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The Lionel Sandy Andy gravel loader in action
May 4, 2023

The Lionel Sandy Andy gravel loader in action

The Lionel Sandy Andy Automatic Gravel Loader was one of a kind. This 1970s accessory didn’t last very long in…

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Lionel Santa Fe F3 is the stuff of legend
Jul 12, 2022

Lionel Santa Fe F3 is the stuff of legend

The Lionel Santa Fe F3 is a colorful O gauge icon. Roger “Professor” Carp is here to share with you…

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Lionel’s no. 700E scale Hudson locomotive
Jun 9, 2022

Lionel’s no. 700E scale Hudson locomotive

The latest video by Roger Carp, senior editor at Classic Toy Trains magazine, focuses on one of the greatest and…

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Lionel’s no. 397 coal loader
Mar 8, 2022

Lionel’s no. 397 coal loader

Lionel’s no. 397 coal loader In 1948, Lionel introduced a new coal loader that needed just one track and a…

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Professor Carp: Kusan produces boxcars in Mexico
Oct 4, 2021

Professor Carp: Kusan produces boxcars in Mexico

Classic Toy Trains’ Professor Carp looks at the history of Kusan boxcars. He shows some examples and details the company’s…

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Wonderful warbonnet: Lionel’s no. 11739 “The Super Chief” set
Sep 24, 2021

Wonderful warbonnet: Lionel’s no. 11739 “The Super Chief” set

CTT’s Hal Miller has a look at Lionel’s no. 11739 Santa Fe “The Super Chief” set that was the first…

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Lionel’s No. 6417 porthole caboose
Sep 2, 2021

Lionel’s No. 6417 porthole caboose

Lionel’s model of the Pennsylvania RR’s N5c caboose has been a favorite since it was first added to the catalog…

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Lionel no. 362 barrel loader
Aug 27, 2021

Lionel no. 362 barrel loader

The year 1952 was a spectacular one for Lionel operating toy train accessories. An enduring favorite to come out of…

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Professor Carp says moving wood is good!
May 24, 2021

Professor Carp says moving wood is good!

Professor Carp brings you the history and details of one of Lionel’s most entertaining accessories, its no. 364 Log Loader.…

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Professor Carp, with Roger Carp (Trailer)
Apr 23, 2021

Professor Carp, with Roger Carp (Trailer)

Classic Toy Trains‘ own Senior Editor Roger Carp is returning to the role of Professor Carp. Roger hosts a video…

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Lionel No. 97 Remote Control Coal Elevator
Mar 29, 2021

Lionel No. 97 Remote Control Coal Elevator

Professor Roger Carp discusses the origin and evolution of the vintage Lionel Trains motor-driven coal conveyor accessory. CTT Editor Hal…

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Professor Carp, Episode 11: Lionel Operating Cattle Car and Corral
Jan 22, 2021

Professor Carp, Episode 11: Lionel Operating Cattle Car and Corral

Class is now in session! This period, Professor Roger Carp leads the lecture regarding the Lionel Trains post-war era Operating…

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