FEATURES
Lionel looked south in 1954
By Roger Carp
New diesels represented a neglected region.
Splashy and scarce S gauge switchers
By Don Heimburger
Flyer’s colorful Seaboard diesels upgrade any collection.
Traveling north of the border
By Dave Rickaby
An O gauge excursion on the Canadian Western RR
Uniquely familiar Katy boxcar shell
By Louis. K. Greiff
A postwar mystery with traits of three models.
27 must-have hobby tools
By Dennis Brennan
These basic items should be in every modeler’s toolbox.
Finest layout of yesteryear
By Roger Carp
The postwar spirit of Lionel lives on!
A boy can always dream
By Franklin Pennell
Hoping for a new Lionel set in 1947.
The Kalmbach block-signal circuit
By Bob Nelson
Making a good thing even more efficient.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Desk
Through the noise, we hear a whistle
Letters
Photo Album
News
Dwarvin lighting, Bar Mills building, Menards fire station
Questions & Answers
Collectible Classics
Littletown’s store
Views from the Underground
Everything is upside down
Reviews
Lionel KCS Veterans SD70ACe, Menards Cripple Creek engine house
Tips, Tools, & Techniques
Highways to everywhere
