January/February 2023

The January/February 2023 issue of Classic Toy Trains

The only O gauger in Radiator Springs

Bob Davies set his layout in a town without people.

Lionel sets for 1973

“New” was the key word.

Best Christmas gift for the grandkids

Lionel lovers build a holiday layout.

Three domes are better than one

Finishing the Flyer tank car saga.

You do have room for a layout

This one fits in an apartment and offers plenty of action.

Thoughts on the Marx No. 666 steam engine

A devilish runner with its own look.

When dad took me to Lionel’s showroom

Maybe the best day of my childhood!

EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4

LETTERS, pg. 6

VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 8

PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 10

NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14
Club cars and several new CTT items

MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 20

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 22

COLLECTIBLE CLASSICS, pg. 24
Flyer’s 5300T Miners Work Train

S GAUGE NOW AND THEN, pg. 26

REVIEWS, pg. 58
Lionel Legacy SD40-2; American Flyer GP7

AD INDEX, pg. 65

TIPS & TECHNIQUES, pg. 66
Simulate track ties, plus a Marx B unit