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December 2009

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 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.
Features
GREAT MEMORIES - GREAT TRAINS
Our readers share their memories of holidays past and present.
Roger Carp
ADD REMOVABLE WINTER SCENERY
There are several ways to add a touch of winter to any layout without making permanent changes - or a mess.
Kent Johnson
SIMPLE SCENERY ON OUR 4 X 8-FOOT RETRO RAILROAD
We install grass mats and a control panel on our basic layout.
John Grams and Terry Thompson
RAILROADING ON THE WATERFRONT
The golden age of steam highlights Gordon Peterson's 6 x 20-foot O gauge Port of New York & New Jersey RR.
Gordon I. Peterson
MODEL A ONE-OF-A-KIND STRUCTURE
Replicate your favorite local landmark using these easy cardstock techniques.
Hal Maury
HOW TO MAKE TOY TRAINS A PART OF YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON
Skip Natoli shows off his latest Christmas layout and shares tips for making this year's layout your best ever.
Skip Nataoli
THE MAN WHO BUILT CHRISTMAS
Meet Clayton Senior, the man whose postwar department store layouts defined the holidays for thousands.
Roger Carp
VISIT A LAYOUT THAT BRINGS TOY TRAIN ACTION TO THE WORKPLACE
Business owner Guy Squillante believes in sharing his O gauge trains with customers and employees.
Greg Condio
HOW TO GET YOUR RAILROAD READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Our quick-start guide to enjoying trouble-free trains on your display.
Kent Johnson
FLYER'S NO. 350 ROYAL BLUE
Detailing Gilbert's streamlined classic.
Roger Carp
Departments
Correspondence
Photo Album
News & Notes
Atlas O announces two seasonal Industrial Rail train sets, and Williams by Bachmann unveils its first ready-to-run starter set - an Alco FA and passenger train.
News
Questions & Answers
Tips, Tools, & Techniques
Collectible Classics
Ad Index