
FEATURES
Christmas memories
By Gordon I. Peterson
O gauge diorama re-creates a winter scene of long ago
Introducing a postwar Lionel pioneer
By Joe Algozzini , Roger Carp
Sid Brown led the way for a generation of collectors.
Royal Blues in the night
By C. Thomas Somma
Landmark American Flyer trains led by bullet-nosed beauties.
Santa Claus loves his toy trains
By Roger Carp
An O gauge layout keeps everyone happy at the North Pole.
Lionel sets and more for 1970
By Michael Connor
“Poster” children for the MPC era.
All aboard the Kall-Mason line
By Fred Stupp
This O gauge layout celebrates our family.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Desk
Letters
Photo Album
News
New Menards FedEx terminal, SceniKing S scale backdrops, Atlas O car, and more
Questions & Answers
Collectible Classics
Flyer’s no. 271 whistle stop set
Views from the Underground
Weekend Workshop
Two wrecked pieces can be turned into a Vanderbilit tender.
Reviews
Lionel Legacy Chicago Great Western F7 A-A set, space-saving Menards structures
Tips, Tools, & Techniques
Making big O scale trees
