Six tips for hosting an open house
You’re layout is (mostly) complete, or maybe you’ve set up a temporary or holiday display. Perhaps you’d like to host…
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During the first three decades of the 20th century, most toy train manufacturers simulated the appearance of prototype railroad cars…
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Railroads changed almost endlessly in 20th-century America, due to bankruptcies, mergers, and takeovers. Regional lines combined to improve efficiency, retain…
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Walt Hiteshew’s O gauge layout Dimensions: 8½ x 17½ feet Track: Menards (diameters range from 31 to 42 inches) Switches:…
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Clem Krzeczkowski’s O gauge layout Dimensions: 22 x 36 feet Track: GarGraves flextrack (diameters range from 96 to 122 inches)…
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You can build two 36″ straight Standard gauge sections for the same cost (or less) than one new piece of…
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The world of O-gauge, 3-rail track comes in three main choices: tubular, roadbed, and realistic. The next challenge is selecting…
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Talk about inspiring dreams of greatness! Sepia-tone photographs sprinkled about in the opening pages of Lionel’s consumer catalog for 1940…
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Becoming acquainted with Robert Sherman, the talented and kind-hearted artist affiliated with Lionel and Diorama Studios, stands as a highlight…
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Most pickup trucks aren’t in perfect condition and show signs of wear. When I received the Atlas O 1973 Ford…
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“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” At least, that was my thought process when I received this MTH Premier…
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A block and tackle system makes it easy to raise or lower this layout in minutes
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