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Polar Express five-day layout build
Sep 22, 2023

Polar Express five-day layout build

The Classic Toy Trains staff built the Polar Express layout over a five day period, from benchwork to final scenery.…

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Install the LionChief app on your smartphone or tablet
May 27, 2022

Install the LionChief app on your smartphone or tablet

Learning to install the LionChief app on your smartphone or tablet is nothing to fear. Years ago, there was only…

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Budget Christmas train layout for about $60 in scenery
Dec 13, 2021

Budget Christmas train layout for about $60 in scenery

Looking for a budget Christmas train layout? Look no further. Classic Toy Trains Production Editor Rene Schweitzer and Digital Editor…

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Toy train smoke: Lots of scents available
Jul 30, 2021

Toy train smoke: Lots of scents available

Toy train smoke hijinx (and a minor train wreck) abound as Hal Miller and Rene Schweitzer try a variety of…

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Budget railroading: dollar store finds
May 10, 2021

Budget railroading: dollar store finds

Classic Toy Trains Editor Hal Miller prowls the dollar store aisles in search of inexpensive items that are useful on…

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Toy Train Basics: All about track
Aug 19, 2019

Toy Train Basics: All about track

To continue this informative series of videos from Classic Toy Trains magazine, David Popp shares info and insights on the…

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Toy Train Basics: Cleaning track and wheels
Aug 19, 2018

Toy Train Basics: Cleaning track and wheels

MRVP’s Jenny Freeland shares insights on how to properly clean O gauge track in this continuing video series from Classic Toy…

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Toy Train Basics: Changing traction tires
Sep 19, 2015

Toy Train Basics: Changing traction tires

Classic Toy Trains magazine Editor Hal Miller demonstrates his quick and easy techniques for replacing those worn out rubber traction…

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How to quickly weather O-gauge vehicles
May 7, 2012

How to quickly weather O-gauge vehicles

With just a few supplies, Kent Johnson shows you how to quickly add dirt and dust to your vehicles. [...]Read…

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