Terry Thompson took a Lionel GG1 in need of some care and brought it back for trouble-free operation. Learn how to repair and maintain the Lionel GG1 in the July 2013 issue of CTT, and enjoy this video of his renewed GG1 running on our D-146 project layout. […]
Section: Toy Trains
O gauge Conventional Classic Berkshire heavyweight passenger set

This retro steam set is the latest postwar reissue in Lionel’s popular Conventional Classics series. The handsome Berkshire is accompanied by three heavyweight passenger cars – see them in action in the video! […]
Video: Walthers Trainline HO scale Railtech DCC model train set

This ready-to-run train set from Walthers includes everything you need to get started in the model railroading hobby. The set features a locomotive, freight cars, caboose, track, and a Digital Command Control (DCC) and sound system. In this video, Model Railroader associate editor Steve Otte shows you how to set up and operate this ready-to-run […]
Carl Tuveson’s S gauge empire

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Neal Schorr recreates the Middle Division of the Pennsylvania RR

In the May 2013 issue of Classic Toy Trains, we share the portions of Neal Schorr’s O gauge tribute to the Middle Division of the Pennsylvania RR that are set in pre-World War II decades. […]
Rod Price’s S gauge Chicago, Priceless & Denver RR
Rod Price operates both vintage and contemporary S gauge models on the Chicago, Priceless & Denver RR, a 13 x 21-foot layout inspired by childhood trips to watch the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy passenger trains with his father. With his layout, he inspires a love of trains in a new generation. […]
Video: ZW-L 620-watt transformer by Lionel

The ZW-L transformer combines an upgraded transformer package with the classic football-style case. Watch the video below to see some of the ZW-L’s features. […]
Video: O gauge Swiss Crocodile by MTH Electric Trains

The Swiss Crocodile once traveled through the 9-mile long Gotthard tunnel which provided rail service between Switzerland and Italy. Check out this O gauge model in action! […]
D-146 Lionel display layout in action

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Dennis P’s Saguaro & Southwestern Railroad

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Kent Johnson’s modern O gauge layout
Senior Editor Kent Johnson used the walls of his basement to create impressive Canadian mountain scenery in a tight space. Learn how to recreate his rocky canyon walls in the March 2013 issue, and see trains traversing the rugged landscape he created in this video. […]
Barri Evangelisti’s O gauge layout in a spare room

Barri Evangelisti’s O gauge layout, built on two levels in a spare bedroom, features accessories and trains operating atop hollow doors. Watch the video below to see how much train action he could pack into a 10 x 11-foot space. […]