Get your old trains running again
Get your old trains running again! It’s time to take them out of the boxes and have some fun. In…
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An easy Halloween project for your O gauge railroad is sprucing up a store-bought holiday item to add to your…
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Water is the enemy of toy trains. But we have tools to fight back. In fact, they might already be…
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When it comes to buying used track, should you or shouldn’t you? While buying new track means a more pristine…
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Bought or inherited a load of tubular track? CTT editor Hal Miller shows his method of cleaning it up and…
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The Lionel operating milk car’s chute is made so that the milk barrels can only be put in the correct…
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Layouts controlled with a conventional transformer are still as popular and practical as ever. The basic electrical principles of this…
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Lionel no. 31960 The Polar Express and other holiday train sets that come with trains, track, and a transformer are…
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Locomotives and rolling stock are pretty durable in the O and S gauge hobby, but even the best performers in…
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Many newer diesel locomotives have side frames that can be easily removed, making tire replacement a less complex (and less…
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Troubleshooting vintage O gauge locomotives isn’t difficult. There are some common issues to look for when they won’t run, and…
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Don’t miss the updated track buyer’s guide in the January 2015 issue! Download this companion article on how to select…
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