Bob Keller is back with an all-new Bob’s Train Box, Episode 69! He and CTT editor Hal Miller take a look at Lionel’s new Vision Line Western Pacific GS-6 steam locomotive to see what makes this O gauge beauty tick (and whistle, and steam)! Bob also examines Menards’ O scale Amtrak station, the Guide to […]
Class is now in session! This period, Professor Roger Carp leads the lecture regarding the Lionel Trains post-war era Operating Cattle Car and Corral. CTT Editor Hal Miller also offers up insights on the operation of the beloved accessory. For even more info on the Cattle Car, read the March 2021 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine. […]
Join CTT Senior Editor Roger Carp, a.k.a. Professor Carp, as he shares insights on a post-war era Lionel Trains O gauge operating car. Learn about the history of the famed Automatic Refrigerated Milk Car and Platform, plus tips for making the car work properly! For even more info on the Milk Car, read the February 2021 […]
The HO scale Rice Harbor Welcome to Rice Harbor, Model Railroader’s new staff-built project railroad. In this and subsequent issues, we’ll show you how we built this 5 x 8 layout – from the wheels at the bottom of its legs to the top of the illuminated lighthouse. Rice Harbor is an HO model of […]
Host John Truckenbrod and Classic Toy Trains’ Roger Carp share collector insights regarding P&H construction machinery that Lionel Corp. paired with their O gauge flatcars. Plus, they’ll also examine one of the most unusal, yet prototypical, freight cars Lionel produced! […]
Classic Toy Trains Senior Editor Roger Carp rejoins show host John Truckenbrod to inspect Lionel Corporation flatcar loads, namely Allis-Chalmers bulldozers and earth scrapers. For even more coverage of this topic, be sure to read the May 2020 issue of CTT! […]
Classic Toy Trains Senior Editor Roger Carp and Editor Hal Miller talk about Lionel’s fun freight cars from the 1960s during the Feb. 28 show, Happy Hour! This is a recording of the live event. For more about Lionel trains of the 1960s, check out the new special issue. Watch what all the fun in […]
Host John Truckenbrod pairs with Classic Toy Trains Senior Editor Roger Carp to take a close look at vintage station platforms made by Lionel Corporation. Things get even more interesting when the two talk about some of the operating accessories found on John’s display-style O gauge layout! Even better, the guys also discuss Lionel’s 6464 boxcar […]
In this episode, Colber railroad accessories are the focus of John Truckenbrod analysis. He’ll explore how these American-made products shared similarities with Lionel offerings of the same period. Plus, Taylor joins John to examine a 1920 Lionel Corporation artifact with an intriguing backstory! […]
Host John Truckenbrod takes time to talk about the process of buying and selling collectible toy trains. Of course, the conversation starts with a conscientious effort to determine the true condition/grade of an item. Follow along as John steps through the evaluation process for a sampling of vintage Lionel offerings. […]
In this episode of Truck’s Toy Trains, John talks about iconic Lionel locomotives. Truck also shares plenty of insights regarding his collection of F3 diesel locomotives, GG1 electric locomotives, Hudson steam locomotives, and other powered units produced in the postwar era. […]
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