March 2021

Trains Magazine March 2021 cover

More in this issue NEWS •Railroads and automated trucks •Hydrogen-powered trains •Battery power in Europe BRIAN SOLOMON •Observing enduring technologies: Piecing together history from details in an old photo BILL STEPHENS •Modern marvel: the BNSF Railway and Union Pacific coal Joint Line TRAIN-WATCHING •Hot-spot: Columbia River Gorge ASK TRAINS •EMD vs. GE heritage units •Flat […]

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Spring 2021

Classic Trains' Winter 2021 cover

Welcome South of the border, the show went on Head End A potpourri railroad history, then and now Fast Mail Letters from readers on our Winter 2020 issue True Color Canadian Pacific “Royal Hudson” Mileposts Commentary by Kevin P. Keefe The Way It Was Tales from railfans and railroaders Car Stop Winnipeg trolleys Classics Today […]

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April 2021

magazine cover

More in this issue FROM THE EDITOR •The hard work of having fun RAILWAY POST OFFICE •Letters from our readers NEWS & PRODUCTS •Hobby industry news ASK MR •How do I convert couplers on N scale cars REHAB MY RAILROAD •Tank cars for Jones Island DCC CURRENTS •Dealing with reversing sections PRODUCT REVIEWS •Kitwood Hill […]

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Spring 2026

The Spring 2026 cover of Classic Toy Trains magazine

Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 Striking the right balance YOUR LETTERS, pg. 6 YOUR PHOTOS, pg. 8 NEWS & REVIEWS, pg. 12 LCCA Kid’s Club turns 15, new items from Menards, MTH, Trainworld, and more REVIEWS, pg. 56 Sunset Models/3rd Rail Seimens Charger, Atlas O SD70MAC, Bar Mills billboard kits, and more […]

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January 2021

Classic Toy Trains January 2021 issue cover

FEATURES Christmas memories By Gordon I. Peterson O gauge diorama re-creates a winter scene of long ago Introducing a postwar Lionel pioneer By Joe Algozzini , Roger Carp Sid Brown led the way for a generation of collectors. Royal Blues in the night By C. Thomas Somma Landmark American Flyer trains led by bullet-nosed beauties. […]

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DECEMBER 2020

Classic Toy Trains Cover December 2020

In the pages of CLASSIC TOY TRAINS magazine you’ll find information about building, operating, and enhancing toy train layouts; track plans, repair and maintenance tips, profiles of collectible postwar and prewar trains, and more. […]

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December 2020

Trains Magazine December 2020 Cover

Trains magazine covers the broad spectrum of railroading with authoritative content, dazzling photography, and a mix of content designed to appeal to everyone from the casual enthusiast to the seasoned professional railroader. […]

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