Great Toy Train Layouts

Roger Carp, Classic Toy Trains Associate Editor, retells the stories of 12 great layouts originally featured in the magazine. These layouts encompass the wide variety of O and S gauge toy trains; vintage and modern; traditional and hi-rail; toy-like and scale models. Each layout features additional information and insights not published in Classic Toy Trains, and new techniques for building toy train layouts.

Add classic accessories to your toy train layout. Lionel's operating accessories from the 1940s and '50s remain popular with toy train enthusiasts. This book provides a variety of ways to incorporate them - both originals and modern reproductions - into toy train layouts. The book features track plans that incorporate the accessories, repair information, and in-depth profiles of the most popular accessories.

"New themes to inspire your next 0 gauge layout"--Cover.

Two experienced authors bring you easy-to-follow advice on creating a more realistic and enjoyable operating layout. His layout planning, electrical, trackwork, scenery and structure, and operating tips and techniques are depicted through all-new model photos captured on his O gauge LL/ATSF layout.

Covers the essential techniques needed to make electrical connections for a three-rail toy train layout of any size or complexity. Addresses fundamental electrical concepts, wiring and expanding a layout, accessory wiring, automatic train control, and troubleshooting. By Peter Riddle.

Toy train mechanic Dick Teal demonstrates techniques for keeping toy trains from contemporary manufacturers in excellent condition. Includes steps for proper lubrication, TMCC/DCS troubleshooting, and the right way to replace traction tires, batteries, and light bulbs. It's the essential workbench guide for toy train operators. Edited by Classic Toy Trains editor Neil Besougloff.

These interesting plans featuring O gauge sectional track illustrate a variety of layouts. Each plan includes construction details and a complete list of the components required to build the layout. From the pages of Classic Toy Trains magazine.