Classic Toy Trains - Magazine - Vol.34 - Issue 06 - September 2021

• Vol. 34
• Issue: 6
• Release: September 2021
• Series: Classic Toy Trains
• Publisher: Kalmbach

Features:

DETAILS, DETAILS
Observation and a little work can add a lot of realism to your layout.

MTH PREMIER U30C DIESEL
A terrific O gauge model of one of GE’s heavy haulers.

A NORTHERN O GAUGER MODELS THE SOUTHERN
Crescent Green reigns on John Staschak’s layout.

DAZZLING ALCOS FOR THE FLYER LINE IN 1950
Gilbert’s first diesels were shining stars.

COMMON POSTWAR STEAMER WITH AN UNCOMMON ROOF
Discovering a unique Lionel 1654.

THE OLD, THE NEW, AND THE INNOVATIVE
Learn how the tried and true can create O gauge magic.

EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4

LETTERS, pg. 6

MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 8

PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 10

NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14
MTH continues, next York, special run cars

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 18

VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 21

S GAUGE THEN NOW AND THEN, pg. 24

WEEKEND WORKSHOP, pg. 40
Creating a farmhouse with character

REVIEWS, pg. 50
MTH Railking SD24, Kusan Fleet Filler

AD INDEX, pg. 57

TIPS & TECHNIQUES, pg. 58
Make a water tank, coax a bulb out, a hot E-unit

Overview:

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.