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Classic Toy Trains 2003 May High Tech O gauge layout American Flyer Layout ETS
Classic Toy Train May 2003
COVER STORY
48 The highest-tech 0 gauge layout
BY ROGER CARP
Hard drives and fast trains describe John Shankland's 44- by 46-foot Burlington railroad empire.
56 Focusing on postwar trains
BY ROGER CARP
Rick Dunn has brought focus and balance to his artfully displayed postwar Lionel collection.
62 Command control for dumy diesels
BY DICK TEAL
Add TMCC operated couplers to dummy locomotives.
64Lionel's prewar "Beetles"
BY NEIL CONWAY Jr
Just like the ubiquitous Volkswagen, Lionel's early nos. 33 and 38 Standard gauge electrics were inexpensive and numerous.
66 Showtime on an S gauge American Flyer layout
BY ROGER CARP
American Flyer trains take center stage on Scott Plunkett's traditional-style layout.
70 The best trains you've never heard of
BY MICHAEL. G. MATEJKA
Visit ETS, which makes new 0 gauge trains in an Old World setting.
74 Reader Showcase
Get a photo of your layout into CLASSIC TOY TRAINS through this new regular feature.
76 Old track plan, new trick
BY TERRY THOMPSON
Looking for a retro-style track plan? Try on this Lionel 0 gauge plan from 1940 for size.
78 Buster Keaton's trains
BY ROGER CARP
From Standard gauge on the silent screen to S gauge in his backyard, electric trains fascinated movie comedian Buster Keaton.
80 Build a river gorge
BY STANLEY W TRZONIEC
This easy scenery project will set your layout apart from others.
85 How to wire an operating gateman
BY LOUIS KOUMOUNDOUROS
Our 10-part wiring series wraps up with three different ways to connect Lionel's gateman accessory.
87 Cracker Jack variations
BY ROGER CARP
Buy me some peanuts and all nine variations of Lionel's no. 9853 Cracker Jack refrigerator car.
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