeMe’s A Christmas Story Train. […]

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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 59

Bob Keller holding an O gauge locomotive

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob’s Train Box returns with new O and S gauge models and ancillary toy train products! In this episode, host Bob Keller highlights the new Williams by Bachmann Chuggington diesel, 1:48 scale offerings from Menards, a full array of books and special publications, […]

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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 59

Bob Keller holding an O gauge locomotive

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob’s Train Box returns with new O and S gauge models and ancillary toy train products! In this episode, host Bob Keller highlights the new Williams by Bachmann Chuggington diesel, 1:48 scale offerings from Menards, a full array of books and special publications, […]

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On3 Narragansett RR

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Name: Narragansett RR Scale: On3 (O scale, 3-foot gauge) Size: 24 x 24 feet Prototype: freelanced, inspired by Narragansett Pier RR Locale: Narragansett, R.I. Era: 1950 Style: walk-in Mainline run: 78 feet Minimum radius: 28″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum grade: none Benchwork: L-girder and tabletop Height: 601⁄2″ Roadbed: Homasote on spline subroadbed Track: handlaid […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 5

David Popp in Hawaiian shirt introducing video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host David Popp and others answer viewer questions about troublesome turnout issues, the iconic Cody’s Office runaway boxcar, cleaning layout scenery, visiting the Kalmbach Publishing Co. HQ, and much more! Watch the entire episode and you’ll even see how one viewer question prompted […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 5

David Popp in Hawaiian shirt introducing video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host David Popp and others answer viewer questions about troublesome turnout issues, the iconic Cody’s Office runaway boxcar, cleaning layout scenery, visiting the Kalmbach Publishing Co. HQ, and much more! Watch the entire episode and you’ll even see how one viewer question prompted […]

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New products from the October 2015 issue

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS THE LCCA WAY: The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) has announced a limited-edition Christmas car made by Lionel. The commemorative O gauge model is a no. 6464-style boxcar with die-cast metal trucks and couplers and festive Christmas 2015 decorations. Only 550 cars will be produced. The car costs $69.99 plus $10 shipping […]

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O gauge Alco Legacy FA A-A by Lionel

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O gauge Alco Legacy FA A-A by Lionel Price:  $749.99 (no. 81516 A-A set) Min Curve: O-36 Cmd Low: 2.38 smph Conv Low: 2.71 smph, High: 72.7 smph, Drawbar Pull: 1 lb., 9 oz. Features: Powered and unpowered units each with a fan-driven smoke unit, can-style motors, coil couplers on noses, Lionel’s Legacy command and […]

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