|
Classic Toy Trains 1995 January 1954 finest year Lionel 5 best steam engines Mo
Classic Toy Trains January 1995
COVER STORY
66 1954 - WHAT A YEAR FOR LIONEL!
By Joe Algozzini
New locomotives. colorful cars, and exciting sets made this an unforgettable year for kids and collectors
FEATURE ARTICLES
74 ANOTHER OUTSTANDING YEAR FOR FLYER By Paul C. Nelson
The A. C. Gilbert Co. quietly introduced new sets, locomotives. and accessories in 1954
78 THE COLLECTOR BUILDS A MODEL RAILROAD By Stanley W. Trzoniec
Marty Fitzhenry's 0 gauge North Shore Lines merges collecting and operating
84 YOU CAN GO HOME AGAIN
By Clay Friis
Discovering a 40-year-old Lionel display on a visit home
92 THE DOCTOR IS IN
By Bernard Rubin
Doctor Mint cured his Lionel collection of that all-too common malady - mediocrity
100 RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE
By Dick Christianson
The return of Marx trains was meant to be - just ask Jim and Debby Flynn
107 WAUKESHA, CHESTERFIELD & LIONEL CITY By Robert M. Sherman
A trip through Wisconsin's farm and lake country highlights the third part of this 0 gauge layout
114 WATER, WATER ANYWHERE
By Roger Carlson
Create a realistic pond for your S or 0 gauge layout
122 WINDOWS FOR LIONEL
By Michael G. Matejka
Lee Price tells the inside story on building holiday display layouts back in the 1940s
128 HOPPERS AND GONDOLAS: SHORT ON LENGTH BUT LONG ON FUN
By Michael Connor
Modern-era Lionel cars bring back the fun in toy trains
134 LIONEL BRIDGE'S FALLING DOWN? By Ray L. Plummer
Tune up your no. 313 bascule bridge
DEPARTMENTS
6 Editorial
8 Product News
18 Feedback
28 Events
46 Product Reviews 64 Product Showcase
86 Display Case
147 O's & A's
155 Scrap Box
169 Classified Ads
174 Dealer Directory
178 Conversation Piece
All pictures are of the actual item. There may be reflection from the lights in some photos. We try to take photos of any damage. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us.
Shipping charges
US Shipments: Ebay will add $1.25 each additional items, there are a few exceptions.
Ebay Global shipping charges are shown. These items are shipped to Kentucky and forwarded to you. Ebay collects the shipping and customs / import fees. Refunds may be issued if you add multiple items to your cart and pay with one payment. For direct postage rates to these countries, send me an email. Shipping varies by weight.
Payment options
Payment must be received within 7 days. Paypal is accepted.
Terms and conditions
All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us first. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding.
Thanks for looking at our items.
| 
