Lionel’s O-27 Union Pacific streamliner is probably the most endearing offering from Lionel’s 1950, 50th anniversary catalog. 800 x 600 wallpaper1024 x 768 wallpaper1600 x 1200 wallpaper […]
Lionel’s O-27 Union Pacific streamliner
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Lionel’s Standard gauge Transcontinental Limited
Lionel’s Standard gauge Transcontinental Limited, the ultimate outfit in its day, is one of the biggest and most powerful and flamboyant trains Lionel has ever made. 800 x 600 wallpaper1024 x 768 wallpaper1600 x 1200 wallpaper […]
Lionel’s Standard gauge Blue Comet
Lionel’s Standard gauge Blue Comet, considered by some to be the legendary train manufacturer’s finest steamer, stands out for its two-tone blue paint scheme. 800 x 600 wallpaper1024 x 768 wallpaper1600 x 1200 wallpaper […]
American Flyer’s no. 21920 Missouri Pacific Alco PA combination
American Flyer’s no. 21920 Missouri Pacific Alco PA combination, much cherished by both collectors and operators, made its debut in the American Flyer line in 1958. In 1964, it was the last PA diesel combination that A.C. Gilbert cataloged. 800 x 600 wallpaper1024 x 768 wallpaper1600 x 1200 wallpaper […]
Lionel’s General set
Lionel’s General set, based upon a woodburning 4-4-0 locomotive that actually saw wartime service on the Western & Atlantic railroad, is loved for authentically representing the 19th century prototypes and for its colorful paint scheme. 800 x 600 wallpaper1024 x 768 wallpaper1600 x 1200 wallpaper […]
Lionel’s 1950 2-8-4 Berkshire steam locomotive
Lionel’s 1950 2-8-4 Berkshire steam locomotive was the workhorse of the post-World War II Lionel O gauge line. 800 x 600 wallpaper1024 x 768 wallpaper1600 x 1200 wallpaper […]
Lionel’s Super Speedliner
Lionel’s Super Speedliner, the first streamlined outfit, included everything that made the Lionel trains of the 1950s great – a wide array of add-on details, Magne-Traction, a horn, and more. Plus it wore the Santa Fe’s unforgettable red-and-silver paint scheme. 800 x 600 wallpaper1024 x 768 wallpaper1600 x 1200 wallpaper […]
Troubleshoot an HO scale brass steam locomotive
Senior Editor Eric White evaulates and troubleshoots an HO scale brass steam locomotive from Sunset Models to figure out why the gearbox isn’t turning. […]
How large-scale locomotives are powered
Download “Making them go,” Kevin Strong’s 2003 article describing how large-scale locomotives are powered. Look for an updated version of this article in the April 2010 issue. […]
Jack Fox had to wait for his O gauge layout
Here’s a classic tale of a kid who badly wanted to play with his trains, but couldn’t – at least not right away. Find out exactly what we’re talking about! Jack Fox had to wait for his O gauge layout […]
Ralph Muller’s Hart-built layout
One of the most notable changes in the toy train hobby over the past 10 to 15 years has been the emergence of businesses that design and build layouts. Companies under the direction of an imaginative leader oversee construction of O and S gauge railroads for individuals as well as museums and other public institutions. […]
Control systems and operation
Dispatcher control (cab control)To operate more than one train using direct current (DC) train control, a model railroad can be divided into a series of isolated electrical blocks. A dispatcher then assigns one or more blocks to an operator’s cab, allowing him to run his train in these areas. Memory throttleA memory throttle allows an […]
