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In memoriam: Bud Reece and Dick Maddox, items from Lionel, MTH, and Atlas

John LaLima covers every postwar base

East Coast Train Parts & Collectibles celebrates 40 years of success

AMTRAK INSPIRATION

Upgrade MTH passenger cars Madison Hardware memories Lionel at the 1904 World's Fair

Learn how this manufacturer makes its Standard gauge products in the United States

When Kirk Lindvig reached out to Classic Toy Trains, offering to send for review samples of their Standard gauge products, I found the photos he sent to me fascinating. I requested this Q&A interview with coowners Kirk and Chris Bogus and hope you’ll...

HOW TO BUILD AN OVERHEAD LAYOUT AMAZING LIONEL POSTWAR RARITIES

PENNSYLVANIA PERFECTION

Build a portable, lightweigt marina layout

VISIT + LAYOUTS OPEN TO ALL!

INCLUDING THE CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM

Two layout visits: New Jersey and Washington state