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Toy Train Layouts

A small S gauge layout with big ideas
Oct 11, 2022

A small S gauge layout with big ideas

A small S gauge layout can give a lot of play value. For proof, check out John Mansueto’s layout in…

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The Frank Sinatra Lionel collection
Aug 25, 2022

The Frank Sinatra Lionel collection

  The Frank Sinatra Lionel collection and his O gauge layout have fascinated Trains.com and Classic Toy Trains readers for years.…

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Mandy Patinkin’s layout and toy trains
Dec 24, 2021

Mandy Patinkin’s layout and toy trains

In the October 2000 issue of Classic Toy Trains, photographer William Zuback and I photographed performer Mandy Patinkin’s layout. We…

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Some of your favorite toy train Christmas scenes
Nov 23, 2021

Some of your favorite toy train Christmas scenes

Vintage toy trains in winter holiday scenes bring feelings of nostalgia. Relive the nostalgia with this selection of both current…

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Lionel’s Phantom train stars on this O gauge Halloween layout
Oct 29, 2021

Lionel’s Phantom train stars on this O gauge Halloween layout

Lionel’s Phantom train is on the rails! We’ve all seen Lionel, MTH, and American Flyer model train sets running under…

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Meet Milwaukee’s ambitious layout builder
Sep 16, 2021

Meet Milwaukee’s ambitious layout builder

The layouts most recently showcased here have reflected the hobby activities of two of the top performers of the second…

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Thrift stores have cheap stuff for your train layout
Aug 22, 2021

Thrift stores have cheap stuff for your train layout

Thrift stores can hold a wealth of treasures for hobbyists, if you know where to look. I have suggestions of…

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Frank Sinatra’s O gauge railroad
Aug 19, 2021

Frank Sinatra’s O gauge railroad

Frank Sinatra’s O gauge railroad included many collectible pieces as well as everyday items. They were all colorful and fun…

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Neil Young’s O gauge railroad
Jul 12, 2021

Neil Young’s O gauge railroad

Neil Young’s O gauge railroad To begin, Neil created his layout, which covered approximately 1,000 square feet on his ranch…

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Seeing forever on an S gauge masterpiece
Jan 12, 2021

Seeing forever on an S gauge masterpiece

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New generation conquers O gauge modeling
Jan 12, 2021

New generation conquers O gauge modeling

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Simple mountain backdrop painting for your toy train layout
Mar 31, 2020

Simple mountain backdrop painting for your toy train layout

Creating the scene The examples shown here are from the backdrops on my O gauge layout, which is set against…

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