November 2021

The November 2021 issue of Classic Toy Trains

True student of all things Lionel

Trains and documents fascinate George Schmid.

Flyer no. 912 Koppers tank car

This model highlighted the chemical industry’s ties with railroading.

Take a ride on the O gauge Reading

One modeler’s three-rail tribute to his favorite fallen flag.

A car that drew short-term interest

Developing the no. 6050 Lionel Savings Bank.

Built with the spirit of Gilbert

Tradition shapes Bill Clark’s S gauge layout.

Modeling a logging switcher

Lionel’s no. 614 locomotive is the starting point for this project.

Marx diesels from Fairbanks-Morse

Colorful lithographed engines brighten O gauge layouts.

Lionel marks 100 years of Lady Liberty

Train Master set recalls American freedom.

EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4

LETTERS, pg. 6

MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 8

PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 10

NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14
Atlas O rolling stock and buildings, club cars, books, a special issue

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 20

VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 23

S GAUGE THEN NOW AND THEN, pg. 24

REVIEWS, pg. 56
First look: Menard’s F3 engine; Lionel Legacy Soo Line 4-6-0

AD INDEX, pg. 65

TIPS & TECHNIQUES, pg. 66
Test transformer phase; a starlight defense